CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Head coach Todd Beall is pleased to announce the addition of five recruits to the 2012 Cedarville University men's soccer  program. During the recent NCAA  signing period, Christian Alexander, Joe Davison, Connor Gilmour, Zachary Harris, and Jared Newman have submitted national letters of intent to attend Cedarville University and play for the Yellow Jackets. 

Christian Alexander is a senior at Dayton Christian High School where he was a four-year starter in soccer as a forward. He earned All-Ohio First Team honors as a senior while also being named the 2011 Metro Buckeye Conference Player of the Year. Alexander recorded 30 goals with 24 assists in his final prep campaign. He finished his career ranking second all-time at Dayton Christian in goals (61) and first all-time in assists (51).


Alexander is a two-time all-league performer while earning second team recognition as a junior and honorable mention as a freshman. He garnered all-district honors and served as team captain during his final high school season.

Alexander has extensive club soccer experience with Northern Warren County, US Academy, Kings and Metro.

Alexander is also a two-year participant in track & field earning trips to the state district and regional meets in both the 4 x100 and 4 x 200 meter relays.

Christian is the son of Scot and Elizabeth Alexander of Springboro, Ohio.



Joe Davison is a senior at Dublin Jerome High School where he earned three varsity letters in soccer as a center back and was a team captain as a senior. He earned All-Ohio Second Team recognition and All-District Senior Academic honors. Davison is an all-league and all-district performer as his prep squad recorded 31 shutouts during the last four seasons including a 39-23-10 record. Dublin Jerome High School earned a conference title, two district titles, a regional semifinal and final appearance and a state semifinal berth during Davison's prep career.

Davison participated in club soccer with Club Ohio.

Davison is also a four-year letter winner in hockey and served as team captain.

Joe is the son of Brian and Amy Davison of Dublin, Ohio.



Connor Gilmour is a senior at Howland High School where he garnered four letters in soccer and set a school record for career goals with 75. He earned All-Ohio First Team recognition and was named the Youngstown, Ohio District Player of the Year as a senior. Gilmour's high school squad advanced to the district semifinals and completed the season with an 11-4-3 record. He registered 19 goals and eight assists in the 2011 season. Howland High School finished 16-4 during Gilmour's junior season and advanced to the regional semifinals. He completed the campaign with 17 goals and 12 assists while earning All-Ohio Second Team accolades.

Gilmour is a member of the Cleveland Futbol Club that won state championship titles in 2010 and 2011. He was part of the ODP National Team Pool in 2007 and a three-year member of the ODP Regional Team.

Connor is the son of William and Annette Gilmour of Warren, Ohio.



Zachary Harris is a senior at Woodside High School where he was a four-year letter winner in soccer and a two-time Team MVP. The center midfielder earned Virginia All-State honorable mention as a senior while being named a member of the All-District and All-Regional First Teams. Harris was part of the Daily Press All-Division First Team. During his senior season, Woodside High School finished runner-up in the district and district tournament before advancing for the first time in school history to the regional tournament. Harris earned All-District Second Team honors as a freshman and junior.

Harris is involved with the Richmond Kickers US Soccer Development Academy.

Zachary is the son of Keith and Becky Harris of Newport News, Virginia.



Jared Newman is a senior at Watkins Memorial High School where he lettered four years in soccer as a center midfielder. He earned Ohio Capital Conference honorable mention as a senior and was named an OCC Scholar-Athlete. Newman scored nine goals and added 17 assists during his prep career. As a junior, he was a Central District Special Mention as Watkins Memorial completed the season with a 13-2-1 record. The high school squad garnered a sectional championship title in 2011.

Newman has extensive club experience with the Blast FC in Westerville, Ohio where he was a three-year captain. The team was a 2011 Ohio South State Cup finalist and placed fourth at the Disney Showcase.

Jared is the son of Jim and Sherry Newman of Granville, Ohio.