Men's Soccer Announces Incoming Class

Raleigh, N.C. Seven newcomers are set to join the men's soccer at NC State in the fall of 2007, head coach George Tarantini announced. The signing class includes a wide variety of fast and talented athletes, that will have the opportunity to earn playing time for NC State this upcoming season.

Brandyn Bumpas
Goalkeeper
6-1 180
Denver, Colo. J.K. Mullen High School
Prep: Attended J.K. Mullen High School ... A 2005 and 2006 NSCAA Youth All-American ... Member of the U-18 U.S. National Team Pool ... Played for the U20 US National Team in the South Korea Tournament ... Took part in the U-17 US Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, in 2005 ... Was named the MVP on the Gifu International Tournament in Japan ... Also played in England and against MLS and college teams ... Participated in Adidas ESP Camp in 2006 ... Played in the all-star game too ... Played for both the Region IV and Colorado ODP teams ... Played for the club team Colorado Rush, the same team that produced former NC State players Aaron King and John Queeley ... Helped that team to state championship the last three years ... Also started the last two seasons as the kicker on the football team ... Born January 8, 1989 ... Son of Stephen and Pertrice Bumpas.

Kris Byrd
Midfielder
5-8 155
Huntersville, N.C. Charlotte Country Day School
Prep: Attended Charlotte Country Day School ... High school co-captain, left footed player who plays midfield and defense ... NCISAA all-state selection twice ... Member of the ’88 North Carolina ODP 5 years, ODP Region Team 2002, 2004 and Super Y National Select Team 2005, 2006 ... North Carolina ODP National Championship semifinalist 2004 and member of the ODP National CO-Championship team in 2006 ... Played tournaments in Brazil, France, Germany and England ... Trained at International Soccer Academy in Oakham, England, and IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Fla. ... Attended the 2006 Adidas Elite Soccer camp and selected to the all-star team ... Played for the Triangle Futbol Club ... Member of the National Junior Honor Society ... Born December 14, 1988 ... Son of Harry and Kathy Byrd.

Lucas Carpenter
Defender
5-10 155
Apex, N.C. Apex HS
Prep: Attended Apex High School ... Four years letterwinner ... Team was the 2005 North Carolina 4A State Champions ... Earned the 2005 CAT Coaches Award ... Helped team to the US Club Soccer Champion’s Cup champion in 2006 ... Team was Region III finalist in 2005, semifinalist in 2004 and champion in 2003 ... Squad was USYSA National Champion in 2003 ... Carries a 4.25 GPA ... Member of National Honor Society ... Son of Gary and Linda Carpenter ... Born September 11, 1988.

Graham Ford
Forward
6-1 170
Raleigh, N.C. Broughton HS
Prep: Attended local Broughton High School ... Played for Coach Izzy Hernandez ... Was the teams leading scorer with 24 goals and five assists ... Also led the conference in scoring ... Helped lead team to the 2006 NCHSAA State Championship ... Team also won the conference championship in both 2006 and 2004 ... Earned All-State honors ... Invited to play in the East-West All-Star game ... Played for both the CASL Elite and CASL Premier ... Was the leading scorer in 2005 ... Also leading scorer in 2003 ... Helped team to the NC Premier League Championship and the NCYSA State Cup in 2004 ... Named Academic All-Conference ... Son of Tom and Jeanie Ford ... Born August 12, 1988.

Tyler Lassiter
Defender
6-0 165
Wake Forest, N.C. Wake Forest-Rolesville HS
Prep: Attended Wake Forest-Rolesville HS ... Four year letterwinner ... Named all-state in 2005 ... Also all-region and all-conference that season ... Was the 2005 MVP ... Also all-conference in 2004 ... 2003 Top Newcomer ... Played for the 88 CASL Elite since 2000 ... Helped team to the US Club Soccer Champion’s Cup champion in 2006 ... Team was Region III finalist in 2005, semifinalist in 2004 and champion in 2003 ... Squad was USYSA National Champion in 2003 ... Also played for the ODP Region III Team ... Attended the 2006 adidas ESP Camp ... Member of the A/B Honor Roll ... Son of Ricky and Lisa Lassiter ... Born April 7, 1989.

Will Mackvick
Goalkeeper
5-11 175
Raleigh, N.C. Broughton HS
Prep: Attended local Broughton High School ... 2006 NSCAA/adidas All-Region III Team ... Helped team to the NCHSAA 4-A State Championship, while earning MVP honors ... NCSCA Region 5 Player of the Year ... CAP-7 Conference champion three straight year ... Also earned all-state honors ... Team was USYSA Region III Finalist in 2005 ... NCYSA State Cup Semi-Finalist 2006, Finalist 2005, and Champion 2004 ... Member of the NC 1989 State ODP Team from 2003-06 ... Super Y South Atlantic ODP alternate ... Son of Jeff Mackvick and MaryLou Creal.

Stanley Mathurin
Defender
6-1 170
Miami, Fla. Jefferson College (Mo.)
Transferred to NC State from Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri ... At Jefferson College: Helped the team to the 2006 NJCAA Division I Junior College National Championship ... Named a 2006 NSCAA Junior College All-American ... Earned MCCAC All-Conference honors ... Also named All-District and All-South Region by the NSCAA ... Team won both the Region XVI and Plains District Championship ... Also earned all-conference honors in 2005 ... Team won the Region XVI and Plains District titles, and placed eighth nationally ... Team went 33-12-6 during his two seasons ... Two-year team captain ... Attended Atlantic High School in Miami, Fla. ... Born in Haiti ... Son of Joseph and Denise Mathurin.

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