PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28sep12

-Seth Lakso of the Boston Globe reported on the 2012 MLL Championship, which featured Jordan McBride '11 of the Denver Outlaws versus Adam Rand '11 of the Chesapeake Bayhawks: http://www.boston.com/sports/other-sports/lacrosse/2012/08/26/bayhawks-beat-outlaws-win-mll-championship/bNRFhRJia2V3feYWrU7gTK/story.html

McBride and Rand are the first two SB alumni ever to appear in the MLL Championship game.  The Chesapeake Bayhawks would go on to win 16-6.

Adam Rand '11 (right) is the first SB Lacrosse alumnus to win an MLL Championship.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor listed the top 40 NLL players, including Kevin Crowley '11 at #39: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/09/13/ilindoor-top-40-kevin-crowley-39/

Kevin Crowley '11 of the Philadelphia Wings finished the 2012 season with 81 points, three Rookie of the Week awards, and lead the Wings to the NLL playoffs for the first time since 2008.

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse posted an outlook for the 2013 MLL Season, stating that Kevin Crowley '11: " ... had a breakout year... results of his hard work on the offensive end... constantly backdoors his man and cuts to cage". http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/17/devitte-mll-2013-outlook-part-i

-Laxpower reported the MLL's protected rosters for 2013, which includes:

Adam Rand '11 (Chesapeake)
Jordan McBride '11 (Denver)
Kevin Crowley '11 (Hamilton)
Steve Waldeck '10 (Hamilton)

You can find the entire article here: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=31112

Defenseman Steve Waldeck '10 will join the Hamilton Nationals for a third season in 2013, which is currently the longest MLL career of any SB alumnus.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 27sep12

-Pointstreak has posted the final statistics from the 2012 MLL season: http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/scoringleaders.html?leagueid=323&seasonid=8519

Rhys Duch '08 appeared in seven games for the Hamilton Nationals, totalling 7G, 6A, and 8 ground balls.

Steve Waldeck '10 (left) recorded 39 ground balls in twelve games for the Nationals in 2012, and also 2G, 2A.   

 
Kevin Crowley '11 registered a career best 24G, 13A in his second season in Hamilton, ranked 15th in overall scoring.

Jordan McBride '11 scored 29G, 9A in only eleven contests for the Denver Outlaws, including a .468% shooting percentage.  McBride was the 13th leading scorer in the league.

Adam Rand '11 (center) appeared in 14 games for the Chesapeake Bayhawks, winning 185 of 345 faceoffs (54%) and picking up 55 ground balls (10th best in the league).  

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP12)

-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch reported that rising junior midfielder Joe Caridi '18 has committed to play for SB Lacrosse: http://www.sachemreport.com/2012/09/24/caridi-commits-to-stony-brook/

Joe Caridi '18

Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS

5'8'' 145lbs
Midfield 

#44

Sachem North head coach Jay Mauro said Joe Caridi '18 is “...a great kid who works extremely hard... excellent athlete with a great shot... one of our leaders this year on offense... We expect big things from him and we know he will deliver.”

Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse also posted the commitment here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/24/recruiting-2015s-unc-jhu-plus-georgetown-st-johns-saint-josephs-hofstra-more

2012 Stats: 22G, 15A

Joe Caridi '18 is the latest player in the Sachem North HS pipeline to SB, including: Mike Calvagna '18, Tyler Andreassi '17, Mike Andreassi '15, and Alex Harris '15

2012 LI Showcase: Suffolk County Rising Juniors (with Jake Sheets '18 and Mike Calvagna '18)

2011 LI Showcase: Suffolk County Rising Sophomores  

Jake Reed Fall Blue Chip Camp  

At the Jake Reed Fall Blue Chip Camp, Chris Vaccaro remarked that Joe Caridi '18: "eluded defenders with ease in the open field and displayed a great swim dodge.”  

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP12)

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported that junior attackman Jake Sheets '18 committed to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/01/updated-recruiting-commitment-rundown-classes-2013-14-15/

Jake Sheets '18

Bay Shore, NY / Bay Shore HS
5'11'' 190lbs
Attack
#6


As a sophomore, Jake Sheets '18 scored 3G, 1A against the top ranked team in the country, West Islip.

-LI Showcase Rising Juniors (Team Suffolk), with incoming midfielder Mike Calvagna '18


Jake Sheets '18 played on the Varsity at Bay Shore HS as an 8th grader, joining current SB freshman midfielder Lucas Rock '16.

-Leading returning scorer in Suffolk County as a rising junior

Click on the image above to see footage of  Jake Sheets '18 at 0:11 seconds in.   

-2012 Stats: 50G, 39A

-2011 Stats: 14G, 18A  



With two seasons left,  Jake Sheets '18  is a star QB for Bay Shore HS.  On the gridiron Sheets also plays DB.  

NEWSLETTER 24sep12

-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that defensive midfielder Joe Fraietta '17 (Montrose, NY / Hendrick Hudson HS) committed to SB Lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/18/recruiting-syracuse-ohio-state-lehigh-michigan-umass-colgate

You can also find an interview with Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons here: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/09/18/joe-fraietta/

-The Dubin Family Athletic Center opened this past summer and varsity teams are now training in the brand new state of the art facility:

The recently completed Dubin Family Athletic Center faces out on to LaValle Stadium.


Lacrosse alumnus Glenn Dubin '78 donated $4.3M to construct the facility, which is to be used by all varsity sports teams on campus:


The 8,000 square foot Dubin Family Athletic Center boasts 37,280 pounds of cutting-edge strength & conditioning equipment, an audio visual system for filming and training, plyometrics, a nutritional center, office, storage, and an outdoor patio area.

-Amy Streifer of the SB Statesman reported on SB Football falling to Syracuse on the road in front of 34,000 fans, despite having the lead at halftime: http://www.sbstatesman.com/new-york-matchup-stony-brook-falls-28-17-to-syracuse786 

The Wall Street Journal also picked up the story here: http://online.wsj.com/article/APc84d448010584a7eb5610f876c70bbef.html

SB Football defeated Colgate on Homecoming in front of 10,278 fans.


-ESPN posted the Top Ten Plays of the Week, including Miguel Maysonet running 72 yards for a touchdown against Syracuse: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8382714

NEWSLETTER 23sep12

-SB Lacrosse held its annual intrasquad scrimmage on Homecoming 2012:  


Freshman Challen Rogers '16 (left) carries the ball during the intrasquad scrimmage.

The new roster includes 19 new faces, 18 of which are freshmen: 


Freshman goalkeeper Dan Shaughnessy '16 (center) makes a save.


Following the scrimmage, Coach Nagle invited alumni to address the team in a career seminar.  Volunteers Jeff Capri '89, Will Imhof '96, Tristram Gillen '02, Matt Campolettano '02, Frank Barile '02, and Sean Chamberlain '07 spoke to the team and shared their experiences:


Tristram Gillen '02 addresses the varsity during the career seminar.  A former college lacrosse coach, Gillen is currently a professional sales training manager.

The alumni universally stressed the importance of academics, internships, and building a network of contacts.


Will Imhof '96 spoke about his experiences as a teacher and coach.  Imhof is a former player, team captain, and also coached SB Lacrosse.

The alumni also advised the team on what mistakes to avoid, how to build a network, and how to create opportunities.


Jeff Capri '89 finished his degree in Health Sciences and became a teacher and a restaurateur.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP12)

-The British Columbia Lacrosse Association reported that Brody Eastwood '16 has committed to SB Lacrosse: https://bcla.centraldesktop.com/bcla/me ... duates.pdf

Brody Eastwood '16

Victoria, BC / Victoria JR A Shamrocks

5'10'' 185lbs

Attack

#18

Brody Eastwood '16 registered 15 hat tricks in only two seasons for the Jr. A Victoria Shamrocks, the same team as alumnus Rhys Duch '08.

-2012 Stats: 39G, 26A

-2011 Stats: 43G, 42A 

-2011 Junior A Rookie of the Year

-2010 Intermediate All Star Team

Despite missing four games in 2012, Brody Eastwood '16 (left) finished sixth in league scoring.  In 2011, Eastwood finished second in league scoring and first in goals.

-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor wrote Eastwood is: "Mature well beyond his rookie status... stepped up huge... did nothing but produce... led the Shamrocks in goals, assists, points and special team scoring." http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/24/il-indoor-2011-junior-of-the-year-awards-plus-all-canadian-teams/

Victoria head coach Jordan Sundher said: "Brody is putting up some good numbers this year and it’s no smoke and mirrors. He goes to the tough places and 90% of his goals have come within 6” of the crease. He’s always moving, cutting, back picking, and rolling to the net. The sky is the limit for Brody.” http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/06/24/dirty-dozen-the-joty-favourites-so-far/

 
Brody Eastwood '16 receives the 2010 Intermediate All Star award.  

-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor named Eastwood a finalist for the 2011 Player of the Year award, stating that Eastwood is: “on pace to put up some of the best single season numbers in Victoria in quite some time (bigger than Rhys Duch ’08)…” http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/06/24/dirty-dozen-the-joty-favourites-so-far/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP12)

-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that Joe Fraietta '17 (Montrose, NY / Hendrick Hudson HS) has verbally committed to SB Lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/18/recruiting-syracuse-ohio-state-lehigh-michigan-umass-colgate

Joe Fraietta '17

Montrose, NY / Hendrick Hudson HS

6'1'' 185lbs

LSM

#14

Joe Fraietta '17 also played for Team Superstar, the Yale Bulldog Bash, the Midsummer's Classic, Hotbeds, and Peak 200, where he was named an All Star.

-2012 All Section

-Westchester/Putnam All Star

-MSG Varsity's Fab 50 (football & lacrosse)

-Vimeo posted video of Joe Fraietta '17 here: http://vimeo.com/28687237

Click on the image above to see highlights of Joe Fraietta '17 in action.

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons also reported on the commitment, including an interview with Hen Hud coach Craig Solomon, who said Joe Fraietta '17: "... is extremely athletic... ability to push the ball in transition... dependable player who is gong to limit the other teams best middie... great playing between the boxes and is very strong on ground balls.” http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/09/18/joe-fraietta/

Joe Lombardi refers to Joe Fraietta '17 as "a lacrosse star... a groundball machine... with good speed, stick skills and athleticism... a football standout".

Joe Fraietta '17 also competes for Hen Hud HS in the 55 meter dash and on the gridiron as a quarterback and defensive end, garnering All Section honorable mention as a junior.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP12)

-Herb Garbutt of Inside Halton interviewed incoming midfielder Jay Lindsay '16 on representing Canada in the U19 World Championships. Though the team earlier defeated the US (for the first US loss ever in the tournament), Canada fell to the US in the finals in Turku, Finland. http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/article/1493130--silver-lining-for-lindsay-as-he-begins-college-career

Jay Lindsay '16 helped Team Canada win the Silver Medal in the U19 World Championships in Turku, Finland.

-Geoff Shannon and Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that rising junior midfielder Mike Calvagna '18 has committed to SB, while also considering Ohio State, Marquette, Penn State and Michigan:

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/04/recruiting-2015-ohio-state-boston-university-furman

You can find more information from Joe Lombardi at LaxLessons, including a interview and profile for Mike Calvagna '18: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/07/calvagna-tristates-premier-faceoff-specialists-selects-stony-brook/

After finishing his sophomore year, Joe Lombardi refers to Mike Calvagna '18 as one of the "premier faceoff specialists in the region".

NEWSLETTER 11sep12

-StonyBrook.edu posted the details of Wolfstock 2012, the annual homecoming festivities. You can register and buy tickets here: http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/wolfstock/

Adults: $25 (online price) $35 (day of the event)
Kids 6 to 12: $15
Kids 5 and under: Free

You can also sign up here at SB Alumni & Friends: https://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=538&erid=5725072&trid=6a8d7c0b-5904-4815-b0c1-147508ca0b00

SB Football takes on Colgate University at homecoming on 9/22/12.


-SB Lacrosse will also be holding its annual Intrasquad Scrimmage on homecoming. Following the scrimmage, Coach Nagle is hosting "Meet the 2013 Seawolves", an informal career seminar, and is seeking alumni volunteers to share their educational path and professional careers with the current members of the team. Details below:

SB Lacrosse Intrasquad Scrimmage

University Track

9/22/12
12:30pm

2:15pm Informal Career Seminar

3:00pm Wolfstock

6:00pm SB Football versus Colgate University

If you are interested in being considered to share your experiences with the team, please contact the Webmaster immediately.


-SB Athletic Director Jim Fiore announced via Twitter that renovations of the SB Arena are underway, including a photo: https://twitter.com/JDFiore/status/238025976905355266/photo/

Renovations have begun on the SB Arena, which includes a $23M project. A rendition of the completed arena is pictured above.

You can find more renditions from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=27078

-SB Football takes on Syracuse University on Saturday, September 15th at 4:00pm. You can watch the action on Time Warner Cable Sports, SNY, or ESPN3.com. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091012aab.html

NEWSLETTER 10sep12

-Erika Karp of the Times Beacon Record reported on a plan to redevelop downtown Stony Brook, including the one mile strip of Route 25A that abuts the main campus near the train station.

http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-News-i-2012-09-06-93647.112114-sub-Downtown-to-connect-community-Stony-Brook-University.html

President Stanley said: "I think it's something that's been missing from the campus probably since the beginning. To have community involvement right from the beginning, I think is critical to get this kind of thing happening."

The plan to redevelop Route 25A is intended to connect the university and the surrounding community, including bringing in new businesses, restaurants, offices and retail stores.

-Laxpower reported that former attackman Graham Adams '12 has been named assistant coach for Detroit Mercy Lacrosse: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=31023

You can find Adams' profile from Detroit Mercy Athletics here: http://www.detroittitans.com/coaches.aspx?rc=341&path=mlax

-Inside Lacrosse reported that the Canadian Lacrosse Association published a roster for the 2012 Duel in Denver, an exhibition match between US and Canadian national teams in Colorado. The Canadian roster includes Jordan McBride '11, Kevin Crowley '11, and Robbie Campbell '12: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/31/canadas-duel-roster-unveiled

Laxpower reported that Canada went on to win the contest 11-9. Jordan McBride '11 registered 1G, 1A in the game. http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=31054

Jordan McBride '11, Kevin Crowley '11, and Robbie Campbell '12 played for Team Canada in the 2012 Duel in Denver, where they defeated the US National Team.

Inside Lacrosse posted more photos of the event here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/10/photos-duel-denver

Robbie Campbell '12 (left) recently graduated from SB, compiling 82G and 56A during his career.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 25aug12

-Major League Lacrosse is holding the 2012 Championship at Harvard University this weekend. You can find the schedule of contests and media guide here: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/6169/championship-weekend-news-and-notes/

On 8/25/12, Jordan McBride '11 and the Denver Outlaws take on the Long Island Lizards at 1pm.

Jordan McBride '11 (black) is currently the sixth leading scoring attackman in the MLL with 29G, 9A in only eleven contests.

Also on 8/25/12, Adam Rand '11 and the Chesapeake Bayhawks take on the Boston Cannons at 4pm.

Adam Rand '11 (#10) scooped up 55 ground balls so far on the season, winning over 54% of his faceoffs.

The winners advance to the Finals on 8/26/12 at 3pm. You can watch the action on ESPN2, ESPN3, or CBS Sports Network.

-Phil Shore of Lacrosse Magazine discussed the MLL Championship and mentioned Chesapeake faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/082112_eight_big_questions_for_major_league_lacrosse_championship_weekend

Shore also previewed each contest, mentioning both Jordan McBride '11 and Adam Rand '11 here: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/082012_four_teams_two_days_one_major_league_lacrosse_champion

Adam Rand '11 (right) wins a faceoff against the Charlotte Hounds.

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse also previewed the Chesapeake/Boston game, mentioning that Adam Rand '11 is "the real story of success at the X for this Bayhawks team... coming in fourth amongst faceoff men that have taken at least 300 draws." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/23/devitte-bayhawks-cannons-breakdown

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported that rising senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 (Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-1.811929/bitzer-earns-3-star-rating-for-riverhead-1.3912318

Ryan Bitzer '17

Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS

Midfield

6' 165lbs

#10

Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) was named Team MVP in both lacrosse and basketball, and also Riverhead News Review's Athlete of the Year. He is the eleventh member of the Class of 2017 so far.

-Joe Werkmeister of the Riverhead News Review interviewed head lacrosse coach Victor Guadagnino on Ryan Bitzer '17, who said of Bitzer: “His field vision is fantastic... not a big verbal guy, he’s a doer. He leads us by example and that’s what we’re counting on.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/03/35215/boys-lacrosse-preview-blue-waves-look-to-climb-out-of-basement/

Point guard Ryan Bitzer '17 is also lettered in basketball, garnering Team MVP honors as a junior. Bitzer was also named to the LI Basketball Best Players on Long Island Honor Roll.

Bob Liepa of the Riverheads News Review interviewed Riverhead HS basketball coach John Rossetti, who said Bitzer is “...in high-pressure situations all the time, so he’s used to it... a great kid, a great player”. http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/02/34522/boys-basketball-riverhead-wins-playoff-opener-faces-no-3-deer-park-today/

In 2011, as a junior, Ryan Bitzer '17 lead the league and division by throwing for 1705 total yards (190/game) and 11 touchdowns.

Bob Liepa of the Riverhead News Review interviewed Bitzer on being the star quarterback for Riverhead HS football. Head coach Leif Shay said of Bitzer: "We always knew he was good. … He’s so calm under pressure, and his poise is his greatest attribute. He doesn’t let things rattle him at all.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2011/09/22684/football-blue-waves-lead-top-ranked-east-islip-at-the-half/

In addition to being a quarterback, Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) also plays defensive back and kicker.

2012 All County

2012 Team MVP

2012 Team Captain

2012 Stats: 29G, 20A; 90GB

2011 Stats: 8G, 8A; 38GB

NEWSLETTER 23aug12

-Back in June 2011, Brooks of MGoBlog wrote about increased interest in Canadian lacrosse players, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is an example of their success in the NCAA. http://mgoblog.com/diaries/michigan-lacrosse-and-canadian-question

In 2012, Kevin Crowley '11 was the 15th leading scorer in the MLL in his second year in the league.

-Lacrosse Magazine reported that SB Women's Lacrosse coach Joe Spallina, also the coach of the MLL's Long Island Lizards, has been named Coach of the Year in his first season: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/081512_joe_spallina_named_mll_coach_of_year

-Major League Lacrosse is holding the 2012 Championship at Harvard University this weekend. You can find the schedule of contests and media guide here: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/6169/championship-weekend-news-and-notes/

On 8/25/12, Jordan McBride '11 and the Denver Outlaws take on the Long Island Lizards at 1pm, followed by Adam Rand '11 and the Chesapeake Bayhawks versus the Boston Cannons at 4pm.

Adam Rand '11 wins a faceoff against UMBC.

The winners advance to the Finals on 8/26/12 at 3pm. You can watch the action on ESPN2, ESPN3, or CBS Sports Network.

-SB Athletics has posted on Twitter the 2013 SB Lacrosse promotional posters here: https://twitter.com/SBAthletics/status/238341040426344448/photo/1

The 2013 promotional poster shows defenseman Savaughn Greene '12 (left), who is now healthy after suffering a knee injury and redshirting in 2012. Also shown is Dominic Cerasi '14 (center) and Joe Laforet '13 (right).

-Eric Holden of Yahoo Sports listed the Top 25 Toughest Places to play college football, including LaValle Stadium at #22: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/college-footballs-top-25-toughest-places-play-204600964--ncaaf.html

NEWSLETTER 22aug12

-Molloy Athletics has announced that former goalkeeper Rob Camposa '11 has been named Assistant Coach of the men's varsity lacrosse team: http://www.molloylions.com/sports/mlax/coaches/Camposa

Rob Camposa '11 recorded 123 saves in 2011, leading the Seawolves to ten victories.

-SB Lacrosse now has its own Twitter page found here:

http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%40StonyBrookMLax

You can also find the permanent link on our homepage under the Media links on the right.

-Michael Kennett of StealthLax wrote about box lacrosse skills becoming vital in NCAA lacrosse, and cited Kevin Crowley '11 as an example: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/08/07/skills-of-box-lacrosse-emerging-as-vital-for-success-in-world-of-ncaa-field-lacrosse/

-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported that rising senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 (Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-1.811929/bitzer-earns-3-star-rating-for-riverhead-1.3912318

Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) is a three sport athlete at Riverhead HS, garnering All County honors as a junior in lacrosse.

-SB Athletics reported that SB Football will appear on television a record five times during the 2012 regular season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082012aab.html