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PREP RALLY SPRING SPORTS | 2.26.2023 12 ExpEriEncE • SErvicE • rESultS 479-770-5292 1821 S. 8 th St, Rogers, AR 72756 **Call for an appointment or send an email to: info@herreralawnwa.com** • ACCIDENTS • IMMIGRATION • CRIMINAL • FAMILY • & OTHER CASES Mauricio A. Herrera Aaron Cash Samantha Vital David Lee Eva Berry Payment Plan available TOP11 Top players to watch in 2023 BASEBALL SOFTBALL BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER BOYS TRACK GIRLS TRACK JUAN DE LA ROSA CLARKSVILLE GRADE Junior HEIGHT 5-11 THE SCOOP De La Rosa, who earned all-state honors last year, returns to his goalie position to lead the defense that issued just .68 goals per game last year while finishing runner-up in the Class 4A state tournament. … The Panthers allowed just one goal in the initial three games of the state tournament, which included back-to-back shutouts before losing to rival Farmington 4-3 in the finals. … They'll seek another deep push with De La Rosa, Blay Soe, Sah Htoo, Eric Trevino and Shar Paw playing big roles. HERMAN ICO SPRINGDALE GRADE Junior HEIGHT 5-7 THE SCOOP Ico made save after save as the keeper last year for the Bulldogs and helped guide the defense, which allowed just .71 goals per contest in 6A-West play. … Springdale made it to the 6A state tournament quarterfinals last year, losing a 3-2 matchup against Fort Smith Northside. … Ico, Bryan Bartolo (scored seven goals and had four assists as a sophomore), Johnny Alcala (won state title as freshman starter) and Brandon Barron (reigning 6A-West newcomer of the year) all return for the Bulldogs. LUCAS THOMPSON BENTONVILLE WEST GRADE Senior HEIGHT 5-8 THE SCOOP Thompson, a team captain, returns now as a four-year starter with plenty of experience off last year's quarterfinals team, as he played the most minutes of any position player. … From his midfield position, he controls the pace of the game and is described by coaches as the team's engine. … Thompson returns alongside Uriel Herrera (seven goals, two assists), Ethan Carlson (three-year defensive starter) and Jerson Calderon (two goals, two assists). JORGE CERVANTES FARMINGTON GRADE Senior HEIGHT 5-10 THE SCOOP Cervantes, who earned all-state honors last year, returns to provide a key attacking option for the defending 4A state champions who scored two goals per game last year. … Cervantes found the back of the net for a clutch goal and a 3-2 lead in the 55th minute of the title game against Clarksville. … He looks to work alongside Fayetteville transfer Tytus Brown to help create attacking chances all season.