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Indiana Men’s Soccer Announces 2017 Recruiting Class

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Indiana Men’s Soccer Announces 2017 Recruiting Class

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University head men's soccer coach Todd Yeagley announced on Wednesday that John Bannec, Kyle Barks, Griffin Dorsey, Jacob Gruber, Jacob Meier, Justin Rennicks, Joe Schmidt, Mason Toye and Thomas Warr have chosen to continue their soccer careers with the Hoosiers.

"We are really excited to announce our 2017 class," coach Yeagley remarked. "We feel this is the top recruiting class in the country. Our class of nine is balanced, very talented and possesses the winning qualities that have been a trademark for IU Soccer over the years. The character and work rate of this group is high end. With key players graduating this fall, we knew the importance of brining in a group capable of starting on day one.

"I want to commend our assistant coaches in all their great work in helping to put together this special recruiting class. When you insert our talented incoming class with our core of returning players who led IU Soccer to another top-10 ranking this fall, we feel confident and excited about program as we head into the 2017 fall season."

The highly-touted class, nine-member class - which is ranked No. 4 in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer - will join a talented Indiana squad that posted a record of 12-2-7, ending the season ranked No. 9 in the country in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll.

IU reached the NCAA Tournament for the 30th-straight season in 2016 and for the 41st overall time in program history. The Hoosiers earned a national seed for the 12th time in the last 14 years, beating Akron before falling to Virginia Tech in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.

Below, fans can read bios for all nine signees, as well as watch a video of coach Yeagley discussing each of the members of the class.

For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook.

John Bannec
Defender | 6-0 | 165
Bloomington, Indiana | Bloomington South
First-Team All-State … two-time First-Team All-Conference Indiana … All-Area Player of the Year … four-time First-Team All-Area … two-year co-captain … totaled 13 goals and 14 assists during his senior season … helped lead Bloomington South to four sectional championships, two regional titles and a Conference Indiana championship … son of Amy and Eric Bannec … has two siblings, Reid and Audrey.

Kyle Barks
Midfielder | 5-11 | 165
St. Louis, Missouri | De Smet Jesuit
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 7 player in the Heartland Region by Top Drawer Soccer … played four seasons with the St. Louis Scott Gallagher in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy … started every match during freshman and junior seasons … helped lead St. Louis Scott Gallagher club team to a Missouri State Cup Championship in 2012 … participated in elite training program in partnership with Arsenal Football Club, traveling to London to train and play games in 2013 … Dutch Touch International selection in 2012, going to the Netherlands to train and play games with various clubs … son of Greg and Kim Barks … has one sister, Megan.

Griffin Dorsey
Forward | 6-0 | 160
Evergreen, Colorado | Evergreen
Four-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 18 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 1 player in the Rocky Mountains & Southwest Region and the No. 4 forward in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 20 player in the nation by College Soccer News … member of the U.S. U18 Men's National Team … helped the Americans win the 23rd International Vaclav Jezek Tournament in the Czech Republic … played one year at Evergreen before playing three seasons with the Colorado Rush in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy … 2015-16 Central Conference Player of the Year … scored 12 goals as a freshman for Evergreen, earning First-Team All-State honors … son of Susan and Greg Dorsey … has two siblings, Logan and Carley.

Jacob Gruber
Goalkeeper | 6-1 | 190
Fishers, Indiana | Cathedral
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 129 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 32 defender in the nation … ranked the No. 12 player in the Great Lakes Region by Top Drawer Soccer … played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Cathedral before playing his final two years for the Indiana Fire of the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy … became the first freshman varsity player in 10 years at Cathedral … helped Cathedral win a sectional title and reach the regional finals … 2015 ODP Region II Team … named to ODP Inter-Regional Best XI … also lettered in lacrosse four years, earning First-Team All-State honors during junior season at Cathedral, helping team win state championship … son of Lisa and Andrew Gruber … has two brothers, Noah and Peter.

Jacob Meier
Defender | 6-2 | 170
Shakopee, Minnesota | Shakopee
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 106 player in the nation in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 4 player in the Midwest Region and the No. 24 defender in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 122 player in the nation by College Soccer News … played four seasons with the Minnesota Thunder Academy of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy … two-time ODP Region II selection … started and played every minute of each match all four seasons … four-year team captain … son of Norm and Mary Pat Meier … has two brothers, Joe and Jared.

Justin Rennicks
Forward | 5-11 | 165
Hamilton, Massachusetts | Hamilton Wenham Regional
Four-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 30 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 1 player in the Northeast Region and the No. 9 forward in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 22 player in the nation by College Soccer News … member of the U.S. U18 Men's National Team … helped the Americans win the 23rd International Vaclav Jezek Tournament in the Czech Republic … played with the New England Revolution Academy … three-time New England Revolution Player of the Year, totaling 38 goals and 25 assists … two-time United Health Care Player of the Year … 2013 U14 Player of the Year … son of Jay and Diane Rennicks … has one brother, James.

Joe Schmidt
Midfielder | 5-8 | 155
Bainbridge Township, Ohio | University School
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 118 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 7 player in the Great Lakes Region and the No. 45 midfielder in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … member of the U14 and U15 U.S. Youth National teams … played four seasons with the USSDA Internationals Academy … four-year starter … captain of the U16 and U18 teams … trained with A.C. Milan Youth Academy in 2011 … son of Joe and Holly Schmidt … has two sisters, Hannah and Allie.

Mason Toye
Forward | 6-3 | 180
South Orange, New Jersey | Seton Hall Prep
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 100 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 36 forward in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 11 player in the New Jersey Region by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 50 player in the nation by College Soccer News … member of the U19 U.S. Youth National Team … 2016 NSCAA All-America honoree … 2016 State Player of the Year … earned First-Team All-State, All-Metro, All-County and All-Conference accolades … helped lead team to 2016 state runner-up, along with sectional and conference championships … also lettered in basketball … son of Lynne and Vince Toye … has one brother, Chester.

Thomas Warr
Forward | 5-11 | 175
Zionsville, Indiana | Zionsville
Three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer … ranked the No. 58 player in Top Drawer Soccer's IMG Academy 150 … also ranked the No. 5 player in the Great Lakes Region and No. 17 forward in the country by Top Drawer Soccer … played two seasons at Zionsville before playing last two with the Indiana Fire of the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy … scored six goals his freshman year before netting 31 during his sophomore campaign … earned Third-Team All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors … also lettered in hockey four seasons, helping team win state championship during his freshman season … led team in scoring and was a team captain during his junior and senior years … son of Alastairr and Teresa Warr … has one brother, Max.

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