2009 Returning Player Bios
18 • Colin Francis
14 • Felipe Grana
M/F • 5-9 • 172 • Sophomore Courtice, Ontario Father Leo J. Austin School
M • 5-11 • 160 • Junior Lima, Peru Markham College
2008: Developed into a key role player for the Spartans... worked himself into the starting lineup in 14 of the 17 games he played... played primarily defensive mid... took eight shots on the year... notched an assist on the season... assisted on Heine Oehrling’s goal at Stetson (Oct. 31)... a member of the A-Sun All-Academic team.
2008: Saw limited action in six games for the Spartans... gained valuable experience in his first year in the program... took one shot on the year... saw action against Furman (Sept. 21), Georgia Southern (Sept. 24), Campbell (Oct. 23), Mercer (Oct. 25), Florida Gulf Coast (Nov. 2) and Clemson (Nov. 7).
High School/Club: A standout midfielder/forward at Father Leo J. Austin School in Canada... the team’s leading scorer... led his team to two LOSSA championships... named the Most Valuable Player of the International Robbie tournament playing for the Winstars Soccer Academy club team... In addition to his prowess in high school and club soccer, he is currently training with the Trinidad U-20 National Team.
High School/Club: Was a prolific athlete at Markham College... competed in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, surfing, squash and table tennis... received full colors in soccer.
Major: Business Administration.
Personal: Born on Aug. 17, 1988 in Lima, Peru... son of Santiago Grana and Mercedes Taboada... has a sister and a brother... likes sailing, watching movies, surfing and listening to music.
Personal: Born on Dec. 5, 1989 in San Fernando, Trinidad... sone of Robert and Germine Francis... his father played for the Trinidad National and U19 National teams... has three sisters.
M en’s S oc cer Media Guide
Favorites: Food - Lasagne... Movie - American Gangster... TV Show - Fresh Prince of Bel Air... Actress - Eva Mendes... Singer - 50 Cent... Book - “From Pieces to Weight”... Sports Figure - Ronaldo... Hero Growing Up - My Dad... People He Admires Most - Mom and Dad... Dream Job - Professional Soccer Player.
Francis’ Career Statistics Year 2008 Total
GP/GS 17/14 17/14
Shots 8 8
G 0 0
A 1 1
Pts. 1 1
GWG 0 0
Major: Business Management.
Favorites: Food - Pasta... Movie - Pulp Fiction... TV Show - Seinfeld... Singer/Music Group - Michael Jackson and The Beatles... Season - Spring... Sports Figure - Roger Federer... Person He Admires Most - Dad... Quote - “Take me to Vegas.”... Dream Job - Sports manager or soccer player.
Grana’s Career Statistics Year 2008 Total
Shots 1 1
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts. 0 0
GWG 0 0
15 • Harper Kemp D • 6-0 • 162 • Senior York, S.C. SMC • York HS 2008: Provided depth in the defense... gained valuable experience as a practice player for the Spartans... did not see any game action during the season. SMC: Played two seasons as a defender at SMC... scored three goals in his career. High School/Club: A letterman on the soccer and cross country teams at York.. scored 20 goals as a senior... earned all-region honors as a senior... named the team MVP as a junior. Major: Interdisciplinary Studies. Personal: Born on Jan. 29, 1988 in York, S.C... son of Jerry and Cathy Kemp... has a brother and sister. Favorites: Food - Spaghetti... Movie - I Am legend... TV Show - Entourage... Actor - Will Smith... Music Group - Dave Matthews Band... Season - Summer... Book - “The Sun Also Rises”... Person He Admires Most - Mom.
Kemp’s Career Statistics Year 2008 Total
20
GP/GS 6/0 6/0
GP/GS 0/0 0/0
2009 Spartans Men’s Soccer
Shots 0 0
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts. 0 0
GWG 0 0