Men’s Soccer Signs Four to 2021 Recruiting Class

MACON, Ga. – Mercer head men's soccer coach Brad Ruzzo has announced the addition of four student-athletes to the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday.

The Bears are seeking their sixth Southern Conference title in the last seven seasons when play resumes.

"We are extremely excited to add four players to our team for the Fall of 2021," said Ruzzo. "All four exemplify the qualities and values both on and off the field that are important to the success of our program. We are looking forward to these guys coming in and competing to continue the championship culture of Mercer Soccer."

Mercer will add four incoming freshmen next fall in Kadeem Agard (Snellville, Ga.), Sekou Agard (Snellville, Ga.), Chad Eldridge (Bridgeville, Pa.) and Anthony Patti (Corinth, Texas).

PLAYER	POS.	HT.	HOMETOWN	PREV. SCHOOL	CLUB TEAM
Kadeem Agard	Forward	6-0	Snellville, Ga.	South Gwinnett HS	GSA 02 Boys ECNL
Sekou Agard	Defender	6-0	Snellville, Ga.	South Gwinnett HS	GSA 02 Boys ECNL
Chad Eldridge	Forward/Defender	6-3	Bridgeville, Pa.	South Fayette HS	Beadling Soccer Club/Charlotte Soccer Academy
Anthony Patti	Midfielder	6-2	Corinth, Texas	Lake Dallas HS	Solar Academy

KADEEM AGARD | Snellville, Ga.
POS: FOR
HT: 6-0
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: South Gwinnett HS | GSA 02 Boys ECNL
» Guided South Gwinnett HS to the elite 8 as regional runner-up in 2018 before capturing the regional title in 2019
» Led the Comets to the #1 ranking in GHSA 7A and #11 nationally after an 11-0 start in 2020
» Started on varsity all four years and led the team in scoring every season
» Named a Super 6 Player in his junior season as one of the six-best players in the county
» Tabbed the Regional Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman and sophomore
» Collected First Team All-Region & First Team All-Gwinnett County as a sophomore
» Scored 12 goals as a junior for South Gwinnett
» Directed GSA 02 Boys ECNL to second place in the conference and advanced to the ECNL national finals in 2019
» Was the leading scorer for his club team in both U17 (20 goals) and U18 (12 goals)
» Earned a spot on the Regional ODP squad in 2018

SEKOU AGARD | Snellville, Ga.
POS: DEF
HT: 6-0
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: South Gwinnett HS | GSA 02 Boys ECNL
» Guided South Gwinnett HS to the elite 8 as regional runner-up in 2018 before capturing the regional title in 2019
» Led the Comets to the #1 ranking in GHSA 7A and #11 nationally after an 11-0 start in 2020
» Voted team MVP in 2018 and 2019
» Named a Super 6 Player in his junior season as one of the six-best players in the county
» Garnered First Team All-Region in 2019
» Two-time scholar athlete in 2018 and '19, as well as Gwinnett Goal Club Scholar Athlete in 2019
» Scored six goals and tallied five assists as a junior for South Gwinnett
» Directed GSA 02 Boys ECNL to second place in the conference and advanced to the ECNL national finals in 2019
» Earned a spot on the Regional ODP squad in 2018

CHAD ELDRIDGE | Bridgeville, Pa.
POS: FOR/DEF
HT: 6-3
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: South Fayette HS | Beadling Soccer Club / Charlotte Soccer Academy
» Guided South Fayette HS to two WPIAL semifinals appearances, including a third-place finish
» Named the Sectional Player of the Year in 2020
» Collected two All-State and All-Region honors, in addition to three All-WPIAL nods
» Earned a spot on the All-American watchlist
» Is an honors student who volunteered in his community every year with his teammates
» Guided Beadling to three USYS national finals appearances and three USYS Region I championships

ANTHONY PATTI | Corinth, Texas
POS: MID
HT: 6-2
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Lake Dallas HS | Solar Academy
» Led Lake Dallas High School to three District championships and a regional finals appearance
» Guided the Falcons to an 18-7 record as a junior
» Earned two All-Region & All-District accolades
» Named Midfielder of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year
» Scored 20 goals and dished out 13 assists in his junior year
» Won a USYS national championship, three Texas State championships and a Dallas Cup championship with the Solar Academy club program

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