WOLFPACK MENS SOCCER SIGNS FIRST HIGH SCHOOL RECRUIT

Now that the snow has cleared from Hillside Stadium, thoughts of soccer have invaded the campus at Thompson Rivers University. With their first player ID camp mere weeks away, the WolfPack Mens Soccer Team, defending BC College Champs have secured their first recruit.

 17 year old Alexander Aguiluz of Port Moody Secondary has become the first high school player to commit to the TRU Soccer program.  "This is a real positive sign for us,"says Co-coach Sean Wallace, who had Aguiluz approach him. "We're hoping Alex is the first of many players who want to come to TRU not only to play in the 2008 Canadian College Nationals, but to help us gear up for CIS play as well."

 The 5-10, 155 pound Aguiluz (pronounced A-gee-loose) is a defender. He specializes at right back or sweeper and has played competitive soccer for 10 years. He recently led Port Moody to a gold medal at the BC "AAA" Soccer championships and plays in the prestigious "Y" league in the Vancouver Lower Mainland.

"This looked like a fantastic school," stated Aguiluz, who spurned offers from Capilano College to head to the BC Interior. "I've heard that the program is excellent and very successful".
"He is a very determined player, a hard worker and has great skills" offered up high school coach Geoff Johnston. Johnston has directed the Port Moody program the last eight years and puts Aguiluz in the top five players he's ever coached. "With a positive coach, Alex can be a benefit to any program."
Its that hard work and determination which attracted the attention of Wallace, who along with co-coach John Antulov and Manager Errol Wild expect their players to 'go to the wall' to be successful.

Being the defending BC Champs, a lot of pressure will be put on the shoulders of those wearing WolfPack jerseys this coming season. That pressure is nothing new to Aguiluz.  Not only was he a leader on the field at Port Moody, but he's also setting the example for his siblings. Alex has an 8 year old brother and 7 year old sister who both play the sport being supported by their mother Joanna . "She thinks it's a great school for me." he says.  Aguiluz will be taking the highly acclaimed TRU Police and Justice studies program with an eye to becoming a police officer in the future.

 "I can't wait to get on the field." he adds. And he won't have long to wait. He's expected to attend the squads first ID Camp April 12 th at Hillside Stadium