Ben Calvopina Class: Sophomore Hometown: Palatine, Ill. High School: Palatine Height / Weight: 6-0 / 205 Position: GK

2008: Calvopina did not play in his first season, as goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski played every minute in net for the Golden Eagles.

Prior to Marquette: Calvopina was an All-Mid-Suburban League honoree each of the past three seasons playing for Palatine High School and head coach Willie Fillian. Calvopina has also served as team captain for the last two years. He led Palatine to a regional championship in 2007 as well as a conference title in 2005, while the team finished as finalists in the 2007 sectional. Calvopina played club soccer with the highly regarded Chicago Magic under head coach Todd Bailey. In 2007, Calvopina helped lead the Magic to a state title and a Super Y-League U-18 National Championship.

Personal: Benjamin A. Calvopina was born Nov. 2, 1989. He is the youngest child of Ozzie and Dianne Calvopina and is majoring in Chemistry and Education.