MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team has signed its first recruit of the 2007 season with the addition of Cody Snouffer, who has decided to further his education and continue his soccer career at MVNU.

Snouffer, a midfielder from Delaware, Ohio, registered 21 goals and 15 assists - both school records - as a senior at Delaware Christian High School this past season. A two-year captain, he also finished his career with a school-record 48 goals. He was a two-time All-League First Team selection, and he was named the MOCAL Player of the Year as a senior. In addition, Snouffer was named to the All-District First Team and the All-Ohio Third Team as a senior.

"Cody is a great start to our 2007 recruiting class,” said MVNU head coach Paul Furey. "He brings many of the qualities we feel so strongly about in our program. He is an excellent student, a fine citizen, and a committed Christian. He has had a stellar high school career in soccer and brings excellent experience from a strong club team. His friendly and out-going personality will make him a welcome addition to our team and the campus community.”

"I believe Cody will be a very strong collegiate soccer player,” Furey added. "He is good technically, works hard, and reads the game well. We look to use him on the left side to take advantage of his strong left foot, but he is someone who we could eventually use on the inside as well.”

In addition to playing soccer, Snouffer has been a three-time scholar-athlete award recipient. He has also been involved in the Delaware County Youth Leadership forum, and he received the 2006 Honda Math Award.

"There are several reasons why I decided to attend MVNU,” said Snouffer of his college choice. "I want to grow academically, spiritually, and athletically. They have a great academic program and a strong soccer program. I really like Coach Furey and the players.”

MVNU finished the 2006 season with a 7-10-1 overall record and a 4-4-0 mark in the highly competitive American Mideast Conference South Division.