Recruited as a long-stick midfielder ... will make switch to defense in 2006 ... could still see some time at long-stick midfield ... earned more playing time as season progressed his freshman year ... able to showcase his talents last year ... gained valuable postseason experience in NCAA Tournament against Georgetown ... good marking skills ... tremendous range defensively ... best ground ball player on defense ... ability to gain extra possessions for the Black Knights ... very skilled in clearing game ... one of Army's top defensemen in the midfield ... possesses a lot of potential ... moves well for a big defensive player ... letterwinner.
2005: Appeared in six games ... registered first collegiate point with an assist against Bucknell in Patriot League semifinal ... made collegiate debut against Lafayette ... playing time increased as the season progressed ... played in three postseason games (Bucknell, Navy, Georgetown).
Prior to West Point: First team all-area and two-time first team Big Ten at LaSalle Institute ... led Adirondack Region to bronze medal at Empire State Games ... led LaSalle Institute to Section II championship his senior season ... three-sport athlete ... member of the hockey team where he was first team All-CDHSHL his senior year .... also played soccer at LaSalle, leading them to a Big 10 championship as well.
Personal: James Joseph Larson III ... born Jan. 14, 1986 in Troy, N.Y. ... parents are James and Emily Larson ... majoring in American Legal System.
