Height: | 6-2 |
Weight: | 185 |
Year: | So. |
Hometown: | Milford, CT |
High School: | The Hopkins School |
Position: | D |
Major: | Business |
Parents: | Michael Graetz & Brett Dignam |
Sophomore (2008):
Graetz played in all 19 games for the Eagles during his sophomore campaign, making 15 starts. He was part of an Emory defense that finished the season ranked 11th in Division III with a 0.58 shutout percentage and 27th with a 0.72 team goals-against average. Graetz and the Eagles' backline helped the team outscore opponents 57-14 and outshoot opposing teams 345-140 during the season. He recorded his first career goal during the Eagles' 4-2 loss to Carnegie Mellon University, and assisted on a goal during the Eagles' 1-1 tie against North Carolina Wesleyan College in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
Freshman (2007):
Graetz appeared in eight matches for the Emory defense during the 2007 campaign. The freshman started the Eagles' game against University Athletic Association (UAA) rival Brandeis University (Mass.), taking two shots during the Eagles' 4-0 win.
Career Statistics:
GP | GS | Goals | Assists | Points | |
2007 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Totals | 27 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Prior to Emory:
Played three seasons on the Hopkins School soccer team, serving
as the captain during his senior year... Was named to the All-State
and All-League teams in 2006... Named a 2006 New England
Preparatory School All Star... Winner of the 2006 Hopkins Soccer
Leadership Award... Coached by Eric Mueller in high school...
Played for the South Central Premier club team, where he was
coached by Joe Mendonca... Served as the team's captain for three
seasons, leading his team to the Connecticut State Championship in
2006 and 2007.
Personal:
Born March 27, 1989
Quote:
"I chose Emory for its soccer program, the business school, and its location."