Evan Richter, a senior at Highline High School, has signed a letter of intent with the Cal Poly men's soccer squad. Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, comprehensive, four-year university with an excellent academic reputation.
The Mustangs' coaching staff remarked, "Last year it was Kyle Montgomery who came down from the Evergreen State to make a huge impact for Cal Poly. This year it could be Evan Richter. The four-year letter winner for Highline High School is a polished prep who has the potential to be an immediate threat for the Mustangs. The four-time, first-team, all-league selection is one of the top-10 all-time career assist leaders for Highline. As a junior, Richter led his team in assists and was named by the Seattle Times as a Player to Watch. Richter helped lead his squad to state title games in 2005 and 2007. On the club level, Richter was an eight-year member of the HPFC/Heat 89 coached by David Hoggan. Richter made the Washington State Olympic Development Program team in 2005 and 2006. His squads reached the Region IV ODP Championships. Also on the club level, Richter played for the WSYSA/ODP 1988 National Select All Star squad in 2007. Also in 2007, Richter was a Super Group Finalist at the Surf College Cup in San Diego, Calif. He also played in the Dallas Cup in 2007 and 2008 and has international experience in tournaments in Germany, Sweden, and Ireland."
Coach Holocher continued, "Evan is a young man that we feel will grow into a very strong midfield player here at Cal Poly. What we all liked about Evan was his creativity on the dribble, his passing, and his overall confidence on the ball. He has natural ability to change the tempo of the game, combine quickly, or play direct. He also has the mentality to get forward from the midfield and score and create goals. He is also a tough kid that is willing to defend with intensity. As Evan adds strength to those skills, he will be able to compete for any of the midfield positions, either inside or outside. We are very excited about Evan joining us here at Cal Poly."
