May 28, 2004

Foxworth signs letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Mobile

MOBILE, Ala.-- Steven Foxworth, a 6'-7" forward from Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Fla., signed a letter of intent last week to play basketball next season for the University of Mobile.

Originally a native of Louisiana, Foxworth played his first two season at Denham Springs High School in Denham Springs, La., before moving to Florida for his final two years of high school, where he served as co-captain his senior season.

Foxworth averaged 10 points and four blocked shots a game his senior season.  He was voted Pine Ridge "Defensive Player of the Year" and was named to the First-Team Volusia County All-Star Team.

A two-star athlete, Foxworth also competed in Track & Field winning first place in the District High Jump.

An active member of his youth group at Deltona Lakes Baptist Church, Foxworth plays bass guitar in one of two morning worship praise bands and has volunteered as a counselor at a children's camp the past three years.

While at First Baptist Church in Baker, La., Foxworth was able to serve on several missions trips to Ohio, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana and two trips to Mexico.

Foxworth also was a member of the National FFA, FCA and HOSA while maintaing a 3.15 GPA.

Steven is the son of Reverend Allen and Lorna Foxworth.  He has one sister, Jessica, who is a junior at Louisiana College in Pineville, La.

Foxworth joins an already talented recruiting class that includes other early signees Justin Chappell of Baton Rouge, La., and Steve Pellan of Paris, France.

The Rams finished last season with a 29-10 overall record and advanced to the Final Four of the NAIA National Tournament for only the second time in school history.