The Bob Jones University Bruins men's soccer team is thrilled to welcome twelve new student-athletes to the 2022 roster.
"I am really excited about this recruiting class," said Head Coach Greg Fulton. "We had some really big holes to fill with graduating seniors and that is never an easy task. Every year it is apparent that God has blessed us with players who will continue to progress our mission of being the best place in the nation to play college soccer."
With many core players returning, this talented recruit class joins a solid group of players for the men's soccer team as the squad looks to defend their national and regional titles.
"This class has bonded really well with our returners, and I know they add a lot of quality on the field and in the classroom," Fulton said. "We're excited to begin the season and improve day in and day out to achieve our high standard and this new class will be a really big part of that!"
The following are the recruits joining the men's soccer program this year
(pictured left to right).
Braydn Ramler (Darien, IL)
Playing for Roadrunners SC, Sockers FC as well as Marquette Manor, Braydn Ramler has several awards and accomplishments to his soccer career. He is a two time IACS State Champion, earned IACS All-State honors four times, made it to the NPL National Playoffs three times and was a IYSA State Cup finalist. He is majoring in Business Administration while at Bob Jones.
Bryce Ramler (Darien, IL)
Joining his brother Braydn, Bryce Ramler also played for Roadrunners SC, Sockers FC and Marquette Manor. He has made four NPL National Playoff appearances, named the Germantown Invitational Champion, and is a two time IACS State Champion. In addition, he was named the Marquette Manor MVP four times and was a three-time Illinois MaxPreps Player of the Week. He is studying Business Administration.
Sandro Martinez (Greenville, SC)
Martinez is a local player who played for Berea High School as well as CESA and ECNL. He was his school's team captain from 2019 to 2022. Following the 2018-19 season, he was named All-offensive MVP. He was also a BHS Region II AAA All-Regional player in 2021. Off the pitch, Martinez was Vice President of the Senior Beta Club and president of the Eta Sigma Alpha Phi Homeschool Honor Society. He is majoring in Biochemistry while at Bob Jones.
Rhys Solomon (Travelers Rest, SC)
Joining the Bruins this season is Rhys Solomon. He attended Travelers Rest High School and played for Speed Street FA, CESA, United FC, and the Greenville Hurricanes. He won a state cup with United FC and was invited to tryout for the Trinidad U20 team.
Roussell Castillo (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela)
Castillo attended Eastside High School in Greenville, South Carolina where his team won the 2022 4A SC State Championships. He also played for Portugues FC, Aifi FC, and Furman United FC. He is majoring in Sport Management.
Jackson Baron (Seattle, WA)
From Washington to South Carolina, goalkeeper Jackson Baron joins the Bruins from Providence Classical Christian School. Following the 2021-22 season, he was named Defensive Player of the Year and was a First Team All-League Keeper. He is majoring in Graphic Design.
Matthias Baladi (Savannah, GA)
Baladi was a part of the Tormenta FC organization while also playing for his Coastal Homeschool team. He was named the GICAA All-Star in 2019. While at Bob Jones, Baladi will be studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Sam Gaddis (Conyers, GA)
Gaddis played for both the United Home Schoolers team as well as GSA back in Conyers, Georgia. After the 2021-22 season, he was named to the ECNL All-Regional League Team. Gaddis is majoring in Criminal Justice.
Victor Gualajara (Greenville, SC)
Local player, Victor Gualajara, played for his high school team at Berea High School as well as on Pachuca United where he was a three-time state champion. His senior season, he was named MVP and also received All-region honors. Gualajara is studying Sport Management.
Anthony Ruiz (Boiling Springs, SC)
Ruiz is back in the Upstate after transferring from Pensacola Christian College. He attended Boiling Springs High School and played for CFC and with CESA. While in high school, his team won the state championship and was named to the All-Region 2nd Team on two occasions. Ruiz is majoring in Sport Management.
John Schweighardt (Hickory, NC)
While at Tabernacle Christian School, Schweighardt came away with North Carolina 1A All-State and Conference MVP honors. He is earning a Business Administration degree while at Bob Jones.
Dallas Albert (Colleyville, TX)
Joining the Bruins from Colleyville, Texas, Albert attended Grapevine High School and played for Solar Castro 02B. He has earned several accolades as his team was the USYS U17 National Champions in 2019, GHS District Champions during the 2018-19 season, as well as being a five-time state cup champion. Albert is majoring in Business Administration.
The men's soccer team will begin the regular season on September 2 as they travel to Raleigh, North Carolina to face Shaw University. Click
here to view their 2022 opponents and follow along this season.
