Nov. 4, 2015
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By Miranda Kulp, GoPSUsports.com Student Staff Writer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ââ'¬" There's all types of leaders in this world, although some aren't as vocally loud as others they can just be as influential with their actions.
Juniors Riley Grant and Mason Klerks might be two of the quietest guys on the Penn State men's soccer team, but they speak with their individual skills during the matches.
Both Grant and Klerks have played and started in 16 matches so far this season. They're two of just three players to start all 16 matches. Both men play vital rules for the Nittany Lions' lineup.
"Although Riley and Mason are both different style of players, but both are very quiet individuals," stated head coach Bob Warming. "Mason is a destroyer on the field; he gets a joy from taking the ball away from people and tackling them, while Riley is a creator, he sets the ball up so perfectly and loves creating plays for his team."
Currently Grant has racked up 1,143 minutes this season compared to last season's 382. Additionally he has taken 14 shots, and added three assist while netting one goal for the Blue and White in the 2015 campaign.
"Riley is a great asset to this team and the way he can create plays is an incredible gift as a player," said Coach Warming.
Although Grant is a junior he has only been a Nittany Lion for two seasons due to playing his freshman year at University of Akron University and transferring to Penn State after.
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