Blue Springs senior midfielder Caden Hoehns (16) converts a penalty kick during the first half of a Raytown South Tournament semifinal against Van Horn this season. Hoehns, with a strong all-around game, led the Wildcats to their first state final four appearance in 25 years. The first-team all-state honoree and Class 4 Region 3 Player of the Year is The Examiner’s 2021 Boys Soccer Player of the Year. DAVID M. RAINEY/SPECIAL TO THE EXAMINER
Caden Hoehns has “never been the biggest, strongest or fastest player” when his Blue Springs boys soccer team takes the field. But Wildcats head coach…