Alec Balta of Cedar Rapids Prairie is the winner of the Metro Spotlight Award for high school boys this week, the Metro Sports Report announced Sunday.

Balta, a senior, has a perfect record as the goalkeeper for the Prairie soccer team this year. The Hawks have outscored their opponents 44-0 in seven games with Balta protecting the net.

Balta has made 14 saves behind the strong Prairie defense. The Hawks are 7-0 and ranked No. 9 in Class 3A.

Prairie defeated Iowa City West last week, handing the 2014 state champs a 2-0 setback.