Men's soccer picked to finish sixth in 2021 HCAC preseason poll
The Defiance College men’s soccer team placed sixth in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference preseason poll as announced by the league office on Wednesday morning. Seniors Bennett Pack and Christian Rennie were named Players to Watch along with sophomores Orry Killam and Noah Svanberg.
CARMEL, Ind. – The Defiance College men's soccer team placed sixth in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference preseason poll as announced by the league office on Wednesday morning. Seniors Bennett Pack and Christian Rennie were named Players to Watch along with a pair of sophomores in Orry Killam and Noah Svanberg.
Pack, a defender, earned an All-HCAC Honorable Mention nod after starting all 20 games and anchoring a defense that totaled five shutouts. He also logged an assist.
Rennie returns after leading the Yellow Jackets with 15 points off six goals and three assists last season. The forward will look to continue to be an offensive factor for the Yellow Jackets. Svanberg, another forward, finished last season tied for second on the team with 14 points from five goals and four assists.
Killam is the top returning goalkeeper for Defiance. The sophomore made six appearances and five starts last season, recording a 1-2-1 record with 35 saves. Killam recorded two of Defiance's five shutouts last season.
Defiance will host Bluffton on Tuesday, March 2 at 3:30 pm to open the 2020-21 season.