STANDISH, Maine – The Saint Joseph's College men's soccer program and second-year Head Coach Adrian Dubois are pleased to announce the Class of 2019.

Coach Dubois helped guide the 2014 men's side, which sported an undersized roster that was further depleted by injuries as the season wore on, to a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament berth in his first campaign on the sideline.

With plans to rejuvenate the program, Dubois hit the recruiting trail and his tireless efforts paid dividends, as the second-year skipper looks for the incoming group to be the deepest, and possibly most talented, recruiting class in the 26-year history of the Monks men's soccer program.

Saint Joseph's has advanced to the GNAC Tournament in each of the last three seasons, but has not won a postseason contest since the Royal Blue defeated Norwich University in the 2011 conference championship, a triumph that clinched the Monks' second GNAC title in three seasons. This group of 14 newcomers will be asked to help the men's soccer program return to upper echelon status in the conference as well as the New England region.

"We are thrilled to bring the Class of 2019 into our program and look forward to the opportunity to work with each player when preseason training begins," adds Coach Dubois. "This year will be challenging for the newcomers as many of them will have to step up, exceed expectations, and mature quickly to the collegiate level of play."

"This class is special because our staff has recruited players with fresh ideas and a different tactical approach, with both aspects helping move the program into a new direction," Dubois continues. "This is the start of a very promising future for Saint Joseph's College Men's Soccer.

 

	Tyler Barrows Midfielder HT: 6-0  WT: 190 York, Maine/York HS/Seacoast United Three-year starting defender for Head Coach Mike Masi at York High School…helped lead his team to three postseason appearances…received the Alumni Award for showing excellence and leadership both on and off the field…collected First Team All-Conference honors…also received two varsity letters for tennis…President of both the York High School Interact Club and TIDALWAVSE (Teens In Drug Awareness Leading Working And Valuing Self Esteem)…received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for athletic and academic achievement…also played soccer for Seacoast United for two years.  Personal: Son of Jay and Jen Barrows…has a sister, Rachel.
	Jeremy Caruso Midfielder HT: 5-8  WT: 160 Pembroke, N.H./Pembroke Academy/Seacoast Express Midfielder and forward for Head Coach Pete Bisson at Pembroke Academy…two-year captain…helped lead his team to three playoff appearances and a championship run in 2013…earned a spot on the New Hampshire Lions Cup team (2015)…also lettered in baseball all four years…member of Math Team and Future Business Leaders of America…also played a high level of soccer for Seacoast Express out of Concord, New Hampshire. Personal: Son of Robert and Julie Caruso…has two sisters, Madyson and Alyssa.
	Dalton Gaumer Midfielder HT: 6-1  WT: 175 Corona, Calif./Temescal Canyon HS/Carlsbad Elite Four-year Varsity player at Temescal Canyon High School…helped lead his team to three C.I.F. appearances and a pair of Sunbelt League titles…earned First Team All-League honors on three occasions…collected 2015 All-County Team and Defensive Player of the Year accolades.  Personal: Has an older brother, Dakota, as well as a younger sister, Lauren, and brother Niklas.
	Ozgur Horuz Midfielder HT: 6-2  WT: 160 Meriden, Conn/Maloney HS/Sporting Connecticut Center defensive, attacking midfielder and forward for Head Coach David Parness at Maloney High School…three-year starter…helped lead his team to a pair of state tournament appearances with a division and conference championship in 2014…earned All-Conference honors in 2014…also played premier soccer for Sporting CT under Head Coach Jarice Manson. Personal: Son of Ramazan and Hatice Horuz…has one sister, Feyza.
	Brett Mattos Forward HT: 6-0  WT: 160 Mahopac, N.Y./Mahopac HS/Shrub Oak Rebels Two-year starter center mid-fielder and striker for Mahopac High School…All Section Honorable Mention for class AA and all league for 2015…high Scorer for Mahopac 2015 season…led Mahopac to two section 1 tournament appearances…also lettered in Basketball and Baseball and involved in co-ed volleyball…served as a volunteer coach for both youth boys and girls basketball and soccer. Personal: Son of Rita and Keith Mattos…has one brother, Keith, and two sisters, Danielle and Kayley.
	Zach Moody Goalkeeper HT: 6-1  WT: 160 Steep Falls, Maine/Bonny Eagle HS/Portland Phoenix, Seacoast Mariners, Maine ODP Played in the field and in goal as a four year starter for Bonny Eagle High School…captained the team his junior and senior years…helped lead his team to its first playoff appearance in seven years…collected BEHS Most Dedicated Award as well as SMAA Second Team All-Conference honors his senior year…has played premier soccer since age nine and was a two time State Cup Champion with the Portland Phoenix and the Seacoast Mariners at U15 and U16, respectively…was selected to represent Maine on the '96 Olympic Development Program team for three years. Personal: Son of J. and Jen Moody…has a younger brother.
	Blake Mullen Goalkeeper HT: 6-6  WT: 185 Manchester, Conn./East Catholic HS/CFC Sportsworld, Northeast United Two-year starting goalkeeper for head coaches Tom Malin and Ty Martinelli at East Catholic High School…helped lead his team to two tournament appearances…also played for high level premier sides, leading his team to a 2014 state finals appearance…also led his team to two league championships with Northeast United. Personal: Son of Joyce Kiernan and James Mullen…has two sisters Madison and Delaney Mullen.
	Erik Nikolai O'Toole Midfielder HT: 5-8  WT: 134 Oslo, Norway/Iona Prep (NY)/National Premier League – Eastern FC Lancers Four-year starting winger and striker for Iona Preparatory School…helped bring Iona to the CHSAA final in 2013…as a senior, netted six goals with nine assists and earned a spot in the Mayor's Cup All-Star game…also played for Eastern FC's U-18 team, which went to nationals in finished as the runner-up in the side's group in 2014 and won the US Club Northeast Regional Championship in 2013. Personal: Son of Dennis and Vibeke O'Toole.
	Jesse Ramirez Midfielder HT: 5-10  WT: 161 Dumont, N.J./Dumont HS/Dumont United Four-year starting midfielder and forward for Head Coach Chuck Hogan at Dumont High School…scored two big goals to lift his team to the state quarterfinals…led his side in scoring with 15 goals as a senior…helped guide his team to state tournament appearances all four years…received First Team All-American accolades two years in a row…played club soccer for Dumont United and made a state cup final appearance…paced the team with five goals in the tournament…also played varsity basketball. Personal: Has one brother, Julien.
	Coleman Reifke Goalkeeper/Defender HT: 5-11  WT: 165 Loudon, N.H./Bishop Brady/New Hampshire ODP Two-year starting defender for Head Coach Ryan Joy at Bishop Brady High School…played both right and center back…one-year starting goalkeeper for head coach Nick Green at Bishop Brady...helped lead his team to tournament appearances as a captain his junior and senior seasons…earned 2015 New Hampshire Scholar Athlete honors for playing two varsity sports while maintaining a high GPA…also lettered in baseball…member of Briarius, Outing & Chess Clubs and also worked as a Spanish tutor…played for the New Hampshire Olympic Development Program (ODP) State Team, U-17, as a goalkeeper in 2014. Personal: Son of Valerie and Michael Reifke…Coleman is an only child.
	Robbie Small Forward HT: 6-0  WT: 170 Bowdoinham, Maine/Mount Ararat HS/Seacoast United Three year starting forward for Head Coach Rick Renaud at Mt. Ararat High School…helped lead his team to three playoff appearances and an Eastern Maine Class A title in 2012…collected KVAC First Team and KVAC All-Academic honors in 2014 and KVAC Second Team accolades in 2013…also played baseball and basketball…a member of the Student Leadership Advocate Committee and a 7th grade math tutor…played club soccer for Seacoast United since 2012. Personal: Son of Chris Small and Bonnie Reno…has two sisters, Danielle and Elissa.
	James Stevens Defender HT: 5-8  WT: 140 Marshfield, Mass./Marshfield HS/GPS Massachusetts and Rhode Island Played soccer for four years at Marshfield High School...helped lead the team to two MIAA Tournament appearances…played club soccer with GPS Massachusetts and Rhode Island and helped lead the team to a State Cup final appearance…also ran track for two years...member of Marshfield Student Broadcasting and serves as a volunteer youth soccer coach for GPS Massachusetts.  Personal: Son of Martin and Catherine Stevens…has one brother, Andrew.
	Kartikeya Swarup Midfielder HT: 5-9  WT: 146 Delhi, India/Delhi Public School/Noida DPS Captain of high school varsity team at Delhi Public School, Noida (DPS, Noida) for two consecutive years…helped his team reach All-India CBSE Final in 2013 and 2014, bagged 2nd position both years…helped the side win the All-India Inter-DPS in 2013 and 2nd position in 2014….was the highest scorer with 11 goals in six games and named as the best player of the competition in 2014.  Personal: Son of Anurag and Chhavi Swarup…has an older brother, Tushar.
	Rory Twomey Midfielder HT: 5-11  WT: 160 South Windsor, Conn./East Catholic/CFC Sportsworld Four-year varsity starter for East Catholic (Manchester, CT)…helped lead East Catholic to four tournament appearances…earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2013 as well as Central Connecticut All-Conference accolades in 2013 and 2014…played club soccer for CFC Sportsworld. Personal: Son of Teresa and Neil Twomey…has an older brother, Evan, and a younger brother, Liam.

 

 

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Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic liberal arts college, providing a supportive, personalized and career-focused education for more than 100 years. From its 430-acre campus on the shores of Sebago Lake, the College offers more than 40 undergraduate programs to a population of approximately 1,000 students. Saint Joseph's College Online provides certificates, undergraduate and advanced degrees for working adults through an online learning program. For more, visit www.sjcme.edu.