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07.20.07
- Huntington
University men’s soccer program adds three recruits to bolster the
roster for the 2007 campaign. “The expectation is that these young
men will come in and impact our program from the first day of camp,”
stated Coach Russ Lawson. “Dustin, Jake, and Sam will bring an
intelligence and work rate that will raise the competitive level of
our team.”
Sam Schoutko is a
defender from Mansfield Christian
High School in Ohio. He anchored the backline that posted six
shutouts throughout the year while capturing the OHSAA Div. III
sectional and district titles. Schoutko’s high school playing career
was capped off by being named to the All–District First Team and
being awarded an OHSAA State Farm Scholar Athlete Certificate.
“Sam’s ability to defend, read the game, and organize will serve him
well as a marking back,” said Lawson. Schoutko will study mission
ministries as a Forester.
As a striker and
midfielder, Jake Rose was a four time All- Conference
Player at Lakewood Park Christian High School in Indiana. He
finished sixth in the state his senior season in scoring by putting
24 in the back of the net. Not only can he finish, Rose amassed 11
assists to earn himself the Midwest Athletic Conference Player of
the Year honor last year. “We will look for Jake’s size and speed to
allow him to hold up the ball and get in behind defenses when need
be,” commented Lawson. Rose will pursue a physical education degree
at HU.
Dustin Woods is a
striker who is tenacious, strong in the
air and known for capitalizing on his opportunities. Woods
played his high school career at Noblesville where he tallied 10
goals and four assists to help capture a sectional title his senior
season. Whether it was playing in the Great Midwest Classic for
Noblesville or playing his club ball for Carmel United, Woods has
played with and against some of the top players in the Midwest. “The
combination of Dustin’s skill and experience will enable
him to make a smooth transition to the college game,” said Lawson.
Woods is currently undecided in his area of study. |