STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two girls’ high school soccer players from the Island were named to New York State Sportswriters/Coaches of Girls Sports (NYSSCOGS) All-State teams, the Advance/SILive.com has learned.
Both recipients played for Class AAA teams.
This year’s All-State honorees from this borough included St. Joseph by-the-Sea striker Serena Salerno and Tottenville striker Adelina Hidric.
Salerno, a three-year varsity player, was named a fourth team selection.
The junior, who missed the Vikings’ last three playoff games because of an ankle injury, finished with 17 goals and four assists in 14 contests. She led the Vikings to a 15-3 overall record that included a 12-1 mark in league play during the regular season. Sea won the CHSAA Archdiocesan Tier 1 championship for the third straight season.
Hidric, a freshman, earned a spot on the fifth team. She helped the Pirates capture their first PSAL city championship since 2006, as well as a perfect 14-0 record in league play.
Hidric finished with a whopping 36 goals and three assists in 14 games.