EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- A very strong 2012 incoming class appears to be even stronger with the addition of two more top prospects. Head Coach Mike Jacobs and his coaching staff have announced the addition of Mark Anthony Gonzalez (Toronto, Canada) and Nick Lewis (Beaverton, Oregon).
 
“Adding both Mark Anthony (Gonzalez) and Nick (Lewis) give our already solid incoming class two more key pieces,” said Jacobs. “Being able to include creative attacking players in midfield and up front will only enhance the solid core of players we will have on our 2012 roster.  We are excited to welcome both of them to the University of Evansville Purple Aces family.” 
 
Gonazalez and Lewis will make up the fall incoming class along with Ryan Coates (Springboro, Ohio), Vincent DiPrimio (Bloomington, Ind.), Faik Hajderovic (St. Louis, Mo.), William “Mack” Hasinger (Morton, Ill.), Nate Opperman (Olathe, Kan.) and Kyle Wilson (Evansville, Ind.).
 
GONZALEZ, Mark Anthony
6-0* 155* Toronto, Canada* Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School
 
Gonzalez comes to the University of Evansville with extensive experience at the top youth standard in Toronto, Canada.  Mark Anthony is a member of the Sigma FC team that was the 2011 Ontario Soccer League Under-21 League Cup Champions, and was the team leading scorer. A creative attacking midfielder, Gonzalez has led Glenn Shields and Brampton East Snipers to league championships prior to joining Sigma. He is the captain of his Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School team, which won the ROPSSAA championship in 2010.
JACOBS ON GONZALEZ – “Mark Anthony is a dynamic attacking player that can create and finish scoring chances,” said Jacobs.  “He will add creativity to our midfield, and enhance our opportunity to create more offense.”
 
 
LEWIS, Nick
5-11* 155* Beaverton, Oregon* Beaverton High School
 
Lewis enters the University of Evansville with a successful playing resume at the high school and club levels. A four-year starter at Beaverton High School, he was named the BHS team Most Valuable Player and All-Metro League. Lewis is the team captain of BSC Portland, which is coached by former University of Evansville standout Ryan Youngblood. He is also a member of the Oregon Olympic Development Program.
JACOBS ON LEWIS – “Nick has an excellent playing pedigree and has been a leader on any of the teams he has played on,” said Jacobs.  “We expect him to add that same level of leadership and commitment to our Aces’ team.”