Springer to Play for Highlanders Men’s Soccer
(Houghton,
N.Y.)—The Houghton College men’s soccer team has signed Brenden
Springer from Burlington, Ontario, to a letter of intent for the
fall. Springer is an all-around athlete from Académie Catholique
Mère Teresa.
"Brenden is an excellent addition to our squad,” said
Houghton Head Coach Matthew Webb, “He is a very composed and
intelligent player and has received excellent instruction and
teaching in his soccer academy. We are returning a number of
strong players from our squad from last year, but I anticipate
that Brenden will immediately challenge for time on the field.”
In addition to his high school play, Springer was active
on club teams, most recently for DP Soccer Academy (pictured at
right, with DP coach Paul Ferguson) and previously for
Burlington Youth Soccer and Hamilton Sparta.
A local Canadian newspaper reported that Springer first
became interested in the Highlanders when a classmate from
Académie Catholique Mère Teresa visited Houghton as a basketball
recruit. The classmate, Kenan Etale, is expected to sign with
the Highlanders’ basketball team soon.
Springer chose Houghton over several other American
colleges that showed interest partly because of its academic
reputation.” In addition to his ability on the field, Brenden is
a strong student and a young man of character,” said Webb, “I am
extremely pleased that he has selected to continue his education
and soccer career at Houghton.”
The son of Brian and Jacqueline Springer (pictured
with Brenden and Coach Webb, above left), Brenden has
expressed an interest in pursuing sports medicine or teaching in
his studies.
Houghton went 9-4-5 last year, reaching the semifinals of
the American Mideast Conference (AMC) playoffs before falling to
AMC and NAIA Region IX winners Rio Grande.
