Jamestown  (CSi)  University of Jamestown head men’s soccer coach Tommy Nienhaus has announced the signing of Austin Peterson of Davies High School who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season.

Peterson (Fargo, ND) was Team MVP during his 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years, he was Team Captain and All EDC during his 11th and 12th grade years, and was on the All-State Tournament Team during his 11th grade year. Peterson is also on the A honor roll at Davies High School and is a National Honor Society Member.

Coach Nienhaus says of Peterson, “Austin fits exactly what we look for in a recruit. Good student, good person, good player. Austin will help us as he brings an adept touch for a big guy. He’ll help us defensively as either a center back or as a holding midfielder. Looking forward to working with him.”

Peterson plans to major in Business.

The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top regional school in both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience.