Hodges Berry Presented with 2008 Commissioners Scholarship
LUS Commissioner Tom Prest, Hodges Berry
and Past Commissioner Randy Nelson
Lynchburg United Soccer is proud to announce the selection of Hodges Berry as the recipient of the 2008 LUS Commissioners Scholarship. Hodges is a long-time Lynchburg United player and 2008 graduate of E.C. Glass High School. Hodges was a key member of the Boy’s Soccer team at E.C. Glass High School during his High School career and was also a player on the 2007 Lynchburg United U18 Boys Elite team. Hodges will be attending the University of Georgia this fall. The presentation of the Commissioners Scholarship was made on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the LUS Office by present and past Commissioners Tom Prest and Randy Nelson. Mrs. Berry, LUS Club Director Steve Senna and LUS Administrator Joan Scuhmann were also present for the presentation.
Congratulation Hodges! All the Best at UGA & thank you for all you have done for LUS and Youth Soccer in Lynchburg!
Hodges with his proud Mother
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LUS Player Jeanine Johnston Signs National Letter of Intent to Play Division 1 Soccer at Liberty University!
Lynchburg United Soccer is extremely proud to announce that Jeanine Johnston, a long-time travel player with Lynchburg United and a current member of the U18 Girls Elite team, and a soccer standout at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg (All District & Region Girls' Soccer) today signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her soccer career at the NCAA Division 1 level and will play at Liberty University. The ceremony was held in the athletics foyer at E.C.. Glass High School
Congratulations Jeanine, we’re very proud of you!
Jeanine Johnston with Liberty University
Women’s Head Coach James Price
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DEFENSE WEEK: KICKERS SIGN ANTHONY CATALANO
Look for other defensive additions this week!
Richmond, VA – (Monday, February 25, 2008) – The Richmond Kickers look to strengthen the back line with the recent signing of defender Anthony Catalano. Specific details of the contracts were not disclosed.
“Anthony attended our 2006 Player Combine and we were impressed with his defensive attributes,” comments Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Head Coach. “Since then he has gained valuable experience with the Battery and we are confident we have acquired a strong, physical defender who will continue to get better and better.”
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Catalano spent the previous two seasons with the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division before signing on with the Kickers defensive unit following the 2008 player combine. The 6’2” defender started 26 of 29 games played for 2,384 minutes with the Battery and tallied one goal. Additionally, his last-minute, game-winning goal boosted Charleston to the Third Round of last year’s Lamar Hunt US Open Cup over the PDL side El Paso Patriots.
A versatile defender, Catalano became the first Elon men’s soccer player to sign a professional contract upon the conclusion of his collegiate career in 2005. Making 74 appearances with the Phoenix over his career, starting 66 matches, he notched two goals and three assists for seven points. A 2005 All-SoCon Tournament Team selection, Catalano garnered 2005 Team MVP honors. Additionally he spent the 2004 season with the Williamsburg Legacy of the USL Premier Development League. His senior year of high school, Catalano was named Player of the Year, while earning all-region and all-state honors.
Professional Statistics
#12 Anthony Catalano Defender Ht: 6’2” Wt: 185 Hometown: Lynchburg, VA
Professional Statistics
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Club
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Year
|
Games Played
|
Games Started
|
Minutes
|
Goals
|
Assists
|
Points
|
|
Charleston Battery
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2006
|
16
|
16
|
1410
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0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Charleston Battery
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2007
|
10
|
13
|
974
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
|
26
|
29
|
2384
|
1
|
0
|
2
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