NEWSLETTER 15jan11

-Joe Lombardi at LaxLessons headlined SB Lacrosse in his article announcing the 2/26/11 game at LaValle Stadium between Virginia and SB. http://www.laxlessons.com/blog/2010/12/more-college-schedules-dukes-2011-slate-complete-stony-brookuva-rematch-set-other-schedules/

-The SB Athletics poll results are in for the Top Moment of 2010, which was awarded to Men's Lacrosse for the NCAA Quarterfinal contest against Virginia. http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/010511aab.html

-NCAA Champion Magazine published an article on recent construction projects at SB Athletics- including the University Track, The Dubin Family Center, and Joe Nathan Field. See photos here: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=82389

Lacrosse will use the turf field at the University Track when complete.

Further, Athletic Director Jim Fiore was quoted in the article, stating that the school’s recent successes have attracted donations, even in a difficult economy. He pointed to an athletics grade-point average that rose from a 2.76 to near a 3.1, a level sustained for the past four years, and the SB's five conference championships in 2009-10 alone.

The latest photos of the construction show that field turf has already been installed. Construction is due to be completed in September 2011.

-Danielle Bernstein at InsideLacrosse wrote that she is most interested in SB's performance in 2011, particularly the rematch with Virginia: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/05/staff-debate-what-storyline-are-you-most-interested-2011

-Longtime SB Athletic Trainer Kathy Koshansky was inducted to the NYSATA Hall of Fame: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/011211aaf.html

-InsideLacrosse interviewed 2010 Tewaaraton Finalist Kevin Crowley '11. See the video interview here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/14850241/tewaaraton-finalist-kevin-crowley

Kevin Crowley '11 finished second in Tewaaraton Award votes in 2010 and was given the 2010 Enners Award for NCAA Player of the Year.

-Over the next four seasons, SB Football will be adding multiple Division IA (FBS) opponents, including UTEP, Buffalo, Army, and Boston College. Further, SB Football is working on adding Cincinnati and two other unnamed FBS teams to the schedule. http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2010/12/football-movement-affects-fcs-schools.html

PROFILE: Cody Vassallo '14

A closer look at new attacker Cody Vassallo '14:

Cody Vassallo '14

Floral Park, NY / Sewanhaka HS

Attack

6’2’’ 175lbs

#31

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/vassallo_cody00.html

Cody Vassallo '14 stands at 6'2'' and registered 95G in his junior and senior seasons at Sewanhaka HS.

-2010 Game Stats: http://longisland.newsday.com/sports/highschool/team.php?id=202-7

-Team Captain 2010

-All County 2010

-All Conference 2009

-4 Year Starter http://issuu.com/sewanhaka_chieftain/docs/chieftain_issue__5_2010

-Former SB defenseman and captain Mike Sakowich '02 coached Cody Vassallo '14 at Sewanhaka HS. Sakowich said about Vassallo: "He is one of the greatest kids to ever play lax for me- he is the complete package."

Early in fall ball of 2010, Cody Vassallo '14 was already one of the best conditioned athletes in the program as a freshman.

-Lettered in football and wrestling

-Member of the National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, and an AP Scholar

Cody Vassallo '14 captained his team and was named All County in 2010.

Sewanhaka HS

http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XSEWNY.PHP

#296 East Coast Ranking

#82 NY State Ranking

#25 NY Class B

#35 NY Section VIII

#18 NY Section B8

NEWSLETTER 7jan11

-Lax Magazine printed its 2010 Preseason Rankings, including SB at #4 (behind UNC and in front of Maryland), its highest ever ranking of any kind. http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2010-11/news/122010_syracuse_ranked_no_1_by_lacrosse_magazine

In related news, Lax Magazine honored Kevin Crowley '11 as D1 Men's Preseason Player of the Year and pictured him on their website. http://www.laxmagazine.com/genrel/122010_lacrosse_magazine_releases_2011_preseason_rankings_and_players_of_the_year

-The 2010 Seawolves were awarded their America East Championship rings on 12/11/10. The entire 2010 squad was present, including new alumni Steve Waldeck '10, Chris Gignilliat '10, Mike Sopko '10, Charlie Parr '10, Paul Randazzo '10 and Chris Scott '10.

A celebration of the most successful season in SB Lacrosse history, the event included a lunch, a highlight film, and a ring presentation ceremony. The team was honored at halftime of the Men's Basketball contest against Sacred Heart.


SB Lacrosse was last issued America East Championship rings in 2002, following an 11-7 victory over Albany in the Finals and an NCAA Tournament berth.



A close up of the ring shows a red ruby stone, the year, record, date, conference, logo, and the university.

SBU Lacrosse Remembers: Ron LaValle (1943-2010) 3jan11

-SB Athletics published an official release on the life and career of former coach Ron LaValle. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/123110aaa.html


-The Alumni Organization would like to thank the many alums from different eras that were in attendance over the weekend at services for Coach LaValle. The alumni paid their respects and sent bouquets of flowers for the LaValle Family. Please contact the webmaster if you are interested in contributing. sbulacrosse@gmail.com


-If you would like to make a memorial contribution directly to SB Athletics, please send a check payable to:

The Stony Brook Foundation
Stony Brook Lacrosse
c/o Rob Emmerich
Indoor Sports Complex
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3500


-Laxpower consulted the Alumni Organization for information on Ron LaValle and published an article here: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=21487


Coach LaValle was laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram.


-Inside Lacrosse covered the story as well here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/03/weekly-lacrosse-links-ron-lavalle-remembered-stony-brook


-SB Athletics interviewed Coach Sowell on the life of Ron LaValle, and included that "The impact he had on young men was undeniable and I was always so impressed by the energy and passion he had for the game of lacrosse and support of the Stony Brook lacrosse program. As he was such a well-respected member of the national lacrosse community, I am sure I join so many others when I say that we will all miss Ron LaValle greatly."


-SB Athletics also interviewed former Coach John Espey, who stated that "Ron was a terrific coach, but the best thing he did for our program was mentor our student-athletes... and our student-athletes loved him. Ron was a great person and an honorable man."


Ron LaValle
(March 28, 1943 - December 29, 2010)

SBU Lacrosse Remembers: Ron LaValle (1943-2010) 30dec10

On December 29th, 2010, former SB Coach Ron LaValle passed away at the Stony Brook University Hospital after battling cancer.

A tremendous loss for the entire lacrosse community, Ron was leaves behind his wife Cynthia.

Amongst Ron's many accomplishments, he was a retired attorney at law, a hospital executive, an officer in the Navy, an All America selection at Adelphi, an assistant coach at SB, and most recently a volunteer assistant at Patchogue HS on Long Island. He was also a proud father, brother, friend and a true lacrosse fanatic. He is a member of Suffolk County's LaValle Family, including New York Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, whose name graces SBU's LaValle Stadium.

For the SB Profile on Ron LaValle, please see here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lac ... ron00.html

As an attackman in the 1960s, Ron LaValle broke scoring records at Adelphi Lacrosse and is still one of the all-time assist leaders. Ron was inducted into the Adelphi Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996.

Please see below for more information.

Wake

Sunday, January 2
Robertaccio Funeral Home
85 Medford Avenue Patchogue, N.Y. 11772
2-4 p.m. 6-9 p.m

Funeral Mass
Monday, January 3
Infant Jesus Church at St. Charles Hospital
110 Myrtle Avenue, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
11 a.m.

Cynthia LaValle
205 North Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772-2005

For more info on Ron's illustrious career, see below:

-Lead the 1964 Adelphi Panthers with 30 assists and the 1965 team with 24

-9th all time in assists at Adelphi with 74 in three seasons
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/adel/sports/m-lacros/auto_pdf/mlmg.pdf

-Inducted into the Adelphi Athletics Hall of Fame: http://www.aupanthers.com/hallfame/adel-hallfame.html

-A 1963 publication of The Delphian reported on the Panthers' 7-2 victory over Hofstra on May 8, 1963. LaValle scored with 4 seconds left in a chippy game. Well undersized, the article stated that "LaValle spent a good deal of time picking himself up off the turf." Also mentioned is LaValle's standout sophomore campaign, including 15G, 20A, leading his team to a 10-2-1 record. http://dtsearch.adelphi.edu/dtSearch/UserData/Indexes/Delphian%201957-1965/TheDelphianMay171963.pdf

-A 1964 publication of The Delphian indicates that LaValle was 5'7'' 127lbs and lead his team in scoring as a sophomore and as a junior. http://dtsearch.adelphi.edu/dtSearch/UserData/Indexes/Delphian%201957-1965/TheDelphianApril221964.pdf

-LaValle broke the Adelphi assist record in 1964 with 30 assists. http://dtsearch.adelphi.edu/dtSearch/UserData/Indexes/Delphian%201957-1965/TheDelphianMarch241965.pdf

As an offensive assistant to John Espey's staff, Ron LaValle coached SB to its first ever America East Championship in 2002, including the first ever appearance in the Division I NCAA Tournament, and SB's first ever Division I All America, attackman Kevin Pall '02.

-Newsday published an article on the life and career of Ron LaValle: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/stony-brook-administrator-ronald-lavalle-dies-1.2578357

Ron LaValle

(March 28, 1943 - December 29, 2010)

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 23dec10

-Rhys Duch '08 was selected in the 7th round, 3rd pick (39th overall) of the MLL Supplemental Draft by the Denver Outlaws. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/12/14/rubisch-picked-no-1-toronto-mll-supplemental-draft


-IL Indoor reported on the preseason camp for the Washington Stealth, the reigning champs of 2010. The article pictured Rhys Duch '08 on the front page. http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/12/07/images-from-training-camps-in-boston-philadelphia-and-everetts-comcast-arena/


Rhys Duch '08 signs autographs for Washington Stealth fans.


-IL Indoor also mentioned the 2009 stellar playoff campaign of Rhys Duch '08, including 25 goals and an NLL Title, calling his 2009 rookie season an "offensive post-season debut for the ages". http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/11/17/insider-top-50-a-ball-hawk-a-gaiter-rock-rookies-and-a-multi-cup-clincher/


IL Indoor remarked that Duch's rookie year was one of the most mature, able, and outstanding rookie performances in the history of the NLL, comparing it to the likes of Gary & Paul Gait.


-Rhys Duch '08 signs again with the Washington Stealth for 2011, after garnering 2nd Team All-Pro honors and an NLL Title in 2010: http://www.stealthlax.com/articles/view/505/19/


Stealth GM Doug Locker remarked that "Rhys is not only a great lacrosse player, but is a terrific person and a very positive role model for lacrosse here in the Pacific Northwest."


-IL Indoor published a listing of the top 20 recent post-season feats, and included Rhys Duch '08 scoring 3G, 3A against Portland in 2009. http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/10/08/recent-roy-halladay-worthy-post-season-peformances-in-the-national-lacrosse-league/


-Teddy Jenner at IL Indoor wrote an article on top NLL personalities, and included Rhys Duch '08. http://www.ilindoor.com/2010/10/23/top-personalities-in-the-nll-these-are-ours-who-are-yours/

PROFILE: Jak Wawrzyniak '14

A closer look at new defenseman Jak Wawrzyniak '14:


Jak Wawrzyniak '14
Defence
Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England/Avon Old Farms HS, CT
6'4'' 225lbs
#34

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/wawrzyniak_jak00.html



-Jak Wawrzyniak '14, the first SB Lacrosse recruit from England, attended Avon Old Farms HS in CT on a post-grad scholarship.


-2010 Avon Old Farms HS Team Captain

-England Lancashire U19 (2007)

-England Lancashire U19 (2008), Team Captain

-Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club

-Team England 2010

-England U19 (2007, 2008)


Defenseman Jak Wawrzyniak '14, shown here dislodging the ball against Team Germany, played long stick midfield for Team England in 2010.


English Lacrosse Association interview (photo): http://www.englishlacrosse.co.uk/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5106-163779-19728-34648-306951-14388-5158-layout172-180996-news-item,00.html

Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award: http://www.camsfc.ac.uk/cmsfc-news.asp?newsid=23

Captain of Team Lancashire (press ctrl+A to read): http://www.englishlacrosse.co.uk/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5106-167248-19728-34657-292747--5127-layout06-184466-news-item,00.html

Interview and bio from FIL World Cup (photo): http://2010worldlacrosse.blogspot.com/2010/07/success-on-both-sides-of-pond.html

More photos: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/xD8GdlcGREmOJ0wqIC2lDQ/lacrosse-spring-10/profile-jak-wawrzyniak.htm


AVON OLD FARMS HS:
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XAVFNE.PHP
#20 National CCR
#22 National Poll
#3 New England West
#1 Founder's League



Jak Wawryzniak '14 captained Avon to a 15-3 overall record, finishing #1 in the Founder’s League (7-0) and #3 in Western New England (13-2), its most successful season.

NEWSLETTER 19dec10

-Preseason rankings for 2011 are out from various sources:

#8- D1 Coaches Poll (behind ND and in front of Cornell) http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/30/face-yearbook-2011-division-i-coaches-poll

#10- LaxNews (behind Duke and in front of Army) http://laxnews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=456

#8- Face-off Yearbook (behind ND and in front of Hofstra) http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/29/face-yearbook-2011-division-i-top-20-rankings


-Karen Mitchell at Wordpress put together a bio of Coach Rick Sowell, detailing his career and recent successes at SB. http://pseudoscholar.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/who-is-this-rick-sowell-and-what-can-he-do-for-lacrosse/


At Washington College, Coach Rick Sowell was named 1985 Division III National Midfielder of the Year, a North-South All Star, a two time All America, team captain, WCAC Best Athlete, and was awarded the Dr. Charles B. Clark MVP award. He lead the Shoremen to two appearances in the National Championship game before becoming a three-time All Pro with the MLL's Baltimore Thunder.


-SB Athletics has more news, video, and updates here:

SB Radio: http://wusb.fm/

SB Radio Blog: sbradiosports.blogspot.com/

SB Athletics Blog: wolfieseawolf.blogspot.com/search/label/SBU%20Lacrosse

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/stonybrookseawolves#g/a


-SBU Admissions posted a video interview with Chris Gignilliat '10 on what he loves about SB and his favorite place on campus, LaValle Stadium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbrsoL5b_eo


Chris Gignilliat '10 started 57 games in his career at SB, garnering America East honors in 2006 and 2009.

PROFILE: Dieter Treusdell '14

A closer look at new attackman Dieter Treusdell '14:


Dieter Treusdell '14
Attack
Painted Post, NY/Corning West HS
6' 177 lbs
#40

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/treusdell_dieter00.html


Dieter Treusdell '14 is a threat with both hands and can shoot on the run.


-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBlGpL4HEB8&feature=related

-2009 NYS Nike Shootout (Southern Tier) Team: http://www.justlacrosse.com/09archives/09NYShootout_rosters.htm

-U-18 FCA Rochester Elite Travel Team Member

-Postgame article and photo: http://www.the-leader.com/sports/x1381026525/East-wins-final-East-West-boys-lacrosse-game

-2010 first-team All-Leader

-2009 Stats: 45G, 38A as a junior



The Leader named Dieter Treusdell '14 a First Team All Star and he played in Ernie Davis Senior Game, finishing his career as the most successful quarterback in school history.


-The Corning Leader article on his play at QB, including interview: http://www.the-leader.com/sports/x927262817/Air-time


CORNING WEST HS:
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XCOWNY.PHP
National CCR: #190
NY Section IV: #5
NY B Section 4: #1

NEWSLETTER 11dec10

-USILA announced its 2011 Preseason All America Team, honoring four Seawolves, including Kevin Crowley '11 (1st Team); Adam Rand '11 (1st Team); Tom Compitello '11 (3rd Team); and Jordan McBride '11 (HM). http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/120210aaa.html

InsideLacrosse also covered the release, picturing Kevin Crowley '11 on the front page: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/12/02/face-yearbook-2011-division-i-preseason-all-americans

-SB Lacrosse signed an equipment deal to partner with Maverik Lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/30/stony-brook-university-signs-equipment-deal-with-maverik


SB Lacrosse will be wearing custom white and red Maverik Maybach gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow guards. Athletes will also have their choice of the new Maverik heads and shafts.

-Laxmagazine is polling for the 2011 Preseason Player of the Year. You can vote for Kevin Crowley '11 here: http://laxmagazine.com/blogs/dasilva/112310_vote_for_lacrosse_magazines_college_preseason_players_of_the_year

-The America East has announced its 2011 Preseason Poll slotting SB at #1 in front of Albany. The AE published a photo of Steve Waldeck '10 and Tom Compitello '11 on its site. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=59672&SPID=6539&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205039894&DB_OEM_ID=14000

The America East also announced its 2011 Preseason All Conference Selections, which honored Jared Laverne '12, Kevin Crowley '11, Jordan McBride '11, and Tom Compitello '11. InsideLacrosse featured this as well and pictured Jordan McBride '11 on the front page: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/12/07/face-yearbook-2011-america-east-conference-rankings


Jared Laverne '12 was named to the 2009 AE All Rookie Team and the AE Second Team as a freshman.


-SB Football adds another IAA (FBS) opponent in 2011. They are scheduled to play at UTEP to open up the 2011 season. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121010aaa.html


-You can contribute to SB Athletics by clicking on the online giving page here:http://www.stonybrook.edu/seawolvesgift


-SB Athletics has also launched a Men's Lacrosse Alumni Facebook Group, found here: http://on.fb.me/a485ve

PROFILE: Cole Millican '14

A closer look at new midfielder Cole Millican '14:

Cole Millican '14

Sunrise, FL / St. Thomas Aquinas HS

Midfield

5'11'' 165lbs

#8

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/millican_cole00.html

-2010 All America Team: http://www.laxpower.com/all-amer/aa-list-hs.php?SelYear=2010&SelGender=B&SelList=AA

-2008, 2009, 2010 1st Team All Broward County and Team MVP

-2008 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team All-League

-2010 1st Team All-League

-2010 Sun-Sentinel (Broward County) Player of the year

-2010 Miami Herald Player of the Year

-2010 Lacrosse Senior Showcase Team

Cole Millican '14 totaled 145G, 125A, 128GB in three seasons and achieved All America honors.

-A video of a fast break goal behind the back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q84detJA_CY

-South Florida Silver Elite U19 (WW U-19): http://fulc.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=2983467&seasonid=4284

-South Florida Select All Star Team http://leagues.lacrossewear.com/home.cfm?l=69

-2008 Southeast Regional Orlando Team: http://www.digitalsports.com/article/id/28227.aspx

-Laxmagazine feature on Millican for Championship Showcase (photo): www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2009-10/news/071610_florida_natives_set_for_champion_showcase

-Sun-Sentinel features Millican's successes as team captain (photo): http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/lacrosse/broward/fl-zz-ac-br-lacrosse-20100603,0,4519474.story

Cole Millican '14 played in the US Lacrosse HS Championship Showcase in 2010.

-2008 stats: 40G, 45A, 35GB

-2009 stats: 44G, 42A, 38GB

-2010 stats: 61G, 38A, 55GB

-QB for the #1 ranked HS football team in the nation

St. Thomas Aquinas HS

http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XSTHFL.PHP

#75 Ranked National RPI

#30 Ranked Florida State

#2 Ranked Florida South
#1 Ranked Florida District 11

PROFILE: George Benitez '14

A closer look at new defenseman George Benitez '14:

George Benitez '14
Darien, CT / Darien HS
Defense
6'0'' 185lbs
#3

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/benitez_george00.html


George Benitez '14 was named to the 2010 HS All America Team after leading Darien to its fifth consecutive CT State title.

-2010 All America Team: http://www.laxpower.com/all-amer/aa-list-hs.php?SelYear=2010&SelGender=B&SelList=AA

-2010 ESPN All-Rise Team Honorable Mention

-Laxpower 2010 All-Eastern Region First Team

-2010 CT Class M All State Team: http://www.laxlessons.com/blog/2010/06/connecticut-all-america-all-state-teams/

-Maxpreps reports on Benitez's commitment to SB: http://www.maxpreps.com/news/BZutyJb0Ed6OEwAcxJTdpg/lacrosse--careys-darienzo-makes-commitment-to-maryland.htm

-Laxlessons.com reports on Benitez's commitment to SB: http://www.laxlessons.com/recruit/images/comprofiler/tn104_49e3d5714c1c8.jpg

-MSG Varsity article on Darien's "Ministers of Defense" focuses on Benitez shutting out Yorktown All America attcker Kevin Interlicchio in a 10-3 victory: http://www.msgvarsity.com/columns/kevin-devaney-jr/darien-s-ministers-of-defense-stifle-huskers-1.23024

-Darien wins CT Class M State Championships against New Fairfield, 17-5. IL mentions that Benitez is part of a stifling and tenacious defense that makes few mistakes. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/12/connecticut-high-school-state-championships-reports

-Darien is still the team to beat (photo #2): http://www.greenwichtime.com/default/article/FCIAC-BOYS-LACROSSE-Darien-still-the-team-to-beat-436609.php

-2009 Connecticut Super Juniors: http://www.ctlacrosse.org/Page.asp?n=37348&org=ctlacrosse.org

-2009 football article, quote, and photo: http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/penalty-flags-decorate-field-for-turkey-bowl-win#photo-116358

Benitez fires a pass against New Canaan in the 2009 Turkey Bowl.



-The "Face of Blue Wave Football", Benitez is the QB and captain (photo included): http://www.darienps.org/neirad/0912teninfluential.php

-Football stats and photos (#3): http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/X6deEAWsNEW2eYhOyr8LcA/football-fall-08/stats-george-benitez.htm


Darien HS http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XDAICN.PHP
#11 Ranked National CCR
#11 Ranked National Poll
#196 Ranked National RPI
#2 Ranked New England Region
#1 Ranked CT State
#1 Ranked FCIAC
2010 CT State Champions

Benitez was named to the CT Super Juniors in 2009 and captained both the Darien football team and lacrosse team.

NEWSLETTER 19nov10

-Inside Lacrosse editors voted on a 2011 over/under, including a discussion on whether Kevin Crowley '11 will score 72 points this upcoming season: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/11/looking-ahead-mens-division-i-lacrosse-2011-overunder


-SB Athletics launched a new interactive webpage on 11/16/10: http://www.goseawolves.org/index-main.html


-SB Lacrosse announced its 2011 roster: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/ston-m-lacros-mtt.html


-Kevin Crowley '11 finished in 3rd place in Inside Lacrosse's 2010 Laxie Awards for Player of the Year. Crowley garnered 15.4% of the total vote, finishing behind Ned Crotty of Duke and Scott Rogers of Notre Dame. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/17/inside-lacrosse-laxies-2010-player-year-winners


Kevin Crowley '11 was named to the AE First Team in 2008, 2009, and 2010, and was unanimously selected AE Player of the Year in 2010.


And just for fun, we found his 2007 New Westminster Salmonbellies profile (with photo): http://pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1396638&seasonid=2154&numgames=all


-SB Women's Track & Field reached the National Championships for the 3rd time in 4 years. The Van Dalen sisters, Lucy and Holly, were named All America and finished 6th and 7th in Nationals. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/c-xc/recaps/112210aaa.html

OUT OF THE ARCHIVES: SB Lacrosse All-Decade Team 2001-2010

The last ten seasons SB Lacrosse has been twice to the NCAA Tournament (with one victory), 8 All America Selections, an 86-66 record, an Enners Award Winner, the advent of LaValle Stadium, numerous America East honors, national statistics leaders in all categories, two America East titles, two America East Regular Season titles, multiple wins over ranked opponents, received commitments from HS All America selections and signed HS juniors, hosted two NCAA Quarterfinals, and hosted an NCAA Tournament game, among other successes.

As the third full decade of SB Lacrosse comes to a close, the Executive Board weighed in on the best and most outstanding athletes to don the scarlet & gray from 2001 through 2010:


SB Lacrosse All Decade Team 2001-2010


1st Team:
GK- Brendan Callahan '07
DEF- Kyle Pearl '05, Steve Waldeck '10, Dave Weiss '05
LSM- Eric Hatkewitz '04
FO- Adam Rand '11
DM- Mike Dworczyk '02, Aaron Weiss '04
OM- Denis Scannell '02, Owen Adams '08, Kevin Crowley '11, Rhys Duch '08
ATT- Jordan McBride '11, Kevin Pall '02, Jason Cappadoro '05, Tom Compitello '11



Honorable Mention:
GK- Steve Armsworthy '02, Charlie Paar '10
DEF- Dan Daponte '02, Chris Gignilliat '10, Jason Joiner '07, Nick Maturro '08
LSM- Brendan Mascuch '07
FO- Jim Astea '07, Dennis Nafte '03
DM- Bryan Johannysmeyer '08, Mike Poch '05, Vonzel Legall '11
OM- Ryan Hughes '08, Larry Cerasi '07, George Laflare '04, Robbie Campbell '12
ATT- Adam Marksberry '05, Bo Tripodi '07, Sean Chamberlain '07