2009:
One of only two Bears to appear in all 20 games last season … started in 18 of those 20 games as a true freshman and controlled the midfield play with his size and strength … was highly touted coming to Mercer as he was listed as one of the top “100 Freshmen to Keep an Eye On” according to collegesoccernews.com … certainly did not disappoint, finishing in a tie for third with six points on two goals and two assists … racked up 13 shots, 10 of which were on goal giving him a team-high .769 shots on goal percentage … earned his first collegiate point when he assisted on the Bears lone goal in a 1-0 A-Sun win over Lipscomb (Oct. 3) … scored his first collegiate goal in a tough 2-1 road loss to FGCU (Oct. 22) … made a huge impact on his second goal of the season when he scored Mercer’s third and final goal in a 3-0 shutout win over UNF (Nov. 7) in the first round of the A-Sun Championship.

High School:
NSCAA/adidas All-America and Scholar All-American as a senior … twice named ESPN “Rise Magazine Greater Houston “Prime Time Player” … All-State first team, All-Region, and District 19-4A MVP … Helped lead Brenham H.S. to the 4A state runner-up spot … 2nd all-time BHS single season steal record (249 steals) … BHS MVP … four-time letterman … three-time BHS team captain … scored over 20 goals during final two years of high school … played with Texans 91 USA Soccer Club … member of National Honor Society, National Honor Roll, and Who’s Who.

Personal:
Son of William and Paula Betts…born 12/21/90.