Ross LaBauex Class: Freshman Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Mt. Carmel Height / Weight: 5-9 / 150 Position: Defender/Midfielder

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years as midfielder at Mt. Carmel High School ... named a 2006 NSCAA All-American ... earned first team all-state honors as a senior while contributing to 22 goals and a school record-tying 26 assists for the Caravan ... posted 16 goals and 24 assists in 2004, helping the Caravan advance to the Class AA sectionals as a junior.

PERSONAL: Son of Rodney and Carleen LaBauex ... born Dec. 5, 1988 in Chicago ... has three brothers, Rodney, Ryan, Royce ... played club for the Chicago Magic ... also recruited by Notre Dame, Santa Clara and Wake Forest.