Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: True-freshman Everett Mason is a promising newcomer who may redshirt the year as he adjusts to the next level of football.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons of football at Golden West in Huntington Beach, Calif. for head coach Nick Mitchel ... Was a 3-time Mission Conference player of the week.

HIGH SCHOOL: Started his varsity high school career playing 3 years at Lakewood (Calif.) High then transferred to Los Alamitos (Calif.) High for his senior year ... Recorded 231 rushing yards and 1 TD playing for the Lancers his junior year ... During his 2005 senior year recorded 4 interceptions and 2 were returned for TDs.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 29, 1987 in the Philippines ... Parents are Everett (navy veteran) and Bernita (Boeing) Mason ... Has 1 younger sister ... Majoring in international business ... Hopes to be a screenwriter.