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Willamette Soccer Information Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 Bearcat Men’s Soccer Quick Facts Head Coach..........................................Nelson Larson WU Record ......................................... 0-0-0 (1st year) Career Record ................................ 0-0-0 (1st year) Alma Mater ...................... Hastings College, 2000 Office Phone ................................. (503) 375-5428 Assistant Coach ................................... Tyler Jacobsen 2005 Overall Record ......................................... 5-14-0 2005 NWC Record............................................ 3-11-0 2005 NWC Finish .........................................6th Place Lettermen Returning/Lost ...............................11/10 Starters Returning/Lost ........................................ 4/7 2006 Home Games ...................................................12 2006 Road Games .......................................................7
Thomas Cloutier
Willamette University General Information
Location ...................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded ........................................................................ 1842 Enrollment .............1,916 Undergraduate; 2,524 Overall President ................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life.............................Bob Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative....................... Jerry Gray Director of Athletics ...................................Mark Majeski Nickname ...............................................................Bearcats Colors ............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation ...........................NCAA Division III Conference .....................Northwest Conference (NWC) Soccer Facility (Capacity) ....................Sparks Field (500) Surface ...............................................Artificial (FieldTurf) Assistant Athletic Director ......................... Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director .........................Skip Kenitzer Administrative Assistant ............................. Leslie Wright Head Athletic Trainer ....................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer.........................Deborah Cagle Assistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin Scharer Athletics Marketing Coord. ............Megan Fitzsimmons Athletics Comm. Director ..................Robert McKinney Athletics Comm. Phone ...........................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail ...... rmckinne@willamette.edu Press Box Phone .......................................(503) 871-2704 Athletics Department Phone .................. (503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX .....................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site ............www.willamette.edu/athletics
Table of Contents
General Information ........................................................1 Willamette University ................................................... 2-3 Willamette Administration...............................................4 Athletics Department .......................................................5 Athletic Training/Physicians ...........................................5 Athletic Facilities ...............................................................6 City of Salem .....................................................................7 Head Coach Nelson Larson ............................................8 Assistant Coach Tyler Jacobsen ......................................9 Bearcat Player Profiles .............................................. 10-15 2006 Willamette Men’s Soccer Roster ..........................16 Bearcat Yearly Win-Loss Records.................................16 Willamette Men’s Soccer Records .................................17 2005 Willamette Stats and Results .......................... 18-19 2006 Season Outlook .....................................................20 Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III ...........IBC 2006 Willamette Schedule .........................................OBC Forrest Donoho
The Willamette University Women’s Soccer Media Guide for 2006 was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director, with assistance from Ryan Borde, athletics comm. assistant. Front Cover designed by Christopher Sabato. Inside front cover and outside back cover designed by McKinney. Photos by Naomi Stukey and by the WU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.
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About Willamette University Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritage dating to its founding in 1842. Students and employees are proud of its academic strength, as well as its beautiful campus. Academic success is typical for students at Willamette. More importantly, faculty and staff are concerned about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and are also expected to have fun, be active in the community and bring their own personality to everything they do. Why Willamette? • Quality Academics • Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body • Competition in the NCAA and the Northwest Conference • Student-Faculty Ratio of 11:1 • Students from 34 States • Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol • Near the Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our students as friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. They have found an ideal match between high-level academics and a variety of quality experiences as members of the community. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.” Page
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The Mill Race, which runs through the campus, is a great place to relax at Willamette.
This motto is put into action locally and throughout the world. At Willamette, you can study abroad, as many of our students do each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while working to improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the same academic expectations as the nation’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, we hope we’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should both challenge you and make you laugh. Academically, Willamette has the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Law, the George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Education. Cooperative programs enable all students to benefit from the quality curriculum. Willamette is known for its intellectual vitality, its cohesive campus community, its concern for every student, and its ability to balance a rigorous academic program with varied extracurricular activities. The faculty
About Willamette University Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 and staff bring a wide range of views and experiences to the the campus. Willamette’s student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows faculty to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. They are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The average first-year student has a 3.74 GPA, an SAT score of 1261 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is 1,916, with a total enrollment of 2,524. About 83 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose to attend graduate or professional school.
At Willamette, you can literally walk across the street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester studying your major in a foreign country. Willamette has a reputation for financial stability. Its endowment consistently earns a spot among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings on 61 acres. During the past decade, more than $50 million has been invested on campus. Administrative offices, academic buildings, residence halls and recreational facilities have been renovated or refurbished. Recent projects include the $5.5 million Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the $8 million Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 million Montag Student Center. Work is underway and nearly completed on the $14 million Kaneko Commons.
The Oregon State Capitol Building is across the street from Willamette University.
Salem, the state capital, is the secondlargest city in Oregon, with a population of about 147,000. The Pacific Coast is just about an hour away and the Pacific Coast mountain range is even closer. To the east are the Cascade Mountains, lakes, streams and rivers. Also within driving distance are Portland, the Columbia River gorge and Mount Hood. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and from being near other federal, state, county, and city offices. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen for internships with government organizations. Students also participate in the Community Outreach Program through a variety of volunteer service projects. Page
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Willamette Administration Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
Dr. M. Lee Pelton President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He continues to teach at Willamette in a variety of subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. He also was involved at the national level as a member of the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee. He received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and completed a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. At Willamette, Majeski oversees 20 varsity athletic teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference, as well as the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. In addition to his NCAA committee work, he has been the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack, age 1.
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Willamette Athletics Department Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life............................................................................................ Bob Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative................................................................................Dr. Jerry Gray Assistant Athletic Director .........................................................................................Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director ........................................................................................Skip Kenitzer Head Athletic Trainer ...................................................................................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer ....................................................................................... Deborah Cagle Assistant Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................Erin Scharer Athletics Marketing Coordinator ..................................................................Megan Fitzsimmons Athletics Communications Director ................................................................Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant .............................................................................................Leslie Wright
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Matt Allison (503) 370-6011
Football Mark Speckman (503) 375-5350
Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson (503) 375-5428
Men’s Tennis Jon Endrikat (503) 370-6804
Men’s Basketball Gordie James (503) 370-6063
Men’s Golf Steve Prothero (503) 370-6484
Women’s Soccer Jim Tursi (503) 370-6657
Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts (503) 370-6804
Women’s Basketball Bruce Henderson (503) 370-6132
Women’s Golf Tom Hibbard (503) 370-6317
Softball Damian Williams (503) 370-6656
Volleyball Tricia Wright (503) 370-6230
Cross Country Track & Field Matt McGuirk (503) 370-6898
Rowing Susan Parkman (503) 370-6655
Swimming Al Stephenson (503) 370-6601
Athletic Training Staff
Shane Wibel, ATC
Deborah Cagle, ATC
Erin Scharer, ATC
Team Physicians at Western Orthopedic Dr. David Thorsett
Dr Thorsett graduated from Washington University Medical School in June, 1991. He completed residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June, 1996. He currently serves on the Willamette Surgical Center Board of Directors. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, fly-fishing, backpacking & bicycling. He lives in Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
Dr. Blake Nonweiler
Dr. Nonweiler graduated from the University of Texas Southern Medical Center in June, 1989. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario, Canada) in July, 1995. He has been in private practice since August 1995. Dr. Nonweiler lives in Salem with his wife, Becky, and their three children.
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Willamette Athletic Facilities Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 The Willamette University soccer teams play their home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility on the WU campus. Sparks Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectactors. The facility, rennovated with its FieldTurf surface just over a year ago, is one of the top small college fields in the Northwest. In addition to lights and bleachers, Sparks Field includes covered seating for both teams, the public address announcer and statisticians. Sparks Field is located next to the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building also includes basketball courts, plus handball and racquetball courts, classrooms, locker rooms, and a weight lifting and fitness center. Attached to the Sparks Center is Cone Field House, where the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams play. The arena seats 2,500 fans. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets during the spring each year. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks from campus and just one block from Salem Hospital. The stadium seats 2,400 fans and has lights for
The Sparks Center is the location for home basketball, volleyball and swimming events at Willamette University.
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night games. The stadium includes an athletic training room, which allows Willamette athletes to receive on-site attention and treatment. McCulloch Stadium is a quality facility with a FieldTurf playing surface, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. It has the atmosphere of an old stadium, despite a variety of modern conveniences.
Ryan Ward passes the ball at Sparks Field.
The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. In 2005, WU hosted the Northwest Conference and NCAA Regional cross country meets. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.
The City of Salem, Oregon Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 Salem, the capital city of Oregon as well as the second largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is a city of over 47 square miles, located an hour from the Cascade mountains to the east and just an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. The population of Salem is 147,215 (July 2005) with a growth rate of approximately 1.5 The City of Salem lies along the Willamette River. percent per year. Day trips to the magnificant Oregon within walking distance. 1,869 acres of park coast, the Cascade or Coast Mountain land invite residents and visitors alike to ranges, the high-desert and award-winning enjoy the outdoors. Surrounded by green pastures, fields of vineyards offer a variety of experiences that flowers, vegetables, orchards and vineyards, are rarely found in one area. Salem offers a wide array of restaurants, Salem’s year-around and summer farmer’s hotels and tourist attractions, ranging from markets overflow with locally raised produce historic sites and museums to events that and hand-crafted products. Salem is the appeal to a wide variety of interests: from perfect base for a tour of Oregon’s wine sports tournaments to Arts Fairs, theater country or a visit to any or all of the many and music. From our vibrant downtown, extraordinary gardens in the city and the several parks and our historic district are surrounding area.
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Willamette Head Coach Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
Nelson Larson
Head Coach (1st year, 3rd year at WU) Nelson Larson is in his first year as the head coach of men’s soccer at Willamette University. He is in his third year on the WU coaching staff, after serving as assistant men’s soccer coach the past two seasons. Larson is a staff coach for the Oregon Olympic Development Program. He is also a staff coach for the Portland City United Soccer Club and operates SoccerTots at the Tualatin Indoor Soccer facility. As a player, Larson was a three-time All-Conference defender while at Hastings
College in Hastings, Neb. He competed for the Broncos in the NAIA and graduated in 2000 with a degree in Marketing. At the end of his collegiate career, he played in England for Harlow Hill FC and Newtown Villa FC. Later, he served as a graduate assistant coach with the Hasting’s women’s team. He also worked as an assistant coach for Lewis & Clark College in 2003, before joining the Bearcat coaching staff in 2004. Larson was named head coach at WU in May. He is excited about the challenge of building the WU team with skilled, hardworking players, who can compete in the Northwest Conference.
Head Coach Nelson Larson (fourth from left) speaks to the team, while Assistant Coach Tyler Jacobsen (left) and the players listen. Larson is in his first season as Willamette’s head coach following two seasons as an assistant with the Bearcats.
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Willamette Assistant Coach Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
Tyler Jacobsen
Assistant Coach (2nd year) Tyler Jacobsen is in his second season as the goalkeeper coach for the men’s soccer team at Willamette University. He also is involved with practices, as well as recruiting and gameday coaching for the Bearcats. Jacobsen was a collegiate soccer player at Hastings College (Neb.) and helped the Broncos qualify for the NAIA National Tournament in 2001. Jacobsen was also a staff coach for Bob Warming’s Creighton Goalkeeping Academy in 2002.
Freshman goalkeeper Mark Bennett takes a goal kick for the Bearcats.
He graduated from Hastings in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduating from HC, he was the assistant coach for the Johnston High School boy’s soccer team in Des Moines, Iowa. He moved to Salem, Ore., to attend the Willamette University College of Law. Jacobsen earned his Juris Doctorate from Willamette in 2006. Jacobsen and his wife, Tracy, have been married for five years. Tracy is on rotations to complete her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Pacific University.
Junior forward Mikey Rodrigues works against a Pacific University defender.
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The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
#6 Zachary Seilo
6’0”, 175 lbs. • Bellingham, Wash. (Squalicum HS)
D
One of three team captains ... Will contend for a starting position as a defender this season ... Has played in 31 games with 10 starts during his career ... Has taken seven total shots while contributing on offense ... Is one of WU’s top players in the air ... Majoring in Biology and minoring in both Chemistry and Spanish ... Studied abroad in Ecuador this past spring ... Played soccer at Squalicum HS in Washington ... Is the son of Mike and Marry Seilo ... Born on June 3, 1984.
Sr.
Year 2003 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 10 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 10 4 1 0 0 0 0 31 10 7 3 0 0 0 0
#10 Paul Slavik
6’0”, 180 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Grant HS)
MF
One of three team captains ... Will be a starting midfielder this year after playing on defense for the past three seasons ... Has started 18 games, while making 39 appearances for the Bearcats ... Scored a goal against Corban College last year ... Majoring in History and minoring in English ... Was a First Team All-League defender at Grant HS in Portland, Oregon ... Also played basketball and baseball at Grant … Is the son of Steve and Julie Slavik … Born on July 11, 1985.
Sr.
Year 2003 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 12 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 11 6 2 1 0 2 0 39 18 9 3 1 0 2 0
#23 Ryan Ward
6’2”, 180 lbs. • Salem, Ore. (McKay HS)
D
One of three team captains ... Will contend for a starting position on defense ... Transferred to WU last season and played in 18 games ...Took five shots ... Has the skill to make lengthy passes to the WU midfielders and forwards ... Majoring in History ... Earned All-League honors at McKay HS in soccer ... Also competed in basketball and baseball ... His brother, Ben, is also a member of the team ... Parents are Benny and Dwynie Ward ... Born on March 1, 1984.
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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 18 1 5 0 0 0 0 0
The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
#19 Austin Buell
5’11”, 170 lbs. • Ashland, Ore. (Ashland HS)
F
Is a contender for a starting forward or midfielder spot ... Has played in 23 games, starting four, during his first two seasons ... Has taken four total shots and has helped control the midfield ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Earned Second Team All-Conference honors in soccer at Ashland HS in Oregon ... Also played basketball and ran track at Ashland ... Member of the National Honor Society in high school ... Is the son of Sharon Buell ... Born on June 9, 1986.
Jr.
Year 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 23 4 4 1 0 0 0 0
#2 Thomas Cloutier 5’7”, 165 lbs. • Beaverton, Ore. (Westview HS)
MF
Will be in the mix to start at midfielder this season ... Has started five of the 17 games in which he has played the past two seasons ... Provided the Bearcats with three assists last season ... Has taken five total shots in addition to his defensive duties ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Was All-League at Westview HS in Oregon ... His club team, Portland City United, was a state finalist four times ... Son of Dennis and Roberta Cloutier ... Born on April 11, 1986.
Jr.
Year 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 13 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 4 1 0 3 3 0 17 5 5 1 0 3 3 0
#5 Adam Dew
6’0”, 170 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Wilson HS)
D
Played in three games in 2004 ... Did not play last season ... Provides the ‘Cats with depth at the defender positions ... Was a soccer and tennis player for Wilson HS in Portland, Oregon ... Is majoring in Exercise Science at Willamette ... Also minoring in Spanish ... Has been named to the Honor Roll ... Member of the National Honor Society as a student-athlete at Wilson ... Is the son of Han Dew and Elizabeth McPhee ... Born on Jan. 20, 1986.
Jr.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2004 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
#8 Trevor Jones 5’7”, 155 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Grant HS)
MF
Will battle for playing time in the midfield this year ... Has started 14 games in his two years at WU ... Overall, he has played in 34 games, registering 25 shots, with 16 shots on goal ... Scored three goals last season ... Has registered eight career points ... Nominated twice for NWC Player of the Week ... Majoring in History and minoring in Japenese ... Played soccer and lacrosse at Grant HS in Portland, Oregon ... Son of Grant Jones and Elaine Jones ... Born on Feb. 15, 1986.
Jr.
Year 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 15 10 9 4 1 0 2 0 19 4 16 12 3 0 6 2 34 14 25 16 4 0 8 2
#4 Mikey Rodrigues 5’5”, 150 lbs. • Beaverton, Ore. (Southridge HS)
F
Will likely be one of WU’s starting forwards this year ... Has played in 36 games with 19 starts in two years with the ‘Cats ... Is the team’s current offensive leader with five goals and one assist for 11 career points ... Has taken 39 total shots, including 18 shots on goal ... Majoring in Philosophy and minoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Named All-League in soccer at Southridge HS in Oregon ... Parents are Edmund and Sandra Rodrigues ... Born on Jan. 1, 1986.
Jr.
Year 2004 2005 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 20 16 26 10 4 0 8 1 16 9 13 8 1 1 3 0 36 19 39 18 5 1 11 1
#16 Ben Ward
5’11”, 170 lbs. • Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)
MF
Is a transfer student with a chance to start in the midfield this season ... Played one season of soccer at American University in Washington, D.C. ... Is majoring in Government at Willamette ... Was a four-year letterman in soccer at South Salem HS ... Chosen All-League in soccer as a junior and a senior ... Also earned All-Region honors as a senior ... His brother, Ryan, is also a member of the WU soccer team ... Son of Benny and Dwynie Ward ... Born on Sept. 20, 1985.
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Ward played one season at American University before transferring to Willamette.
The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
#9 Forrest Donoho 5’6”, 135 lbs. • Boulder, Colo. (Fairview HS)
F
Expected to see minutes at the forward position after playing in 17 games last year as a freshman ... Started three games ... Took seven shots last year, with one shot on goal ... Majoring in Spanish and minoring in Mathematics at WU ... Was named team MVP his senior season at Fairview HS in Boulder, Colorado ... Is the son of Rob Donoho and Lynda Monsey ... Born on Oct. 14, 1986.
So.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 17 3 7 1 0 0 0 0
#11 Nick Forbes
5’9” 150 lbs. • Carbondale, Colo. (CRMS)
F
Could see significant action, and possibly start, at forward this season ... Played in 14 games during his freshman campaign ... Took four shots, including two on goal ... Is majoring in History at WU ... Was a four-year starter at Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale, Colorado... Led the team in scoring his last two years at CRMS ... Is the son of A.O. and Janice Forbes ... Born on April 23, 1987.
So.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 14 0 4 2 0 0 0 0
#13 Ivan Gutierrez
5’9”, 158 lbs. • Stayton, Ore. (Cathedral Prep)
D/MF
Will play for the Bearcats this year as a defender or a midfielder ... Was named Defensive MVP of the soccer team at Cathedral Prep in Oregon in 2003 ... Also played volleyball at Cathedral Prep, and earned two additional Defensive MVP awards ... Named to the Honor Roll ... Member of the Spanish Honor Society while at Cathedral ... Son of Jose and Olivia Gutierrez ... Born on Sept. 12, 1987.
So.
Gutierrez was named Defensive MVP of the soccer team at Cathedral Prep in 2003.
#3 Samuel Hodder
5’8”, 150 lbs. • Albuquerque, NM (Sandia Prep)
MF
Will contend for playing time as a midfielder this season, after starting in three games last year ... Brings a high work rate to the field ... Played in a total of eight games a year ago and scored one goal for the Bearcats ... Has not yet decided on a major at WU ... Participates on the Willamette University debate team ... Is the son of Ken and Barbara Hodder ... Born on August 8, 1986.
So.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 8 3 2 1 1 0 2 1
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#15 Reuben Wilson
6’2”, 160 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Catlin Gabel School)
D
Played in 14 games, including three starts, as a freshman last season ... Provides depth behind Willamette’s starting defensive players ... Is undeclared regarding his academic major at WU ... Played soccer all four years at Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon ... Selected as an All-League and All-State honoree at Catlin Gabel ... Is the son of Wally Wilson and Daryl Wilson ... Born on Aug. 19, 1986.
So.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 14 3 3 2 0 0 0 0
#00 Mark Bennett
6’2”, 170 lbs. • Salt Lake City, Utah. (West HS)
GK
Is the top contender to start at goalkeeper as a true freshman this season ... Was a four-year letterwinner in goal for West HS in Salt Lake City, Utah ... Served as team captain and earned All-Region honors as a senior ... Received the West HS Sportmanship Award ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of Paul and Vicki Bennett ... Born on Aug. 8, 1987.
Fr.
Bennett was an All-Region selection as a senior at West HS in Salt Lake City, Utah.
#18 Casey Dineen 6’2”, 185 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Jesuit HS)
MF
Could contribute right away as a midfielder during his freshman campaign ... Has good trapping and passing skills, allowing him to help the Bearcats transition from defense to offense ... Is majoring in International Studies at Willamette ... At Jesuit HS in Portland, Oregon, he played soccer, basketball and baseball ... Is the son of Dan and Eileen Dineen ... Born on May 25, 1988.
Fr.
Dineen was a three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball and baseball at Jesuit HS in Portland.
#7 Luke Lagattuta
5’11”, 175 lbs. • Albuquerque, NM (Highland HS)
D
Is a potential starter at defender as a freshman, after a stellar career at Highland HS in Albuquerque, New Mexico ... Earned three letters at Highland, and was twice named Academic All-District ... Also was Academic All-District as a kicker in football ... Four-year letterman in tennis ... National Honor Society member ... Is the son of Bill Lagattuta and Vera Watson ... Born on August 1, 1988.
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Lagattuta was named Academic All-District twice in soccer and once as a kicker in football.
The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
#20 Thomas McKinney 6’0”, 165 lbs. • Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville HS)
D
Joins the Bearcats after playing four seasons at Woodinville HS in Woodinville, Washington ... Earned the Coaches Award his senior season ... Was a member of the National Honor Society and vice president of the bowling team ... Should contribute to the ‘Cats as he adusts to the collegiate game ... Majoring in Physical Therapy ... Son of Tim and Andrene McKinney ... Born on Aug. 4, 1987.
Fr.
McKinney played soccer all four years at Woodinville HS in Woodinville, Washington.
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Andrew Monbouquette MF
5’8”,157 lbs. • Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Central HS)
Will battle for playing time in the midfield as a freshman for the Bearcats ... Is majoring in History while at Willamette ... Played four years of soccer at Omaha Central HS in Nebraska ... Scored 16 goals and assisted on 26 others during his career ... Was an Honor Roll student at Omana Central ... Is the son of Bernard and Wendy Monbouquette ... Born on March 3, 1988.
Fr.
Monbouquette scored 16 goals and earned 26 assists at Omaha Central High School.
#12 Sam Moore
5’11”, 158 lbs. • Medford, Ore. (St. Mary’s School)
MF
Comes to Willamette after earning four letters in soccer at St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon ... Will major in Political Science and minor in Art at WU ... His high school team won the State Championship his sophomore year ... Was a team captain his senior season ... Also particpated in skiing and tennis while at St. Mary’s .... Parents are Bernie and Betsy Moore ... Born on April 26, 1988.
Fr.
Moore helped St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon, win the State Championship in 2003.
#0 Alek Schilbach
5’10”, 185 lbs. • Edmonds, Wash. (Kamiak HS)
GK
Joins the Willamette soccer program this fall after playing for Kamiak HS in Edmonds, Washington ... Plans to major in International Studies at WU ... Was named the 2005-06 Student-Athlete of the Year at Kamiak ... Was a captain of the soccer team his senior season ... Also was a member of the Key Club while at Edmonds ... Is the son of Ivo and Sylvi Schilbach ... Born on Nov. 2, 1987.
Fr.
Schilbach was the Student-Athlete of the Year at Kamiak HS in Edmonds, Washington, in 2005-06.
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Willamette Men’s Soccer Roster Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous School) 00 Mark Bennett GK Fr. 6’ 2” 170 Salt Lake City, UT (West High School) 0 Alek Schilbach GK Fr. 5’10” 185 Edmonds, WA (Kamiak High School) 2 Thomas Cloutier D Jr. 5’ 7” 165 Beaverton, OR (Westview High School) 3 Samuel Hodder MF So. 5’ 8” 150 Albuquerque, NM (Sandia Prep) 4 Mikey Rodrigues F Jr. 5’ 5” 150 Beaverton, OR (Southridge High School) 5 Adam Dew D Jr. 6’ 0” 170 Portland, OR (Wilson High School) 6 Zachary Seilo* D Sr. 6’ 0” 175 Bellingham, WA (Squalicum High School) 7 Luke Lagattuta D Fr. 5’11” 175 Albuquerque, NM (Highland High School) 8 Trevor Jones MF Jr. 5’ 7” 155 Portland, OR (Grant High School) 9 Forrest Donoho F So. 5’ 6” 135 Boulder, CO (Fairview High School) 10 Paul Slavik* MF Sr. 6’ 0” 180 Portland, OR (Grant High School) 11 Nick Forbes F So. 5’ 9” 150 Carbondale, CO (CRMS) 12 Sam Moore MF Fr. 5’11” 158 Medford, OR (St. Mary’s School) 13 Ivan Gutierrez D/MF So. 5’ 9” 158 Stayton, OR (Cathedral Prep) 15 Reuben Wilson D So. 6’ 2” 160 Portland, OR (Catlin Gabel School) 16 Ben Ward MF Jr. 5’11” 170 Salem, OR (South Salem High School) 17 Andrew Monbouquette MF Fr. 5’ 8” 157 Omaha, NE (Omaha Central High School) 18 Casey Dineen MF Fr. 6’ 2” 185 Portland, OR (Jesuit High School) 19 Austin Buell F Jr. 5’11” 170 Ashland, OR (Ashland High School) 20 Thomas McKinney D Fr. 6’ 0” 165 Woodinville, WA (Woodinville High School) 23 Ryan Ward* D Sr. 6’ 2” 180 Salem, OR (McKay High School) Head Coach: Nelson Larson (1st year, 3rd year at Willamette) Assistant Coach: Tyler Jacobsen (2nd year) * Team Captain Year Overall 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Totals
5-5-0 6-8-4 15-4-0 10-6-2 12-4-1 9-10-1 7-10-0 12-5-2 15-5-3 9-6-2 13-5-1 13-6-2 9-6-1 9-8-1 8-6-1 5-10-1 8-8-3 7-10-3 12-8-0 8-12-3 10-8-2 7-8-0 6-11-2 8-8-3 6-12-2 5-14-0
Willamette Year-by-Year Results
Conf. 2-1-2 3-2-0 4-1-0 2-1-1 3-1-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 8-3-1 2-2-2 4-2-0 3-2-1 3-2-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 4-7-1 5-6-3 6-9-1 9-7-0 5-7-2 6-6-2 6-8-0 5-7-2 7-6-1 6-8-0 3-11-0
290-197-39 110-110-19 (.532) (.500)
* NWC Co-Coach of the Year
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Head Coach Team MVP Postseason Harold Zagunis Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor* Brad Victor Brad Victor Ezam Bayan Ezam Bayan Ezam Bayan Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Bob Barry Jim Tursi Jeff Enquist Jeff Enquist
Not available Chris Hall Jim O’Neill NAIA Dist. 2 Champion Tom Stalp Tom Stalp Clay Arkless Salvador Reyes Jim Gress Salvador Reyes Todd Martin Dirk Hmura Dirk Hmura NAIA Dist. 2 Champion; Lost in Area 1 Final Shawn Diez Shawn Diez Mike Weatherbie Micah Krug Matt Janssen Mark Flanders Scott Tomlins Scott Tomlins Scott Tomlins Mike Semenza Mike Ott Adam Moshofsky Pat Wettach Not available
6 Head Coaches
26 Seasons since 1980
Willamette Men’s Soccer Records Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 T eam Records
Offense Most Goals/Season..........................59................1982 Most Goals/Game ....... 11 vs. Linfi eld................1982 Fewest Goals/Season ......................22................1995 Defense Lowest GAA/Season ....................0.78................1988 Most Shutouts/Season (won/tied) ...10................1988 Fewest Goals Allowed/Season ........18......1987, 1988 Wins Most in a Season .............................15......1982, 1988 Fewest in a Season ............................5.....1980, 1995, 2005 Losses Most losses in a season ...................14................2005 Fewest in a Season ............................4......1982, 1984 Ties Most in a Season ...............................4................1981 Fewest Ties in a Season ....................0...........6 Times Streaks Most Consecutive Wins ..................11................1982 Most Consecutive Wins or Ties ......11................1982 Most Consecutive Losses ..................6......1981, 2005 Most Consecutive Losses or Ties ......6.....1981, 1997, 2005
Individual Records
Most Goals Game .....................5.... Dirk Hmura vs. Colo. Chr., 1990 Season .................... 19 ............................Dirk Hmura, 1991 Career ..................46.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Assists Game .....................4....... Dirk Hmura vs. WBC, 1991
Individual Records Most Assists (Cont.) Season ...................8...................... Kent Jensen, 1983 8.......................Casey Fries, 1990 Career ..................16................ Jeff Johnson, 1982-83 16.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Points Game ...................10.... Dirk Hmura vs. Colo. Chr., 1990 Season .................45......................Jeff Johnson, 1982 Ccareer ..............108.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Games Played Career ..................78...............Chase Jordan, 1996-99 Most Shutouts Season .................10.......................Russ Sovde, 1988 Career ..................21................. Russ Sovde, 1986-88 Lowest GAA Season ..............0.78.......................Russ Sovde, 1988
LOOKING AHEAD Luke Lagattuta looks for an opening to pass to a Willamette teammate.
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2005 Willamette Statistics Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
Individual Statistics No. Name 6 Reid Bennion 8 Trevor Jones 12 Donald Bressler 3 Ryan Powers 2 Thomas Cloutier 4 Michael Rodrigues 22 Paul Slavik 9 Sam Hodder 13 Lukas Stein 7 Daniel Park 15 Erik Jacobsen 5 Forrest Donoho 23 Ryan Ward 11 Nick Forbes 16 Zachary Seilo 17 Ben Wilson 19 Austin Buell 25 Matt Whitehouse 01 Dane Meier 18 John Chang 0 Reed Renfrow
GP GS Goals Assts. Pts. GWG Shots G/S% SOG SOG% PK 18 10 3 1 7 2 23 .130 10 .435 0-0 19 4 3 0 6 2 16 .188 12 .750 0-0 19 11 2 0 4 0 18 .118 8 .471 0-0 19 11 1 2 4 0 23 .043 11 .478 0-0 14 0 0 3 3 0 4 .000 1 .250 0-0 16 9 1 1 3 0 13 .077 8 .615 0-0 18 11 1 0 2 0 6 .167 2 .333 0-0 8 3 1 0 2 1 2 .500 1 .500 0-0 6 0 1 0 2 0 3 .333 1 .333 0-0 18 11 0 1 1 0 9 .000 2 .222 0-0 11 10 0 1 1 0 7 .000 2 .286 0-0 17 3 0 0 0 0 7 .000 1 .143 0-0 18 1 0 0 0 0 5 .000 0 .000 0-0 14 0 0 0 0 0 4 .000 2 .500 0-0 17 10 0 0 0 0 4 .000 1 .250 0-0 14 3 0 0 0 0 3 .000 2 .667 0-0 12 2 0 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0-0 2x4s 8/15/05 3:51 PM 0 Page .000 1 14 1 0 126 WillametteUniv 0 126 WillametteUniv 0 0 Ad 2x4s 2 Ad .000 0-0 8/15/05 3:51 PM Page 1 19 19 0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 3 0 0 0 126 WillametteUniv 0 0 2x4s 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 Ad 8/15/05 3:51 PM Page 1
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Goalkeeping Statistics No. Name 0 Reed Renfrow 01 Dane Meier Team
GP GS Minutes GA GAA 3 0 65:45 4 5.48 19 19 1646:38 47 2.57
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2005 Willamette Results Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006 5-14-0 Overall Record, 3-11-0 Northwest Conference (6th Place)
Home: 2-5-0 Away: 2-9-0 Neutral: 1-0-0 Date
Opponent
Result
Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 5 Sept. 10 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 5
at Cal. St.-East Bay 1-0 W vs. Augsburg# 2-0 W at UC Santa Cruz 5-0 L at Corban College 5-4 L at Warner Pacifi c 4-1 L Whitworth* 1-0 L Whitman* 3-0 L at Puget Sound* 3-0 L at George Fox* 1-0 W at Linfi eld* 4-0 L Pacifi c Lutheran* 2-0 L at Pacifi c* 2-1 L at Whitman* 1-0 L at Whitworth* 6-0 L Puget Sound* 1-0 L George Fox* 1-0 W Linfi eld* 5-0 L Pacifi c* 2-0 W at Pacifi c Lutheran* 9-0 L
Overall NWC Att.
1-0-0 — 2-0-0 — 2-1-0 — 2-2-0 — 2-3-0 — 2-4-0 0-1-0 2-5-0 0-2-0 2-6-0 0-3-0 3-6-0 1-3-0 3-7-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 1-5-0 3-9-0 1-6-0 3-10-0 1-7-0 3-11-0 1-8-0 3-12-0 1-9-0 4-12-0 2-9-0 4-13-0 2-10-0 5-13-0 3-10-0 5-14-0 3-11-0
35 20 200 150 93 350 250 125 160 63 275 175 200 160 325 175 100 85 125
Goals
Assists
Jones Bressler, Seilo None Powers, Slavik, Bennion, Bressler Stein None None None Jones None None Bressler None None None Bennion None Hodder, Rodrigues None
Jacobsen Jacobsen Rodrigues None Powers
Bennion None None None Powers None None Cloutier None None None Rodrigues None Powers None
* Northwest Conference game Home games in Bold Face # Game played in Santa Cruz, Calif.
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2006 Season Outlook Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
The Willamette University Bearcats are
working toward a successful combination of experience and youth as they enter the 2006 season. Willamette’s experience is held by three seniors, plus six juniors and five sophomores. The team also features seven freshman, including several with the skills and talent to battle for starting positions. With so many underclassmen, the ‘Cats will most likely improve throughout the season, as the younger players gradually gain experience. In the meantime, Head Coach Nelson Larson and the rest of the Bearcats will look for quality play from the team’s seniors: Paul Slavik (MF), Zachary Seilo (D) and Ryan Ward (D). The seniors are also the team captains for 2006. Slavik played in all 19 games a year ago and provided steady play on defense. This year, he moves into the midfield, where his ball control skills can make an even greater impact. He also brings a quick, powerful shot to the WU attack. Seilo and Ward will be key players on the Willamette defense. Ward saw action in 18 games last year, while Seilo played in 17 contests. Both are good in the air and will work hard to protect the goal.
TEAM PLAY Casey Dineen passes the ball from his midfield position.
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Several returning players who are not seniors appear ready to make an impact this season. Mikey Rodrigues (Jr., F) plays well at speed and has the skills to break down a defense. Trevor Jones (Jr., MF) tied for the team lead with three goals in 2005. Forrest Donoho (So., F) competed in 17 games and Nick Forbes (So., F) played in 14 games a year ago. Both hope to be starters in 2006.
Zachary Seilo moves upfield for Willamette.
The freshman with the greatest chance to start is Mark Bennett, a goalkeeper from West HS in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bennett is a talented net-minder with poise and good distribution skills. Alek Schilbach, also a freshman, is the backup goalie. Other freshmen who will challenge for starting positions are Casey Dineen (MF), Luke Lagattuta (D), Andrew Monbouquette (MF) and Sam Moore (MF). Dineen and Lagattuta each played three sports in high school, while Monbouquette scored a total of 16 goals during his high school career. Moore played on a State Championship team at St. Mary’s School in Medford, Ore. Newcomers Adam Dew (Jr., D), Ivan Gutierrez (So., D/MF) and Ben Ward (Jr., MF) will battle for significant playing time. In fact, all 21 players have a chance to see action in Larson’s first year as head coach.
The NCAA and the Northwest Conference Bearcat Men’s Soccer 2006
NCAA Division III Willamette is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over 425 members and is the largest NCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academic programs. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with an athletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least five men’s sports and five women’s sports.
Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, employees care about the well-being of their student-athletes.
Northwest Conference The nine prviate colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, plus Whitman and Whitworth. The charter members in 1926 included Willamette, College of Idaho (Albertson College), Linfield, Pacific, and the College of Puget Sound (UPS). Albany College was added in 1931 and remained for seven
years, then departed and returned in 1949 as Lewis and Clark College. The next member, Pacific Lutheran, joined in 1965, followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984, but returned in 1988. Menlo College joined the NWC in 2006 in football only. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.
Willamette University 2006 Men’s Soccer Schedule
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Aug. 26
Alumni Game
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Sept. 2
Northwest College
Salem, OR
4:30 p.m.
Sept. 6
Warner Pacific College
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. 8
California Lutheran University
Salem, OR
5 p.m.
Sept. 9
Walla Walla College
Salem, OR
8 p.m.
Sept. 12
Corban College
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. Sept.
at Whitman College* at Whitworth College*
Walla Walla, WA Spokane, WA
16 17
2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 22
University of Puget Sound*
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. 26
George Fox University*
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. 30
Linfield College*
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Oct.
7
Pacific University*
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct.
8
at Pacific Lutheran University*
Tacoma, WA
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 14
Whitworth College*#
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 15
Whitman College*#
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. Oct. Oct.
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at University of Puget Sound* at George Fox University* at Linfield College*
Tacoma, WA 2:30 p.m. Newberg, OR 3 p.m. McMinnville, OR 1:30 p.m.
Nov.
3
Pacific Lutheran University*
Salem, OR
Nov.
4
at Pacific University*
Forest Grove, OR
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Home games, in Bold Face, played at Sparks Field * Northwest Conference game
EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH — The Bearcats enter 2006 with a mixture of experience and youth. Junior
forward Mikey Rodrigues (screened photo above) has played in 36 games the past two seasons. Other experienced returning players include junior defender Thomas Cloutier (#2, left), junior forward Austin Buell (#19, middle) and junior midfielder Trevor Jones (#8, right). Willamette also has five sophomores and seven freshmen on the 2006 roster.