PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28jul13

-MLL Communications announced the tryout pool for the 2014 Men's US National Team, which includes faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/8105/us-lacrosse-announces-tryout-pool-for-men
s-national-team/

Adam Rand '11 (center) will try out for the US National Team, which will compete at the FIL World Championships in July 2014 in Denver.


-Lane Errington of Lacrosse Magazine analyzed the faceoff midfielders competing for a roster slot for the 2014 Men's US National Team, including an analysis of Adam Rand '11 and his chances: http://laxmagazine.com/teamusa/men/2012-13/news/072913_mix_of_vets-_newcomers_battle_for_Team_USA_x_duties

Adam Rand '11, in his third season in the MLL, has taken the majority of faceoffs for the Chesapeake Bayhawks, winning over 50% of his draws.  

-Sam Gest of Major League Lacrosse recapped the Nationals victory over the Machine, including two goals from Kevin Crowley '11, the second of which marked his 100th career point in the MLL: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/news/8058/recap-nationals-hold-off-machine-comeback-1312/

Kevin Crowley '11 (right) registers his 99th career point in the MLL with a behind the back shot against Chicago.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL13)

-Jake White of GC News reported that midfielder Mark Ellis '17 (Garden City, NY / Garden City HS / Westminster School) will join SB Lacrosse for the 2014 season: http://www.gcnews.com/news/2013-03-21/Sports/Trojans_Top_Syosset_In_2013_Lacrosse_Debut_Out_Of_.html

Mark Ellis '17

Garden City, NY / Garden City HS / Westminster School 

Midfield 

5'10 168lbs

#23

Inside Lacrosse named Mark Ellis '17 as one of the top 25 post-graduate players in the country.


Ellis is a two-way midfielder who can play defense and score, registering 8G as a senior.

Jake White of GC News reported on Mark Ellis '17 scoring twice to win the NY State Championship and secure a #1 national ranking for Garden City HS: http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-06-15/Front_Page/Boys_Lacrosse_Is_1_In_Nation.html

Mark Ellis '17 (top center) celebrates winning the NY State Championship in 2012.

Ellis is also a star on the football field, playing RB, WR, and CB.  Ellis will also play football for SB in the fall.  

Cody Derespina of Newsday reported on Mark Ellis '17 scoring three touchdowns in the Nassau County Championship: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/ellis-3-tds-spurs-garden-city-1.3332881

In 2012, Mark Ellis '17 broke the Garden City record for touchdowns in one season with 20.

-2013 Westminster HS Chapman Cup (Defensive MVP) 

-2012 First Team All State Football
-2012 Thorp Award Finalist

-2010, 2011 LI Class II Championship 

Mark Ellis '17 picked off seven passes in seven games at Westminster HS, and was the third-leading tackler on the team.  Click on the image above to see highlights.

Ellis also competes on the track in the 55m, 300m, 4x200 events, claiming the Kohart Award (Most Outstanding Performer).

Click on the image above to see more football highlights from Mark Ellis '17 at Garden City HS.  

NEWSLETTER 24jul13

-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that rising senior Brandon Aro '18 (Rising Sun, MD / Rising Sun HS) has committed to SB Lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/07/22/recruiting-2016s-unc-maryland-furman-2015s-gtown-ohio-state-2014s-harvard-notre-dame

Defenseman Brandon Aro '18 (right) is a 6'6'' rising senior that attended Top 205, Crab Feast, and NSCLA, where he was an All-Star.  Aro has started since his freshman year and was named All County as a junior in 2013.  


-Inside Lacrosse reported on Kevin Crowley '11 teaming up with the Gonzo Mesh Pro-Staff, which creates pre-formed, waterproof, rubber-coated mesh pockets. http://insidelacrosse.com/ilgear/news/2013/01/09/kevin-crowley-joins-gonzo-mesh-pro-staff

Kevin Crowley '11 signed a multi-year contract with Gonzo Mesh to market its products to the lacrosse community.  

You can read more about their products here: http://gonzopockets.co/

Kevin Crowley '11 said of Gonzo Mesh: "... I have tested it to its limits in all weather conditions as I've traveled around the country... performance is amazing for the indoor or outdoor game."

And you can find the press release about Kevin Crowley '11 joining the Pro-Staff, including a highlight video here: http://gonzopockets.co/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8:kevin-crowley&catid=7:news&Itemid=19



Click on the image above to shop for Gonzo Mesh and review its products. 

Inside Lacrosse later reported on Gonzo Mesh now being available in multiple colors here: http://insidelacrosse.com/ilgear/news/2013/03/22/gonzo-mesh-now-available-colored-options

NEWSLETTER 19jul13

-Mark Herrmann of Newsday reported on MLB All Star Joe Nathan getting the save in the MLB All Star game: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/all-star-game/sbu-product-joe-nathan-excited-to-save-it-for-mariano-rivera-1.5706162

Joe Nathan (center) has been selected for the MLB All Star game six times since 2004.

-J. Michael Krivyanski of Yahoo Voices ranked the Top 100 Universities Around the World, including SB at #89: http://voices.yahoo.com/top-100-universities-around-world-12216724.html?cat=35

-SB Athletics launched a microsite for the SB Arena, which includes updates on the $21.1 million renovation that will transform the current space into a state-of-the-art facility with seating for 4,000 fans: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/071013aaa.html

The SB Arena is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2014.  A private donation was secured to complete four luxury suites and a VIP lounge with loge seating.  Click on the image above to open up the construction gallery.

The microsite includes a 3D seating model where fans can see what the view will look like from any seat in the arena.  You can reach the microsite here: http://www.goseawolves.org/stonybrookarena/

Click on the image above to see a preview video of the future SB Arena.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 18jul13

-Lacrosse Magazine covered the Hamilton-Rochester game, with Kevin Crowley '11 having a hand in the first give goals of the game.  Hamilton went on to win 10-6: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/070713_nationals_top_rattlers_on_the_road

Kevin Crowley '11 scored 2G, 3A against Rochester, extending his streak of scoring in consecutive games to 25.

Phil Shore of Lacrosse Magazine interiewed Hamilton GM Stuart Brown, who stated the Kevin Crowley '11: "... is a leader for us". http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/070413_mll_week_10_fireworks_in_denver

-Lacrosse Magazine covered the MLL All Star game, where Kevin Crowley '11 scored 3G, 2A for the victory: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/071413_mll_all_stars_shine_in_charlotte

The live blog and box score can be found at Inside Lacrosse here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/07/14/mll-all-star-game-full-recap-and-box-score



Kevin Crowley '11 (right) is the second-leading goal scorer in the MLL with 29G and third-leading in points with 41.


You can read an interview with Crowley from Bill Kiser at Lacrosse Magazine: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/071413_mll_all_star_game_notes

Peter Koutroumpis of Inside Lacrosse interviewed Kevin Crowley '11 on being named MVP of the MLL All Star game: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/07/13/crowley-earns-mll-all-star-mvp-front-6k-charlotte

Upon receiving MVP awards, Kevin Crowley '11 (right) said: "I was just fortunate enough to be in good position when I got my goals, and when I passed it, the guys buried it."


-Evan Washburn of Lacrosse Magazine ranked the MLL teams, including that Kevin Crowley '11 of the Hamilton Nationals is: "... the best player in the league this season." http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/071613_mll_power_ranks

NEWSLETTER 17jul13

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on the MLL All Star game, including that Kevin Crowley '11 was the "star of the show" for scoring 3G, 2A during the game: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/071413_mll_all_stars_shine_in_charlotte

Kevin Crowley '11 was named MVP of the MLL All Star game, and was presented with a $1500 check.


Bill Kiser at Lacrosse Magazine included that Kevin Crowley '11 scored twice early in the fourth quarter to break the game open and secure the win.  Kiser included an interview with Crowley here: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/071413_mll_all_star_game_notes

Kevin Crowley '11 is the second-leading goal scorer in the MLL with 29G and third in points with 41.


-Jess Koehler of the Times Union reported that defensive midfielder Kyle Abdellatif '18 (Ballston Spa, NY / Ballston Spa HS) has committed to play for SB Lacrosse: http://blog.timesunion.com/sidelines/2013/07/14/ballston-spa-boys-lax-standout-kyle-abdellatif-commits-to-stony-brook/

Kyle Abdellatif '18

Ballston Spa, NY / Ballston Spa HS
LSM
#14

Kyle Abdellatif '18 was named a Suburban Council All-Star in 2012 and 2013.  Also in 2013, Abdellatif was a Times Union First Team Selection.

NEWSLETTER 16jul13

-Jake White of Garden City News reported that Mark Ellis '17 (Garden City, NY / Garden City HS / Westminster School) has committed to join SB Lacrosse for the 2014 season: http://www.gcnews.com/news/2013-03-21/Sports/Trojans_Top_Syosset_In_2013_Lacrosse_Debut_Out_Of_.html

Mark Ellis '17

Garden City, NY / Garden City HS / Westminster School 

Midfield 

5'10 168lbs

#23

Inside Lacrosse listed Mark Ellis '17, a two-way midfielder, as one of the top 25 post-graduate players in the country.

-Alex Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles reported that offensive tackle Michael Bamiro has been added to the Eagles roster. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218232/article/michael-bamiro-6foot8-tackle-agrees-to-eagles-deal

Offensive tackle Michael Bamiro stands at 6'8'' 335 lbs and will suit up for the Eagles for the 2014 season.

You can read more about the deal from Greg Rosenthal at the NFL: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218232/article/michael-bamiro-6foot8-tackle-agrees-to-eagles-deal

-Scott Gleeson of USA Today ranked the top five college basketball teams with "Cinderella potential", including SB Basketball at #5: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/06/14/starting-five-top-teams-with-cinderella-potential-in-2013-14/2423455/

-The Organization has registered a newly found alumnus, Vinny Castelli '86.  

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL13)

-Laxpower reported that goalie Patrick Fleming '16 (Sayville, NY / Sayville HS) will transfer from NYIT to SB for the 2014 season: http://www.laxpower.com/recruits/recruits.php?action=viewRcd&db=recruits2013

Patrick Fleming '16
Sayville, NY / Sayville HS / NYIT
Goalie
5'11'' 180lbs
#13



Patrick Fleming '16 won the 2012 Suffolk County Championship at Sayville HS with current Seawolves Steven Ferreira '16 and Jake Sichenzia '16.

2012 Stats: 192 saves, 10-7 record
2011 LI Showcase Rising Seniors 

2011 Team MVP

2011 All County (junior)

2010 All County (sophomore) 

2009 LI Showcase Rising Sophomores  

Fleming was instrumental in winning the 2012 Suffolk Class B Championship, making 14 total saves, including 10 in the first half alone: http://sayville.patch.com/groups/sports/p/sayville-boys-claim-county-class-b-lacrosse-crown

In 2012, Patrick Fleming '16 (right) receives the Suffolk Class B Title after defeating Comsewogue at LaValle Stadium.

Fleming went on to make 10 saves in the 2012 Long Island Championship.  Garden City head coach Steve Finnell said: “We were frustrated after the first quarter, we had good looks but their goalie... is outstanding":  http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/06/02/long-island-class-b-boys-championship-garden-city-uses-defense-to-key-9-2-win-over-sayville/

Patrick Fleming '16 (right, #13) celebrates a victory at LaValle Stadium.  From 2009-2011, Fleming registered 400 saves and a .680 save percentage. 

Fleming also played linebacker on the undefeated Sayville football team which won the Long Island Championship in 2011.  You can see footage of Fleming in action and an interview from MSG Varsity here: http://www.msgvarsity.com/postgame-sayville-s-fleming-on-win-1.1066959

Click on the image above to see Patrick Fleming '16 making saves and a video interview from 2012.

NEWSLETTER 7jul13

-The Organization welcomes new members Jeff Tundo '13, JJ Laforet '13, and Savaughn Greene '13, all of which have recently graduated from SB.

JJ Laforet '13 appeared in 47 games as a Seawolf, registering 8G in the last two seasons alone.


-The America East posted the 2012/2013 Honor Roll, which included nineteen members of the SB Lacrosse team.  Nine of those athletes were honored with distinction for exceeding a 3.5 GPA: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208472060&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-Laxpower reported that goalie Patrick Fleming '16 (Sayville, NY / Sayville HS) will transfer from NYIT to SB for the 2014 season: http://www.laxpower.com/recruits/recruits.php?action=viewRcd&db=recruits2013

Patrick Fleming '16

Sayville, NY / Sayville HS / NYIT

Goalie

5'11'' 180lbs

#13

Patrick Fleming '16, a sophomore goalie, will join SB in 2014.  Fleming won a 2012 Suffolk County Championship at Sayville HS with current Seawolves Steven Ferreira '16 and Jake Sichenzia '16.

-SB Athletics published a summary of the groundbreaking 2012/2013 Men's Basketball season, including highlight footage here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062013aab.html#accomplishments

SB Athletics also reported that the Athletic Department has extended the contract for Men's Basketball coach Steve Pikiell through the 2018 season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062713aaa.html

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 6jul13

-Inside Lacrosse published the 2013 MLL All Star Team, which includes midfielder Kevin Crowley '11: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/06/24/mll-2013-all-stars-announced

In his third season, Kevin Crowley '11 (left) has been named to the MLL All Star Team.  Crowley is the first-ever Seawolf to be named an MLL All Star.

Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse also covered the selections, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is a "no-brainer... unstoppable".http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/06/25/devitte-all-star-snubs-and-shockers



-Lacrosse Magazine reported that the NLL's Washington Stealth will move to Vancouver, including a picture of star forward Rhys Duch '08: http://laxmagazine.com/nll/2012-13/news/062713_stealth_announce_move_to_vancouver

Rhys Duch '08 has spent his entire NLL career with the Stealth, now moving closer to his hometown in British Columbia.


-Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse reported on Team USA tryouts, including that faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11 is "in the mix" to make the team: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/07/03/us-team-tryout-mock-qa-with-coach-richie-meade

Adam Rand '11 (left) represented the United States in the 2012 Capital Lacrosse Classic and was also granted a tryout for the 2012 squad.



-Evan Washburn of Lacrosse Magazine ranked all MLL teams, writing that Kevin Crowley '11 is the "league's top offensive player": 

http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/062613_mll_power_rankings_-_Charlotte_Rising

Kevin Crowley '11 has been leading the MLL in points throughout 2013 from midfield.