| Matt Bowman |
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 | Class:
Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Tigard, Ore.
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| High School:
Tigard HS
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| Height / Weight:
6-1 / 181
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| Position:
Defense
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| Experience:
1V
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OREGON STATE: (2004) Matt is one of 13 returning letterwinners... coach Taylor's comments: "Most improved player over the spring. I'm excited about his potential and place." (2003) Matt saw limited action in one game.
WESTSIDE METROS (CLUB): Over four years, played in approximately 80 games as a defender for the three-time state champions.
TIGARD: Earned three letters for coach Kit Pierce... two-time All-Pac-9 League selection... team lost only one game his senior year, in the first round of the state playoffs... also lettered twice in baseball... honor roll.
PERSONAL: Son of Tina and Marv Bowman... family includes sister Abby (21)... born in Portland, Ore... mother is an elementary school teacher and father works in real estate... enjoys hanging out with friends and playing soccer... has not decided on a major... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan... former prep teammate Sam Tibolt plays soccer for Vanderbilt... biggest thrill to date has been, "Scoring the tying goal in the state semifinals and going on to win that game and eventually, the final"... chose OSU for, "The soccer program, the academics, and it was close to home."
