McLaughlin named Gatorade Player of the Year

By Dave Buschenfeldt

Herndon senior Christian McLaughlin was named the Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year for the state of Virginia in 2007-08. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound midfielder scored 14 goals and dished out 16 assists this season, leading the Hornets to a 14-2 record and the Concorde District championship. Herndon was ranked No. 1 in Virginia and No. 8 in the nation.

"Christian is a very special player," head coach Sean Lanigan said in a statement. "He always wants the ball at his feet and he knows where it goes. He sees things that are happening three plays in advance. He is a true playmaker in the middle. You can't lapse three minutes without him having an impact on the game."

McLaughlin was also named first team All-District, first team All-Region and first team All-State this season. He will attend the University of Virginia in the fall and will play soccer for the Cavaliers.

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