LAGRANGE, Ga. – A young LaGrange College men's soccer team is looking to climb back into contention for the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Championship in 2025 behind head coach Ryan Dickson.

"I can't wait to get started." Dickson "This is the best group we've ever brought in, and even though we're young with so many freshmen and sophomores, the energy, talent, and most importantly the togetherness we've already shown in the first week has me really excited about what this team can achieve.

The Panthers' roster boasts eight freshman and twelve sophomores, ensuring time for the core to develop.

LaGrange senior forward Lucas Duke (Dexter, Ga.) will look to lead the Panthers' offensive attack, as he is coming of a season that saw him tally seven goals and a team-high four assists. Sophomore forwards Kenny Pameni (Atlanta, Ga.) and Roswell McCollum (Kennesaw, Ga.) each finished with a pair of goals in 2024.

The Panthers' defense will be led by junior defender Nick Griner (Tampa, Fla.), a second-team All-CCS selection in 2024.

LaGrange opens their season on Saturday, August 30^th when they travel to Pensacola Christian College for a 5:00 p.m. game against the Eagles. They'll begin their home schedule on Tuesday, September 2^nd when they host Toccoa Falls College in a 5:00 p.m. matchup. CCS play will begin they host Belhaven University on September 27^th . All eyes will be on the Panthers' October 10^th games against Maryville in a rematch of last season's CCS Quarterfinals.

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