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-Coach Rick Sowell signed a contract extension with SB through 2015, on the heels of the most successful season in SB history. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/060210aab.html

2010 America East Coach of the Year Rick Sowell guided the Seawolves to their best season in the 27-year history of the program. Sowell is 37-22 in four seasons at the helm.


-2010 Cumulative Statistics are now published and complete for season and found here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/ston-m-lacros-CumulativeStats.html For comparisons on a national scale, please visit Lax.com.

-2010 Polls are now complete. SB finished #8 in the Coaches Poll, behind Cornell and in front of Denver. The latest Laxnews rankings slotted SB at #9, and the latest LP Forum Poll at #8. Inside Lacrosse published its final poll of the year with SB at #8. http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/d1media/2010-06-07

-2010 Computer Rankings are also near complete, with SB ranked #8 in RPI; Krach at #9; Hymie at #6; Buster at #12; and LP Computer Ranking at #8. http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binmen/tsi01.php

-Steve Waldeck '10 was selected in the 3rd Round of the MLL Draft, 17th pick overall, by the Toronto Nationals. http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/news/631/toronto-nationals-draft-overview

Steve already appeared on defense in his first game and scored a goal. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/13/rookie-reports-toronto-nationals-newbies-make-their-debuts


Steve Waldeck '10 was named to the All-America East squad for last four seasons, USILA Honorable Mention All America, and SB Male Athlete of the Year.

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-The America East All-Conference Team was announced, including a record-best five First Team Selections (Kevin Crowley '11, Jordan McBride '11, Steve Waldeck '10, Charlie Paar '10, Tom Compitello '11); one Second Team Selection (Adam Rand '11); Coach of the Year (Rick Sowell); and Player of the Year (Kevin Crowley '11). This marks three consecutive First Team honors for Crowley, McBride, & Waldeck. http://www.americaeast.com/downloads2/377283.pdf?ATCLID=204940866&SPID=6539&DB_OEM_ID=14000&SPSID=59672

-Kevin Crowley '11 wins the Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award for being the most outstanding Division I lacrosse player amongst all positions. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/28/usila-announces-division-i-special-awards Kevin was also one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, which is endorsed by the Mohawk Council Nation of Elders. http://www.tewaaratonaward.org/channel.cfm?s=148&c=681

Kevin Crowley '11, the 2010 AE Player of the Year, was named the most outstanding player in all of Division I college lacrosse.


-The USILA Division I All America Team includes four Seawolves, which is an all-time best for SB. Kevin Crowley '11 was named to the First Team (a first for SB); Jordan McBride '11 to the Third Team (also a first for SB), and Steve Waldeck '10 and Tom Compitello '11 to the Honorable Mention Team. This marks SB's first ever season with more than one selection. McBride is the first ever Seawolf to be named All America three times, and he returns for another season. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/27/usila-announces-division-i-all-america-honors


Tom Compitello '11 and Steve Waldeck '10 were named to the Honorable Mention All America Team.


-Inside Lacrosse published its 2010 Specialist Rankings, which included a cover photo of Steve Waldeck '10. Steve was listed at #2 for all LSMs in Division I, boasting 112 ground balls (6.59/game, 5th best in the NCAA), 2 caused turnovers per game, and lead all LSMs with 10G and 4A. Faceoff Specialist Adam Rand '11 came in at #6 for leading the country again in faceoff % by going 266 for 432 (61.6%, 3rd best in the NCAA). SB's faceoff unit of Waldeck, Rand, and Enners Award winner Kevin Crowley '11 were integral for SB's success in 2010. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/10/insidelacrossecoms-final-2010-specialist-rankings


Adam Rand '11 has nearly lead the entire NCAA in faceoff % for three seasons, twice ranked in the top 5.