3 Houston soccer players like college picks

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How strong is the 2013 senior class for the Houston County High boys soccer team? After Friday afternoon, the total number of Jason Kirk’s players with a spot on somebody’s college roster this coming fall grew from two to five.

Following both Andrew Weber’s and Everick Little’s joint commitment to Georgia State University, Dylan Krimmer, Drew Behrman and Colin Little were in the spotlight of Friday’s ceremony, each one choosing a different four-year program in northern Georgia.

Krimmer, whose brother Clark is a freshman redshirt linebacker at Coastal Carolina, plays a different kind of football. The younger brother who plays center back for the Bears will attend Piedmont College in Demorest. For Dylan, Piedmont offers not only a great opportunity in college soccer, but also a small town environment with a Christian-based campus and the right academic programs.

Behrman, a versatile player in Kirk’s system, chose Shorter University in Rome.

Little, a midfield leader for Houston County, will take those skills to Young Harris College, which now competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Peach Belt Conference.

Behrman met the Shorter coach through his club soccer play in Columbus.

“He shot me an e-mail saying he liked me,” said Behrman. “From there, it was just communication. He kept coming to watch me play. I ended up liking it when I went to visit.

“One of my coaches in high school actually went there. I talked to him about it, and it ended up being my favorite among quite a few offers. There’s a new coach coming in (to Shorter) to rebuild the program. The team’s going to benefit from that with this new recruiting class. I’m looking forward to trying to win some games.”

Behrman, as his senior spring season for high school progressed, was moved to an outside back position for Kirk’s defense. He began the season as a left wing – or striker – and he’s previously played in the midfield.

“My favorite would probably be left wing,” said Behrman. He’s not sure what his spot will be at Shorter, but is hoping that versatility will be his strength. Another great asset he pointed out is being a part of the winning tradition of Houston County High, which is working on a fifth straight region championship.

“I try to hold the ball, keep possession,” he said. “Usually one of my strengths is playing a long ball, trying to play a great cross and get my team scoring opportunities. I’m kind of pass first.

“It’s been great having a high school program that can win. I see other players who are frustrated with their high school and look forward to club season. But I always look forward to high school season, trying to get a state championship with these guys.”

Behrman first joined the Central Georgia Soccer Association program at age 9.

“I’m glad to get the opportunity to make (soccer) a part of my life for the next four years,” he said. “I’m studying business. My mom’s a CPA; she’s helping me figure out what I want to do. I’ll probably go into a field of accounting, try to become a CPA and look to run my own business when I get older.”

Little joined his teammates in saying that his choice, Young Harris, was a place he felt most comfortable during his visit. He said the soccer team there looked dominant when he saw them play, and the fall 2012 record proves that (14-4-2).

“I’m really looking forward to playing with them,” said Little. “The school is absolutely beautiful. It’s an amazing place to go.”

On the field, Little prefers the center midfield.

“I get the ball and pass it … keep the ball moving,” he said. “Possess. That’s how I play.

“I love being a soccer player. I wouldn’t change anything. My coaches have been a big influence on my game. So are my parents. My parents have pushed me every step of the way. I really appreciate it.

“Houston County (High) has always been really good. I’m really proud to have had the chance to come here and play. I get along with everybody.”

As a student, Little hasn’t committed to a major, but said it will be somewhere in the science field where he can get into research and perhaps discover something new.

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