D - Junior - 6-0
Arlington, Texas/Arlington HS

2003: Appeared in nine games for the Rams, starting the last five at the sweeper position ... help shore up a defense that only allowed six goals over the last five games.

2002: Appeared in 13 games for the Rams last season, tallying six shots.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner at Arlington High School ... helped lead team to second place finish in state his senior season.

Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1983, in El Salvador ... son of Hermas and Blanca Ventura ... has four brothers, Gerson, Hermas Jr., Sam and William ... majoring in education.