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Nolan Barth Defender 5-8 Freshman Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton H.S.) High School: Hamilton High School class of 2013 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Nick Markette ... two-time first team all-state ... District defender of the year as a senior ... team captain ... state champions as a junior. Club Team: Played for San Tan Legacy ... coached by Nathan Fairchild. Personal: Born Nolan Bradley Barth on Jan. 5, 1995, in Doylestown, Pa. ... son of Norman and Christina Barth ... has three sisters, Caitlin, Cara and Nora ... undecided major. Jeff Gillis Forward 5-10 Freshman Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill H.S.) High School: Smoky Hill High School class of 2013 ... three-year letterwinner ... coached by Kersten Mullan ... first team all-state and first team all-Colorado as a senior ... two-time first team all-league ... leading goal scorer in all of Class 5A with 21 goals as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and baseball. Club Team: Played for Colorado Storm ... coached by Jeff Carroll. Personal: Born Jeffrey Michael Gillis on Nov. 23, 1994 ... son of Patrick and Sheryl Gillis ... has a brother, Andrew ... plans to major in business. Trevor Irion Defender 6-0 Freshman Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert H.S.) High School: Gilbert High School class of 2013 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Jeff Perry ... all-district defender as a junior ... first team all-section forward as a senior ... had 24 assists and 11 goals as a senior ... had 19 assists as a junior ... totaled 45 assists and 13 goals in four seasons. Club Team: Played for San Tan Legacy and FC Barcelona ... coached by Nathan Fairchild (San Tan) and Gregg Gonzalez (FC Barcelona). Personal: Born Trevor Allen Irion on Aug. 24, 1994 ... son of Jerry and Shari Irion ... has three sisters, Kelly, Kimberly and Regan ... plans to major in human performance & sport with an emphasis on athletic training. Michael Jordahl Midfield/Defender 6-0 Freshman Denver (Denver East H.S.) High School: Denver East High School class of 2013 ... four-year letterwinner (freshman and sophomore at George Washington H.S.) ... coached by Beth Hinz ... state champion at Denver East. Club Team: Played for Real Colorado ... coached by Lorne Donaldson. Personal: Born Michael James Irvin Jordahl on Feb. 21, 1995 ... son of Daniel and Jerrese Nestor ... has a younger brother Isaiah Nestor, younger sister, Desirae Nestor and older sister, Jasmine Jordahl ... plans to major in athletic training.
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Brock Labertew Defender 6-4 Redshirt Freshman Scottsdale, Ariz. (University of Dayton) Before Metro State: Played one season at NCAA Division I University of Dayton ... redshirted. High School: 2012 graduate of Horizon High School ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Rafael Saragosa ... team MVP ... scored 11 goals and had two assists as a senior. Club Team: State Cup champions six times ... Far West regional champions in 2009 and finalists in 2010 ... reached national championship in 2009 ... coached by David Robertson. Personal: Born Brock Edward Labertew on Oct. 26, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev. ... son of Sally and Mark Labertew ... has an older sister, Morgan ... majoring in business management. Jack Mayfield Forward 6-4 Freshman Boulder, Colo. (Fairview H.S.) High School: Fairview High School class of 2013 ... three-year letterwinner ... coached by Stan Jozwiak ... named second team all-state as a senior ... scored 13 goals and had four assists as a senior. Club Team: Played for FC Boulder ... coached by Adam Hayes, John Welsch and James Wagenschutz ... had seven goals and 10 assists in 2011. Personal: Born Jack Spencer Mayfield on Nov. 1, 1994, in La Jolla, Calif. ... son of Beth Dempsey and Mark Mayfield ... has a sister, Madi Mayfield ... plans to major in marketing. Makir Oropeza Forward 5-8 Junior Denver (Otero J.C.) Before Metro State: Played two seasons at Otero Junior College in Otero, Colo. ... honorable mention all-region as a sophomore coached by Even Prybutok (freshman) and MIke Bielski (sophomore). High School: 2010 graduate of C.E.C. Middle College ... coached by David Campos ... scored 24 goals as a senior and led Lincoln H.S. to the state finals. Club Team: Played for Colorado Storm North ... coached by Tocks Akindele. Personal: Born Makir Misael Oropeza Reyes ... son of Lilia Reyes and Pedro Jose Oropeza ... majoring in business. James Tanner Goalkeeper 6-4 Freshman Lake Stevens, Wash. (Lake Stevens H.S.) High School: Lake Stevens High School class of 2013 ... three-year letterwinner ... coached by Kristopher Shanholtzer ... currently in senior season and has led LSHS to 13-3-2 record so far ... second team all-conference as a junior ... state quarterfinals as a junior. Club Team: Played for Northwest Nationals ... Sounders FC Cup champions, Washington Games champions and Starfire Memorial Day Cup champions ... coached by Teddy Mitalas. Personal: Born James David Tanner on March 1, 1995, in Apple Valley, Calif. ... son of Carole and David Tanner ... has an older brother Steven (in the U.S. Marine Corps), and a younger sister, Elizabeth ... plans to major in sports industry operations. Tyler Trujillo Defender 6-1 Freshman Denver (Mullen H.S.) High School: Mullen High School class of 2013 ... three-year letterwinner ... coached by Matthew Guglielmo ... state champions and honorable mention all-state as a junior ... did not play as a senior. Club Team: Played for Real Colorado ... State Cup champions in 2010 and 2011 ... coached by Lorne Donaldson. Personal: Born Tyler Nathaniel Trujillo on Dec. 6, 1994 ... son of Donna and Kevin Trujillo ... has a sister, Gabi ... plans to major in criminal justice.
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Christian Whitesell Midfield 6-0 Freshman Rapid City, S.D. (Stevens H.S.) High School: Stevens High School class of 2013 ... four-year letterwinner ... coached by Francisco Garcia ... two-time all-state ... two-time team captain ... academic honor roll. Club Team: Played for South Dakota United ... coached by Amber Mikuska ... two-year team captain. Personal: Born Christian Kurt Whitesell on May 17, 1995 ... son of Kurt and Suzie Whitesell ... has two brothers, Alex and Zach, and an older sister, Erin ... plans to major in health and human performance.
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