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The following was printed on Jared Rose's HOF plaque:

The Siena Heights College soccer program was only in its third season of varsity competition in 1985 when Jared Rose and a handful of other talented California recruits came to play for SHU Hall of Fame Coach Doug Mello.  As a freshman striker, Rose led the team in scoring and helped the Saints win the NAIA District #23 and Area VI championships, advancing the team to their only appearance at an NAIA National Soccer Championship. 

            During his four-year career at Siena Heights, Rose tallied 44 goals (4^th all-time) and had 104 total points, which ranks fifth all-time in the Saints’ record books.  At the time of his induction, Jared is one of only five men’s soccer players to score 100 or more points in the 21-year history of the program. 

            In addition to the record-breaking 1985 season, Rose helped the Saints capture NAIA District #23 championships in 1987 and 1989.  He was named to three-time All-District and two-time All Area team, as well as being named a National Catholic College Academic All-American.

“Jared was one of the fastest players to ever wear the Saints’ Blue and Gold, but what made him an outstanding player was he had exceptional talent to compliment his speed,” said former Siena Heights and current Luther College soccer coach Doug Mello.  “Jared scored many timely goals for us in his career, and he’s a very deserving inductee.”