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Pinkerton Academy Boys Soccer Preview

2006 record: 15-3-2, lost Class L final

Returning starters (6): Kenny Kolbeck, Jr., defense; Jordan Ward, Sr., forward; Josh DiPirro, Sr., forward; Peter Drivas, Sr., midfield; Jon Wood, Sr., midfield; Marc Siragusa, Jr., defense

Returning lettermen: Sean Kelly, Sr., midfield/forward; Cory Woods, Sr., midfield/defense; Omar Khartabil, Jr., midfield/forward

Newcomers: Corey Grant, Jr., midfield; Chris Doyle, Jr., goalie; Mark Mangini, Jr., defense/midfield; Colby Pooler, Sr., defense/midfield; Alex Germaine, Soph., forward/midfield; Zach Wheeler, Soph., defense/midfield; Ethan Berceli, Soph., defense

Candidates in all grades: 110

Captains: Jon Wood, Peter Drivas, Kenny Kolbeck

Returning leaders: Jordan Ward (13 goals)

Returning honorees: Kenny Kolbeck (Eagle-Tribune All-Star)

Assistants: JV John Vaccarezza, Frosh. Steve Gundrum

Opener: Tuesday, Aug. 28 vs. Spaulding, 4 p.m.

Odds and ends: The Astros reached the Class L final for the second straight season, once again losing by a single goal. ... Kenny Kolbeck, a top defender, also takes free kicks and also could provide offensive punch. ... Colby Pooler is an award-winning woodworker.

Coach Kerry Boles (16th year, 153-91-19): "First and foremost, we need to remain healthy for the season. We have seven players who have never played in a varsity game prior to this season. We will have some growing pains along the way."