Castro says…
Jesse led his Moses Lake Christian Academy team to runner up in the Washington high school class "B" state championship his senior year. Jesse is a confident and attack minded striker who enjoys taking on defenders. He has several special moves that he pulls out of his magic hat which always keep his defender unbalanced. His physical strength allows him to hold onto the ball in pressure filled situations without getting bumped off. He is proficient with both feet and can read the game before a play occurs.

He has so much potential and will consistently improve in our training environment each year for us. Jesse is a mature young man who is relentless in his work ethic and more importantly, a man of honor and integrity. He is an excellent fit for our IWU soccer program.

Prep/Personal
Four year varsity starter for Moses Lake Christian Academy…captained the team to runner up in the Washington High School Class B State Championship ‘07…were semi-finalists in the Washington High School Class B State Championship with a record of 21-1 '06…won high school regional championship '07, ‘06…won high school district championship '07, '06, '05, '04…team captain '07, '06…team was awarded Academic State Champions '07, '06…finished high school career with 37 goals…during his high school tenure has earned Most Improved Player, Most Inspirational, Integrity and Most Valuable Player accolades…born August 30, 1989…son of Mark and Carrie Joy Bassett…plans to study religion and theology or communications.