| Morris Lupenec was one of the
most dynamic soccer players ever at Oakland. His goal-scoring prowness has earned him a
spot in the OU hall of Honor. Morris shares the
school single-season record for goals (20) and points (47)with current Hall
of Honor member Ken Whiteside. He is also second on OUs career listing
in goals, assists and points. He appears on the schools one-season top ten list for
goals and points three times, and on the assist list twice. His six goals in OUs 9-1
win over Toledo in 1981 have stood as a school record for almost 10 years. Morris earned
All-Region honors in 1980 and 1983. Following his final season at Oakland he appeared in
soccers version of the senior bowl. He scored a goal for the West teams 4-0
win over the East team.
Morris is still involved in Oakland soccer as an assistant
coach with the Pioneer program. He also serves as the co-director of the Michigan Soccer
School of Excellence and as a referee coordinator at Square Lake Indoor Soccer. An Olympic
Development coach, Morris holds a United States Soccer Federation B License. Also a
successful youth and high school coach, Morris is completing his studies towards his
masters degree in elementary education.
A third grade teacher in the Hazel Park Schools, Morris and
his wife Diane reside in Sterling Heights. They are expecting their first child in April. |