1992 Men's Soccer Team

1992 Men's Soccer Team

Induction Year

2024

College/Org.

Pierce College

Region

West Region

The 1992 Pierce Men’s Soccer team won the NWAACC Championship, with a league record of 11-0-1. During the course of their undefeated season, they recorded 7 shutouts victories, and had a goal differential of 42 goals for and 5 goals against. Following a 1st round bye at the championships, Pierce defeated Skagit Valley in the semi-finals, 1-0. In the championship game, Pierce defeated Edmonds in an overtime shootout, on the 5th and final shot by goalkeeper Cary Smith, to seal the 2-1 win and the Raiders first and only men’s soccer conference championship.

Seven Raiders were named Southern Division First Team All-Stars (Cary Smith, David Hawkins, Gabino Mendez, Denis Hillius, Jeff Hopkins, Peter Deeds, and Coquito Devettori), and 4 received Second Team All-Star recognition (Kyle Cross, Derel Wolfe, Lindy Blankenship, and John Callaway). Head Coach Joel Balmer was named Southern Division Coach of the Year. Cary Smith was named the Championship Tournament MVP, and Coach Balmer was named NWAC Coach of the Year.

David Hawkins was tied for leading scorer of the season (13 goals).