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Briefly: Former walk-on who has worked his way into consideration for a starting spot in the backfield... One of the most improved players on the squad... A versatile defender who can play anywhere in the back... Had a tremendous year in 1999, starting in 16 games... Is returning for a fifth year.
As a senior in 1999: Played in 18 games with 16 starts, including the NCAA First Round match against Santa Clara... Took seven shots... Found the back of the net against Dartmouth for his first career goal... An outstanding player in the backfield, he helped limit opponents to under nine shots per match.
As a junior in 1998: Appeared in 15 matches, making nine starts on the year as a defender... Assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-0 blanking of Rider for his first career point.
As a sophomore in 1997: Made his first collegiate appearance in the 4-0 win over Saint Mary's... Saw significant action against Washington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament... Also played in the MPSF Championship game against UCLA.
As a freshman in 1996: Redshirted his freshman year... Earned the Honor-Athlete Award in the spring quarter.
High School: Prepped at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, where he was a three year letterwinner and starter... Led the Spartans to the state final his senior year, capturing team MVP, First Team All-State and Minneapolis Star Tribune Scholar-Athlete of the Year (soccer) honors that season... Helped lead his team to the state title his junior year... Selected to the state All-Tournament team in 1994... Also played point guard for the Spartan basketball team... National Merit Scholar.
Personal: Son of Robert and Niki Gores... Serves as a Partnership for Academic Excellence (PAE) mentor... Received Honor Roll Award in Spring of '97... Hobbies and interests include ping pong, sledding and watching movies... Majoring in international relations.
Career Stats
YearGP/GSSHGAPts
1996 (redshirted)
19973/00000
199815/90011
199918/167102
Total32/217113