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Team's third-leading returning offensive player in both scoring and total points ... very quick and athletic forward who has a knack for finding the back of the net.
Freshman Season (2007)
Played in 15 contests during freshman campaign, and finished fourth on the team in both goals (three) and points (six) ... biggest goal of season came in the 1-0 double overtime win over Memphis on senior night, which propelled the Blazers into the C-USA Tournament ... also scored in each of his first two appearances for the Green & Gold ... first goal of career came against Lipscomb (9/7) ... also scored in the 4-0 win over Centenary in UAB's very next game (9/9) ... recorded 14 shot attempts during season, six of which were on goal.
High School
Two-year letterwinner at Huntsville HS ... named Super All-Metro and All-City by the Huntsville Times in 2005 and 2006 ... tallied 69 goals and 30 assists in 50 total appearances ... helped lead team to the 5A sectional championship in 2005 and 2006 ... tabbed the team's offensive MVP following junior and senior seasons ... selected to the 2006 Alabama North-South All Star game where he contributed an assist to help lead the North to a 3-0 victory ... team captain in 2006 ... was a member of the A/B honor roll.
Other Soccer Info
Played two seasons for the Vestavia Steamers under head coach Luke Whittle ... helped team capture the 2005 state championship by leading the squad in goals and assists.
Personal
Full name is Anthony Hale King ... born Dec. 18, 1988 in Idaho ... parents are Mike and Kelly ... intended major is undeclared ... has one brother (Ryan).
