Vote for Upstate high school boys soccer 2026 midseason player of the year

Readers can choose from a group of top performers in the Upstate region.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:53am

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High school boys soccer fans in the Upstate region of South Carolina have the chance to vote for the 2026 midseason player of the year. The candidates include standout players from several local teams who have put up impressive stats so far this season.

Why it matters

Recognizing the top high school soccer talent in the Upstate helps celebrate the region's strong soccer culture and can inspire younger players to strive for similar individual and team success.

The details

The five finalists for Upstate high school boys soccer 2026 midseason player of the year are: Erik Martinez of Southside High, Isaac Pardo of Greer High, Brody Pike of Powdersville High, Tre Segarra of Byrnes High, and Asher Wilson of Eastside High. The players have put up standout stats through the first part of the season, with Martinez leading the state in points per game, Pardo ranking 7th in total points, and Pike, Segarra, and Wilson all among the top scorers in their region.

  • The SCHSL high school soccer playoffs are scheduled to begin on May 6, with the state championships taking place on May 22-23 in Columbia.
  • Voting for the 2026 midseason player of the year will be open until noon on April 26.

The players

Erik Martinez

A senior at Southside High School who was the state's No. 1 player in points per game (6.14) and had 43 points, including 18 goals, in only 9 games.

Isaac Pardo

A junior at Greer High School who ranked 7th in the state with 42 points on 18 goals and 6 assists.

Brody Pike

A senior at Powdersville High School who had 12 goals and 9 assists in 9 games for a team ranked No. 1 in the Upstate top 10.

Tre Segarra

A junior at Byrnes High School who tied for the Region 1-5A lead in points with 26 on 11 goals and 4 assists.

Asher Wilson

A senior at Eastside High School who tied for the Region 1-5A lead in points with 26 on 10 goals and 6 assists.

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What’s next

Voting for the 2026 midseason player of the year will be open until noon on April 26.

The takeaway

The strong performances by these Upstate high school boys soccer players showcase the region's deep talent pool and bright future for the sport. Recognizing the top talent can help inspire the next generation of local soccer stars.