June 10, 2004
Former Monarch Rudisill inks professional soccer deal with Wilmington Hammerheads

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Former Methodist men’s soccer standout Garrison Rudisill will be taking his career to the next level as he recently signed a contract with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer League. A midfielder, Rudisill is from Wilmington, and his father, Bill Rudisill, is the co-owner and president of the Hammerheads.

Rudisill becomes the sixth player in the history of Methodist men’s soccer to turn professional.

"We are proud to have another Monarch become professional," said Methodist head coach Justin Terranova, a former pro player himself. "Garrison was a huge part of our success over the past two seasons. His ability to isolate and take on players on the wing and serve a good ball was always a threat for us.

"We will miss him next year, but are proud his is living every player’s dream as a pro."

Rudisill lettered four seasons at Methodist under head coaches Blaine Hewitt and Terranova. He was second-team All-Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a junior and second team All-USA South Athletic Conference as a senior. Rudisill scored four goals with three assists for 11 points in pacing Methodist to a 10-7-1 mark last season, while scoring four goals with four assists for 12 points in the Monarchs’ 11-7-2 campaign in 2002.