To be one of the best. It's the reason athletes compete at the NCAA Division III level. And at George Fox, athletes get the opportunity to pursue their passion for sports at a nationally ranked Christian college with a storied athletic tradition that includes both individual and team national championships. We're excited about the quality of student-athletes who will join us for the 2019-20 academic year as we pursue our vision of being "the team to beat." In April, we invited them to campus for a Commitment Day to celebrate their decision* and are proud to introduce our newest Bruins to you.
Men's Soccer Recruits
Name: Miguel Andalon-Ordaz
High School: David Douglas High School (Portland, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Center midfield
Height / Weight: 5' 10"/155 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Served as team captain and was a first-team all-league and second-team all-state (Class 6A) player for a squad that won the Mt. Hood Conference and placed third in state his senior seasons
Why I chose George Fox:
It's close to my home and family, I love the energy and students on campus, and the coaching staff has made me feel very welcome from the beginning of the recruiting process.
Name: Solek Ashkinos
High School: Lincoln High School (Portland, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Forward
Height / Weight: 6' 4"/175 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Earned first-team all-league recognition in Class 6A Portland Interscholastic Conference as a senior, when he scored nine goals
Why I chose George Fox:
The atmosphere
Name: Caden Brandt
High School: Sherwood High School (Sherwood, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Center back, left back, right back
Height / Weight: 5' 11"/175 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Earned second-team all-league honors (Class 6A Pacific Conference) as a senior
Why I chose George Fox:
I love its environment and focus. I wanted to be a part of it.
Name: Connor Flolo
High School: Camas High School (Camas, Washington)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Outside back and wing
Height / Weight: 5' 11"/155 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Was a scholar-athlete and served as team captain his senior year, when he dished out three assists
Why I chose George Fox:
I love the environment, the people and the opportunity it gives me to grow my faith.
Name: Jeff Friedman
High School: Lakeside High School (Nine Mile Falls, Washington)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Midfielder
Height / Weight: 5' 8"/135 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Named first-team all-league (Northeast A League) his freshman through junior seasons
Why I chose George Fox:
The combination of strong academics and athletics is something that not many other colleges have to offer, and I know attending George Fox will set me up well for the rest of my life.
Name: Diego Gil
High School: McMinnville High School (McMinnville, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Center back
Height / Weight: 6' 1"/185 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Earned first-team all-conference honors (Class 6A Pacific Conference) as a senior and was a second-team all-conference player as a junior
Why I chose George Fox:
It has a very great community with great programs. I am also going to play in the men’s soccer program and develop my skills.
Name: Ohm Harape
High School: Aloha High School (Beaverton, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Midfielder and defender
Height / Weight: 5' 11"
High School Highlights:
Led team with nine goals and also had 11 assists as a senior, when squad won a Class 6A Metro League championship; served as a varsity team captain; helped team win Oregon Youth Soccer Association titles in 2017 and 2018; named first-team all-league and second team all-state as a senior
Why I chose George Fox:
It is a school that can help further my future endeavors on and off the field.
Name: Brennen Martin
High School: Camas High School (Camas, Washington)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Striker/winger
Height / Weight: 5' 11"/145 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None reported
Why I chose George Fox:
It’s the perfect fit for me.
Name: Tyler Nguyen
High School: Clackamas High School (Clackamas, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Midfielder
Height / Weight: 5' 9"/155 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Named second-team all-league (Class 6A Mt. Hood Conference) as a senior and was an honorable mention all-league player as a sophomore
Why I chose George Fox:
I chose George Fox because of the beautiful buildings and the education reputation it has.
Name: Jamie O’Connell
High School: Woodinville High School (Woodinville, Washington)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Center midfielder and center back
Height / Weight: 6' 2"/172 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None reported
Why I chose George Fox:
I choose George Fox because of its high reputation, specifically in the computer science program; it is ideally located extremely near the city of Portland; I have a fantastic opportunity to play here; and because when I visited the campus in February, the fantastic facilities and the kindness in other people told me that this was the place for me.
Name: Sam Prusynski
High School: Lincoln High School (Portland, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Goalkeeper
Height / Weight: 6' 4"/185 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Earned all-league honorable mention honors (Class 6A Portland Interscholastic League) his junior and senior years; played varsity soccer three years in high school; recorded nine shutouts in 16 games his senior year; helped team go unbeaten in PIL play as a junior
Why I chose George Fox:
It was the perfect balance of a strong academics and a competitive athletic university.
Name: Micah Rudy
High School: Lewiston High School (Lewiston, Idaho)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Wing and center midfielder
Height / Weight: 6' 0"/165 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Earned first-team honors in Idaho High School Activities Association’s 5A Inland Empire League in 2018; was recipient of Outstanding Individual Scholastic Award in 2015 through 2018 seasons, as well as a member of the Scholastic Team Award those years; earned Lewiston’s Four-Year Varsity Award for playing varsity all four years; recipient of team’s Coaches Award and was a team captain his senior year
Why I chose George Fox:
I chose George Fox because of the vast range of opportunities I have here, as well as the experiences and relationships I will build and experience. George Fox has a wide variety of different engineering programs that are known for their high quality as well as efficiency, which will benefit my future greatly. After visiting on multiple occasions, I believe George Fox is also the best fit for me based on its welcoming and comforting environment, which I aspire to become involved in.
Name: Jivan Sanchez
High School: McMinnville High School (McMinnville, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Forward, wing and attacking midfielder
Height / Weight: 5' 6"/140 lbs.
High School Highlights:
None reported
Why I chose George Fox:
George Fox is a prestigious academic school that I would like to prosper at with given the opportunity to play soccer.
Name: Noah Schorzman
High School: Cheney High School (Cheney, Washington)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Defender, midfielder and winger
Height / Weight: 6' 2"/170 lbs.
High School Highlights:
Led the Blackhawks with 10 goals, seven assists and a 14-3 team record his senior year; a unanimous first-team all-conference selection as a senior, he was named “Offensive MVP” of the GNL (Class 2A Great Northern League); served as team captain his junior and senior years and earned second-team all-conference recognition his freshman, sophomore and junior years; finished his high school career with 20 goals and 22 assists and was a four-year letter earner; anchored a defense that made the round of 16 his sophomore year.
Why I chose George Fox:
It fit everything I wanted in a college, and under the direction of coach Afenegus it will be an honor to return Bruin soccer back to the top of the conference.
* Student-athletes listed above have accepted George Fox University's written offer of admission and/or financial aid. George Fox University is a member of the NCAA Div. III.