Allegany College of Maryland Men’s Soccer recognized Gavin Clayton, Cade Crawford, James DeCarlo, Magdaleno Gomez-Benavidez, and Gildas Azugha during Sophomore Day at ACM Soccer Field in Cumberland. The ceremony took place Saturday afternoon before the Trojans’ final home match of the 2026 season against Frederick Community College.
The five sophomores were honored for their contributions to the program. Allegany College of Maryland Men’s Soccer completed its season Tuesday against CCBC Essex and finished with a 1-12-1 overall record and a 1-10-1 Region 20 record.
Gavin Clayton Led the Sophomore Class
Gavin Clayton, a midfielder from Ellerslie and a Mountain Ridge High School graduate, served as a team captain during the 2026 season. He started all 15 matches as a freshman in 2025, recording two goals and two assists, before appearing in 12 matches and scoring two goals as a sophomore.
Clayton scored in Allegany College of Maryland’s 2-1 victory over College of Southern Maryland on Sept. 25 in La Plata. That victory was the program’s lone win of the season, and Clayton also scored during the final home match against Frederick Community College.
Four More Allegany College of Maryland Sophomores Recognized
Cade Crawford, a midfielder from Cumberland and an Allegany High School graduate, appeared in all 15 matches during the 2025 season and recorded one assist. He appeared in 11 contests during the 2026 season.
James DeCarlo, a goalkeeper from Frostburg and a Mountain Ridge High School graduate, recorded 15 saves during the 2026 season. He made eight saves against Howard Community College and four against Prince George’s Community College.
Magdaleno Gomez-Benavidez, a midfielder from Silver Spring and a James Hubert Blake High School graduate, appeared in multiple matches as a freshman in 2025. He provided depth and energy during the 2026 season.
Gildas Azugha spent two seasons with the Trojan program. He was part of the 2025 team that earned five victories, including wins over Frederick Community College, College of Southern Maryland, Potomac State College, Garrett College, and Community College of Beaver County, and he represented the Trojans in the 2026 season finale against CCBC Essex.
Coaches Reflect on the Sophomore Class
Head Coach Mo Pratt said the five sophomores played an important role in the program and praised Clayton’s work as a captain.
“This group has been an important part of our program and our culture,” Pratt said. “Gavin did a tremendous job serving as one of our team captains, and each of these sophomores contributed to ACM Men’s Soccer in meaningful ways. They’ve represented Allegany College of Maryland with character, resilience, and pride, and we’re grateful for everything they’ve invested in this program.”
Assistant Coach Jim Hott said the sophomores helped establish a foundation for future Trojans.
“Our sophomores helped establish a foundation for future Trojans,” Hott said. “Whether it was leadership, effort in training, supporting younger players, or showing up every day ready to compete, this group made a positive impact. We’re proud of the growth they’ve shown both as players and as people.”
Allegany College of Maryland Men’s Soccer Season Recap
Allegany College of Maryland opened the 2026 season with rivalry contests against Garrett College and Potomac State College before playing to a 3-3 draw at Carroll Community College. The Trojans also faced Anne Arundel Community College, Harford Community College, Prince George’s Community College, Howard Community College, Cecil College, and Frederick Community College.
Allegany College of Maryland Men’s Soccer finished the season with a 1-12-1 overall record and a 1-10-1 Region 20 record. The program is recruiting student-athletes and directs prospective players to the recruiting form on ACMTrojans.com.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Sophomore Day recognized five Allegany College of Maryland Men’s Soccer players who contributed to the program during the 2026 season. Clayton served as a captain and scored twice, while Crawford, DeCarlo, Gomez-Benavidez, and Azugha added experience across the team’s sophomore class.
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