James Torres

• Hometown- Winston Salem, NC
• Position- Midfield
• Year- Senior
• Major- Business Marketing and Management

• What do you like to do in your free time? "Hike with my gf, playing madden and FIFA with my friends and most importantly… cooking!"

• What are your goals for the season? "My goals for the season are to contribute not only in the goal scoring column, but to give help to the younger guys on the team by setting them up for good shots. The more shots they get, the more comfortable they will be taking the reins when my senior class leaves."

• Do you have any pregame rituals? "Freshman and sophomore year I would listen to Eminem's Not Afraid, Til I Collapse and Lose Yourself on repeat while I focused in on what the game plan was for that day's opponent."

• What made you choose Piedmont? "I felt as though Piedmont was the right choice because I really liked how much attention we would receive from our professors in the small classes.  Also, I enjoyed the small school atmosphere like I had while growing up."

• What do you hope to do after graduation? "After graduation, I hope to get a job with the local professional lacrosse teams that are now here in Georiga. But if that was to fall through then I would rely on attending culinary school in order to follow my passion."

• If you could spend the day with anyone who would it be and why? "I would want to spend the day with Emeril Lagasse because I grew up watching him cook on Food Network with my mom.  It would bring back so many childhood memories… BAM!"

• Who is your favorite music artist? "OCD: Moosh & Twist."

• What is your favorite movie? "D3: Mighty Ducks."