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5 Days Until the State Girls Soccer Announcement
Gatorade 2024 - 2025: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Iowa

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BOYS SOCCER

Alexander Poitan-Hernandez

Keeper
VALLEY HS
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

14

Shutouts

5

Goals Surrendered

89.9

Save Percentage
“Alex possesses a unique quality that is often rare among young people today: His actions speak louder than his words. He is soft-spoken, yet very determined. He’s always giving that little bit of extra effort in everything he does. He’s well-respected, responsible, works exceptionally hard and has an excellent rapport with all his teammates and the coaching staff. His drive and abilities are truly an asset.”
Aziz Haffar
Head Coach - Valley
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 145-pound junior keeper led the Tigers (21-1) to the Class 4A state title this past season. Poitan-Hernandez recorded 14 shutouts in 19 games and surrendered five goals all year for a 0.26 goals-against average. He posted five clean sheets in the postseason and concluded his junior year with an 89.9 save percentage. A 2025 All-Tournament and All-State selection, he twice led his club team FC United to the USYS National final four.

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Academic Achievement

Poitan-Hernandez has maintained a 3.52 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall. 

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Exemplary Character

Poitan-Hernandez is deeply committed to his church community, participating in services, ministry and outreach programs. He has also donated his time on behalf of Meals of the Heartland in addition to serving as a youth soccer camp counselor.