Players to Watch in Boys PAISAA Final
Kiski School is looking to make it three in a row on Wednesday in the Pennsylvania independent schools (PAISAA) title game at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken. They beat Haverford School in the 2019 final, followed it up with a…
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Continue ReadingKiski School is looking to make it three in a row on Wednesday in the Pennsylvania independent schools (PAISAA) title game at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken. They beat Haverford School in the 2019 final, followed it up with a win over Germantown Academy last fall and will take on Phelps School Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. A 2020 final wasn’t played.
Both Kiski and Phelps feature a number international players so there will be many countries represented on the field – Dominican Republic, Ghana, France, Spain, Ukraine, Italy, Guatemala and Greece just to name a few.
Here’s a look at three players from each team who could be the difference-makers in the final.
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, Senior, Midfielder, Kiski School
The Michigan bound central midfielder (pictured above) is a classy playmaker who runs the Kiski attack and is in and around the ball a lot. He wasted little time in the semifinal against Haverford with a run on the right flank that led to a pretty cross to Phillip for the tap-in. He also drew a penalty and converted from the spot.
Donavan Phillip, Senior, Midfielder, Kiski School
After starring in last year’s final win over Germantown Academy, Phillip will be back seeking to lead Kiski to a third straight title. Phillip is a tough mark because of his size and athleticism.
Josue De Leon, Senior, Forward/Winger, Kiski School
De Leon is another player who is a threat in the Kiski School attack, especially off the counter. He’s great in transition and can finish.
Collins Oduro, Senior, Forward, Phelps School
The Ghanian forward has been virtually unstoppable in the post-season leading the Phelps School attack. His ability to split center backs with his pace and his shiftiness on the ball make him a constant threat for Phelps going forward.
Justin Schweitzer, Senior, Midfielder, Phelps School
The senior midfielder from France creates a lot of chances for the Phelps attack from open play and set pieces. He has a high soccer IQ, is tidy with the ball and is good at combining with Phelps’ many other attacking weapons.
Nikos Gousios, Senior, Defender, Phelps School
Gousios is a silky smooth center back who has stood out even for a Phelps team that doesn’t always have to do a ton of defending. His leadership on the back line will be key against the dynamic Kiski attack.