March 14, 2026 – San Jose, Ca
The 2nd Annual GSF Stand Up and Support: Anti-Bullying and Suicide Prevention Senior All-Star Soccer Game will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Easter Sunday) at Oak Grove High School. This special event will feature some of the top senior soccer players from across the region competing in a showcase match between Team 5-Star and Team HEROES.
The Stand Up and Support All-Star Games are about more than just competition. The event brings the community together to celebrate outstanding student-athletes while raising awareness for Anti-Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention, reinforcing the importance of leadership, character, and support both on and off the field.
Below is the list of confirmed athletes selected to participate in this year’s match. Additional announcements are coming soon, including the Head Coaches and Honorary Captains for both teams.
We are currently open to sponsorship opportunities for organizations and community partners who would like to support this meaningful event and help recognize our student-athletes. Stay connected with GetSportsFocus (GSF) for ticket links, event updates, and additional announcements leading up to game day.
2026 GSF All-Star Athletes
| Athlete | High School | Position | Ht/Wt | All-Star Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alwin Ruiz | Santa Teresa | ACM / DCM | 5’7 / 130 | — |
| Angel Avalos | Piedmont Hills | ACM / CM | 5’8 / 155 | — |
| Anthony Espinoza | Live Oak | LW / RW / LCB / ROB / RCB | 5’7 / 145 | 2nd Team All-League junior year. Senior captain. Maintained a 3.2 GPA all 4 years. |
| Aron Plancarte | Cristo Rey | CF | 5’11 / 180 | — |
| Avery Montejano | Christopher | CF | 5’10 / 160 | 4-year starter, league MVP, JR of the year, 2nd Team All-League, 3-year captain, multiple college offers. |
| Brayan Ortega | Yerba Buena | LW / CM | 5’4 / 135 | — |
| Charlie Hudson | Sequoia | CF / LW / ROB | 5’11 / 160 | Sequoia High School 2nd Team All-League, joint top scorer, Albion SC Coach’s MVP, Middle School Golden Boot. |
| Christopher Mendez | Yerba Buena | ACM / DCM / CM | 5’6 / 135 | 5 goals, 3 assists this season, BVAL-West Valley Undefeated League Champion, Freshman of the Year Varsity 2022-23, played MLS NEXT for 3 years. |
| Cole Imrey | Sacred Heart Cathedral | ACM / DCM / LCB / RCB | 6’0 / 150 | Played soccer for 14 years. Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep player all 4 years. Captain for 3 years. SF Glens SC First Team 8 years, captain for 4 years. Currently playing U-19 MLS as captain. |
| Cruz Velazquez | Piedmont Hills | DCM / LOB / LCB / ROB / RCB | 5’9 / 150 | Varsity since sophomore year. First Team All-League as a sophomore and Second Team All-League as a junior. |
| Damian Avila | San Jose | ACM / DCM / CM | 5’11 / 176 | Scored a few goals in season and helped his team move up a league. |
| Diego Andrade Benitez | Abraham Lincoln | LW / RW / ACM | 5’11 / 150 | Won PSAL League 23-24, won PSAL Division Title, Top 10 in league points, Top 50 in CCS, Top 5 in assists for league, Top 20 in CCS, PSAL Second Team honors, captain as a sophomore. |
| Diego Hernandez | Hollister | DCM / CM | 5’11 / 170 | First Team All-League, Second Team All-League, sportsmanship award, CCS title. |
| Dylan Hightower | Santa Teresa | LW / RW / LOB / LCB / ROB / RCB | 5’10 / 150 | Los Gatos United 2008 Boys ECNL. Surf Cup champion, NPL Nationals Top 4, ECNL-RL NorCal Champions, ODP Northern California State Team, BVAL 2nd Team All-League sophomore year, BVAL 1st Team All-League junior year, captain. |
| Eduardo Bustamante | San Jose | LW / RW / ACM / DCM / CM | 5’7 / 140 | BVAL Freshman of the Year 2022-23. |
| Giovanni Lopez | San Jose | DCM / CM | 5’8 / 140 | JV captain freshman year, varsity captain and starter sophomore through senior year, helped team get to B league. |
| Guillermo Franco | San Leandro | RW / ROB | 5’7 | A hardworking player with a big heart for the game. Known for determination, leadership, and love for soccer. |
| Jason Lauriano | Yerba Buena | CF / LW / RW | 5’8 / 140 | Top goal scorer. BVAL league champs. |
| Jesus Lopez | Cristo Rey | ACM | 5’10 / 180 | PSAL First Team. |
| Julian Petty | Piedmont Hills | ROB | 6’2 / 185 | — |
| Luis Aguilar | Hollister | ROB / RCB | 5’5 / 161 | Winning CCS. |
| Mateo Alvarez | Gunderson | ACM / ROB / RCB | 5’8 / 160 | Played soccer for 14 years. MLS Next player for Bay Area Surf. Sophomore of the year for soccer. |
| Michael Scavotto | Saint Francis | CF | 5’8 / 155 | First Team 2 times WCAL, CCS D1 finals, CIF D1 finals, MLS Next. |
| Miguel Camacho Jr | Santa Clara | DCM / CM / RCB | 5’10 / 165 | Santa Clara Varsity Soccer MVP, SCVAL All-League 1st Team, Winter Tournament MVP, Championship Game Player of the Match, 2024 U16 US FUTSAL National Team Selection. |
| Nathan Lopez Acosta | Santa Clara | LW / RW / LOB | 5’7 / 130 | All-League 2nd Team honorable mentions, Silicon Valley Christmas Cup champion, game-winning goal, traveled for club soccer to Nevada, Arizona, Texas, San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, South Lake Tahoe, and Reno. Played high school soccer all 4 years. |
| Noah McIntosh | Saint Francis | CF / LW / RW | 5’8 | — |
| Raul Ramos | Christopher | ACM | 5’11 / 142 | 18 goals and 8 assists. |
| Ricardo Carias | Latino College Prep | LOB / ROB / RCB | 5’6 / 142 | — |
| Rithvik Tharkabhushanam | Santa Teresa | LW / RW / LOB / ROB | 5’8 / 140 | Santa Clara Sporting ECNL player, multiple ECNL showcases, Davis Legacy College Showcase champion, 10 years competitive soccer, Santa Teresa captain, varsity career of 5 goals and 3 assists, BVAL 2nd Team All-League sophomore year. |
| Thomas Woldu | Abraham Lincoln | CF / ACM / CM | 5’9 / 163 | — |
| Travis Tran | Piedmont Hills | LCB / RCB | 5’7 / 145 | Co-Senior of the Year (Santa Teresa-North League), First Team junior year. |
| Yandel Munoz | San Jose | LCB / RCB | 5’7 | Senior from San Jose High School. Played all 4 years and plans to play next year at Evergreen Valley College. Center back who can play all over the field. |