NEPSAC seniors: Celebrating top Class of 2021s around the region

Loomis Chaffee midfielder Jonathan Murphy, left, and South Kent forward Jai Bean, right, battle for the ball. (Mike Gridley/NESJ)

NEPSAC soccer in November tends to have a different feeling. Champions are crowned in various leagues, and teams lock up (or fall short of) postseason bids before vying for region-wide titles in Class A through Class D tournaments.

But the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those 2020 plans, denying seniors and postgraduates the chance to craft one more November run for the memory bank. They’re instead left training on their respective campuses – some are scrimmaging, while the Lakes Region League is competing – and program-defining moments never emerged.

Still, we’re honoring the NEPSAC's top Class of 2021 groups. The depth of talent was truly impressive, and it’s unfortunate that these seniors and PGs didn’t see their final season unfold like it was supposed to.

We've grouped the below seniors by 10 different schools, plus included a few honorable mentions.