Anderson adds to QND soccer program’s string of consecutive all-state selections

QUINCY — Tanner Anderson’s goal-scoring prowess is rivaling that of the greatest finishers in the history of the Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer program, including that of his other brother, Seth.

The accolades he is receiving are quite similar, too.

The junior forward led a cavalcade of Quincy products receiving honors this fall from the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association, garnering all-state plaudits to become the Raiders’ eighth consecutive all-state selection. Anderson also was named to the All-Midwest Region first team.

Three other Raiders — senior goalkeeper Ethan Sparrow, senior midfielder Ben Frericks and senior wingback Cayge Hughes — received all-sectional honors. Quincy High School junior midfielder Carter Venvertloh and senior midfielder Jackson Richmiller also received all-sectional, while Blue Devils senior forward Spencer Jenkins was all-sectional honorable mention.

Anderson led the Raiders to a 16-6-3 record and a berth in the Class 1A sectional finals by scoring 35 goals and adding 10 assists. His 35 goals is tied for the second most in a single season in program history, matching the 35 goals Seth Anderson scored in his senior season.

Tanner Anderson also finished the season with 65 career goals, which ranks second all-time. He moved past Gary Koetters, who had 64 career goals, and will go into his senior chasing Seth Anderson’s record of 79 goals.

“He is an excellent attacking player who is dangerous driving forward or with his back to the goal,” QND coach Greg Reis said. “Great vision and solid two-footed player.”

Sparrow, a two-time all-sectional honoree, allowed 1.23 goals per game with 10 shutouts and finished his career with 16 shutouts. Frericks is considered an “excellent technician and tactician” according to Reis after scoring seven goals and dishing five assists. He finished his career with 16 goals and 14 assists. A playmaker coming up the wing, Hughes delivered 10 assists and scored five goals and is capable of driving the ball with either foot.

Venvertloh developed into the Blue Devils’ top threat offensively, finishing with a team-leading 13 goals and nine assists. Richmiller served as the Blue Devils’ top defensive midfielder, scoring three goals with three assists. Jenkins finished with eight goals and five assists.