2017 JUNIOR - Picked up first national honor as an NCCAA Second Team All-American … scored a goal against Bluefield at NCCAA Nationals … named the Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 13 after scoring two goals in Grace’s win over No. 21 Spring Arbor in the Crossroads League Tournament championship, helping the Lancers to their first title since 1982 … led Grace’s team with eight goals … finished tied for the team lead with 18 points … started 18 games … tallied a goal in three straight league matches against Taylor, Indiana Wesleyan and St. Francis … had 13 games with multiple shots.
2016 SOPHOMORE - Competed in 20 contests, making 17 starts … tallied five goals to finish second on the team … assisted on five goals to lead the Lancers … accounted for 15 points to finish second … scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Houghton … netted the game winner in the 71st minute … earned four goals in a three-game skid … dished out two assists and a goal in a 7-1 win over Lancaster Bible … led the team in shots and shots on goal.
2015 FRESHMAN - Became a dynamic attacker in his first season, finishing second on the team with six goals and three assists … netted a goal in collegiate debut against Mid-America Christian … scored in the 89th minute against Roberts Wesleyan in the finals of NCCAA Regionals … had a goal and the game-winning assist against rival Bethel … had a span of three goals in four games against league opponents … netted the game winner in the 85th minute to beat No. 24 Spring Arbor.
PREP - The all-time leading scorer in Argos High School history … netted 130 goals in his four years, including a single-season record of 43 goals in 2013 … ended his senior season with 37 goals and 15 assists to earn Third Team All-State recognition … was the Northern Indiana Soccer Conference Player of the Year after his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … was also a three-time First Team All-Conference and a two-time First Team All-District honoree … helped Argos to four straight sectional and regional championships and a 68-17-2 record since 2011 … went 18-4-1 during his senior season, advancing to the Indiana Semi-State … won three conference championships during his career … played travel soccer on the Indiana Invaders, winning the 2014 Indiana State Cup.
GET TO KNOW DAMON -
Major: Environmental science
Dream job: Field biologist
Favorite movie: Space Jam
Favorite musical artist: George Strait “The King”
Something interesting about me: Love the outdoors
Favorite TV show: Major League Bowhunter
Life verse: John 3:16
Best thing about Grace Soccer: The fam
Why I chose Grace: The community, atmosphere
My hidden talent: Singing in the shower
