By: Sam Boender
GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines head men's soccer coach
Greg Mulholland unveiled his first seven commits as part of the Orediggers' 2018-19 recruiting class.
The group of seven hails from five states with seven high schools and seven clubs represented. Included in the class are representatives from New Mexico, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon and of course Colorado. In regards to personnel, Mulholland addressed all areas of the pitch with two forwards, four potential midfielders, three potential defenders and a goalkeeper. All seven freshly-minted Orediggers will arrive in Golden fall of 2019 as a true freshman.
Below is a snapshot of the incoming class.
| Jacob Eanes |
5-10 |
160 |
MF/F |
Albuquerque, N.M. / La Cueva HS |
| Anthony Garcia |
5-11 |
155 |
D |
Mesquite, Texas / Mesquite HS |
| Sihkea Jim |
5-11 |
170 |
MF |
Kamuela, Hawaii / Hawaii Prep. Academy |
| Sean Keeney |
5-5 |
125 |
D/MF |
Littleton, Colo. / Heritage HS |
| Adam Kindorf |
5-10 |
155 |
F/MF |
Lake Oswego, Ore. / Lakeridge HS |
| Alejandro Snyder-Perez |
6-3 |
175 |
D |
Houston, Texas / Strake Jesuit Prep. |
| Noah Williams |
6-1 |
175 |
GK |
Boulder, Colo. / Fairview HS |
Jacob Eanes – 5-10 – 160 – Midfield/Forward
Albuquerque, N.M. – La Cueva HS – Rio Rapids SC 2000
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned three varsity letters playing soccer for La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, N.M. … Crowned 2018 District Player of the Year … Two-time, first-team all-state player … Named first-team all-district three times … Named a 2018 team captain … Scored 29 career goals and racked up 29 career assists in three seasons … Played club ball for Rio Rapids SC 2000 … Served as club team captain from 2015-18 … In the classroom, earned two academic letters in 2017 and 2018 … Plans to major in mechanical engineering at Mines.
Anthony Garcia – 5-11 – 155 – Defender
Mesquite, Texas – Mesquite HS – Sporting United SC
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Claimed two varsity letters playing soccer at Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas … Named Honorable Mention All-District … Tabbed team captain for boys varsity soccer in 2018-19 … Claimed defensive MVP honors at the 2018 Allen Eagles Soccer Showcase … Played club ball for a trio of teams including FC Dallas, Dallas Texans and most recently Sporting United SC … Helped his club team to the Dallas Cup XXXVII Finals … Guided team to three Dallas Cup quarterfinal appearances … Competed at the Copa Chivas International in 2014 and 2016 … Claimed 2018 North Texas State Cup title … Member of 2018 Southern Regional Championship quarterfinals squad … Academically ranked in top six percent of graduating class … Member of the National Honor Society and French National Honor Society … Plans to major in civil engineering at Mines.
Sihkea Jim – 5-11 – 170 – MF
Kamuela, Hawaii – Hawaii Preparatory Academy – Kona Crush SA
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Three-sport athlete at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, competing in soccer, volleyball and track & field … Earned a total of six varsity letters across the three sports … Led high school squad to three Big Island Interscholastic Federation Championships … Guided team to three more Hawaii State Men's Soccer Championships … Three-time HHSAA Boys Soccer All-Tournament team honoree … Two-time First-Team All Hawaii in 2017 and 2018 … Named team captain for 2017 and 2018 … Named State of Hawaii Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 … Voted team's most valuable player in 2018 … Also played back row for the volleyball team and competed in the triple jump, long jump, 4x400-meter relay, 100-meter dash and 400-meter dash … Played club soccer for three different programs, most recently with the Kona Crush Soccer Academy … Helped club team to Davis Legacy Showcase U19 Premier semifinals … Named Most Outstanding Player for Kona Crush Soccer Academy … Academically named to the Dean's List five times … Plans to enter Mines with major open.
Sean Keeney – 5-5 – 125 – Defender/Midfielder
Littleton, Colo. – Heritage HS – Real Colorado
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Varsity letter winner playing soccer at Heritage High School in Littleton, Colo. … Named to Continental All-State Second Team … Recorded two goals and two assists for Heritage High School … Played club soccer for Real Colorado … Academically named Spanish Student of the Month … Plans to major in computer science at Mines.
Adam Kindorf – 5-10 – 155 – Forward/Midfielder
Lake Oswego, Ore. – Lakeridge HS – Westside Timbers Copa
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-time soccer varsity letter winner at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Ore. … Three-year starter for high school squad … Named second-team all-state and First-Team All-Three Rivers Conference … Guided team to 2016 Oregon State Class 6A State title … Played club soccer for Oregon ODP 00 and most recently Westside Timbers Copa … Helped club team to 2018 Oregon State Cup finals … Competed for 2017 National ODP Championship after winning 2017 Region IV title with US Youth Soccer ODP … In the classroom named to the honor roll five times with student-athlete recognition … Plans to major in chemical engineering at Mines.
Alejandro Snyder-Perez – 6-3 – 175 – Defender
Houston, Texas – Strake Jesuit College Preparatory – Houston FC
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned two varsity letters playing soccer at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, Texas … Competed in over 50 varsity games … Named 6A Honorable Mention All-District 9 at center back … Honored as defensive player of the week … Played club ball for South Texas ODP and most recently Houston FC … Helped team to U17 South Region ODP National Pool in 2018 … Academically named to Principal's Honor List and the Honor Roll … Plans to major in mechanical engineering at Mines.
Noah Williams – 6-1 – 175 – Goalkeeper
Boulder, Colo. – Fairview HS – FC Boulder
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Claimed three varsity letters playing soccer at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colo. … Helped team to four straight state quarterfinals appearances in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 … Also scored one goal with three assists as a striker … Played club ball for FC Boulder Academy … Guided team to state championships in 2015, 2016 and 2017 … Advanced to 2015 regional quarterfinals … Took silver at 2017 Dallas Cup … Helped club team to #7 national ranking according US Youth Soccer in 2017 … Academically, garnered awards for excellence in woodworking and graphic design … Plans to major in mechanical engineering at Mines.
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