Northern Illinois University Athletics

NIU: Still thirsting for first totally injury-free season, but ready to become one of the select four-time varsity lettermen. 2005: Started in each of seven matches played over the course of Northern Illinois[apos] first 10 contests before being sidelined by injury. During those 10 games (7-2-1), Huskies were 6-1-0 with him on the field. 2004: Suffered leg injury in 1-0 home triumph over Wisconsin (9-29-04), but eventually returned and tallied assist on Curt Zastrow matchwinner vs. DePaul (10-27-04) in home finale. That was lone point in nine-match campaign which included four starts. 2003: Started first 12 contests of frosh year and initial collegiate goal was matchwinner in 1-0 home win -- with 2:59 left in regulation -- over Western Illinois (10-5-03). Also had lone NIU goal in 2-1 loss at Bowling Green State (11-7-03). Prep: ODP state and regional player enjoyed stellar career at Downers Grove North setting school record for goals (53) in four-year varsity career. Played in IHSSCA and Chicago Sun-Times All-Star games. Earned All-State accolades from IHSCCA, Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune as a senior. Four-time All-West Suburban Conference Silver Division pick helped Trojans win four regional titles, reach supersectional in 1999 plus IHSA Elite Eight in 2000 and 2001. Tri-captain and Lake Park All-Tourney selection as junior and senior. Club: Played for Ajax Chicago. Nickname: 'Chino.' Major: Played for Ajax Chicago. Birthdate: 4-5-85 (21). Major: Physical Education. Season MP-MS G A Pts. 2003 13-12 2 0 4 2004 9-4 0 1 1 2005 7-7 0 0 0 Totals 29-23 2 1 5