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North Torrance midfielder Andrew Valverde nominated for California Gatorade boys soccer Player of the Year

After a 29-goal, 12-assist season in which the Saxons went 23-4, the senior UCLA commit has already been named the Pioneer League MVP, Daily Breeze Player of the Year, and CIF Southern Section Player of the Year.

Lance Smith, SBLive Sports

North Torrance midfielder Andrew Valverde nominated for California Gatorade boys soccer Player of the Year
North Torrance midfielder Andrew Valverde nominated for California Gatorade boys soccer Player of the Year /

Gatorade has announced that North Torrance star midfielder Andrew Valverde has been nominated for the California Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year award. The winner of the award will be announced on June 4.

After a 29-goal, 12-assist season in which the Saxons went 23-4, the senior UCLA commit has already been named the Pioneer League MVP, Daily Breeze Player of the Year, and CIF Southern Section Player of the Year.

Success in the classroom and exemplary character are also criteria for the award. Valverde maintains a GPA above a 3.0, and he is known by those around him for his positive attitude and leadership both on and off the field.

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Lance Smith, SBLive Sports
LANCE SMITH, SBLIVE SPORTS

Lance Smith is a veteran high school sports reporter who worked previously with SBLive Sports covering basketball, football, and softball in California's Southern Section and LA City Section and has returned as contributor to High School On SI in 2025. He also covers Nevada and National Girls Basketball. A graduate of The USC Marshall School of Business, Smith dabbles in linear algebra and football and basketball computer rankings.

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