AS A FRESHMAN (2009)
Provided a speedy attacking option off the Hornet bench...appeared in all 21 matches while making three starts...scored first career goal in the Hornets' 4-2 comeback win over Alabama A&M...posted a two-goal game against William Jessup on Sept. 25...connected on game-winning goal against Cal State Bakersfield in MPSF action...finished the season with four goals and one assist...connected on 19 shots, putting 11 on frame.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2009 graduate of Foothill HS in Pleasanton, Calif...four-year letterwinner for coach Chuck Lemoine and the Falcons...earned first team all-East Bay Athletic League honors as both a junior and senior after leading his team in goals...also competed in football and track at Foothill...played his club soccer for Ballistic United of Pleasanton, where he scored 32 goals in 32 games during the 2008 season.

PERSONAL
Born August 4, 1989...parents are Jeff and Dana Norton...was born in Ethiopia...major is undeclared.