14 Jake Graetz
14 - Jake Graetz
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."