New York, NY – Gearing up to play in their first CUNYAC championship match since winning it all back in 2019, the John Jay men's soccer team earned end of year accolades from the conference, as the league announced its 2026 All-Conference and major award winners.
Senior forward
Josh Clemas was named the conference's Player of the Year, while Medgar Evers freshman Shackoneal Myrurrie was voted Rookie of the Year. First-year Medgar Evers head coach Kevin Blackstock was tabbed Coach of the Year while York's Chris Cruz was named the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award.
The Auckland, New Zealand product is the first Bloodhound to be voted CUNYAC Player of the Year since Graysen Carlson in 2015. Additionally, with his selection, he and John Jay women's soccer senior Sofia Soler become the first Bloodhounds in program to win both awards in the same season.
In addition to Player of the Year, Clemas was named First Team All-Conference along with teammates
Sekou Sheriff,
Blake Paves and Davio Rossi-Levin.
Charlie Metz rounded out the Bloodhounds' honorees with a selection to the CUNYAC Sportsmanship Team.
Clemas put together one of the most prolific offensive seasons in program history, finishing with 17 goals, two assists and 36 points across 17 appearances. His 17 goals tied the program's single-season record, while his 36 points also ranked first. The standout forward recorded three game-winning goals and placed 30 of his 43 shots on target, producing a remarkable .698 shot-on-goal percentage. His offensive production also placed him among the nation's elite at the NCAA Division III level. Clemas ranked third nationally in total goals (17), fourth in goals per game (1.00), fifth in points per game (2.12) and 10th in total points (36). His .698 shot accuracy ranked fourth nationally and led the conference. Against CUNYAC opponents, Clemas was particularly dominant, registering nine goals in seven conference contests while averaging 1.29 goals and 2.57 points per game. He also recorded two game-winning goals in conference play, leading the league in both game-winning goals and points per game.
Sheriff earned First Team All-Conference recognition following an impressive campaign in the midfield. Appearing in 15 matches, Sheriff totaled five goals and seven assists for 17 points, establishing himself as one of the conference's most productive offensive contributors. His seven assists tied teammate
Blake Paves for the conference lead in total assists and ranked 63rd nationally in NCAA Division III. Sheriff also ranked 48th nationally in assists per game (0.47). The midfielder finished with 36 shots, including 17 on goal, and averaged 1.13 points per contest. In conference action, Sheriff elevated his production, collecting three goals and three assists for nine points in five appearances. His 1.80 points per game ranked fourth among the league's conference-only statistical leaders.
Paves joined Sheriff on the First Team All-Conference squad after emerging as one of the conference's premier playmakers from the defensive position. The Bloodhounds defender recorded seven assists in 13 matches, tying for the CUNYAC lead in total assists while averaging 0.54 assists per game. Paves' playmaking production extended beyond the conference, as he ranked 20th nationally in NCAA Division III in assists per game and tied for 63rd in total assists. His ability to contribute offensively from the back line provided John Jay with another dimension in its attack, helping the Bloodhounds establish one of the conference's most productive offenses.
Rossi-Levin earned First Team All-Conference honors in goal after anchoring John Jay's defensive unit throughout the season. The veteran goalkeeper appeared in 17 matches, recording 84 saves, five shutouts and a .764 save percentage while posting a 1.63 goals-against average. Rossi-Levin led the conference in total saves and shutouts, averaging 4.94 saves per game. His five clean sheets also added to his standing as the program's all-time shutout leader. Nationally, Rossi-Levin ranked 46th in total saves, 73rd in shutouts and 76th in saves per game among NCAA Division III goalkeepers. His consistency between the posts proved instrumental in John Jay's postseason run, which included consecutive shutout victories over Lehman and Brooklyn in the CUNYAC Championship tournament.
Metz completed John Jay's postseason honorees after being named to the CUNYAC Sportsmanship Team. The Bloodhounds defender was recognized for his sportsmanship, dedication and commitment to representing John Jay and the conference with integrity.
John Jay will look to cap its memorable campaign when the Bloodhounds take on No. 6 Medgar Evers in the 2026 CUNYAC Men's Soccer Championship on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the York College Outdoor Athletic Complex in Jamaica, N.Y.
