Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics

PERSONAL
Born April 5th, 1992... Majoring in Physical Education with a minor concentration in Exercise Science... Aspires to play professional soccer and teach... Chose PBA because of the soccer program and location... Favorite verse is Romans 8:18... Favorite teams are Barcelona and the Toronto Maple Leafs... Favorite athletes are: Lionel Messi and Lance Armstrong... Son of Larry and Sylvie Karafilov... Has three siblings, Emily, Jessica and Isabel.

2013 (Senior)
Finished his career as a fine defender off with another tremendous season... Started in 14 of 15 games played this season... Totaled 1,268 minutes on the pitch, playing a full 90 minutes in 11 of PBA's 15 contests... Selected once again to the Independents Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) First Team.

2012 (Junior)
Re-established himself as a valuable defender on the wing... Started all 22 matches on the season and logged a team-best 1,874 minutes on the pitch... Finished the year with two goals and four total points... Played every minute of 15 matches during the season... Key member of the defensive unit that allowed just 22 goals all season and posted nine shutouts... Finished the year with 11 total shots and five on-goal... Scored his first goal of the season in a 2-1 loss to Florida Tech on October 9th, 2012... Also scored in a 5-0 victory over Georgia Southwestern on October 27th, 2012... Selected to the Independents Collegiate Athletic Association first-team.

2011 (Sophomore)
Battled through injuries but still maintained his starting spot as a valuable defender... Appeared in 17 matches while making 16 starts and playing 1282 minutes on the season... Produced two goals for a total of four points on the season... Registered 22 shots with eight shots on goal for the year... Played 90 minutes in six matches on the season... Named to the NCCAA All-Region team.

2010 (Freshman)
Made an immediate impact as a true freshman, playing the role of defender who could also move in as an attacking player... Played in all 21 matches on the season while drawing 18 starts and playing in 1650 minutes, second on the team from position players... Posted four goals and three assists for 11 total points to tie for third on the team in goals and finish tied for fourth in total points... Registered two game-winning goals including his first collegiate match in a 2-0 win over Harding University on September 4th, 2010, also came away with the game-winner versus Judson University at the NCCAA National Tournament on December 2nd, 2010 in a 3-2 PBA win... Posted two goals in the win over Judson University at the NCCAA National Tournament on December 2nd, 2010.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Ecole Secondaire Sainte-Famille where he competed in soccer and volleyball... Played under head coach M. Ledjeu... Named Athlete of the Year... Honored as Volleyball MVP... Served as a Grade 10 School Rep.