Feb. 6, 2006
University of New Mexico men’s soccer coach Jeremy Fishbein announced the addition of keeper Justin Fite to the 2006 Lobo recruting class. Fite is a 6-2, goalie from Klein Collins High School in Spring, Texas. Fite is also a member of the highly successful Houston Texans club team and is one of two keepers joining the Lobos in the fall.
Fite is the ninth member of a very talented class of Lobo recruits coming to UNM in the fall. Represented in the 2006 class are three NSCAA All-Americans, four adidas ESP participants, two U.S.Y.S.A. National Champions and two state players of the year. For a complete list of the 2005 New Mexico men’s soccer recruiting class click here.
Justin Fite
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Justin Fite G 6-2 175 Spring, Texas Klein Collins HS Houston Texans
Four-year letter winner at Klein Collins High School in Spring, Texas…Honorable mention all-district as a junior…Plays club soccer for the Houston Texans 87/88 Red Team…2004 CASL Shootout Finalist, U.S.Y.S.A. Region III champs and national semifinalist…2005 Disney Showcase Finalist and U.S.Y.S.A. Region III semifinalist…Two-time U.S.Y.S.A. State Cup champion…Attended the 2005 Lobo Soccer Academy…Member of the S.T.Y.S.A. ’87 state pool in 2003 and 2004…Born September 18, 1987, Justin is the son of Keith and Robin Fite…Has an older sister, Britni (23), and an older brother (KJ).
Quoting Coach Fishbein
“Justin has annually competed for one of the top club teams in the country. He has played in high-stake matches and knows how to deal with pressure. He attended our elite summer academy last summer and greatly impressed our staff. He’s a great competitor and a tremendous athlete. He is going to add a lot to our team and will challenge for playing time in the near future.”
