Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Soccer Assists Leaders 2025-26

The 2025-2026 boys soccer season showcased impressive playmaking across Union County schools, with Summit's Jayden Torres leading all county players with 12 assists. The season featured strong performances from multiple schools, reflecting competitive athletic programs throughout the county.

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Top County Performer

Jayden Torres of Summit led all Union County assists leaders with 12 assists during the 2025-2026 season. Torres' performance reflected Summit's strong boys soccer program and highlighted the county's competitive athletic landscape.

School Representation

Several Union County schools placed multiple players on the assists leaders list, demonstrating broad athletic competitiveness across the county.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood led in representation, placing four players on the list. Jack Tse and Taso Pavlou each recorded 6 assists, Aavik Akarte added 5, and Cain Lambert contributed 4.

Cranford was well-represented with eight players appearing on the list. Aiden Cogdill led the group with 8 assists, followed by Caden Calderon and Brandyn Grant with 7 and 4 assists respectively. Manan Shah posted 4 assists, while Charlie Springer and Cristian Hernandez each had 3.

Rahway placed six players on the assists list. Josiah Aristich Jr. led the group with 6 assists, with teammates Ethan Ortez (4), Ryan Carrillo (3), Ethan Carrillo (3), Wetsley Jean-Mary (2), and Jayden Morris (2) also appearing.

Plainfield contributed five players. Byron Morales posted 7 assists, with Andy Perez, Quinnton Battiste, and Walbert Guillen each recording 3 assists, and Michael Martinez adding 2.

Roselle Park placed five players on the list. Lucas DeSouza led with 6 assists, followed by Darrien Downey with 3. Jayden Franco, Daniel Trigueros, Danny Arias, Nastra Bolivar, and Jean Paul Lopez each recorded 2 assists.

Additional County Representation

Linden's Alex Szteke posted 5 assists, with Nicolas Rodriguez, Axel Pereira, Adrian Zagorski, and Kenneth Connelly each contributing 2.

Summit placed multiple players beyond Torres, with Asher Malik recording 5 assists, Angelo Bolanos and Andrew Seamone each with 3, and Tobias Duran and Cruz Romano each with 2. Oratory Prep, based in Summit, contributed Felix Cook with 3 assists and Charlie Hanley with 2. Kyle Bochenek also appeared from the school.

Other Union County contributors included Hillside's Dominick Quispe (4), Mike Joseph (3), Julian Silva (2), and Luc Occeus (2); Elizabeth's Ibrahim Harouchi (4), Andrew Velaquez (3), Jacob Moreno (2), and Dixon Galeano (2); Westfield's Andrew Johnson (5); New Providence's Max Acosta (4) and Aaron Hamlin (2); Union's Sebastian Llosa Rojas (4) and Jayson Correa (2); Brearley's Yandel Huerta Hernandez (4) and Simao Midoes (2); Gov. Livingston's David Chang (2) and Derek Zanko (2); Roselle's Jose De La Cruz, Giovani Capulin, and Jose Emmanuel Mendoza Perez (each with 2); Dayton's Wade Robinson and Marcello Matute (each with 2); and Union Catholic's Lucas Silva (2).

Sourcing and Data

The statistics are based on data reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com, ensuring accuracy and official documentation of the 2025-2026 season performance.

The assists leaders represent the playmaking talent and offensive orchestration that defined Union County boys soccer during the 2025-2026 season, showcasing the county's competitive athletic depth.

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FAQ

Q: Who led Union County in assists in the 2025-2026 boys soccer season?
A: Jayden Torres of Summit led with 12 assists, the most in the county.

Q: Which schools had the most players on the assists leaders list?
A: Cranford had eight players on the list, followed by Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Rahway, Plainfield, and Roselle Park with five or six players each.

Q: Who were Scotch Plains-Fanwood's top assists leaders?
A: Jack Tse and Taso Pavlou led with 6 assists each, Aavik Akarte added 5, and Cain Lambert contributed 4.

Q: How many assists did Cranford's top player record?
A: Aiden Cogdill led Cranford with 8 assists.

Q: Which Union County schools were represented on the assists list?
A: At least 16 Union County municipalities had players on the assists leaders list, including Summit, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Cranford, Rahway, Plainfield, Roselle Park, Linden, Hillside, Elizabeth, Westfield, New Providence, Union, Brearley, Gov. Livingston, Roselle, and Dayton.

Q: How is the data compiled?
A: Statistics are reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com and verified through the state high school sports database.

Q: What is the significance of assists in soccer?
A: Assists measure playmaking ability and offensive orchestration — key indicators of a player's ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates.