Nighthawks Reload: CCDS Boys' Soccer Eyes Competitive 2025 Run with Key Returners Despite Roster Rebuild
The CCDS boys' soccer team is looking forward to an exciting 2025 season. The boys will field a significantly smaller team – eight players graduated in May 2025 – but that won't stop this team from going toe-to-toe with some tough competition. The Nighthawks have several key returners to help lead this team in the right direction.
Senior Gabriel Benitez was one of the best goalies in the MVC last season, leading the league in saves with 102. He received All-Conference First Team MVC honors and Cincinnati Enquirer All-City First Team honors in 2024.
Senior Trey Blum led the team in goals and assists last year with 5, accounting for 15 total points. Blum received All-Conference Second Team MVC honors last year.
With the help of seniors Morris Helmantel and Kane Ma, Benitez and Blum will be significant leaders for this 2025 team. Helmantel and Ma will man the backline. Helmantel notched 2 goals and 3 assists for the Nighthawks last season.
CCDS will battle some fierce competition this season. The boys take on reigning MVC Gray Division Champions, Cincinnati Christian, on September 16, followed by a tough match-up against rival and defending OHSAA Division V State Champions, Summit Country Day, on September 18. They start the season on August 16 at Winton Woods.
