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  Newton Gentry
Newton Gentry

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Annapolis, Md.

High School:
Mt. St. Joseph

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 211

Position:
Midfield

WORTH NOTING: One of the most skilled players on the team ... outstanding hands allow him to shoot either right- or left-handed ... an injury in the fall has hindered his development ... has the potential to make a significant impact this season.

AT VIRGINIA: 2003--Two of his three appearances occurred in the NCAA Tournament ... saw his first action in the regular season finale against Denver ... scored his first goal against Mount St. Mary's in the first round of the playoffs on a nice right-handed rip ... led the team with six shots in that game ... also played against Maryland in the NCAA semifinals.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three letters in lacrosse ... first-team All-County and second-team All-Met as a junior ... led team in scoring as sophomore and junior when he combined to score 60 goals and add 19 assists, while alternating between attack and midfield ... finished with 18 goals and 12 assists in just seven games as a senior ... missed much of that year due to an injury ... also earned two letters in football as a linebacker and defensive back.

PERSONAL: Son of Pamela and Newton Gentry ... born 3-12-84 in Annapolis, Md. ... has a sister, Veronica (17) ... Honor Roll ...active in youth groups at his church and has provided community service at a senior citizen's home and at a preschool for children with disabilities.

GENTRY STATISTICALLY
Year Games G.Balls Shots Goals Assists Pts Pen
2001 3 1 6 1 0 1 0

 

 

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