Two Calhoun High School seniors recently signed scholarships to continue their soccer careers at NCAA Division II universities. Yellow Jackets forward/midfielder Darwin Lom signed with Shorter, while sweeper James Doane is headed to the South Carolina-Aiken.
Lom has 26 goals this season and 100 for his career.
“Darwin has been a special player for us, and he’s one of those players who doesn’t come around that often for a coach,” Calhoun coach Matt Rice said. “Darwin sees the whole field and he’s very creative with the ball. He’s really a hybrid out there for us as an attacking midfielder. He’s at the center of our offense, and he’s still able to be successful even when he’s being double- and tripled-teamed.”
Rice also had high praise for Doane, the team’s lone captain this year.
“James is the anchor of our defense,” the coach said. “We have a young goalkeeper in the net for us this year, and James has helped keep the pressure off him. He sets the tone with his play and how he directs our defense. He is an excellent student, and that translates well in how he sees the strategy on the field.”