Jonas Branch Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year Boys Soccer

“In terms of pure soccer, there’s no player at any level who had a bigger impact on games than Jonas Branch. His defensive work rate and positioning are game changing, but even more impressive is his remarkable ability to create an offensive threat and opportunities out of thin air.”

Niall Paul

Head Coach head coach at Charleston Catholic High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 155-pound senior midfielder scored 30 goals and passed for 32 assists this past season, leading the Polar Bears (19-3) to the Class A-AA state championship. A United Soccer Coaches All-Region selection, Branch was named Class A-AA Player of the Year by both the West Virginia Sports Writers Association and the West Virginia High School Soccer Coaches Association. He concluded his prep career with 78 goals and 79 assists.

Academic Achievement

Branch has maintained a 3.79 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at West Virginia Wesleyan College this fall.

Exemplary Character

A member of the National Honor Society, Branch has volunteered locally on behalf of youth soccer programs.

Boys Soccer - West Virginia

Jonas Branch

Peak Performance

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Athletic Excellence

Academic Achievement

Exemplary Character