University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
2008 Men's Soccer Roster
Roster
Jake Sides
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fairview, N.C.
Overview: Strong defender who has turned into an excellent player for the Bulldogs...was home-schooled before going to nearby Reynolds HS...excellent student who has been on the Big South Presidential Honor Roll for the past two years...earned a Rotary Scholarship for the upcoming academic year.
2009: Started and played in 19 matches in the back for Asheville...scored game-winning goal in overtime in 2-1 win at Belmont (9-20) that gave the Bulldogs the Hyatt Place Select Shootout Tournament championship...earned a spot on the all-tournament team for his work in the two matches in that tourney...had an assist vs. Coastal Carolina (10-31)...took nine shots on the year.
2008: Played in 18 matches and started twice...scored one goal and added an assist for three points...scored first career goal in 3-2 victory over Longwood (9-16)...earned an assist in 2-1 win at Presbyterian (10-7)...fired eight shots on the season.
Before UNC Asheville: Was home-schooled before playing for one year at Reynolds and helped lead Rockets to a 19-5-2 overall record and berth in the 4-A state playoffs...was named first team all-conference and all-region...scored 10 goals his lone year at Reynolds.
