SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University head men's soccer coach
Ryan McDougall announced the 2024 Shepherd men's soccer recruiting class. Eight freshmen student-athletes will join the Rams for the 2024 season.
Aaron Sullivan (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run), a defender, lettered four years in soccer at Kettle Run. He also lettered in basketball as a senior. Sullivan earned first team All-Region honors in soccer and second team All-District accolades in basketball. He was named
Fauquier Times Kettle Run Athlete of the Year.
McDougall on Sullivan
"Our first addition to the 2024 recruiting class, Aaron is a strong and dependable defender who adds great depth to the backline."
Conner Fedorko (Hagerstown, Md./Clear Spring), a forward, lettered in soccer, tennis, and indoor track at Clear Spring. He was a three-time first team All-County selection. He added first team CMC honors as a senior.
McDougall on Fedorko
"Conner is a local kid who we are glad to add to the program. He has great 1-on-1 ability and provides a strong addition to our attack."
Jordan Lorenzi (Gainesville, Va./Gainesville), a forward, lettered four years in soccer at Gainesville. He gained honor roll accolades multiple times and posted a 3.64 grade point average.
McDougall on Lorenzi
"Jordan is a great fighter and will scrap for goals in the forward line. He is a player who provides a lot of energy coming in. "
Ian Gadd (Craigsville, W.Va./Nicholas County), a forward/midfielder, lettered in soccer and track at Nicholas County High School. He tallied 85 goals and more than 40 assists over his career. He also earned Super Scholar honors.
McDougall on Gadd
"Ian is a versatile attacker who can find himself as a striker for us. He provides great depth for an already strong attack."
Jonathan Tiznado (Hagerstown, Md./Clear Spring), a defender, lettered three years in soccer and two in tennis at Clear Spring High School. He was a first team All-County selection and was a member of the regional champion team.
McDougall on Tiznado
"Jonathan is a great versatile defender and provides great ability 1-on-1 defending and getting forward. "
Ebenezer Solomon (Silver Spring, Md./Paint Branch), a midfielder/defender, lettered in soccer at Paint Branch High School. An honor roll student, Solomon tallied seven goals and three assists as a senior.
McDougall on Solomon
"Ebenezer is a versatile player who is comfortable in multiple positions and provides calmness in possession. "
Aidan Houck (Ellicott City, Md./Marriotts Ridge), a goalkeeper, lettered three years in soccer and two in basketball at Marriotts Ridge High School. He earned honorable mention All-State, first team All-County, and Team MVP honors.
McDougall on Houck
"Aidan is a strong, athletic, and commanding goalkeeper who provides depth at the goalkeeper position.
Grayson Maddox (Culloden, W.Va./Hurricane), a goalkeeper, lettered in soccer and football at Hurricane High School. Maddox was a four-time All-State honoree. He also earned WVHSSCA Goalkeeper of the Year honors. He recorded 126 saves and 32 shutouts.
McDougall on Maddox
"Grayson is a very coachable athlete and has a strong will to improve. He will also add strong depth to the goalkeeper position."
McDougall on the Recruiting Class
"This recruiting class is full of versatility. We are truly excited to get started with this freshmen class! Each one of the recruits loves the game of soccer and they are excited to get started."
2024 Shepherd University Men's Soccer Recruiting Class
Name Position Height Weight Hometown/High School
Aaron Sullivan D 6-6 205 Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run
Conner Fedorko F 5-11 155 Hagerstown, Md./Clear Spring
Jordan Lorenzi F 5-10 170 Gainesville, Va./Gainesville
Ian Gadd F/M 6-3 185 Craigsville, W.Va./Nicholas County
Jonathan Tiznado D 6-1 179 Hagerstown, Md./Clear Spring
Ebenezer Solomon M/D 6-3 160 Silver Spring, Md./Paint Branch
Aidan Houck GK 6-2 200 Ellicott City, Md./Marriotts Ridge
Grayson Maddox GK 6-0 180 Culloden, W.Va./Hurricane
