LHU Men’s Soccer announces recruiting class
LOCK HAVEN – Lock Haven head men’s soccer coach Patrick Long ’08 and the Bald Eagles are excited to announce the addition of 11 student-athletes as part of the 2024 recruiting class.
The future Bald Eagles have all either signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at The Haven, or have been accepted and/or are enrolled at Lock Haven. The group will officially join The Haven soccer family in the coming weeks when the team reports to campus for preseason training camp.
With the 2024 season fast approaching, Coach Long is excited about this new group of players.
“We are excited to announce the ’24 Bald Eagle soccer recruiting class,” Long said. “The group of 11 replaces a talented group from ’23 and we anticipate a strong impact from the newcomers in all three phases; academic, athletic, and community. Lots of credit to Coach Tackett and his diligent work as we pieced together this important class. Also, would like to extend appreciation to our loyal and well-connected alumni group that assisted with putting some of these players on our radar. The ’24 season is fast-approaching and we look forward to welcoming these talented student-athletes to the Haven.”
Meet the New Bald Eagles:
Caleb Anderson (Goalkeeper)
High School: Corning Painted Post
Club: Corning United SC
Intended Major: Business Finance
Accolades: Three-time Sectional Champion … Two-time All-STAC West Team … Two-time All-Division.
Why I chose Lock Haven: Lock haven was a place that I could go and better my soccer ability with a good group of guys while also getting a good education in the field of business.
Swaynee Queen Jr. (Defender)
High School: Boys Latin
Club: Baltimore Celtic
Intended Major: Sports Management
Accolades: All-Conference Defender at Boys Latin.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because of the environment and people in it. I had a warm welcome as I went on my visit and Coach Long made me feel like I could develop as a soccer player and as a man as I attended Lock Haven.
Jason Stark (Forward)
High School: Elizabethtown
Club: Lancaster FC USL-A
Intended Major: Business Administration
Accolades: Two-time LL-League All Star … Captain senior year … four-year varsity member.
Why I chose Lock Haven: Lock Haven matched up well for me based on the athletic program and my career aspirations.
Carter Rosno (Forward/Midfielder)
High School: Corning
Club: RNYFC
Intended Major: Business Finance
Accolades: Set the All-Time scorning record at Corning.
Why I chose Lock Haven: It just felt right for me.
Evan Jennings (Midfielder)
High School: Northeastern
Club: FC Ballyhoo
Intended Major: Sports Management
Accolades: Two-time York County Player of the Year … Two-time All-State Team.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because I liked the campus and they had a good business program. Along with that felt Coach Long and the soccer program was a really good fit for me as a player.
Bruno Torrance (Defender)
High School: Elthorne Park
Club: Brentford FC
Intended Major: Defender
Accolades: Competed with Brentford FC’s U18 set up, playing against Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup at Villa Park … Visited clubs: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Benfica on training tours … reached the National Championship at St George’s Park … Competed in step five and step three in England non-league … trained with U18 Hanwell as a member of the U16 group.
Why I chose Lock Haven: When I spoke to Coach Long he had lots of faith in my ability and explained well how I would fit into his system and style of play and I believe the way I play matched how he wants to play this up and coming fall and I think I could I be a great asset to the squad. Coach has put a lot of faith into me which also made me and my family feel comfortable coming to lock haven as I would be taken care off in good hands. Coach Tackett has was also great to talk too like Coach Long was too, and when he gave me a virtual tour and showed me the great facilities, which were just as impressive as both them as people, I was sold. Them being a great coaching team and better people was the main factor for me committing here. This was all confirmed when I met the team in person when I watched the team play during their UK tour, which showed me the high level the team plays at. Meeting the team and in particular Coach Long and Coach Tackett was nice for me and my family as we saw they are just as if not more impressive in person as they have been over the phone. All of these reasons being why it was a no-brainer to come to Lock Haven.
Ethan Beck (Goalkeeper)
High School: Warwick
Club: PA Classics
Intended Major: Sports Management
Accolades: 2023 L-L Section 1 Champ … 2023 L-L League Champ … 2023 L-L League All-Star … 2023 Section 1 MVP … 2023 All-State Selection … 2023 USC Regional All-American Goalkeeper.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because it felt like home when I did tours and training with the team at an ID camp. I also chose Lock Haven because of how nice and accepting all the students are.
Colin McCarthy (Defender)
High School: Haddon Township
Club: Washington United
Intended Major: Sports Management
Accolades: First Team All-State, All-South Jersey and First Team All-Conference … Won N.J. High School State Championship … Competed in USYS Nationals … USYS Regional Semi Finalist … 4-time State Cup Finalists.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I can tell that it’s a tight knit group that I’m looking forward to being a part of that.
Carson Peck (Midfielder/Forward)
High School: Wilson
Club: FC Revolution
Intended Major: Health/Physical Education
Accolades: All State, All County
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because I love their academic program as well as their soccer program. It seems like every one cares about you and are willing to help with anything.
Camden Marquette (Midfielder/Forward)
High School: Eastern Lebanon County
Club: Lancaster FC USL Academy
Intended Major: Biology/Pre-Med
Accolades: 2023 PIAA All State Soccer Selection … 2023 Lancaster Lebanon League Section 3 MVP … 2022 and 2023 Lancaster Lebanon League Leading Goal Scorer … 2022 and 2023 … Lancaster Lebanon League Total Points Leader … 2022 and 2023 Lancaster Lebanon League First Team All-Star … Selected as a Senior Soccer Captain … awarded the A. Landis Brackbill Lancaster Lebanon League Athletic and Academic Athlete of the Year … Top-3 Finalist for Lancaster Lebanon League Athlete of the Year …4-Time Track and Field Varsity Letter Winner … 3-Time Basketball Varsity Letter Winner … 3-Time Cross Country Varsity Letter Winner … Tennis Varsity Letter Winner … Competed in 5 Varsity Sports during High School Career.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven for its rich culture within the men’s soccer program. The dedication of the coaching staff and players within this historic program were a significant factor in my decision. Additionally, Lock Haven’s biology program offers a dynamic curriculum that I believe will prepare me effectively for a successful future career.
Billy Lawrence (Forward)
High School: Springdale
Club: Steel City
Intended Major: Undecided
Accolades: WPIAL Player of the year … Class A Player of the Year … two-time AK Valley Player of the Year … three-time Valley News dispatch First Team … four-time All-WPIAL … four-time All-Section Class A … two-time Section Champion … WPIAL All-Star.
Why I chose Lock Haven: It suits me well.
