#14 Junior Lartey - BYU Men's Soccer
Junior Lartey
Junior Lartey, Defender
Height:
6-0
Weight:
167
Position:
Defender
Year in School:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Orem, UT
High School:
Mountain View
Mission:
July 2011
Why choose BYU:
They have a good tradition. I’ve always been able to watch all their sports events and pictured me being there someday.
Soccer Experience:
High School for Mountain View. Club for Arsenal. ODP for Utah. Regionals for Region 4.
Hobbies:
Soccer, Track, Eating
Who has influenced you:
My dad has taught me just about everything I know about sports. He inspired me to continue playing the sport we both love. Although I claim I am a little better then him when he was my age.
Other Facts:
Full name is “Emmanuel LeGrand Lartey” … Is Pronounced “LA-tay” like the coffee … Featured in a story on BYUtv about making BYU’s team and his Dad’s conversion to the LDS church and move to the United States from Ghana … Recruited by North Carolina but turned it down because he wanted to go on a mission … Relative, Joe Lartey is a famous sports announcer in Ghana … Eagle Scout … Won the 4A State title as a junior …
