SPARTANBURG, S.C.  – The Wofford College men's soccer team has announced the signing of ten newcomers for the 2015 season. Wofford's signees include Brock Belcher, Jonathan Dean, Darby Martens, Jordan Poff, Landon Renner, Matthew Reynolds, Jack Sicker, Andreas Suri, Hunter Wages and Nicky Watson.
 
Brock Belcher (MF/D, 5'10", 160, Birmingham, Ala.): Belcher joins the Terriers after spending time as a four-year starter at the midfield for Shades Mountain Christian School. Belcher, named the team's MVP in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, led his team in assists his freshman through junior year and led the team in goals during his sophomore and junior campaigns. As a junior, Brock was named an All-Metro selection. Belcher also competed on the ODP U-11 and U-12 teams as well as the USSDA Birmingham U-16 and U-18 squads. Belcher was also a four-year letterman and three year starter for Shades Mountain Christian's two-time area champion basketball team. Belcher was also heavily involved off the field, holding a 4.0 GPA in high-school while serving as student government president and a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Belcher plans to major in the pre-med program.
POLSON: "Brock is an outstanding example of a true-student athlete. He's a Wofford scholar, and puts in an incredible amount of dedication on and off the field. He will see time at the midfield and defense during his time at Wofford."
 


Jonathan Dean (MF, 5'8", 145, Macon, Ga.): Dean joins Wofford after starting the last two years at the Stratford Academy in Macon. Dean helped the team to a 33-4-3 record, earning region and state championships in both the 2012 and 2013 campaigns. Dean was the captain of the 2013 team. He was also an all-state section for Stratford Academy's cross country and track and field teams. Off the field, Dean was a member of the Key club and Pep club, and volunteered his time at local animal shelters and food banks. He is currently undecided on a major.
POLSON: "We're excited for Jonathan to join us this spring. He brings a tremendous work rate in the midfield and will compete for playing time right away. He has the work ethic and ability to be really special to our program."
 




Darby Martens (D/MF, 6'1", 165, Spartanburg, S.C.): Martens comes to the Terriers after redshirting his first collegiate season at the College of Charleston. Prior to his stint in Charleston, Martens played at Wando High School, where in 2014 he helped lead the team to a 29-1-1 record and a 4A state championship. In addition to a state championship, Martens also received All-State honors and played in the Clash of the Carolinas high school All-Star game. Martens is majoring in business economics.
POLSON: "Darby will compete for time immediately at the outside back position. Coming from College of Charleston, he reads the game well and has a great understanding of how it's played. Having him on campus this spring will give him valuable time to understand our system and develop."
 




Jordan Poff (MF, 6'2", 170, Tampa, Fla.): Poff comes to Wofford after four years with the US Soccer Development Academy's Charlotte Soccer Academy. Poff helped guide the team to multiple playoff appearances, winning the group stage and advancing to the finals in 2012. In 2013, Poff and the USDA squad made an appearance in the USDA showcase, and in 2014 the team qualified for the USDA Playoffs. Poff also played for Charlotte Catholic's varsity team for four years, most recently compiling a season where he scored 15 goals and was credited with 25 assists. Off the field, Poff was a member of Charlotte Catholic's chapter of the National Honor Society. Jordan intends to major in business upon arrival to Wofford.
POLSON: "Jordan is an outstanding midfield player who could see time playing up top for us as well. He excels playing out wide and has great size and athleticism. We see him coming in and competing for playing time early on and contributing to the program."
 
 


Landon Renner (MF/D, 5'9", 150, Frisco, Texas): Renner begins his journey with the Terriers after experience playing in the Dallas Classic League and USSF Development Academy. Renner started for his squad in both leagues, playing in every position outside of keeper. In the Dallas Classic League, Renner helped his team to two second-in-state finishes with a combined record of 27-9-4 from 2008-2010. With his academy squads, Renner led the team in both goals and assists for two years (five goals and seven assists in 2012, six goals and seven assists in 2013). He was also named the captain of his U-15 squad. Renner was also a two-sport athlete for Frisco Liberty High School, lettering in both soccer and golf. While not competing, Renner volunteered his time with Miracle League and the Austin Street Homeless Shelter. Renner plans to major in psychology.
POLSON: "Landon, having played at both midfield and defense, I can see fitting into our system well at the outside back. He's a very experienced player after his time with Andromeda FC and we believe has an incredible ceiling moving forward."
 
 


Matthew Reynolds (GK, 6'3", 180, Atlanta, Ga.): Reynolds joins Wofford after starting at keeper for the Woodward Academy and multiple academy teams. For the Woodward Academy, Reynolds amassed a 31-10-2 record in goal, helping the team earn the 2012 state championship and state runner up in 2013. Reynolds was also selected to the Olympic Development Program in 2012. In 2013, Reynolds became a starter on the North Atlanta Soccer Associations' B15 Elite squad, where he helped the team earn the State Cup Championship. The team was also named U.S. Youth Soccer's Region 3 runner up, and Reynolds attended the U.S. Youth Soccer national championships. Reynolds made the Woodard Academy's "Silver Eagle Honor Roll" all four years as well as being a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the yearbook staff and the school's art program. Matthew plans to major in government.
POLSON: "Matthew has great size for a keeper and has had a fantastic high school career. We feel that he'll continue in the line of a series of great goalkeepers that we've had here in recent history. He'll push the upperclassmen that we currently have, and we see a very bright future for him."
 
 

Jack Sicker (MF/F, 5'10", 160, Columbia, S.C.): Sicker played with Cardinal Newman high school, South Carolina United Battery Academy and S.C. United before committing to Wofford. Playing forward and midfield for all three squads, Sicker was a member of four state champion teams – three with Cardinal Newman (2014, 2012, 2011) and one with S.C. United (2010). Sicker earned a top 30 rating in the South Atlantic region on TopDrawerSoccer.com. He was an All-State, All-Region and All-Star team selection from 2012 through 2014 for his performance at Cardinal Newman, and was named Mr. Soccer Player of the Year in 2014 by the South Carolina Independent School Association. During his high school career, Sicker tallied 59 goals and 40 assists for 158 total points. Sicker also was a member of the Olympic development program from 2010 through 2011. He was involved off the field, as a member of the National Honor Society, French club and environmental club and volunteered his time with CN Soccer Camps. He also earned Bishop Honor Roll distinction and attended boy's state. Sicker plans to major in business economics.
POLSON: "Jack has the ability to score goals, plain and simple. Whether at the forward or midfield position, we're excited to have one of the top recruits in the state coming to Wofford again this year."
 


Andreas Suri (F/MF, 5'10", 160, Kennesaw, Ga.): Suri joins Wofford's roster after playing most recently with the United States Soccer Developmental Academy's Georgia United. Playing striker and forward for the club, Suri helped his team to a state championship, regional finalists and a national tournament berth in the 2012-2013 season. The team ranked second in the southeast region in the 2013-14 season. In the 2011-2012 season, Suri lettered in both soccer and football, earning Kennesaw Mountain High School's Scholar Athlete award as a freshman. He also played for the Georgia Olympic development team from 2009 to 2011. Off the field, Suri maintained a 4.0 GPA in Kennesaw Mountain's magnet program for science, math and technology. He also volunteered his time with multiple Catholic ministries. Suri plans to major in finance and economics.
POLSON: "Andreas is a tremendous player. He can play at both midfield and forward and comes from a lineage of impressive players. His mother was an outstanding college player and his father played professionally. We see Andreas getting into the mix early in his career." 
 




Hunter Wages (GK, 5' 10", 150, Columbia, S.C.): Wages joins the Wofford cast after being a four-year letterwinner at Irmo High School. Wages holds the school record for shutouts in a season with 19, after conceding only 17 goals in the 2014 season. During the 2014 campaign, he was named the team's MVP, helping guide them to a regional championship and state quarterfinal berth. Wages was named to the All-Region team and was named 2014 region Player of the Year as well. His other accolades included a state championship in 2012 and 2013 and being named the championship MVP in 2013 by SCSportsfan.com. Off the field, Wages held a 4.7 GPA and was a Palmetto fellow's scholar, along with a myriad of other academic accomplishments. Wages looks to major in physics.
POLSON: "Hunter is an outstanding student and is one of the top keepers in South Carolina this year. He led Irmo to a state championship and has been an integral part of a very successful SC United team. We look forward to seeing what he'll provide for the program."
 




Nicky Watson (F, 5'8", 145, Greenville, S.C.): Watson rounds out the Terriers 2015 signing class after playing last two seasons at Niagra University. As a sophomore, Watson led the Purple Eagles in points and goals scored, earning nine points on four goals and an assist. In his freshman year, Watson led the team in both points and assists, earning nine points on three goals and three assists. Before Niagra, Watson played at J. L. Mann High in Greenville. In his four seasons, Watson helped the team two state championships in 2010 and 2012. Watson also led the J. L. Mann squad all four years in goals scored. He earned All-Region nods all four years of high school, while earning All-State selections in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Watson set the school's scoring record in 2013 and was named the 4A Player of the Year. Watson will major in business management.
POLSON: "Nicky was one of the top players in the state two years ago and we're fortunate to have him join us after spending two years at Niagara. He led the team in points both years, and is a proven goal scorer. His addition should help us to continue to be one of the top goal-scoring teams in the nation."