DEF * 5-11 * 175 * So-1V
Long Beach, CA
Briefly:Leon Pijpaert begins his second year at LMU transferred from
the University of California...a solid and steady performer who will
cover and fill gaps in the back...provides depth at the central
midfield.
At LMU:Pijpaert enters his sophomore season with the Lions...1999...did not play.
High School:Pijpaert is a 1998 graduate of Long Beach Poly High
School in Long Beach, CA...a three-year soccer letterwinner...also played
varsity football for one season as a kicker...a three-year soccer team
captain...a Long Beach all-city selection as a junior and senior...twice
earned All-Moore League accolades...named Most Valuable Player by his
teammates...prep coach was Cameron Beaulac.
Personal:Leonard Pieter Anthone Pijpaert was born on March 27, 1980
in Inglewood, CA...the son of Leonard and Pieternella Pijpaert...has one
brother, Feroli...chose to transfer to LMU for its strong soccer
program...a biology major.
