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 2017-18 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
Name: Jorge Manuel-Huaracha-Canchola
High School: Thurston High School (Springfield, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Center midfielder
Height / Weight: 6-1, 190
High School Highlights:
Named first-team all-league (Class 5A Midwestern League) as a senior, when he scored six goals and dished out 11 assists; earned varsity letter all four years of high school and was named team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior; served as a team captain his senior year
Why I chose George Fox:
I chose George Fox because of its very high reputation in academics and because it gave me the opportunity to continue to play the beautiful game. George fox has a great atmosphere, with friendly staff and students making you feel like family.
Name: Bennett Lopez
High School: Sheldon High School (Eugene, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Forward, midfielder and defender
Height / Weight: 6-3, 178
High School Highlights:
No information provided
Why I chose George Fox:
I chose George Fox for an outstanding education and because of its Christ-centered environment. These two aspects, combined with the opportunity to play soccer, are the reasons George Fox was my school of choice. I am honored to have the opportunity to play alongside my brother, Connor, who says he can outplay me. We'll see if that holds up!
Name: William Rudd
High School: Western Michigan Christian High School (Norton Shores, Michigan)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Defensive midfielder, center midfielder and center back
Height / Weight: 5-8, 138
High School Highlights:
Earned all-state honors as a senior and named to the all-state academic team his final year; named an all-regional player as a sophomore and senior, an all-district player his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, and all-conference as a sophomore and junior; helped team win two district titles, two regional championships and reach the state semifinals twice
Why I chose George Fox:
I want to get a higher education in engineering and stay in a Christ-centered community.
Name: Bryce Towne
High School: Grossmont High School (San Diego, California)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Forward
Height / Weight: 5-11, 180
High School Highlights:
No information provided.
Why I chose George Fox:
George Fox gives me the opportunity to play the sport I love, grow as both a person and follower of Christ, all while receiving my degree in business from a distinguished university.
Name: Cameron Waller
High School: Yamhill-Carlton High School (Yamhill, Oregon)
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Forward
Height / Weight: 6-0, 175
High School Highlights:
Named to first-team all-league (Class 4A Oregon West Conference) as a senior, when he scored two goals and served as team captain; scored six goals as a junior; named honorable mention all-league as a freshman
Why I chose George Fox:
I chose George Fox because of its exceptional athletic training program as well as the opportunity to grow exponentially as a soccer player.
* 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.
