Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Minnesota

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BOYS SOCCER

Jameson Charles

Midfielder
WASHBURN HS
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

11

2019 goals

26

2019 assists
“Charles definitely has a big impact on the overall flow of the game. He’s consistent and he controls the tempo, circulates the ball and creates opportunities for himself and his teammates.”
Chris Swenson
Head Coach Head coach at Hopkins High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 155-pound senior midfielder scored 11 goals and passed for 26 assists this past season, leading the Millers (16-4-1) to fourth place in the Class 2A state tournament. A First Team All-State and All-Metro honoree, Charles was an All-Great Lakes Region selection by the United Soccer Coaches. He was also named co-MVP of the West team at December’s High School All-American Game.

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Academic Achievement

Charles has maintained a 3.50 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at the University of North Carolina.

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Exemplary Character

Charles has volunteered locally on behalf of the Sanneh Foundation and Feed My Starving Children.