With the game on the line, perhaps no one in Viterbo soccer history was better at knocking home the big goal than Jason Emerick.

"He had the ability to step up in every game, but always in the biggest games," said former Coach Bruce Erickson. "He was a great finisher. Jason always got the goal when you needed it the most."

No where is that point better illustrated than by the 14 game-winning goals he booted as a V-Hawk.

Emerick finished his career as the school's second greatest goal scorer of all-time. That fact is even more remarkable considering he played just three seasons. During those years, he tallied 42 goals in 60 games, while adding 23 assists. His 115 total points ranked second in Viterbo soccer history at the time of his graduation.

Emerick was the most dangerous striker on Viterbo squads that went 46-11-6. His teams won three district and two conference championships, while spending most of those seasons ranked among the NAIA's top 25. He earned first team All-Conference and All-District honors all three years that he played at Viterbo. After his senior season, when he led the team with 51 points, including 19 goals, Emerick was named to the NAIA All-America Honorable Mention team.

Emerick was a vocal leader and a fiery competitor. He could score in the clutch and often made tough shots look easy. But perhaps most important, he truly had a passion for the game of soccer.