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Former Gahanna Lincoln Goalkeeper Transfers to MVNU
written by Dave Parsons, Sports Information Director

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (6-15-2009) - The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team has landed another important recruit for the 2009 season as the Cougars have signed Trevor Stewart, who will look to further his education and continue his soccer career at MVNU.

Stewart, a goalkeeper from Gahanna, Ohio, will transfer to MVNU after attending Columbus State Community College. Stewart posted 12 shutouts in 35 matches during his high school career at Gahanna Lincoln High School.

"We talked two years ago while Trevor was at top-ranked Gahanna Lincoln,” said MVNU head coach Paul Furey. "He then went to Columbus State before desiring to come to MVNU. With him, we will have three solid goalkeepers which is great for training and for keeping them pushing each other to be better. We are glad to have Trevor on board.”

In addition to playing soccer at Gahanna Lincoln, Stewart was a place kicker on the football team as a senior. He set a school record with nine field goal attempts and he was named to the Ohio Capital Conference First Team and the All-Central District Second Team. He was also a member of the Dean’s List at Columbus State.

"I decided to attend MVNU because of the traditions and the small campus,” said Stewart of his college choice. "I always wanted to attend a smaller college so I wouldn’t feel like a number to the school. I will have more one-on-one time with the professors. I also feel like I will get a better education. I’m also going to MVNU to play soccer. After not playing for a whole year, I never thought I would be able to be a part of such a great team.”

MVNU had a record-setting season in 2008 as the Cougars finished the year with an 18-4-2 overall record and an 8-1-2 mark in the American Mideast Conference. The team was ranked No. 7 in the final NAIA poll - the highest ranking in school history. MVNU qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the first time as well and advanced all the way to the Final Four to become the first team in school history in any sport to go that far.

 

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