Bucknell University Athletics
Ten Newcomers to Join Bison Men's Soccer Team in 2016
6/9/2016 3:05:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- The Bison men's soccer team recently graduated a very strong senior class, but head coach Brendan Nash feels that he has a number of worthy replacements among his 10-man recruiting class for 2016. The incoming group features talent from the top of the formation all the way back to goalkeeper, and Nash feels that the newcomers will immediately solidify the team's depth.
"We are very excited about this recruiting class," said Nash, who has guided the Bison to four of the last 10 Patriot League titles. ""There is a lot of talent, and we feel some of the guys can come in and play immediately as freshmen. They are going to add a lot of depth, which is very important when you are competing for a Patriot League championship. "It's a long, grueling season in the Patriot League, and you definitely need depth. Most importantly, these are Bucknell type of guys. During the recruiting process, we got to know them and their families and see what type of character they have. We felt like they had the right to wear the Orange and Blue."
Joining the Bison next season will be defender Quinn Bredin (St. George, Ontario/Myerscough College (UK)/Vancouver Whitecaps), forward/midfielder Danny Hallowell (Skillman, N.J./Peddie School/Matchfit Academy), midfielder Nicholas King (Mattawan, Mich./Mattawan H.S./Alliance FC), defender/midfielder Patrick Mahoney (Latham, N.Y./Shaker H.S./Black Watch Premier), goalkeeper Tyler Marchiano (Holmdel, N.J./Holmdel H.S./Cedar Stars Academy), midfielder Nozomi Panagopoulos (Cambridge, England/Tanglin Trust School/Singapore Cricket Club), forward Ari Rosenzweig (Scotch Plains, N.J./Scotch Plains-Fanwood H.S./Metuchen Rover Juniors), goalkeeper Emmett Witmer (Cos Con, Conn./Greenwich H.S./Beachside Academy), midfielder Cody Wax (Bala Cynwyd, Pa./Harriton H.S./Continental FC Delco) and defender Bernie Wright (New York, N.Y./Dalton School/Gottschee Academy).
Here is a closer look at each of the recruits:
Quinn Bredin | St. George, Ontario | Myerscough College (UK) | Vancouver Whitecaps | Defender
Son of Lisa and Sean Bredin … has four siblings: a sister Myra and brothers Emerson, Nolan and Noah … native of Canada who spent three years playing and studying in England … in England played with Hayes & Yeading United FC in the Conference South in 2013-14 … attended the Edukick Manchester Football Program in 2011-12 and has been on trial with Manchester City, Fulham FC, Stoke City FC, Birmingham City FC, Preston North End FC and Brentford FC … spent his youth career with Canadian clubs North London FC, Kitchener and Cambridge in the Ontario Youth Soccer League … played on the Ontario Provincial team and won national championship at the U-14, U-15 and U-16 levels … played internationally with Provincial teams in Italy, Spain and Switzerland … in August 2015 earned his first call-up to Canada's U-20 Men's National Team … in February 2015 joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-18 Residency and played in 13 matches with 11 starts as a center back … played with the U-18 team during the U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs.
Danny Hallowell | Skillman, N.J. | Peddie School | Matchfit Academy | Forward/Midfielder
Born January 4, 1998 in Princeton, N.J … son of Marta and Charlie Hallowell … youngest of five student-athletes … brother is a diver at Cornell (team captain) and sister is a field hockey player at Johns Hopkins … varsity starter for Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J. … captained team to 2015 MAPL League title … recorded 26 goals and 9 assists, leading the team in goals his junior and senior years … named First Team N.J .All-Prep for two years, First Team All-MAPL for 3 years, and was inducted into the Mercer County Soccer Hall of Fame in 2015 … earned four varsity letters in soccer and lacrosse … plays club soccer at Matchfit Academy, where he has been team captain for the past two years … also involved in musical theater, playing several lead roles at school, in regional theater and off-Broadway.
Nicholas King | Mattawan, Mich. | Mattawan H.S. | Alliance FC | Midfielder
Born May 7, 1998 in Rochester, Minn. ... son of Jeff and Wendy King ... has sisters Alexandra, Morgan, and Samantha ... four-year starter at Mattawan H.S. ... team was 72-16-7 during his four years ... Kalamazoo Area Player of the Year and MHSAA Dream Team as a senior ... three-time All-State, three-time All-Region, three-time All-District and three-time All-SMAC Conference selection ... 76 goals, 54 assists during his high school career ... played club soccer for Alliance FC ... five-year captain, leading the team to four consecutive years of National League, two MRL Premier titles, and two state championships ... three-year member of Michigan ODP and Region 2 ODP ... traveled to Costa Rica and England for international friendlies.
Patrick Mahoney | Latham, N.Y. | Shaker H.S. | Black Watch Premier | Defender/Midfielder
Born Feb. 1, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia … son of Virginia and Shaun Mahoney … has an older sister, Lauren, a younger brother, Jack, and a younger sister, Cathleen … three- year varsity starter and two-year captain at Shaker High School … won the Suburban Council League title his junior and senior year … as a senior led the team to its first sectional championship in school history … during his three-year varsity career, Shaker had its highest winning percentage and the lowest number of goals allowed in school history … junior year ended with All-Section First Team selection and senior year ended with First Team All-Section and All-State honors … won the Troy Record Player of the Year award after senior season and named team MVP … has played club soccer with Black Watch Premier since 2010 … selected to attend Super Y National Camp in 2013 and 2014 and while there, selected to play in the all-star game … toured Brazil in Spring of 2013 with his Black Watch team, training with and playing against professional clubs including Cruzeiro and Fluminense … his Black Watch team was ranked as high as No. 17 in the nation by Got Soccer … played in numerous tournaments with Black Watch including Jefferson Cup, Manhattan Cup, Disney Showcase, Super Y Nationals, Surf Cup, Potomac Cup, and Bethesda Cup.
Tyler Marchiano | Holmdel, N.J. | Holmdel H.S. | New Jersey Cedar Stars Academy | Goalkeeper
Born June 13, 1998 in Red Bank, N.J. … son of Valerie and Paul Marchiano … has an older sister, Ally, who plays soccer at Franklin & Marshall … three-year staring goalkeeper at Holmdel High School … as a senior captain helped led the team to the New Jersey Group 2 state finals … set a school record with 32 career shutouts … earned All-Shore, All-County, All-State Group and All-Division honors … plays club soccer with the New Jersey Cedar Stars Academy.
Nozomi Panagopoulos | Cambridge, England | Tanglin Trust School | Singapore Cricket Club | Midfielder
Born Sep. 28, 1996 in Cambridge, England … son of Harumi and Christos Panagopoulos … has lived in Singapore since age 12 … played three years of varsity soccer … won consecutive ACSIS Division I titles in his junior and senior years … runner-up in the South East Asia International Schools (SEASAC) Tournament in his senior year … played one season for Singapore professional team Home United FC's youth academy for the U18s … played in the Gothia Cup in Sweden against various European academy teams in 2014 … played one season for Casuals Football Club in the Men's SingTel Cosmo League … travelled to the U.S. with his club team (Singapore Cricket Club) in 2015 where he starred in his team's wins over the Philadelphia Union U18 team and numerous other academy teams.
Ari Rosenzweig | Scotch Plains, N.J. | Scotch Plains-Fanwood H.S. | Metuchen Rover Juniors | Forward
Born Sept. 18, 1997 in Summit, N.J. ... parents are Liza and Jerry Rosenzweig … has an older brother, Neil … captain and team MVP as a senior for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS varsity soccer team … named Regional All-American, First Team All-State, First Team All-Section and First Team All-County by the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey … named First Team All-State, First Team All-Section, First Team All-County and the Union County Player of the Year by The Star Ledger … named to the All-Area team by the Courier News ... won two state championships, a regional championship and the National President's Cup with the Metuchen Rover Juniors club team.
Emmett Witmer | Cos Cob, Conn. | Greenwich H.S. | Beachside Academy | Goalkeeper
Born October 18, 1997 in Evanston, Ill. … son of Scott and Carey Witmer ... has an older sister, Kendall, and younger brother, Hayden … honors student at Greenwich High School … has 10 years of experience in the box and three years as a starter for Beachside Academy … led his premier team to State Cup championships and regional semifinalist twice … played for Greenwich High School and ODP prior to joining Beachside Academy ... also played some as a forward in the field, scoring three goals in the 2015 Academy season … also competed in track and field and was a state qualifier in the 50- and 300-meter dashes.
Cody Wax | Bala Cynwyd, Pa. | Harriton H.S. | Continental FC Delco | Midfielder
Born November 14, 1997 in Wynnewood, Pa. … son of Greg and Heather Wax … has a younger brother Justin … played varsity soccer his freshman year at Harriton High School before moving to Academy soccer with the Philadelphia Union Academy and then Continental FC Delco … led his team to two straight State Cup championships and to two Regionals appearances … played in three games with Union Academy at the 2014 USSDA Playoffs … traveled to Scotland and Brazil for training with Rangers FC and Fluminense.
Bernie Wright | New York, N.Y. | The Dalton School | Gottschee Academy | Defender
Born Dec. 9, 1997 in New York, N.Y. … son of Bernie and Elizabeth Wright … has and older sister, Taylor, who plays soccer at Cornell … former State Cup champion with the HBC Titans, later moving with his coach, Dennis McGowan, and many other players to the New York Cosmos youth Academy team (now known as Gottschee Academy) … played one year of varsity high school soccer at The Dalton School and started every game, then played exclusively for Gottschee Academy … Academy team was ranked No. 1 in the U18 rankings with a 15-0 record entering the 2016 spring season.
