Times Union boys' soccer small-school all-stars

Athlete of the Year: Anthony Carlucci, Ichabod Crane When assessing his own skills on the pitch, Carlucci settled on one main attribute. "I like to pass the ball," Carlucci said. Carlucci's playmaking skills helped propel the Riders to a Section II Class B title and a berth in the state title game. The star midfielder tallied 13 goals to go with a Section II-best 23 assists. "It is hard to believe he is only a junior," Ichabod Crane coach Michael Young said. Carlucci flourished as Young, the Riders' first-year coach, shifted the junior to the middle of the field this season. "The last few years, he had played on the outside," Young said. "We sat down before the season and talked.