TicketsMay 21, 2007
- A pair of NSCAA/adidas High School All-Americans and a Junior College All-American highlight the six-member 2007 men's soccer recruiting class. Isiah Castro, Mike Hnat, Miguel Rosales, Branden Stelmak, Scott Stockum and Matt Telting will join the defending BIG EAST Red Division Champions to continue their academic and athletic careers in the fall.
"This is a very balanced and talented recruiting class that will fill many of our needs," head coach Hylton Dayes said. "Each one of these student-athletes comes from successful programs and will fit in well with our team goals and program philosophy."
Castro, a 6-0 goalkeeper from , Ca., earned first-team all-county and second-team all-league honors as a senior at . He posted 13 shutouts and 1.00 goals against average as a senior and helped to four consecutive league championships. Castro also earned varsity letters in track and field and tennis. The son of Robert and Taraina Castro, he plans to major in English.
Hnat, a three-year letterwinner at near , was an all-section, all-county, and all-district selection as a senior. A 6-2 defender, he led the Beadling Soccer Club to a pair of Pennsylvania West State Championships and earned the SHASDA Award for most improved GPA through four years of high school The son of Mick and Shelly Hnat, he plans to major in biomechanics.
Rosales was a two-time Colorado Player of the Year and an NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior at in , where he led his prep squad to a pair of state championships and a second-place finish. The 6-1 goalkeeper held a 44-10-6 record in three seasons as a starter and was a three-time first team all-conference and all-state selection. He led Real Colorado to state and regional club championships in 2005. The son of Jose and Vita Rosales, he is undecided on an academic major.
An NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior at in Cleveland, Stelmak was named Northeast Ohio Division I Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year, first team All-Ohio, and first team NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest as a senior. Stelmak scored 37 goals and added 29 assists during his prep career and was named a Northeast Ohio Prime-Time Player by Rise Magazine. The 5-11 forward/midfielder participated in the Super-Y League and the Ohio Olympic Development Program. The son of Ron and Cindy Stelmak, he plans to major in business.
A first team NJCAA All-American and two-year starter at , Scott Stockum scored 27 goals and added 32 assists as in his two seasons. The 6-1 forward is the third Cincinnati State attacker to join the Bearcats in last three seasons, following Omar Cummings (2005), who went on to earn NSCAA/adidas All-American honors with the Bearcats in 2006, and Patrick Baxter (2006). A 2005 graduate of , Stockum earned three varsity letters and led the Greater Miami Conference in goals (13) and assists (nine) as a senior. The son of Rick and Debbie Stockum, he plans to major in business.
A three-year letterwinner at , Telting led the Eagles to a league and city championship and a ninth-place state finish as a sophomore. The 5-8 forward/midfielder helped his prep squad to a 42-8-5 record during his three years of action and was a two-time first team all-conference selection, as well as a third team all-state honoree as a senior. Telting recorded 25 goals and 21 assists for 71 career points, ending his prep career ranked fourth in school history in assists and 10th in points. He played for two-time defending state cup champion Cincinnati United Premier club program. The son of Dion Telting and Craig and Johnoa Hjelmeng, he is undecided on an academic major.
"We hope to add a few more players to complete the recruiting class," Dayes stated. "With the combination of returning players and newcomers, the stage is set for us to defend our Red Division championship in 2007."
Isiah Castro 6-0 Goalkeeper , Ca.
Earned first-team all-county and second-team all-league honors as a senior at Watsonville High School...posted 13 shutouts and 1.00 goals against average as a senior...helped team to four consecutive league championships...squad posted a combined 69-8-5 record during his career...also earned varsity letters in track and field and tennis...son of Robert and Taraina Castro...plans to major in English.
Hylton Dayes on Castro: "Isiah has a great work ethic and played well at our camp this past summer. He is solid technically and solidifies our goalkeeper position."
Mike Hnat 6-2 Defender
A three-year letterwinner at Peters Township High School...all-section, all-county, and all-district as a senior...led Beadling Soccer Club to a pair of Pennsylvania West State Championships...earned SHASDA Award for most improved GPA through four years of high school...son of Mick and Shelly Hnat...has one brother, Kevin, and one sister, Keli, a sophomore swimmer at the University of Kentucky...plans to major in biomechanics.
Hylton Dayes on Hnat: "Mike is a BIG EAST-caliber athlete with good pace and size. He has tremendous potential and we look forward to him contributing on the left side."
Miguel Rosales 6-1 Goalkeeper
Two-time Colorado Player of the Year...NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior...led Smokey Hill High School to a pair of state championships and a second-place finish during prep career...held a 44-10-6 record in three seasons as a starter...three-time first team all-conference and all-state selection...Rocky Moutain News MVP of State Championship Game as a sophomore...led club squad Real Colorado to state and regional championship in 2005...son of Jose and Vita Rosales...has two brothers, Jose and Tony...undecided on an academic major.
Hylton Dayes on Rosales: "Miguel is an excellent goalkeeper with the ability to compete at the BIG EAST level right away. He is a tremendous shot-stopper and also good with his feet. He has won state championships at the high school and club level and we feel he is one of the top goalkeepers in the `07 class."
Branden Stelmak 5-11 Forward/Midfielder ,
NSCAA/adidas All-American as a senior at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School...Northeast Ohio Division I Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year, first team All-Ohio, and first team NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest as a senior...scored 37 goals and added 29 assists during prep career...named a Northeast Ohio Prime-Time Player by Rise Magazine...participated in Super-Y League and Ohio Olympic Development Program...named to All-Super-Y League North American Finals Team in 2006...son of Ron and Cindy Stelmak...has one brother, Dusty, who played four years of soccer at John Carroll University, and one sister Ashley, who is a member of the Duquesne women's soccer team...plans to major in business.
Hylton Dayes on Stelmak: "Branden has a tremendous work ethic and can play as a forward or midfielder. He is a proven goal-scorer who can play with his back to goal."
Scott Stockum 6-1 Forward Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield High School Cincinnati State
First team All-American and two-year starter at Cincinnati State...scored nine goals and added 17 assists as a freshman before earning first-team all-conference, all-region and all-american honors as a sophomore...scored 18 goals and chipped in 15 assists in second season...third Cincinnati State product to join the Bearcats in last three seasons (Omar Cummings, 2005; Patrick Baxter, 2006)...2005 graduate of Fairfield High School, where he earned three varsity letters and led the Greater Miami Conference in goals (13) and assists (nine) as a senior...played in City All-Star game after senior season...son of Rick and Debbie Stockum...has two brothers, Matt and David, and a sister, Kelsey...plans to major in business.
Hylton Dayes on Stockum: "Scott has a great passion for the game and is an extremely smart and versatile player. He will bring experience to a young team, having played two years at , which has been a productive pipeline for our program."
Matt Telting 5-8 Forward/Midfielder ,
Three-year letterwinner at Milford High School...led Eagles to a league and city championship and a ninth-place state finish as a sophomore...helped squad to 42-8-5 record during three years of action...two-time first team all-conference selection...first team all-city and third team all-state honoree as a senior...Ohio Cup High School All-Star Game MVP as a senior...recorded 25 goals and 21 assists for 71 career points...ended career ranked fourth in school history in assists and 10th in points...two-time defending state cup champions with Cincinnati United Premier club team...son of Dion Telting and Craig and Johnoa Hjelmeng...has five brothers, Jordan, Jalen, Noah, Caleb, and Christopher...is undecided on an academic major.
Hylton Dayes on Telting: "Matt is one of the top players coming out of this past year. He is a good athlete with solid skills and will compete for playing time at outside midfield or forward."