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2016 Men's Lacrosse

28 Stephen Soltesz

28 Stephen Soltesz

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Annandale, N.J.
  • Highschool:
    North Hunterdon

Summary

Biography

- "I made VWC my top choice because of the excellent lacrosse program, the academics, particularly the environmental sciences program, and the scholarship I received."
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Shenandoah University, Pace University, and Penn State University

Career Highs
Goals: NA
Assists: 1 – (3x, most recent, Methodist - 3/2/16)
Points: 1 – (3x, most recent, Methodist - 3/2/16)
Ground Balls: 7 – (Adrian - 3/5/16)
Caused Turnovers: 4 – (at Lynchburg – 4/29/13)
Face-Off Wins: NA

Senior (2016): Started all 17 games as a defenseman for the Marlins… Set a career high with seven ground balls against Adrian on March 5, also causing two turnovers in the contest… Posted five ground balls in a win over Widener on February 20 and in the regular-season finale against Lynchburg on April 30… Posted an assist against Methodist on March 2… Finished the season with 44 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers.

Junior (2015)Started in each of his 15 games played as a junior… Posted five ground balls against Washington and Lee University on April 25… Had four ground balls on two occasions, both Marlin victories… Caused a pair of turnovers with four ground balls in a 12-10 victory over Hampden-Sydney College on April 22.

Sophomore (2014)Drew a starting nod in all 16 of the Marlins’ contests as a sophomore… Had four ground balls in two of his first three contests of the year… Caused a pair of turnovers in three different contests, including at nationally-ranked Lynchburg College on April 29.

Freshman (2013)Started all 16 games for the Marlins… Six ground balls in a victory over Christopher Newport University on April 3… Caused four turnovers at Lynchburg College on April 13.

Academic Accomplishments: Presidential Scholarship recipient.

Before VWC: 2012 Unsung Hero Award recipient… 2011 Most Improved Player Award recipient… German Club member… Model United Nations participant.

Personal: Son of Michelle and Ken Soltesz… Dad attended Syracuse University, mom attended the University of North Carolina… Born in New York City… Has one brother, Skyler.

Get to Know Stephen

- Enjoys listening to techno music and spending vacation time in Aruba
- Favorites include the book "It,"  the movie "The Avengers," and the TV series "Game of Thrones"
- A fan of Olympian Michael Phelps, pro football's New Orleans Saints, and celebrity Edward Norton

  • Self-description in 10 words or less: "hardworking, determined, focused on my set goals"
  • My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "being part of a team and the competition that comes with it."
  • The part of my game I've improved the most is: "my defensive leadership and my appreciation for the sport and overall game strategy."
  • My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to help Virginia Wesleyan win a D3 championship."
  • If I could spend a day with a famous person from any time period it would be:"Attila the Hun, because he unified small, independent tribes into one fighting force."
  • If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Storage Wars, because I like the thrill aspect of the show."
  • It's the year 2025 and: "I am living in New York City and have a job related to environmental sciences."
  • If I could possess one superpower it would be: "teleportation, because it would save on travel costs."
  • People might be surprised to know: "I'm always prepared for a zombie apocalypse."
  • The most important advice I've received is: "be yourself" -- my parents
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Historical Player Information

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    2013First Year

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    6'1" 180 lbs
    28
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    2014Sophomore

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    6'1" 180 lbs
    28
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    2015Junior

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    6'1" 180 lbs
    28
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    2016Senior

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    6'1" 180 lbs
    28