Aptos High seniors Ivan Zavala and Daniel Lozano each were recognized as two of the top players in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League during the 2025-26 winter season.
The coaches within the league awarded Zavala as the Attacker of the Year for his offensive production on the pitch, while Lozano was named Defender of the Year as a stalwart on the backline for the Central Coast Section Division IV champion Mariners.
“Daniel Lozano has been a committed player on the varsity team since freshman year,” said Aptos head coach Roberto Zúñiga in a text message. “His dedication and passion for the game have helped him grow as an individual. He has taken constructive criticism over the years to further elevate his game.”
Zúñiga said working with Zavala for the past three years has been a pleasant experience, noting that his drive and work ethic have helped Zavala to continuously improve his performance.
“Ivan has been instrumental in helping the team come together when needed the most, as he would dig deep to find the back of the net,” Zúñiga said. “His ability to keep composed and drive forward in times of desperation made him a valuable force on our team. His speed, athleticism and creativity has been recognized and rewarded with the honor of Attacker of the Year, All-SCCAL.”
Zúñiga and Harbor coach Michael Vahradian were named co-coaches of the year. Harbor sophomore Andres Reyes was named the SCCAL’s Most Valuable Player, while teammate senior Max Cuevas was awarded Goalkeeper of the Year. Santa Cruz senior Cutler Bausher was named Midfielder of the Year.
Aptos seniors David Sebastian-Killpatrick and Josiah Siqueiros along with junior Damian Garcia each earned All-SCCAL First Team honors, while teammates juniors Benjamin Maciel, Nicolas Topete and Haziel Parra each earned all-league second team honors.
“This season has been one for the record books,” Zúñiga said. “Undoubtedly the best season in my tenure as head boys soccer coach.”
Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League All-League Boys Soccer Teams
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Andres Reyes (So.), Harbor
Attacker of the Year: Ivan Zavala (Sr.), Aptos
Midfielder of the Year: Cutler Bausher (Sr.), Santa Cruz
Defender of the Year: Daniel Lozano (Sr.), Aptos
Goalkeeper of the Year: Max Cuevas (Sr.), Harbor
Coaches of the Year: Roberto Zúñiga, Aptos; Michael Vahradian, Harbor
First Team
Damian Garcia (Jr.), Aptos
David Sebastian Killpatrick (Sr.), Aptos
Josiah Siqueiros (Sr.), Aptos
Mateo Ortega (Jr.), Harbor
Sai Nyugen (So.), Harbor
Phinn Hilton (Sr.), Harbor
Danny Garcia (Sr.), Harbor
Stefan Ciesiolkiewicz (Sr.), Santa Cruz
Sam Granados (So.), San Lorenzo Valley
Reed Johnson (Sr.), Scotts Valley
John Randolph (So.), Soquel
Second Team
Benjamin Maciel (Jr.), Aptos
Nicolas Topete (Jr.), Aptos
Haziel Parra (Jr.), Aptos
Nico Mojica (Sr.), Harbor
Moi Hernandez (Sr.), Harbor
Charley Ellison (Jr.), Harbor
Kelvin Ramos (Jr.), Harbor
Desmond Boutelle (Sr.), Santa Cruz
Colton Ryssemus (Jr.), SLV
Evan Wong (Sr.), Scotts Valley
Torin Miller (Jr.), Soquel
Honorable Mention
Herbeth Santiago-Toledo (Sr.), Aptos
Isaiah Acevedo (Sr.), Aptos
Julian Torres (Sr.), Aptos
Jair Martinez (Sr.), Harbor
Javi Alfaro (Fr.), Harbor
Gabby Melesio (Sr.), Harbor
Andres Gonzales (Sr.), Santa Cruz
Garret Dahlen (Jr.), SLV
Damian Spracklen (Jr.), SLV
Emmett Phleger (Fr.), SLV
Seamus Drees (Sr.), Scotts Valley
Jacob Berman (Sr.), Scotts Valley
Logan Barry (Sr.), Scotts Valley
Nikan Jayo (Sr.), Soquel
Joel Baez (Fr.), Soquel
Ben Willcox (Jr.), Soquel
