The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team capped another successful season, with several players earning Class A Division II Region 5 first-team honors.
Leading the list of postseason honors for the Titans was Leo Inostrosa, who was named the Region Player of the Year.
Inostrosa also earned All-Region first team honors at forward after a standout season leading the team’s offense.
Lake Oconee Academy head coach Tyler Mayer praised Inostrosa’s impact and the program’s growth following the season.
“It speaks volumes to where these boys have put themselves on the map, and I’m extremely proud of our seniors and excited for Leo and his Player of the Year nomination,” Mayer said. “Match after match, watching him create magic not only for himself but for his teammates is something special.”
LOA also had two midfielders earn All-Region first-team recognition in Garrett Griffin and Jack Kalmanowicz, while defender Jameson McCuin was selected to the first team.
Mayer said the accolades reflect the resilience and competitiveness the Titans displayed throughout the season despite facing a difficult schedule.
“This may be hard for someone to read, but I never thought I’d say how proud I am of a 10-loss team,” Mayer said. “We put ourselves up against some of the biggest schools and toughest competition in the region, and it prepared us for exactly where we needed to be in the state title conversation.”
The Titans battled through lineup changes and relied on several players to step into larger roles during the season, something Mayer believes helped strengthen the team moving forward.
“We had numerous lineups and many players that stepped up, and I couldn’t be more proud of these young men,” Mayer said. “We’re building on something pretty exciting here at LOA, and that’s good news for the players, the school, and our community.”
The Titans finished the year 9-10 overall and a perfect 4-0 in region play, securing another region championship heading into the state playoffs.
LOA advanced to the Elite Eight before falling to Metter in a dramatic 7-6 penalty-kick decision on May 5.