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#00 Scot Perkins

Year: Junior
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Previous School: Grant H.S.

2005-2006: Goalkeeper for the Cavaliers.

Personal: 2005 graduate of Grant High School. Four-year goalkeeper for the Generals. Team captain as a senior. Guided team to a 2003 PIC championship. Grew up playing hockey. Born September 15, 1986. Son of Mary Leis and Brad Perkins. Family includes a brother, Leif, and a sister Meika. Majoring in business administration. Took mission trips to Mexico and Nevada through his church. Enjoys anything related to sports. Claims to be unbeatable in the game Halo 2.

#0 John Eriksen

Year: Freshman
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Bellevue, Wash.
Previous School: Bellevue H.S.

Personal: Bellevue High School graduate in 2007. Three-year letterwinner in goal for the Wolverines. Born October 11, 1988. Son of Catherine John and John D. Erickson. Family includes a younger brother, Phil. Undecided on college major. Lists snowboarding, skateboarding and music among hobbies. Has traveled around the world, visiting much of Europe, Japan, and over half of the U.S. states. Mentions Ireland as his favorite destination to this point.

#1 Garrett Staples

Year: Junior
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6-1
Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
Previous School: Sheldon H.S.

2006: Made 17 starts for the 12-6-3 Cavaliers. Held the opponents to a 0.95 goals per game average while compiling an 8-6-3 record. Stopped 50 shots on the year. Posted four shutouts. Named to the conference second team as well as the Region I squad. Honorable mention All-American selection.

2005: Started 13 games as a freshman. Tallied an 11-2 record which included an eight-match winning streak. Went the distance for four shutouts, the first against Evergreen State (10/1/05) in a six-save performance. Notched a season-high seven saves in a 3-2 win in a rematch against Evergreen (10/20/05). Allowed a single goal in the NAIA Region I match against Simon Fraser to catapult the Cavs into the NAIA national tourney. Named first-team all-conference.

Personal: Four-year goalkeeper for Sheldon High School. Led the Fighting Irish to a 2002 state championship. Member of five state club championship teams. Three-time all-league pick. All-state in 2002 and second-team all-state in 2005. Added kicking duties for the football team the final two years of high school. Born February 26, 1987. Son of Lynda and George Staples. Family includes a brother, Mack, and a sister Emily. Majoring in biology/pre-medicine with intent to become an orthopedic surgeon. Worked with Toys for Tots and as a Spanish/English translator. Travels include Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Enjoys scuba diving, sky diving and bungee jumping among other outdoor activities.

#2 Steve Pirotte

Year: Senior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Hometown: SeaTac, Wash.
Previous School: Mt. Rainier H.S./High Line C.C.

2005-06: Member of Highline C.C. soccer team Two-time NWAACC all-star Helped team to a conference title.

Personal: Mount Rainier High School grad. Three-year letterwinner for the Rams. Seamount League MVP as a senior. Selected MVP by his team during that season. All-league and 3A all-state first-team member as a forward. Born January 25, 1986. Son of Kathleen O’Brien and Joe Pirotte. Family includes a sister, Stella. Majoring in biology. Coached alma-maters junior varsity squad for two seasons. Enjoys playing board games and watching Arsenal. Has French citizenship from his father’s side and speaks French fluently.

#3 Joseph Givens

Year: Senior
Position: Defender
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Gresham, Ore.
Previous School: Gresham H.S.

2006: Started all 20 games after missing the season opener. In his 51st game in the Navy and White, scored first collegiate goal in the 7th minute against Warner Pacific (10/14/06), a 2-1 victory for the Cavaliers. Took only six shots from his position for a .167 shooting percentage. Added four assists on the season, two recorded Against Warner Pacific (9/23/06).

2005: Started in all 21 matches for the 15-5-1 Cavs. Accounted for four assists on the year, two of which came against Cascade (10/25/05). Named second-team all-conference by the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

2004: Played in 17 of the team’s 19 games during an 11-5-3 rookie campaign. Started 15 of those matches and collected three assists for the club, first of which occurred in the 33rd minute in a 3-2 win against Northwest (9/16/04).

Personal: Gresham High School grad in 2004. Four-year starter on the pitch for the Gophers. Moved up to first-team all-conference after second-team honors as a junior. Team MVP during his senior season. Ran track for three seasons, focusing on middle-distance events. Set the school’s steeplechase record and holds a personal record of 1:58 in the 800. Born December 16, 1985. Son of Katie and Daniel Givens. Family includes two sisters, Erin and Juliann. Majoring in athletic training with the aim to work in a collegiate or professional sports environment. Hobbies include music, watching sports and exercising. Member of SALT (Student-Athlete Leadership Team) at Concordia.

#4 Skyler Kimball

Year: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Des Moines, Wash.
Previous School: Thomas Jefferson H.S./Highline C.C.

Personal: Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 2005 after transferring from Mt. Rainer High Led the Raiders to a Washington 4A state title as a senior Born February 25, 1987 Son of Laura and George Kimball Family includes a sister, Vanessa Credits family for all that he has achieved Majoring in business Conducted Friday classes for fourth and fifth graders Enjoys exercising the body and mind in free time.

#5 Austin Horner

Year: Freshman
Position: Defender
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
Previous School: Ironwood H.S.

Personal: Prepped at Ironwood High School in Arizona, graduating in 2007. Midfielder for the Eagles since his freshman year. School’s all-time assist leader. Captain of the squad his final two years. First-team all-state and all-region as a senior. Born December 5, 1988. Son of Mary-Ann and Gary Horner. Family includes an older brother, Travis, and an older sister, Lindsey. Uncle, Bob Horner, played professional baseball with the Braves and Cardinals. Majoring in pre-medicine. Lists movies and snowboarding among hobbies.

#6 Bryan Iotte

Year: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Auburn, Wash.
Previous School: Riverside H.S./Green River C.C./Whatcom C.C.

2006: Midfielder for Whatcom C.C Leading scorer and all-conference 2005: Midfielder for Green River C.C.

Personal: Graduate of Washington’s Riverside High School. Three-year letterwinner for the Ravens. Two-time all-conference pick Team MVP as a senior. Born September 3, 1985. Son of LaLonnie and Clifford Iotte. Family includes an older brother, Clifford, Jr., and two older sisters, Cassandra and Kristine. Business administration major. Volunteered for a pair of elementary schools. Camp counselor for 7th-graders. Trying to discover what “free-time” means.

#7 Lucas Egenwall

Year: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Falkenberg, Sweden
Previous School: Falkenbergs Gymnasium/Oregon State

2004-06: Played for Oregon State University at the center-mid position. Pac 10 first-team academic selection.

Personal: Hails from Falkenberg, Sweden. Born October 10, 1982. Son of Malin and Jimmy Egenwall. Family includes an older brother, Hampus, and older sister, Hannah. Majoring in business. Hobbies include surfing and yoga. A singer/songwriter, enjoys making music and watching The Simpsons.

#9 Kossivi Alokpovi

Year: Sophomore
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Glendale, Ariz.
Previous School: Glendale H.S.

2006: Named to the Cascade Collegiate Conference second team, one of three freshmen to make the two squads. Made 14 starting line-ups in 20 appearances for the 12-6-3 Cavs. Led the team with five assists as a freshman. Equaled that number in goals for a 15-point sum. Three goals went down as game-winners. First career goal a 10-yard shot against British Columbia (9/1/06). Two days later, put in the game-winner in the 87th minute at Pacific Lutheran. First two-goal output came at Whitworth (9/9/06). Assisted on the game-winning goal against Corban (9/21/06).

Personal: Graduated from Glendale High School in 2006. All-conference and all-state player for the Cardinals. Played football as a running back for multiple seasons. Born December 6, 1988. Son of Dora Agbodaze and Messan Alokpovi. Family includes one brother, Altisso, and one sister, Paula. Enjoys writing and listening to music. Once a task is started, driven to always finish what’s at hand.

#10 Joey Graham

Year: Junior
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Pasco, Wash.
Previous School: Pasco H.S./Whatcom C.C.

2003: Team’s leading scorer with 11 goals off of 35 shots. Added three assists in 23 games. Made eight starting line-ups for the 14-9-0 Cavaliers. Scored first career goal at Azusa State (9/12/03). Scored six more in the next three games, including a hat trick against Humbolt State (9/13/03), a pair at Cascade College (9/16/03) and a single score against Abertson (9/20/03). Three scores went for game winners while one assist set-up the go-ahead goal.

Personal: Transfer from Whatcom C.C. after his year at Concordia, where he was a NWAAC all-star after leading the team in scoring. Graduated from Pasco High School in 2002. Four-time letterwinner as a striker leading the team to conference championships each season. Helped the Bulldogs to a state title as a freshman. Three-time all-conference selection. Born August 15, 1984. Son of Bryan Graham and Kristy and Glen Collins. Family includes a brother, Austin, a sister, Sara, and a three-year old son, Hunter. Majoring in biology and intends to continue in physical therapy. Plays drums Enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his son Hunter.

#11 Alex Ponce

Year: Sophomore
Position: Forward
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Hood River, Ore.
Previous School: Hood River Valley H.S./Clark College

2006: Played soccer for Clark College where he was a NWAAC all-star as a forward. Named South-West Conference MVP.

Personal: Hood River Valley High School grad in 2004. Four-year player for the Eagles. Set the school’s single-season scoring record with 22 goals as a senior. Led squad to the 4A state semifinals. State Player of the Year, first-team all-state, all-conference and conference. MVP during final year. Won a U-23 national championship with OUSA. Born June 1, 1986. Son of Chris and Jose Ponce. Family includes two brothers, Dereck and Nathan, and one sister, Ashlee. Dereck played soccer for Linfield College. Enjoys eating, sleeping, music and playing PS2.

#12 Scott Bernards

Year: Junior
Position: Defender
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Gresham, Ore.
Previous School: La Salle H.S.

2006: Honorable mention NAIA all-American as a freshman midfielder. Also tabbed on the Region I and Cascade Collegiate Conference first teams. Made 18 starts for the Cavs while appearing in 21 contests. Scored three goals on 13 attempts for a .231 shot percentage. Two of the three goals represented game winners. First college score recorded against Evergreen State (9/30/06) in the 61st minute. Second career goal came exactly 100 seconds later according to the game clock. Struck with a successful shot in the 7th minute in a 3-0 win against Cascade (10/24/06).

Personal: Prepped at LaSalle High School, graduated in 2005. Four-year varsity defender for the Falcons. Second-team all-state selection and first-team all-conference selection in 2004 en route to a 3A state championship. Born June 18, 1986. Son of Gayle and Bon Bernards. Family includes an older brother, Kyle. Enjoys working on cars, looking to own an import garage in the future. Avid movie collector Claims to be deathly afraid of snakes.

#13 David Proud

Year: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Auburn, Wash.
Previous School: Riverside H.S./Green River C.C./Highline C.C.

2004-2006: Started Career at Green River C.C. before transferring to Highline C.C. Selected to the all-academic team while at Highline.

Personal: Graduate of Riverside High School in 2004. Three-year letterwinner as a midfielder for the Ravens. Second-team all-state selection in 2004. Team captain as a senior. Also ran cross country for two seasons. Born May 18, 1986. Son of Pamela and Lawrence Proud. Family includes three older brothers, John, Jeff and Jeremy, and one younger sister, Emily. Jeff played baseball for Sacramento State, Jeremy played soccer for Fresno State. Majoring in psychology and would like to pursue a career in child psychology. Coached youth soccer for several years. Likes to play guitar, read and play FIFA.

#14 Bent Jenson

Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Beaverton, Ore.
Previous School: Westview H.S.

Personal: Forward his last two seasons at Westview High School. Team MVP and first-team all-metro selection as a senior for the Wildcats. Club team placed second at state in 2006. Born March 27, 1989. Son of Lisa and Bent Jenson. Family includes three sisters, Allison, Sarah and Olivia. Undecided on college major. Listens to indie music and plays video games in spare moments.

#15 Tyler Peake

Year: Junior
Position: Defender
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous School: Hudson’s Bay H.S.

2006: Played in all but one game for the Cavs, making 18 starts in 20 appearances. Recorded first career assist in the opening goal of a 2-1 victory against Baker (9/17/06). Key member of a stingy defense, helping hold the opposition to 1.01 goals per game.

2005: Entered 11 ballgames with six starting assignments for the 15-5-1 Cavaliers. Earned first start against Pacific Lutheran (9/4/05), helping the team to a 4-2 win. Took three shots during the season.

Personal: Hudson’s Bay High School grad. Versatile player on the pitch for the Eagles. All-conference and team MVP during junior season. Pushed club team, the Columbia Timbers, to the state championship in 2004. Born March 26, 1987. Son of Mary Lou Richey and Shannon Peake. Family includes an older sister, Sterling. Majoring in biology/pre-medicine. Volunteer coach for a pair of clubs in Vancouver. Spent time working with the Salvation Army. Enjoys reading, cooking and snowboarding.

#16 Tyler Doty

Year: Junior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous School: Evergreen H.S.

2006: Made way onto the field in 14 matches, garnering seven starts. Took eight shots as a defender. Helped the Cavaliers hold the opposition to just over one goal per game en route to a 12-6-3 record. Notched first career assist in the 18th minute against Northwest (10/21/06), boosting the Cavs to a 3-1 win.

2005: Started six and appeared in 20 games for the defender position. Part of a defense which allowed opponents to 1.46 goals per game. Scored two goals on only four shots, the first of which occurred in the 84th minute against Corban (10/13/05).

Personal: Evergreen High School grad in 2005. Four-year midfielder for the Plainsmen. Captained the squad his final two seasons. All-conference and team MVP as a senior. Born February 15, 1987. Son of Michelle and Bill Doty. Family includes three brothers, Darren, Andy and Dustin, and one sister, Kris. Majoring in business. Hobbies include drawing and sculpting.

#17 Marcus Kirkwood

Year: Freshman
Position: Defender
Height: 6-3
Hometown: Arvada, Colo.
Previous School: Faith Christian Academy

Personal: Graduated from Colorado’s Faith Christian Academy in 2007. Midfielder for four seasons. Scored 34 goals in 19 games as a senior. First-team all-state after receiving second-team honors as a junior. Helped the team to four state title games, capturing two state championships. Also played basketball for the Eagles. Born October 2, 1988. Son of Diane and Joe Kirkwood. Family includes two brothers, Jesse and Micah. Father played professional rugby and was a race car driver.

#19 Dan Dreaney

Year: Junior
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Bremerton, Wash.
Previous School: Olympic H.S./Olympic College/Morningside

2004-06: Attended and played for Olympic College and Morningside College (Iowa).

Personal: Played forward since his freshman year for Olympic High School. Captured all-league honors for the Trojans. Captained the soccer squad as a senior. Born September 28, 1985. Son of Theresa and John Dreaney. Family includes three brothers, Justin, Matt and Riley. Majoring in social science. Enjoys going out on the water and inner tubing. Gave up on wakeboarding after breaking a thump during his first attempt.

#20 Jon Gutierrez

Year: Sophomore
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-8
Hometown: Beaverton, Ore.
Previous School: Westview H.S.

2006: Appeared in two games as a freshman before breaking his foot. First career appearance came in a 3-2 win over Corban (9/24/06).

Personal: Three-time varsity letterwinner for Westview High School. Second-team all-metro pick as a senior. Helped the Wildcats to three straight 4A state tournament appearances. Born August 11, 1987. Son of Julia and Horacio Gutierrez. Family includes a brother, Joel, and a sister Jordan. Majoring in education with a minor in psychology. Spent time working for Habitat for Humanity. Enjoys biking and cooking in his free time.

#22 Tyler Camp

Year: Sophomore
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous School: Evergreen H.S.

2006: Earned first start against Whitworth (9/6/06), collecting his first collegiate point, an assist in the 63rd minute. Scored his first goal in the next game on the schedule, a 2-1 win over Baker (9/17/06). Totaled two goals and three assists on the year for seven points, a number good for fourth on the team. Made 10 starts in 17 appearances.

Personal: Graduate of Washington’s Evergreen High School in 2006. Three-year varsity footballer for the Plainsmen, playing in the midfield and at forward. GSHL Offensive Player of the Year, team MVP and first-team all-region pick. Born August 22, 1988. Son of Stayce and Ty Camp. Family included two brothers, Brandon and Cody, and a sister, Danyelle. Enjoys teaching the game to kids, helps with North Star United, an under-16 team in Vancouver. Adventure seeker, hobbies include hiking, wakeboarding and thrill rides.