Poway Boys Soccer Awards Ceremony

Eric Budniewski and Sean Gallagher receive recognition:

At the recent Poway High School Awards Banquet, Eric Budniewski and Sean received their award plaques. 


Sean received his for making 1st team all Palomar league and Eric was recognized for 1st Team All-Palomar league and 1st Team All-CIF San Diego Section. Philip Bru wasn't present but was also recognized for making 1st Team All-Palomar league.

Eric Budniewski  wins prestigious Jud Buechler award. 

Eric Budniewski was presented with Jud Buechler, single sport athlete award at the recent Poway high school Sports banquet. The award is voted on by all the Poway High School coaches and is presented to the athlete who they feel is most deserving.  The Jud Buechler award is one the two top awards presented annually to a Poway High athlete. 


Jud Buechler was an All-State Basketball Player at Poway before he went on the NBAWhere he picked up numerous championship rings while he was a member of the Chicago Bulls. He was recently inducted into the Poway Hall Of Fame.

Eric Budniewski has his # 8 Jersey Retired

Coach Morris made a special presentation at the end of the season banquet. 

Coach called Eric Budniewski to the podium. He then presented him with his # 8 Jersey and said no one else in Poway soccer will ever wear this number again. Coach was retiring his jersey.

Poway high has only retired 7 player jersey’s in their 40 year history. Eric is now the 8th.

The last player to have his jersey retired, Marvell Wynne, was the 1st pick in the MLS super draft in 2006 and then went on to play with the USA National team in the 2008 Olympics. He is a current member of the Colorado Rapids of the MLS.

Eric finished his 4 year career with 47 goals and 43 assists. The 47 goals puts him # 4 on the all-time Poway goal list. 

Congratulations to Eric on this great honor.

End of Season Awards

We recently held our awards banquet for the 2011-2012 season. Coach Morris presented the following individuals with awards:

Co- MVP’s – Sean Gallagher / Eric Budniewski

Defensive M.V.P. – Philip Bru

North County Tournament M.V.P. – Tony Kirouac

Coaches Award: Kyle Hess / Carlos Rodriguez

Pursuing Victory with Honor Award: Carlos Rodriguez

League Awards:

1st Team All-Palomar League:   Sean Gallagher, Eric Budniewski, Philip Bru

1st Team All North County :   Eric Budniewski, Philip Bru

2nd Team All North County:   Sean Gallagher

End of Season Rankings for Poway High School:

Ranked # 13 in the state by ESPN HS

Ranked # 34 in the state by MaxPreps

Ranked # 36 in the country in the Powerade FAB 50 winter rankings by ESPN HS