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1

Player : Zeke Puente
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Tic Tac or Pull
Scouting Report : Just won rookie playoff doubles at 2004 Texas State. Very solid player who can beat the pros. He's on the top rrokie list because he's one of the best overall players. Has a very good stick pass sequence and a rolling pull. He's one of teh best scoring goalies out there.  
2

Player : Bill Bushaw
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : With the teachings from Tom Goff, Bill has become an excellent blocking goalie. 
3

Player : Big Country
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report :Very intense player. Has a very good monkey which can score on any goalie. He's developing a pro pass. Watch out city slickers!
4

Player : Bruce Dudley
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Tic Tac
Scouting Report : Very solid Rookie. Excellent passing. Can play quality front or back. Made finals in Rookie Doubles @ Houston $5000 event - Feb 2002. Just took 2nd at 2004 Texas State Semi-Pro doubles with Pete Mora. 
5

Player : Benji
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot :Pull
Scouting Report : Very quick player. Has skills to win. Just doesn't get enough playing time. Awesome guitar player!!!!!!!
6

Player : Shawn Bowen
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Getting a lot of attention in the Houston area. Very good pull shot. He can hit the deadman. Trust me, I know.  
7

Player : Brandi Jensen 
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very intense player. Good blocking and scoring goalie. 2003 World Rookie Mixed Doubles Champion!!! 
8

Player : Bret Martin
Ranking : Rookie 
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : This rookie is moving up. He's getting a lot of respect. Can play front or back. Made finals in Rookie singles @ Houston $5000 event in Feb 2001. He put Ogando in the loser bracket only to get double-dipped in finals. Very good defender.
9

Player : Brian Adams
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Good Rookie. When he's on, he can make it tough. 
10

Player : Bruce Elkhazen
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull or Push
Scouting Report : Very good goalie. He's more dangerous scoring from the back. And he will score from the back.  
11

Player : Carlos Rodriguez
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Excellent goalie. Can play front as well. Very controlled player with exceptional scoring ability from the back. Has shut down top pros from time to time.
12

Player : Daniel Bushaw
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Top Houston Rookie. Very good both forward or goalie. Very quick Monkey to either side & straight. When he's on, hang up your hat. 
13

Player : Danny McKee
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very good passer and ball control. Shoots mainly a pull shot. Has performed well in tournaments. 
14

Player : Donnie Eddins
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very good goalie. Can block anybody. Has performed well in many tournaments. Not scared to play pros. Has a rule book in his head always. 
15

Player : Emile
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Playing very well lately. Can handle the top rookies and PROs now.  
16

Player : Fred Haghjou
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Good passer and ball control. Only shoots a pull.  Performed well @ 2001 Texas State Rookie Doubles.  
17

Player : James Eldreth
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Has many shots at forward as well as 5 bar. He's in every game. If you want to win, you'll have to earn it for sure.
18

Player : James Stevens
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull or Monkey
Scouting Report : Top Houston Rookie. Very good at front or back with a pro pass. Very dangerous player when he's on. 
19

Player : Larry Youngblood (right)
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Mainly a goalie. Place 2nd out of 107 teams at NATSA High tech event. Very good goalie. Not scared of any forward. 
20

Player : Scott Blackburn
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Tic Tac
Scouting Report : Very fast game that will give a goalie fits. He's mainly a singles  player. Keep him up front if he's on your team. 
21

Player : John Stinson
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Solid rookie. Shots a pull. Haven't seen him much lately. 
22

Player : Jon Hammond
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Plays mostly goalie. Shoots a monkey shot. 
23

Player : Keith Mize
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Top Houston Rookie who can beat up the pros. Very good stick pass and fantastic and quick draw toe shot. Will hit the pull pop when needed.  Has won quite a few big events lately and is one of the best Rookies out there. Won 2004 Rookie Playoff Doubles and took 2nd in Rookie singles. Expect Keith to win big at 2004 Worlds. 
24

Player : Ray Koehne
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Shoots Push & Toe shot.
25

Player : James Weimar (left)
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Toe shot
Scouting Report :  Took 2nd out of 107 teams in the NATSA High Tech Tournament. Got 3rd at Houston City Rookie doubles. Use to have a dominate Toe shot. Has recently switched to the pull and monkey.  
26

Player : Les McClung
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Good passer with a pull. Solid player. Doesn't make mistakes. His forward defense is tough. 
27

Player : Liz McClaran
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Good goalie. Can shut you down and score as well.
28

Player : Dana Arceneaux (Moved to Louisiana)
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Has become a very good goalie who can handle the PROs. Has performed well at major events. 

29

Player : Mark
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot :
Scouting Report : Mainly a goalie. Has a very sneaky shot that scores. Don't look into his eyes.
30

Player : Marybeth Stone
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very good Rookie goalie. Top women goalie. 
31

Player : Mike Gentgen 
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Has performed well in DYPs. Really a golfer but can bring his game to the table as well. 
32

Player : Michael Grandmaiter
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot :
Scouting Report : Very good defense. Solid Rookie.
33

Player : Junior Auturo
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Top Houston Rookie. Pro level passing skills with a great pull. Won Rookie mixed at 2002 worlds.
34

Player : Todd Crabtree
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Good 5-bar. Shoots mostly a monkey and hits the corners. 
35

Player : Keith
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Plays Goalie 
36

Player : Earl Jr.
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Getting in the game and coming on nicely. Plays mostly at Rowdys on the north side.
37

Player : Terence Gorton
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : New Fooser; quick learner; shoots pull/tic-tac. 
38

Player : Cheri Coppock
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Good Goalie. She'll surprise you. 
39

Player : Kenny
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Push
Scouting Report : Likes to play front. Shots Push and tic tacs. 
41

Player : Lynn Ogando
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Practice against her husband Michael Ogando. Must be good? 
42

Player : Pete Mora
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : One of the top Rookie players in Houston. Can beat the PROs. Took Terry Moore to 5 games in forward shootout. this year. All monkey shot.  Took 2nd at 2004 Texas State Semi-Pro Doubles. 
43

Player : Precilla Garcia
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot :  
Scouting Report : Good goalie. Blocks her husband for practice, she'll probably block you.
44

Player : Dean Stustiner
Ranking : Rookie (Was Semi-Pro in past)
Best Shot : Push Kick
Scouting Report : Great brush pass. Has the best push kick shot in Houston. Very tough player to win against.    
45

Player : Richard Reyna
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull Pop
Scouting Report : Very good player. Excellent pull pop shot and 5-bar defense. Can play front or back.
46

Player : Rashad Tabakh
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very tough Rookie. Was thought of as a goalie but has adapted nicely at forward as well. Has proven himself at Houston city. 
47

Player : Renee Schumacher
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Very intense player and very good as well. Usually carries the guy to victory. 
48

Player : Robbie Kinsey
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Got into the game over a year ago. Has come on very well. had a short layoff but is back in business. Very good concentration and determination to win.
49

Player : Scott Bittner
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Top Rookie Goalie. Not scared of anybody. On the voting page for best Houston Rookie Goalie.
50

Player : Steve Hultman
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey, Pull
Scouting Report : Great Rookie player. Has a very fast pace game. Don't blink. Highest placing rookie in 2000 Vegas.  
51

Player : Scott Robey 
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Not many Houston players have seen Scott. Has one of the best Monkey shots in the game. Needs competition experience.  Recently beat Randy Price and Pete Mora at Houston City. 
52

Player : Terry Harrison
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Solid Rookie player. Smart player as well. Can perform both front and back. 
53

Player : Will Wilkinson
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot :
Scouting Report : Plays at Sherlocks on West Gray.
54

Player : Alan Wallace
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Can get you with a variety of shots. You must be on your toes when playing Alan. Saw him take Pro Master Todd Loffredo 5 games in Open singles @ NATSA Tournament. Took 2nd at Y2001 Rookie Singles. Took 2nd at Y2001 TX State Rookie singles! He's now one of the top Houston Rookies!!! Great Pull Shot.
55

Player : Kathy Bacchus 
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Practices against Alan Wallace. Have to assume she will be an outstanding goalie with that training program. 
56

Player : Mike Maglothin
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Push
Scouting Report : Plays smart. Watch for angle shots. 
57

Player : Aaron Harding
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey 
Scouting Report : Watch the quick 5 man shot. Hits the ball hard! 
58

Player : Brian Cox
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Has a tricky delivery on his pull and is successful because of it. Good player. . 
59

Player : Chad
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Good defense. Shoots a push shot. Starting to come on and wining money.  
60

Player : Chris Holmes
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Good rookie. Needs more experience but has excellent skills to be a very good player. 
61

Player : Jeff Dommenge
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : New player
62

Player : Joel
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report :
63

Player : Steve Kamp
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Tick Tac Angle
Scouting Report : Just started the game and has already won DYP money. Most improved player at HP Foosball league.
64

Player : Gary Kowis
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Push Kick
Scouting Report : Just started playing and already has an excellent 5-man defense. Very quick reactions. Should progress nicely
69

Player : John Larson
Ranking : Rookie 
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Shoots a good push kick as well. Player from the old days and is making a come back. Another smart player that you can't take for granted. 
70

Player : Mike Sandoval
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Watch out for this guy. Can hit the hole with the 5-rod as well as score from the back. 
71

Player : Brendan Saunders
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Push
Scouting Report : Has a year experience and has developed a good 5-rod and push.  
72

Player : Mark Smith
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : New to the game. Good goalie. 
73

Player : Zak Horton
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Monkey
Scouting Report : Has a good monkey shot and his passing is coming on. Very good rookie player. You can't take him for granted. If you do, you'll lose. . 
74

Player : Todd Horton
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Push
Scouting Report : Very god push shot. One of the best in Houston. Doesn't make many mistakes. Has good 5-rod passing but needs more experience against top players on 5-rod defense. Solid overall game which will earn him DYP money.   
75

Player : Oscar Nunoz
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Toe
Scouting Report : Top Houston Rookie. He has one of the best Toe Shots in the game. He can go both directions on the corners as well as angle. I played goalie for him at 02 Tx State and got 5th.  
76

Player : Name Needed
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Long time rookie with a very solid game. 
77

Player : Need Name
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Can play back or front. Shoots the pull.  
78

Player : Need Name
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : Pull
Scouting Report : Was a semi pro years ago but is now back as a rookie. Solid player still working off the rust. 
79

Player : Roger "Rizage" Graham
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Rookie from Clear Lake.
80

Player : Jessica
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Blocks very well. Shoots slow from the back but manages to clear the ball. 
81

Player : Brian
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Playing each week and getting better. Watches the players to improve. He's another new rookie who should progress well. 
82

Player : Lee
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : 
83

Player : Steve Shorter
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Can play both front and back. Blocks well. 
84

Player : Casey
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : New to the game. When he's not playing he's studying the top players. Can play both forward and goalie well. He'll be competing soon.  
85

Player : Mike
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : New to the game and getting better. Won't be long seeing some victories come his way.
86

Player : 
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : 
87

Player : Lindsay
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Good goalie. Great attitude and what a smile. 
88

Player : Jimm D. McWhirter
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Always seems to be in the money. Jimmy is a very talented guy - check out his website ! His CD is great!!! 
89

Player : Laura McWhirter
Ranking : Rookie
Best Shot : 
Scouting Report : Doesn't play too much but is always there to support her man! 
88

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