The Lancaster Bible College men's soccer program is pleased to announce its 2020 class as Head Coach Tom Ardt will welcome at least six new student-athletes to fold as the Chargers look to remain a constant contender in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.

Tommy Croke
High School: Homeschool
Club Team: East Fishkill Stingrays
Notes: High school team went undefeated for five years...Named team MVP twice
Major: Business
Position: Midfield
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 160
Quote: "Playing for Lancaster Bible College is a great opportunity...I look forward to representing LBC and wearing the crest on my chest this fall...I am excited to learn and grow alongside the rest of the team."


Gavin Stark
High School: Cocalico
Notes: Three-year letter winner...Senior captain...Also played volleyball for three seasons...Earned the coach's award for excellence...Defensive MVP
Position: Center back
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170


Josh Marcroft
High School: Lampeter-Strasburg
Club Team: Penn Legacy
Notes: Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 Champions...Team captain
Major: Pastoral Ministry
Position: Outside back
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 160
Quote: Playing soccer is great in and of itself, but playing soccer with a team of brothers who will care and fight for you is nothing short of fantastic and that's what I believe LBC's team embodies with a zest that is unparalleled.


Dan Bewersdorff
High School: Veritas Academy (Played soccer at Warwick High School)
Club Team: LYSC Elite 98 and EPYSA ODP 98
Notes: Lancaster-Lebanon League 2nd Team...Regional Finalist in Presidents Cup (Elite 98)...Elite 98 captain...Region 1 Tournament Champions (ODP)...Selected for regional team player pool (ODP)
Major: Business
Position: Center Midfield
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 150
Quote: I'm very happy to have the opportunity to play soccer as a Charger...The program has a lot of energy and always seems to be growing...I'm looking forward to the season and being part of a great team.


Josh LaBry
High School: Lone Star (Frisco, Texas)
Club Team: FC Dallas 98 (Renfro)
Notes: Three-year varsity player...Senior captain...2015-District 9-AAAAA Honorable Mention...2015 Dallas Texans Invitational Champions...2015 3v3 Texas State Champions...2014 Texas State Cup Participants
Major: Professional Counseling
Position: Outside back
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 165
Quote: I'm excited to join the LBC Men's Soccer team not only to grow on the field as a player, but off the field as a man in Christ with a group of brothers...I look forward to adding strength to an already incredibly strong back line.


Kenny Akselsen
High School: Calvary Christian School (Old Bridge, N.J.)
Club Teams: Manalapan Fusion and Howell United Vipers
Notes: Four-year starter...Senior captain...2015 Penn Jersey Divisional Champions...2014 Penn Jersey Regular Season Conference Champions...2015 Penn Jersey All-Star...2016 Lion Award (Impact Player)...2016 Gary Award (Sport & Character)...Unsung Hero Award as a freshman in 2012.
Major: Undecided
Position: Midfield
Height / Weight: 5-6 / 135
Quote: I'm looking forward to playing competitive soccer where there is Christian brotherhood and where we are all striving to accomplish the same goal.