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2008-09 Roster
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# Name Year Position Hometown
00 James Esquivel Sophomore Goalkeeper San Antonio, Texas
James Esquivel
James Esquivel
Height/Weight:
5'10" / 205 lbs.
Born:
Nov. 25, 1981 in San Antonio, Texas
Parents:
Anthony and Letty Esquivel
High School:
Tom C. Clark High School
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a freshman, played eight games in goal, including three starts
  • High School: Named Honorable Mention All-District and All-City for Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas
  • Won second grade school spelling championship
Major:
Counseling
1 Emmanuel Gutierrez Senior Goalkeeper Brownsville, Texas
Emmanuel Gutierrez
Emmanuel Gutierrez
Height/Weight:
5'9" / 155 lbs.
Born:
March 18, 1986 in Harlingen, Texas
Parents:
Raul Gutierrez and Yolanda Salazar
High School:
Gladys Porter High School
Coach: Luis Zarate
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, started 15 games in goal for the Jets, recording a 1.96 GAA and 85 saves
  • Posted shutouts against Oakland City and Texas A and M International
  • Also saw time at the forward position
  • Named Team MVP
  • As a sophomore in 2006, starting 13 games in goals and again seeing time at forward
  • Scored a goal in a victory at York
  • As a freshman, was named Second Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-American
  • Named first team All-District, All-Metro, All-Valley and All-Region
  • Team went a combined 70-16-4 in his four years as starting goalkeeper
  • Won back-to-back District Championship in 2003 and 2004
  • Also earned All-District and All-Valley honors as kicker on the football team
Major:
Criminal Justice
2 Joe Gerant Junior Midfield Topeka, Kan.
Joe Gerant
Joe Gerant
Height/Weight:
5'11" / 171 lbs.
Born:
May 13, 1988 in Topeka, Kan.
Parents:
Robert and Stephanie Gerant
High School:
Shawnee Heights High School
Coach: Mike Balint
Club Teams:
  • AC Pumas
High School/College Highlights:
  • Transferred to Newman from Neosho County Community College, where he earned First Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore in 2007-08
  • Scored 20 points while playing Midfield
  • Started every game in his two season as NCCC, leading his team to a Jayhawk Conference title in 2006 and a second place finish in 2007
  • Honored as NCCC’s Student-Athlete of the Year in 2008
  • Named to the 2007-08 All Kansas Academic Team and made the President’s Honor Roll each semester at NCCC
  • High School: Named First Team All-State as a senior in 2006
  • Led school to two State Tournament appearances
Major:
Accounting
3 Philipp Wellemeyer Sophomore Defense Derby, Kan.
Philipp Wellemeyer
Philipp Wellemeyer
Height/Weight:
6'1" / 175 lbs.
Born:
Aug. 26, 1988 in Great Bend, Kan.
Parents:
Bob and DeAnn Wellemeyer
High School:
Derby High School
Coach: Mike Frazee
Club Teams:
  • Wichita Express
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a freshman, started seven games at defense for the Jets
  • Three of his four shots taken were on goal
  • High School: Named First Team All-Region and Second Team All-State
Major:
Business
4 William Peppard Sophomore Defense Rose Hill, Kan.
William Peppard
William Peppard
Height/Weight:
5'7" / 153 lbs
Born:
Oct. 6, 1987 in Wichita, Kan.
Parents:
Bill and Pam Peppard
High School:
Rose Hill High School
Coach: Jerry Treat
Club Teams:
  • Air Capital Pumas
    Coach: Brian Cushing
  • Colorado Rapids
    Coach: Peter Ambrose
High School/College Highlights:
  • Started 17 games for the Jets in 2006
  • Scored three goals to tie for the team lead
  • High School: Holds career goal scoring record at Rose Hill High School with 84 career goals
  • Three-time First Team All-League, All-Region, and All-State
  • Named to the NCSAA All-Midwest Region as a senior
  • Two-time All-Metro selection
  • Led team to a State Runner-Up finish in 2005
Major:
Business
5 Brian Arvizo Junior Defense Albuquerque, N.M.
Brian Arvizo
Brian Arvizo
Height/Weight:
6'0" / 180 lbs.
Born:
April 30, 1988 in Yorba Linda, Calif.
Parents:
Ed and Irma Arvizo
High School:
St. Pius X
Coach: Jorge Tristani
Club Teams:
  • Admiral Elite
    Coach: Dennis Genas
High School/College Highlights:
  • Earned Heartland Conference Commissioner’s Award
  • Participated in 12 games for the Jets
  • High School: Named First Team All-Metro, All-District, and All-State as a senior
  • Was Second Team All-District and Honorable Mention All-State as a junior, earned academic honors
Major:
Biology
6 Pablo Molina Senior Midfield Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Pablo Molina
Pablo Molina
Height/Weight:
5'10" / 171 lbs.
Born:
June 18, 1986 in Yucatan, Mexico
Parents:
Palbo Molina Zaldivar and Martha Juanes Camara
Siblings:
  • Twin sister, Martha
High School:
Instituto Cumbres
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, started 13 games at midfield for the Jets
  • Scored a goal in 3-2 win at Eastern New Mexico (Oct. 5)
  • Earned Newman University's Presidental Academic Award
  • As a sophomore, started all 18 games and scored two goals with three assists to tie for third on the team in points (7)
  • Worked at Real Madrid Summer Camp in 2008 in Madrid, Spain
Major:
Finance and Entrepreneurship
7 Mitchell McGarry Freshman Midfield Edmond, Okla.
Mitchell McGarry
Mitchell McGarry
Height/Weight:
5'11" / 173 lbs.
Born:
March 5, 1990 in Edmond, Okla.
Parents:
Scott and Anne McGarry
High School:
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
Coach: Mick Ross
Club Teams:
  • Edmond Soccer Club (ESC) 90
    Coach: Dan Chapman
High School/College Highlights:
  • Led Bishop McGuinness High School to the 2007 State Title
  • Team posted a record of 17-1
  • The team went 14-3 in his senior year
  • Has recorded over 300 hours of service to his parish, school, and community
  • Worked as a missionary in Peru in summer of 2008
  • Is the recipient of the Newman Soccer Scholarship, Newman University Church Involvement Scholarship, and Newman Boards of Trustee's Scholarship
8 Cion Samuel Redshirt Utility La Brea, Trinidad
Cion Samuel
Cion Samuel
Height/Weight:
5'10" / 154 lbs.
Born:
Oct. 2, 1988 in La Brea, Trinidad
Parents:
Margaret Ross Samuel and Michael Samuel
High School:
Naparima College
Coach: Shaun Cooper
High School/College Highlights:
  • High School: Helped team to two National Titles
  • Named Trinidad and Tobago All Star Team in 2005 and 2006
Major:
Sociology
10 Samuel Green Junior Defense Bangor, North Ireland
Samuel Green
Samuel Green
Height/Weight:
5'6" / 154 lbs.
Born:
May 14, 1987 in Belfast, North Ireland
Parents:
Elizabeth and Robert Green
High School:
Holywood High School
Previous College:
  • South Eastern Regional College
Club Teams:
  • Castle United Club
High School/College Highlights:
  • Transfer student from South Eastern Regional College in Bangor, Northern Ireland
  • Played five years with the Castle United Club Team in Northern Ireland
  • Was named "Young Player of the Year" in 2006
  • Has played approximately 100 games in amateur leagues since 17 years old against more experienced players
  • Qualified as an official Irish Football Association regulated Level 1 coach at the age of 19
  • Achieved the Foundation Level for speed, agility and quickness (SAQ)- a training and coaching method at the age of 20
Major:
Business Management
11 Nicholaus Jurgensmeyer Sophomore Defense Miami, Okla.
Nicholaus Jurgensmeyer
Nicholaus Jurgensmeyer
Height/Weight:
6'1" / 168 lbs.
Born:
Sept. 6, 1988 in Miami, Okla.
Parents:
Terry and Debbie Jergensmeyer
High School:
Miami (Okla.) High School
Coach: Dave Bates
Club Teams:
  • Thunder '89
    Coach: Carlos Godroy (Pilo)
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a freshman, saw action in 14 games for the Jets
  • Earned Class 5A All-State honors
  • Also named All-District as a junior and senior
  • Recognized as Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006
  • Was an Honor Graduate
Major:
Pre-Engineering
12 Nicholas Pfeifer Senior Defense Carthage, Mo.
Nicholas Pfeifer
Nicholas Pfeifer
Height/Weight:
5'10" / 165 lbs.
Born:
July 25, 1986 in Des Moines, Iowa
Parents:
Tom and Kathy Pfeifer
High School:
Carthage (Mo.) High School
Coach: Matt Huntley
Club Teams:
  • Springfield United
    Coach: Carl Rose
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, played in all 18 games for the Jets
  • Landed on the Dean’s List and earned the Presidential Academic Award
  • Transferred to Newman from Christian Brothers University
  • High School: Named First Team All-State and All-Region
  • Led school to two District Championships and 4th place finish at the State Tournament in 2005
  • Also earned All-District honors in basketball
Major:
Secondary Education
14 Renato Ramlochan Sophomore Forward San Fernando, Trinidad
Renato Ramlochan
Renato Ramlochan
Height/Weight:
5'9" / 150 lbs.
Born:
April 27, 1987 in San Fernando, Trinidad
Parents:
Wayne and Nola Ramlochan
High School:
Naparima College
Coach: Shaun Cooper
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a freshman, started 13 games and placed 2nd on the team in points (9) and goals (4)
  • Selected to the All-Heartland Conference Second Team
  • Tallied four points on two goals in 3-2 overtime win vs. St. Mary’s (Oct. 12, 2007)
  • Was the only Jets player to amass a multi-goal effort
  • Also tallied goals against Eastern New Mexico and Incarnate Word
  • High School: Was a member of both the U17 and U20 National Teams for Trinidad
  • Was named to the 2006 Secondary Schools League All-Star team and was the Sports Personality of the Year for 2005-06
  • Helped his team to the 2005 Secondary Schools National Football League title
Major:
Business Management
15 Nick Porter Senior Defense Derby, Kan.
Nick Porter
Nick Porter
Height/Weight:
5'9" / 173 lbs.
Born:
June 19, 1987 in Derby, Kan.
Parents:
Guy and Carol Beth Porter
High School:
Derby High School
Coach: Mike Frazee
Club Teams:
  • Royal Cheetahs
    Coach: Tom Powers
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, started 16 games at defense for the Jets
  • As a sophomore, started all 18 games for Newman
  • Named First Team All-League, Second Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State
Major:
Criminal Justice with a minor in Information Technology
17 Jake Baalman Senior Defense Wichita, Kan.
Jake Baalman
Jake Baalman
Height/Weight:
6'1" / 175 lbs.
Born:
October 17, 1986
Parents:
Kent nad Emily Baalman
High School:
Bishop Carroll High School
High School/College Highlights:
  • Elected not to play his first three years to focus on academics
Major:
Pre-Med
18 Jose Alvarez Senior Midfield Brownsville, Texas
Jose Alvarez
Jose Alvarez
Height/Weight:
5'6" / 143 lbs.
Born:
September 9, 1985 in Brownsville, Texas
Parents:
Luis Alvarez and Gloria Paulin
High School:
Homer Hanna High School
Coach: Juan De Dios Garcia
Club Teams:
  • Brownsville Pumas
    Coach: Mariano Gil
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, played in 16 games, making 11 starts
  • Scored the Jets only goal Sept. 9 at St. Mary's
  • Also dished out an assist
  • As a sophomore, played in 16 games, scoring one goal
  • Plans to be an officer in Navy
Major:
History with a minor in Spanish
20 Marshall Johnston Sophomore Defense San Antonio, Texas
Marshall Johnston
Marshall Johnston
Height/Weight:
5'11" / 173 lbs.
Born:
Nov. 27, 1981 in San Antonio, Texas
Parents:
Marcia and Robert Johnston
High School/College Highlights:
Major:
Business
22 Thiago Baby Junior Midfield Florianaplis, Brazil
Thiago Baby
Thiago Baby
Height/Weight:
5'7" / 156 lbs
Born:
Nov. 10, 1984 in Florianaplis, Brazil
Parents:
Joso and Mariangela Baby
High School:
Catarinense in Florianaplis, Brazil
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a sophomore, named Second Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference in 2007 at Barton County Community College
  • Earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a freshman
  • Scored eight goals with seven assists in his two years at BCCC
  • Teams went a combined 34-5 during his two years
Major:
Business
23 Ty Wisener Sophomore Midfield Rose Hill, Kan.
Ty Wisener
Ty Wisener
Height/Weight:
5'7" / 130 lbs.
Born:
March 9, 1989 in Wichita, Kan.
Parents:
Mark and Vicki Wisener
High School:
Rose Hill High School
Coach: Jerry Treat
Club Teams:
  • Wichita Express and Derby Force
High School/College Highlights:
  • Named First Team All-State as a senior and Second Team All-State as a junior
  • Led school to 2nd place finish in State Tournament as a junior and a 3rd place finish as a sophomore
  • Named class Valedictorian
  • Teams went a combined 34-5 during his two years
Major:
Ophthalmology
24 Lance Putnam Sophomore Utility Andover, Kan.
Lance Putnam
Lance Putnam
Height/Weight:
5'11" / 150 lbs.
27 Brian Alvarez Sophomore Forward Wichita, Kan.
Brian Alvarez
Brian Alvarez
Height/Weight:
5'10" / 197 lbs
Born:
Sept. 12, 1986 in Wichita, Kan.
Parents:
Salvador and Maria Alvarez
High School:
Northwest High School
Coach: Bobby Brobesea
Club Teams:
  • Wichita Elite Blue
High School/College Highlights:
  • As a junior, led Jets in points (15) and goals (7), while starting 17 of the team’s 18 games
  • Led team with three game-winning goals
  • Earned Heartland Conference Commissioner’s Award
  • Transferred to Newman from Graceland University, where he was Second Team All-Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC)
  • Was also named to the IIAC All-Freshman Team and Newcomer of the Year
  • Also attended Buena Vista University
  • High School: Three-time First Team All-State selection
  • Named Adidas/NSCAA All-Midwest Region IV in back-to-back season (2003 and 2004)
  • Was on the Honor Roll two years and was an executive member of Wichita’s Promise Youth Council for three years
  • Finalist in the 2003 MLS Pass, Dribble, Shoot competition held in Kansas City
Major:
Business Administration with a minor in Spanish and Marketing