Nashua South's Santi Somorrostro is New Hampshire's All-American and is on the East roster in Saturday's annual East-West All-American Game in Charleston, S.C. (Telegraph file photo by TOM KING)

NASHUA — One of the top if not the top high school soccer player in the area/state has received national recognition.

Nashua South senior forward Santiago Somorrostro, a First Team All-State player, was recently named an All-American for New Hampshire and the region.

Somorrostro was the Panthers captain and one of if not the state’s best overall player as a senior.

“It’s an amazing honor our captain,” Nashua South coach Tom Bellen said on social media.

As a result, Somorrostro, who recently signed a letter of intent to attend and play Division I men’s soccer at nearby UMass-Lowell, will be on the East roster on Saturday in the annual Boys High School All-American Game in Charleston, S.C.

The event features the top 40 high school players in the country — and that’s how Somorrostro can now officially be considered as.