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Varsity Boys Soccer

Team Overview

Since its founding, Pingree Boys’ Soccer has established itself as one of the premier programs in the NEPSAC. Competing in the highly competitive Eastern Independent League (EIL), the Highlanders are known for their disciplined style of play, commitment to development, and strong team culture.

The program emphasizes a possession-based style rooted in technical skill, tactical intelligence, and high work rate. With a focus on player growth, many Pingree student-athletes have gone on to play at the collegiate level across all divisions.

Pingree has made regular appearances in the NEPSAC Class B tournament, highlighted by deep playoff runs and signature wins over top-ranked opponents. Off the field, the team promotes leadership, resilience, and sportsmanship—core values that define the Pingree athletic experience.

Led by a dedicated coaching staff with collegiate playing and coaching backgrounds, Pingree Boys’ Soccer continues to build a tradition of excellence, both on and off the pitch.

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Coaches

Head Coach: Christo Manginis

Christo is excited to be at Pingree leading the Boys’ Varsity Soccer Program, where he played varsity soccer as a freshman. After freshman year he moved to Greece and played for a 1st division academy (A.E. Larisa) at U-16, U-18, and U-21 levels and then in the 3rd National Division for A.O. Ampeloniakos. Christo went on to play throughout Europe (Spain, Germany, and England) and semi-professionally in the United States. While in England he starred for Alsager Town F.C. and Eastwood Hanley. He helped Eastwood to 2 promotions, was their top scorer, and was voted “Player’s Player of the Season” in 2016/17. Having run soccer camps and been a volunteer coach since he was 14, he began thinking about a career in coaching while in England. He worked for Stoke City Academy as a match analyst in 2017 and 2018. He also completed his Bachelor’s in Sports Development and later a Master of Science in Sports Coaching. Since moving back to the US in 2018, he has coached high school and club teams and is currently working for NEFC North Shore and DS Football Academy where he coaches U-19 and U-23 showcase teams in Spain over the summer.

Assistant Coach: Dimitri Manginis

Dimitri had a successful playing career, playing four professional seasons in Spain's third and fourth divisions and was a member of the U15/16 Greek National Team. Additionally, he has coached locally for Manchester-Essex and Lincoln-Sudbury. Outside of the sport, he is enrolled in the MFA program at Emerson College and enjoys reading and writing.

Assistant Coach: John Harrington

John Harrington began coaching soccer at Pingree in 2011. In addition to coaching at Pingree, Coach Harrington has been very involved with Newburyport Youth Soccer coaching at various levels over the years. As a player, he was a three year varsity starter at the University of Massachusetts-Boston and was selected as captain his senior year. John resides in Newburyport with his wife Sarah and two children, both of whom are avid soccer players. John is currently the CFO at Pingree.

Game Schedule

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Opponent	Date	Time	Location	Details
vs. Manchester / Essex	Fri Sep 4	9:30 AM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Phillips Academy	Thu Sep 10	4:15 PM	Phillips Academy	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Berwick Academy	Wed Sep 16	4:15 PM	Berwick Academy	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Kents Hill School	Sat Sep 19	2:00 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Beaver Country Day School	Wed Sep 23	4:30 PM	Pingree School Turf Field	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Portsmouth Abbey School	Sat Sep 26	3:00 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Austin Preparatory School	Wed Sep 30	5:45 PM	Austin Preparatory School	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Bancroft School	Fri Oct 2	4:30 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Lexington Christian Academy	Wed Oct 7	4:30 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. The Governor's Academy	Fri Oct 9	4:45 PM	The Governor's Academy	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Landmark School	Wed Oct 14	4:00 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Berwick Academy	Wed Oct 21	4:30 PM	Grass Field 3	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Concord Academy	Sat Oct 24	1:00 PM	Concord Academy	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Portsmouth Abbey School	Wed Oct 28	4:00 PM	Portsmouth Abbey School	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Wheeler School	Sat Oct 31	1:00 PM	Wheeler School	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Dexter Southfield School	Wed Nov 4	5:30 PM	Dexter Southfield School	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Landmark School	Fri Nov 6	4:15 PM	Gordon College	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. Holderness School	Sat Nov 7	2:30 PM	Pingree School Turf Field	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. EIL Tournament Semifinal	Fri Nov 13	All Day	EIL Tournament Semifinal	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. EIL Tournament Championship	Sat Nov 14	All Day	EIL Tournament Championship	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. NEPSAC Quarterfinal	Wed Nov 18	All Day	NEPSAC Quarterfinal	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. NEPSAC Semifinal	Sat Nov 21	All Day	NEPSAC Semifinal	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer
vs. NEPSAC Championship	Sun Nov 22	All Day	NEPSAC Championship	Details about Varsity Boys Soccer

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September 4, 2026 9:30 AM

Varsity Boys Soccer

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Manchester / Essex

Grass Field 3

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September 10, 2026 4:15 PM

Varsity Boys Soccer

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Phillips Academy

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Collegiate Athletes

In the last several years, an average of 25% of each senior class has gone on to play Division 1, 2, and 3 collegiate athletics. Click below for a list of college athletes by sport.

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