Miscellaneous: Became one of Army's top defenders last season ... offensive minded defender with the ability to score ... letterwinner.
2004: Appeared in all 17 games for the Black Knights, starting four times ... cracked the starting lineup for the first time opposite Columbia on Sept. 15 ... fired 13 shots, four on net ... recorded most shots by a freshmen midfielder or defender ... registered a season-high 3 shots versus Air Force on Sept. 10.
Prior to Army: Graduated from St. Davids School in 2004 ... selected to the all-state and NSCAA all-star teams following his senior season ... voted team MVP ... was named school's "Male Athlete of the Year" thtee times ... earned three varsity letters in soccer ... also lettered in football, basketball and track.
Personal: Born Dec. 24, 1985 ... son of Thomas and Peggy Swearingen ... two sisters, Katie (23) and Molly (19) ... seven generations of his family have attended the Academy, dating back to 1836 ... member of the National Honor Society ... favorite team is Real Madrid ... major is undeclared.
