2008 Woodie Awards
Guilford Men's Soccer Season Preview
Sean Urquhart
Issue date: 9/7/07 Section: Sports
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Soccer, an odd sport played by foreigners with funny sounding names - well not here at Guilford. The Quakers Men's Soccer season is underway and fans and players alike cannot wait for the first home game on Sept. 11 against Methodist University.
"We got a good team this year and we are ready to take it to the next level" said Bram Crowe-Getty, a defender in his third season with the team.
Jeff Bateson begins his second season coaching the Quakers and has settled in well at his new home.
"Settling in was easy," said Bateson. "I got a great group of guys who do not give me too much trouble.
The Quakers return after losing only three players, one of whom is All-Conference Honorable Mention goalkeeper Zane Campbell. Campbell decided to stay on with the team as assistant coach, however, much to the delight of Coach Bateson.
"It's good to have him around, he brings a lot of experience to the team," said Beteson, who spent much off the off-season recruiting new talent.
"It went well; we got a number of promising players," said Bateson. "Pat Childs, who played tennis last year for Guilford and freshman Beau Arceneaux will fight for Zane's place at goalkeeper."
The Quakers return fifteen players from last year's team, including junior Scott Meguid. Meguid tallied ten goals and four assists, and was named to both the All-Conference and All-Region teams.
"Scotty is inline for another good year, he has already scored for us in the preseason," said Bateson commenting on players to watch for. "Mike McCaffrey has proven a great player and Mark Jarvis has shone consistency on defense."
The preseason has not been without its setbacks, however. Bram Crowe-Getty suffered a fractured skull in a head-to-head collision during a preseason match against Cape Fear Community College. Surgery may be required. Sam Huff, another defender, injured his ankle during a preseason practice, but is expected to make a speedy recovery. Peter Deng-Bul, however, is back after missing much of last season due to shoulder surgery.
"We got a good team this year and we are ready to take it to the next level" said Bram Crowe-Getty, a defender in his third season with the team.
Jeff Bateson begins his second season coaching the Quakers and has settled in well at his new home.
"Settling in was easy," said Bateson. "I got a great group of guys who do not give me too much trouble.
The Quakers return after losing only three players, one of whom is All-Conference Honorable Mention goalkeeper Zane Campbell. Campbell decided to stay on with the team as assistant coach, however, much to the delight of Coach Bateson.
"It's good to have him around, he brings a lot of experience to the team," said Beteson, who spent much off the off-season recruiting new talent.
"It went well; we got a number of promising players," said Bateson. "Pat Childs, who played tennis last year for Guilford and freshman Beau Arceneaux will fight for Zane's place at goalkeeper."
The Quakers return fifteen players from last year's team, including junior Scott Meguid. Meguid tallied ten goals and four assists, and was named to both the All-Conference and All-Region teams.
"Scotty is inline for another good year, he has already scored for us in the preseason," said Bateson commenting on players to watch for. "Mike McCaffrey has proven a great player and Mark Jarvis has shone consistency on defense."
The preseason has not been without its setbacks, however. Bram Crowe-Getty suffered a fractured skull in a head-to-head collision during a preseason match against Cape Fear Community College. Surgery may be required. Sam Huff, another defender, injured his ankle during a preseason practice, but is expected to make a speedy recovery. Peter Deng-Bul, however, is back after missing much of last season due to shoulder surgery.
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