Austin senior Kevin Ortiz is one of the five finalists for Mr. Soccer, an award presented by the Minnesota High School Soccer Coaches Association, for Class A.

Ortiz, a senior midfielder for the Packers who was an All-State selection last year, has led the Packers to the top seed in Section 1A. Austin will host Byron in a Section 1A semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight.

The other Class A boys nominees include: Helio DeLaTorre of Mahtomedi, Herbert Endeley of attacker from Totino-Grace, Micahel Ennis of Trinity, and Eric Lagos of St. Paul Academy and Summit.

Winner’s for both classes of boys and girls will be announced on Sunday.