By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/2/18
Ravenscroft (NC) 2020 midfielder Brooke Baker of Big 4 HHH Girls has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of Florida.
Brooke Baker profile:
Brooke Baker
High school: Ravenscroft (Raleigh, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Position: Midfield
College committed to: University of Florida
Club team: Big 4 HHH Girls, 212 Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: US Lacrosse All American; 2 time All State team; 2 time All Conference team; 2 time Under Armour All America Underclass tournament 2017/2018
Academic honors: Weighted GPA 3.91 on a 4.0 scale. Honor Roll 2016/2017/2018. Ambassador for Teen Cancer America at Ravenscroft School. 1 of 12 Runners on The Ravens In The Hood team, which ran 199 miles from Mount Hood to Seaside in Oregon and raised over $100,000 for cancer research. Member of the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) at Ravenscroft.
Why did you choose Florida? “Florida was the right fit for me. I connected with the coaching staff and the school was beautiful. They have a top school for the major I am interested in, as well as a top lacrosse program. “
Thank You: “I want to thank my parents for giving me the best oppertunity to play lacrosse at the next level as well as my travel coaches, Colleen Magarity, and Jamie Munro, and my high school coaches Kerry Norman and Josh Gallagher.”
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/4/18
From Press Release
The rosters that will represent Team USA at the Brogden Cup on Dec. 27-29 in Tampa, FL has been announced by Legacy Global.
The Brogden Cup is a historical and meaningful lacrosse event promoting international fellowship between the United States of America and Canada. The competition is named for H. McCullough Brogden, who was a member of the 1932 and 1933 Johns Hopkins University teams and the 1932 Olympic team that was a preview of the top U19 lacrosse players in North America.
This year the USA will be represented by the 2018 National Lacrosse Classic Champion Pennsylvania boys in the U19 Boys Division, the Champion Carolina boys in the U15 Boys Division, and an All-Star team selected from the National Lacrosse Classic will compete in the U17 Girls Division. Five from the Philly region will compete with the girls’ U-17 squad.
Representing Canada will be players and coaches from the Ontario Lacrosse Association.
As an international competition, each team will be competing towards a group championship. At the completion of the event, one nation will be named the 2019 Brogden Cup Champions.
The games will be held at Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex. at the University of Tampa.
Event Schedule
Thursday, Dec 27
4:00PM U19 Boys Practice
5:00PM U15 Boys Practice
6:00PM U17 Girls Practice
7:00PM USA v CAN Boys U15 Game 1
Friday, Dec 28
9:00AM USA v CAN Girls U17 Game 1
10:30AM USA v CAN Boys U15 Game 2
12:00PM USA v CAN Boys U19 Game 1
1:30PM USA v CAN Girls U17 Game 2
3:00PM USA v CAN Boys U19 Game 2
4:30PM USA v CAN Boys U15 Game 3
7:30PM Fellowship Dinner
Bob Martinez Athletics Center – University of Tampa
*Players and Coaches included, Parents $10 Cash @ door
Saturday, Dec 29
10:00AM USA v CAN Girls U17 Game 3
12:00PM USA v CAN Boys U19 Game 3
1:30PM Brogden Cup Presentation & Pictures
Team USA Rosters
Team USA, U19, Pennsylvania First Name Last Name City State Position School Graduation Year
Noah Arneson Holly Springs North Carolina D 2020
John Betzko Wyoming Pennsylvania D 2019
Connor Bross Wernersville Pennsylvania M 2020
Anthony Caporuscio Mountain Top Pennsylvania A 2020
Jake Cavanaugh Drexel Hill Pennsylvania D 2020
Dominic Corto York Pennsylvania A 2020
Conner Covey Finksburg Maryland M 2020
Logan Covey Finksburg Maryland G 2020
Sean Curcio Lancaster Pennsylvania A 2019
Dominic Deluca West Pittston Pennsylvania M 2020
Ryan Eife Doylestown Pennsylvania M/A 2019
Joshua Estavillo Monroe Township New Jersey G 2020
Jackson Gowie Havertown Pennsylvania A 2020
Matt Heuston Lancaster Pennsylvania M 2019
Connor Knittle Camp Hill Pennsylvania D 2020
Seamus Mccloskey Wallingford Pennsylvania D 2019
Connor Mccoy Wernersville Pennsylvania M/A 2019
Billy Meyer Bayville New Jersey D 2020
Ryan Prum Secane Pennsylvania FOGO 2019
Justin Shocker York Pennsylvania D 2019
Mark Sickler Hummelstown Pennsylvania M/A 2019
Kollin Vaught Baltimore Maryland FOGO 2018
Logan Wheeler Fuquay-Varina North Carolina M/A 2020
Team USA Girls’ U17
First Name Last Name City State School Graduation Year Position
Madison Barber CMCH New Jersey 2020 M/A
Geneva Berrett Wayzata Minnesota 2020 D
Amelia Blanchette Dacula Georgia 2021 A
Angelina Bolivar Herndon Virginia 2020 D
Meghan Bouwman Cheshire Connecticut 2020 M/A
Allison Crusey Lithia Florida 2020 M/A
Ahnika Eberl Pittsgrove New Jersey 2021 G
Audrey Estavillo Monroe Township New Jersey 2021 A
Olivia John Wake forest North Carolina 2020 A
Samantha Lyon Media Pennsylvania 2021 D
Gianna Monaco Mount Laurel New Jersey 2022 M
Madeline Phillips Howell Michigan 2020 D
Caroline Ramsey Carmel Indiana 2020 D
Juliana Santel Garden City New York 2021 M
Brenna Whiteside Collegeville Pennsylvania 2021 A
Mckenna Woodworth Horseheads New York 2020 A
Team USA Boys’ U15
First Name Last Name City State School Graduation Year Position
Joshua Arneson Holly Springs North Carolina 2022 D
Reid Barden Wilmington North Carolina 2022 A
James Cardillo Apex North Carolina 2023 M/A
Caden Castle Fuquay Varina North Carolina 2022 A
Nicholas Castro Chapel Hill North Carolina 2022 A
Xander Craven Franklinville North Carolina 2022 A
Jake Dunn Morrisvile North Carolina 2022 M
Kenan Everhart Carolina Beach North Carolina 2023 M
Breyden Harrison Apex North Carolina 2022 M/A
Jack Isacco Raleigh North Carolina 2022 D
Coleman Kraske Wake Forest North Carolina 2022 FOGO
Bryce Ledwith Raleigh North Carolina 2023 G
Zach Mansfield Cary North Carolina 2022 LSM/D
Nathan Nicholas Apex North Carolina 2022 M
Patrick Noone Greensboro North Carolina 2022 D
Thomas Parkes wilmington North Carolina 2022 M/A
Harper Pennington Raleigh North Carolina 2022 D
Luke Popow Holly Springs North Carolina 2022 M
Maverick Shotwell Raleigh North Carolina 2022 LSM
Beck Sutton Marvin North Carolina 2022 A
Dustin Wagner wilmington North Carolina 2022 M
Drew Wheeler Fuquay-Varina North Carolina 2022 G
Kavin Wood Cary North Carolina 2022 M
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/9/18
From Press Release
Registration open for the Duke University Women’s Lacrosse Winter Camp (Dec. 27-29) and 7v7 Tournament (Feb. 3).
Duke’s training sessions focus on teaching the skills, concepts and game situations that will give you the confidence to make quality decisions on the field and ULTIMATELY prepare you to play at the next level.
Small sided, full field and loads of scrimmage opportunities with and against like-minded players and staff will be held each day along with tournament play each evening.
Duke camps also feature sessions on Recruiting, Strength & Conditioning, Speed Training, Nutrition and Sports Psychology. All camps will feature the entire DUKE staff and players and an outstanding staff consisting of top Division I head, assistant coaches and players.
Upcoming Camp Dates:
Duke Winter Camp, December 27-29, 2018
7v7 Tournament, February 3, 2019
The Duke Winter Camp is being offered for the serious and advanced lacrosse player! It is geared with special emphasis on preparing outstanding 8th – 12th graders who wish to continue progressing at an elite level. This camp will feature an outstanding staff consisting of top Division I head and assistant coaches. Our training sessions will focus on teaching the skills, concepts and game situations that will give you the confidence to make quality decisions on the field and ULTIMATELY prepare you to play at the next level. Loads of scrimmage opportunities in small game and full field situations with and against staff will be held each day along with tournament play each evening. The camp also features sessions on Strength & Conditioning, Speed Training, Nutrition and Sports Psychology.
The DUKE Goalie School – DUKE Assistant Coach Morgan Heisman and our outstanding goalie staff will train you just like our goalies at Duke. We offer separate training sessions that focus on quickness and reaction skills, technique and special situations. Goalies will have opportunities to participate in all scrimmage situations and will be placed on tournament teams for evening play.
Junior Blue Devil Winter Camp
December 27-29, 2018
Commuter: $525
The Jr Blue Devil Camp is offered for intermediate players grades 6-8. The curriculum for this camp is geared towards the experienced middle school and junior varsity players. We will offer an outstanding staff consisting of top Division I college players and coaches who will focus on helping you become the best player you can be. Each day is designed to develop your skills and lacrosse knowledge in an atmosphere that promotes learning, competition and fun. Skills, concepts and game situations will be instructed through drills, small games and team competition. Middle school camp will run simultaneously to the high school Winter Camp during the day. We do not offer housing for any Jr Blue Devil campers. Advanced 8th graders should register within the Winter Camp listed above.
2018 Winter Camp Staff
Staff will include the entire DUKE staff:
Kerstin Kimel (Haverford High alum) Head Coach-DUKE, Bria Irizarry Assistant Coach-DUKE, Brooke Griffin Assistant Coach-DUKE, Morgan Heisman Volunteer Assistant Coach-DUKE.
7v7 Tournament February 3, 2019
Limited enrollment – Reserve your spot today!
WHERE: DUKE UNIVERSITY’s Cohan Fields, 148 Bassett Drive
High School and Middle School team registration: https://dukelacrossecamp.com/clinic-7v7-tournament.php
(Individuals also can register).
WHEN: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2019 TIME: Check-in begins at 7:30am — Tournament Games and Clinic from 8am-1pm ROSTER FORMAT: Teams must have a minimum of 10 players but a maximum of 14 players. Each team must have at least one goalie. TOURNAMENT FORMAT: All tournament games will be played 7v7– 7 field players + 1 goalie (2 players will hold behind the restraining line).
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/16/18
Oxford Prep (NC) 2020 goalie Nathan Metcalf of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Barton College.
Nathan Metcalf profile:Nathan Metcalf
High School: Oxford Prep (Franklinton, NC)
Graduation Year: 2020
Position: Goalie
College committed to: Barton College
Club Teams: Team 91 Carolina, Carolina Hilltoppers
Lacrosse Honors: 2017 Brine-All American
Academic Honors: National Beta Club, Junior Marshsall and Academic Directors list.
Expected Major: Health Professions
Why did you choose Barton? “I chose Barton because of the coaching staff, athletic facilities and academic opportunities. Barton’s commitment to student athletes was another factor. After visiting the campus and meeting with the coach and the Medical Profession staff it just felt like a perfect fit.”
Thank You: “I am very lucky to have supportive parents and excellent coaches. Together they have guided me and taught me how to be a good student athlete and the importance of being a good person.”
ConnectLAX, the official sponsor of TopLaxRecruits.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Nathan Metcalf on his commitment to Barton College. ConnectLAX’s free college matching service helps recruits find colleges that fit them on and off the field from over 1,600 college teams and even will create a custom match score to each college based on the recruits’ preferences. Free search: http://clax.co/collegesm
Nathan Nicholas (Apex, N.C.) scored twice and Drew Wheeler (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) had five saves to help Team USA U15 defeat Team Canada, 8-4, Thursday night in the opener of the Brogden Cup at the University of Tampa.
Team USA’s Nathan Nicholas (2 goals) is defended by Team Canada’s Alexander Marinier during the 8-4 US win Thursday night in the U15 opener at the Brogden Cup (Photo courtesy of Legacy Global)
The International tournament features the Middle School and High School champions of the National Lacrosse Classic as well as girls’ U17 All-Stars in best-of-3 series with All-Stars from Ontario (Team Canada) in an annual tourney to promote International growth of lacrosse.
Also scoring for Team USA were James Cardillo (Apex), Xander Craven (Franklinville), Maverick Shotwell (Raleigh), Thomas Parkes (Wilmington), Kavin Wood (Carey) and Coleman Kraske (Wake Forest). Caden Castle (Fuquay Varina) had two assists and Cardillo added one assist while Bryce Ledwith (Raleigh) posted two saves. Breyden Harrison (Apex) had two caused turnovers for Team USA.
Alex Rousell scored twice for Team Canada while Bowie Horsman and Dante Bowen each scored once. Nicholas Crowley and Lucas Dudemaine each had an assist and Noah Meridew posted 10 saves.
Team Canada U15 defeated Team USA, 8-7, in the final game of their 3-game series to wrap up a big day for Canada at the Brogden Cup Friday at the University of Tampa.
Team Canada U15 went 1-1-1 (Photos Courtesy of Legacy Global Lacrosse)
In all, Team Canada finished the day with 5 wins and 1 tie. The U15 series closed with a 1-1-1 deadlock as Team USA claimed Thursday night’s opener, 11-6, and opened Friday with a 9-9 tie.
Canada is also 2-0 in the U19 boys and U17 girls series. By virtue of its 5-1-1 overall record, Canada clinched the overall Brogden Cup championship.
In the final U15 game, Bowie Horsman scored three goals, Braeden Niemy had two and Alex Roussel added a goal and two assists while Michael Blaymires and Lucas Dudemaine each scored once. Cody Coulson had 11 saves and Noah Meridew stopped two.
Breyden Harrison (Apex, N.C.) had two goals and two assists for the US and Nathan Nicholas (Apex) scored twice. Thomas Parkes (Wilmington, N.C.), Nicholas Castro (Chapel Hill, N.C.) and Maverick Shotwell (Raleigh, N.C.) each scored once.
In the 9-9 tie earlier Friday, Xander Craven (Franklinville, N.C.) scored twice for Team USA while Caden Castle (Fuquay Varina, N.C.), Harrison, Nicholas and Castro each had a goal and an assist. Bryce Ledwith (Raleigh) had 5 saves and Drew Wheeler (Fuquay-Varina) posted 3 saves.
For Canada, Roussel had two goals and an assist while Bowen and Accursi each had a goal and an assist and Dudemaine, Alexander Marinier, Eric McDonald, Braeden Niemy and Horsman each scored once. Coulson had 13 saves.
Team USA U15 also went 1-1-1
In the U19 series, Canada closed with a 13-9 win as Mitcheal Taylor erupted for five goals, Brock Haley had three goals and an assist, Jack Henry Boyden had two goals and two assists, Andrew Dalton one goal and three assists, and Johnathan Peshko had two goals. Brock Strong led the defense with two caused turnovers and Andrew Lagano had 8 saves.
For Team USA, Dom Corto (York Suburban) had two goals and an assist, Ryan Eife (Central Bucks East), Anthony Caporuscio (Crestwood) each scored twice and while Matt Heuston (Hempfield) added a goal and an assist. Mark Sickler (Hershey) and Connor McCoy (Westminster, MD) each scored once. Logan Covey (Westminster, MD) posted 10 saves and Josh Estavillo (Monroe Twp, NJ) had 5 saves.
In the first U19 game Friday, Canada downed the USA, 12-8, as Joshua Rosa, Taylor, Haley, Boyden and Edward Qu each scored twice. Scott Reed and Luke Pilcher each scored once and Pesho had two assists while Caleb Creasor had 13 saves in goal.
For Team USA Sickler scored twice while Kollin Vaught (Central York) and Connor Covey each had one goal and one assist and Eife, Logan Wheeler (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.), McCoy and Heuston had one goal each. Logan Covey had 5 saves.
In U17 girls, Canada won the opener, 11-6 as Zoey Kruger scored three goals and Jillian McNaughton (one assist), Jordan Dean each had two. Meg Hiltz and Alexander Nesbitt each had a goal and two assists and Lexie Delisle (one assist) and Reilly Hunter each scored once. Kieran Gerow had 6 saves.
Gianna Monaco (Lenape, N.J.) and McKenna Woodworth (Horseheads, N.Y.) each scored two goals for Team USA while Brenna Whiteside (Spring-Ford, PA) had a goal and an assist and Audrey Estavillo (Monroe Twp, NJ) scored once. Ahnika Eberl (Arthur P. Schalick, N.J.) had 8 saves.
Team Canada U17 girls are 2-0
In the other U17 girls game, Canada prevailed, 14-5 as Kruger scored four, Delisle had three goals and an assist, Hiltz scored three and McNaughton scored twice and dished three assists. Nesbitt added three assists and Dean and Gerow each scored once. Paige Pagano had five saves. For the US, Woodworth scored twice and Monaco (two caused turnovers), Estavillo and Allison Crusey (Lithia, FL) each scored once. Eberl had 8 saves.
Brogden Cup Scoreboard
Thursday, Dec 27
7:00PM U15 Boys Game 1: USA 8, Canada 4
Team USA U17 girls
Friday, Dec 28
9:00AM U17 girls Game 1: Canada 11, USA 6
10:30AM U15 Boys Game 2: USA 9, Canada 9
12:00PM U18 Boys Game 1: Canada 12, USA 8
1:30PM U17 Girls Game 2: Canada 14, USA 5
3:00PM U18 Boys Game 2: Canada 10, USA 7 (4th period)
4:30PM USA v CAN Boys U15 Game 3
Saturday, Dec 29
10:00AM USA v CAN Girls U17 Game 3
12:00PM USA v CAN Boys U19 Game 3
1:30PM Brogden Cup Presentation & Pictures
Below are the results of the Brogden Cup, an International Tournament being held at the University of Tampa and run by Legacy Global Lacrosse. Team Canada won the overall championship, finishing 7-1-1.
Thursday, Dec 27
7:00PM U15 Boys Game 1: USA 8, Canada 4
Friday, Dec 28
9:00AM U17 girls Game 1: Canada 11, USA 6
10:30AM U15 Boys Game 2: USA 9, Canada 9
12:00PM U19 Boys Game 1: Canada 12, USA 8
1:30PM U17 Girls Game 2: Canada 14, USA 5
3:00PM U19 Boys Game 2: Canada 13, USA 9
4:30PM U15 Boys Game 3: Canada 8, USA 7
Saturday, Dec 29
10:00AM U17 Girls Game 3: Canada 11, USA 6
12:00PM U19 Boys Game 3: Canada 12, USA 4
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/30/18
Drew Wheeler said competing in the Brogden Cup this week was the perfect reward for a successful reunion of North Carolina lacrosse players.
Wheeler and his teammates represented Team USA in the U15 division of the Brogden Cup against Canada on Wednesday through Friday at the University of Tampa. The USA squad was comprised of mostly 2022 players, all from North Caroline, that won the Middle School championship during the summer at the Maverik National Lacrosse Classic, run by Legacy Global. The Carolina team did not disappoint as Team USA< finishing the three-game series vs. Canada with a win (11-6), a tie (9-9) and a heartbreaking 8-7 loss in the finale on Friday.
Team USA players (from left (standings) Nathan Nicholas, Josh Arneson, Drew Wheeler, Caden Castle and Breyden Harrison (kneeling) are joined by coach Brad Wheeler
“Representing the USA U15 and playing Canada was insane,” said Wheeler, a freshman goalie at Fuquay-Varina High School (N.C.). “To think how hard we worked and far we had to come to get here and how much fun it was to play against Canada – and to even win a game, it was an insane experience.”
In all, Canada won the team championship since its U19 boys and U17 girls each swept three games. The Brogden Cup is a historical and meaningful lacrosse event promoting international fellowship between the United States of America and Canada. The competition is named for H. McCullough Brogden, who was a member of the 1932 and 1933 Johns Hopkins University teams and the 1932 Olympic team that was a preview of the top U19 lacrosse players in North America.
“I think it did live up to expectations,” said Wheeler, who plays club lacrosse for the FV Goblins and Carolina Team91. “I expected Canada to be really good and they really use their strong hands to pass and they take good shots. They had some snipe shots in the corner.”
Wheeler and Bryce Ledwith (2023 from Raleigh, N.C.) split the goaltending duties.
“I think we were well prepared for this and after we won won first game they came at us,” said Wheeler.
“I will always be able to look back and know I had on a USA helmet and a USA uniform. This helps me believe I can do something better; maybe one day I can be a professional on that (USA) team.”
Wheeler said that facing Team Canada can only help his confidence as he begins his high school career.
“I know this experience will hep me in high school,” he said. “I have seen here probably some of the best shots I will ever see. Seeing the different style they play will help me be prepared for high school.”
Team USA’s Josh Arneson (2022 defenseman from Holly Springs) was the one member of the team that had the rare distinction of playing in his second Brogden Cup. Last year Team USA swept Canada and also won an exhibition against an All-Star team from Florida at the event. Arneson was the youngest player on the USA squad last year; this year he embraced the role of the veteran leader.
“It felt really cool; I also played last year in the Brogden Cup and my (older) brother (Noah), also played last year with us,” said Arneson. “I was the youngest guy on the team last year and since I was one of the oldest this year they look up to you and try to play off your energy. I tried to be hyped up and serve as a good example.”
Arneson said the team camaraderie was something he’ll remember most.
Team USA U15 split with Canada, going 1-1-1
“Honestly, the most fun part was before the second game when we were in the locker room and Xander (Craven) had a huge speaker,” he said. “We were blasting the music and jumping around and having a good time, yelling and just messing around.”
Arneson praised Team Canada for its offensive skills.
“They run off-ball cuts upside through the middies,” he said. “You have to be physical because they always make a good pass.”
Midfielder Nathan Nicholas, a 2022 from Apex, was one of the team’s offensive standouts. He said Canada had remarkable stick skills.
“It was really fun to play them,” he said. “They cut a lot and if you turn your head you get beat. Their stick skills are amazing and how they handle the ball and how fast they move it is also amazing. All the games were good games. “I think our team meshed well.
“I felt pride playing for my country. It was very special to play with a ‘USA’ on your chest and helmet. Going to Tampa and seeing the university and hanging out with the guys was amazing.”
Team USA Boys’ U15 First Name Last Name City State School Graduation Year Position
Team Canada (left), Team USA unite
Joshua Arneson Holly Springs North Carolina 2022 D
Reid Barden Wilmington North Carolina 2022 A
James Cardillo Apex North Carolina 2023 M/A
Caden Castle Fuquay Varina North Carolina 2022 A
Nicholas Castro Chapel Hill North Carolina 2022 A
Xander Craven Franklinville North Carolina 2022 A
Jake Dunn Morrisvile North Carolina 2022 M
Kenan Everhart Carolina Beach North Carolina 2023 M
Breyden Harrison Apex North Carolina 2022 M/A
Jack Isacco Raleigh North Carolina 2022 D
Coleman Kraske Wake Forest North Carolina 2022 FOGO
Bryce Ledwith Raleigh North Carolina 2023 G
Zach Mansfield Cary North Carolina 2022 LSM/D
Nathan Nicholas Apex North Carolina 2022 M
Patrick Noone Greensboro North Carolina 2022 D
Thomas Parkes wilmington North Carolina 2022 M/A
Harper Pennington Raleigh North Carolina 2022 D
Luke Popow Holly Springs North Carolina 2022 M
Maverick Shotwell Raleigh North Carolina 2022 LSM
Beck Sutton Marvin North Carolina 2022 A
Dustin Wagner wilmington North Carolina 2022 M
Drew Wheeler Fuquay-Varina North Carolina 2022 G
Kavin Wood Cary North Carolina 2022 M
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/21/19
Wake Forest (NC) 2020 Att, Mid Daisy Colvin of Nor’easter Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Lafayette College.
Daisy Colvin profile:
Daisy Colvin
High school: Wake Forest (Wake Forest, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Attack, Midfield
College committed to: Lafayette College
Club team: Nor’easter Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: UNC all star team, WPLL Futures, Team USA Connecticut, All State, All Conference
Academic honors: Honor roll, HOBY
Why did you choose Lafayette? “I chose it for its amazing opportunities and its awesome program.”
Thank You: “Thanks to my parents and coaches.”
What other colleges did you consider? Jacksonville, ECU
Longstreth Women’s Sports, the official sponsor for TopLaxRecruits.com girls’ recruits, congratulates Daisy Colvin on her commitment to Lafayette College. Longstreth specializes in equipment, uniforms and apparel for women’s sports. Longstreth carries a huge selection of all the best women’s heads, handles, goalie gear and player accessories – including shoes and apparel. Visit longstreth.com for directions and information.
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/19/19
Holly Springs High School (NC) 2020 midfielder/attackman Logan Kennedy of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Barton College.
Logan Kennedy profile:
Logan Kennedy
High school: Holly Springs High School (Holly Springs, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Midfield, Attack
College committed to: Barton College
Club team: Team 91 Carolina
Lacrosse honors: Cascade Elite 80 All-Star team, Honorable Mention for All-Conference 2018 varsity season
Expected major: Physical Sciences
Why did you choose Barton? “I chose Barton because of the beautiful campus and excellent coaching staff. The campus is small and easy to navigate and all of the coaches will make sure I’m doing well. I love how they’re building up the brand new program. Also, their brand new weight room and turf field is pretty sick.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank every single coach that has ever coached me for making me the player I am today; my old high school coach (Doug Greenberg) and my current high school coach (Chris Baranello) have helped me so much by pushing me everyday to work hard and succeed in life. I want to thank Coach Schumate, Coach Handman, and Coach Wheeler for allowing me the opportunity to play at Barton and giving me some great advice on how to get to the next level. I want to thank my parents for taking me to every lacrosse tournament I’ve ever been to and being so supportive in every decision I’ve made during this process.”
What other colleges did you consider? Wingate and Methodist
ConnectLAX, the official sponsor of TopLaxRecruits.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Logan Kennedy on his commitment to Barton College. ConnectLAX’s free college matching service helps recruits find colleges that fit them on and off the field from over 1,600 college teams and even will create a custom match score to each college based on the recruits’ preferences. Free search: http://clax.co/collegesm
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 8/6/19
J.H. Rose High School (NC) 2020 attackman/midfielder Gabe Smith of Team 91 Carolina has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Gabe Smith profile:
Gabe Smith
High school: J.H.Rose High School (Greenville, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Attack, Midfield
College committed to: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Club team: Team 91 Carolina
Lacrosse honors: U.S. Lacrosse All-American, 2x All-State, 2x 1st team All-Region, 3x Conference Player of the Year
Why did you choose Lenoir-Rhyne? “Lenoir-Rhyne felt the most comfortable to me as soon as I stepped on campus. I also saw a lot of potential in what the program could achieve.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I’d like to thank all of the coaches and parents that have helped me achieve this dream. However I’d like to give a special thanks to Peter Quinlan for sending me my first stick introducing to this amazing sport.”
What other colleges did you consider? Hampden-Sydney, Christopher Newport, Barton
ConnectLAX, the official sponsor of TopLaxRecruits.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Gabe Smith on his commitment to Lenoir-Rhyne University. ConnectLAX’s free college matching service helps recruits find colleges that fit them on and off the field from over 1,600 college teams and even will create a custom match score to each college based on the recruits’ preferences. Free search: http://clax.co/collegesm
West Forsyth High School (NC) 2020 defenseman/LSM Levi Smith of Triad Elite Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Maryville University of Saint Louis.
Levi Smith profile:
Levi Smith
High school: West Forsyth High School (Clemmons, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Defense, LSM
College committed to: Maryville University of Saint Louis
Club team: Triad Elite Lacrosse, Twins City Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 4 year varsity Player, 3 year Varsity Starter Team Captain Sophomore – Honorable Mention All County Player Junior – Honorable Mention All County Player
Academic honors: Honor Roll Student, National Honor Society Member, All County Orchestra member (Cello)
Expected major: Health Professions
Why did you choose Maryville University? “It has amazing professors & coaches, great academics and a growing lacrosse program.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to Maxx Aiken, Ira VanterPool, Bill Blakely, Brandon Beaty, and Mike Chessock for making me fall in love with the game in 5th grade!”
What other colleges did you consider? Merrimack, Queens, Florida Southern, Wingate
ConnectLAX, the official sponsor of TopLaxRecruits.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Levi Smith on his commitment to Maryville University of Saint Louis. ConnectLAX’s free college matching service helps recruits find colleges that fit them on and off the field from over 1,600 college teams and even will create a custom match score to each college based on the recruits’ preferences. Free search: http://clax.co/collegesm
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/20/19
From Press Release
Registration is open for two elite winter camps and the Junior Blue Devil winter camp run by the Duke Women’s Lacrosse program, (at the campus in Durham, N.C.) .
The Duke Winter Camp is being offered for the serious and advanced lacrosse player! It is geared with special emphasis on preparing outstanding 8th – 12th graders who wish to continue progressing at an elite level.
This camp will feature an outstanding staff consisting of top Division I head and assistant coaches. Training sessions will focus on teaching the skills, concepts and game situations that will give you the confidence to make quality decisions on the field and ULTIMATELY prepare you to play at the next level. Loads of scrimmage opportunities in small game and full field situations with and against staff will be held each day along with tournament play each evening. The camp also features sessions on Strength & Conditioning, Speed Training, Nutrition and Sports Psychology.
The DUKE Goalie School, Grades 8 to 12
DUKE Assistant Coach Morgan Heisman and the elite goalie staff will train you just like the goalies at Duke. Separate training sessions that focus on quickness and reaction skills, technique and special situations are offered. Goalies will have opportunities to participate in all scrimmage situations and will be placed on tournament teams for evening play.
2019 Winter Camp Staff
Staff will include the entire DUKE staff:
Kerstin Kimel Head Coach-DUKE, Brooke Griffin Assistant Coach-DUKE, Nick Williams Assistant Coach-DUKE, Morgan Heisman Volunteer Assistant Coach-DUKE.
The Jr Blue Devil Camp is offered for intermediate players grades 6-8. The curriculum for this camp is geared towards the experienced middle school and junior varsity players. We will offer an outstanding staff consisting of top Division I college players and coaches who will focus on helping you become the best player you can be. Each day is designed to develop your skills and lacrosse knowledge in an atmosphere that promotes learning, competition and fun.
Skills, concepts and game situations will be instructed through drills, small games and team competition. Middle school camp will run simultaneously to the high school Winter Camp during the day. We do not offer housing for any Jr Blue Devil campers. Advanced 8th graders should register within the Winter Camp listed above.
Forsyth Country Day School (NC) 2020 midfielder/attackman Tommy Aguilar of NC Triad Fusion 2020 has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division II lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Tommy Aguilar profile:
Tommy Aguilar
High school: Forsyth Country Day School (Advance, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Midfield, Attack
College committed to: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Club team: NC Triad Fusion 2020/Triad Elite
Lacrosse honors: 2x All-State 2x All-Conference
Why did you choose Lenoir-Rhyne? “I chose LRU because of the great community, amazing coaching staff, and the lacrosse program as a whole.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to my parents and all my coaches.”
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Southern Alamance (NC) 2020 defenseman Eli Horton of Triad Elite Lacrosse has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division II lacrosse at Catawba College.
Eli Horton profile:
High school: Southern Alamance (Graham, NC)
Grad year: 2020
Position: Defense
College committed to: Catawba College
Club team: Triad Elite Lacrosse, NC Fusion
Lacrosse honors: Inside Lacrosse All Tournament Team, Liberty National Elite 2019 All-Star, Philly National 175 All-Star
Why did you choose Catawba?
Eli Horton
“Catawba felt like home, the team is a family and it was easy to see at my visit. Family is very important to me so it made my choice much easier.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my parents and coaches for always helping me through my college search and making my dream come true.”
What other colleges did you consider? Lenoir-Rhyne, Hampton, Queens, Newberry, Tusculum
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Middle Creek (N.C.) 2021 goalie Jayson Alexander of Bucktown Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Queens University of Charlotte.
Jayson Alexander profile:
Jayson Alexander
High school: Middle Creek High School (Apex, NC)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Goalie
College committed to: Queens University of Charlotte
Club team: Bucktown Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: Top player to watch in NC for the class of 2021
Academic honors: Academic All-Conference
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose Queens Univ. of Charlotte? “Getting to be a part of an amazing program at a phenomenal school while also getting the opportunity to do ROTC, is a dream.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thanks to Coach Holota, my family, and Coach Galloway.”
What other colleges did you consider? Tampa, US Coast Guard, Lindenwood, Bellarmine
ConnectLAX, the official sponsor of TopLaxRecruits.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Jayson Alexander on his commitment to Queens Univ. of Charlotte. ConnectLAX’s free college matching service helps recruits find colleges that fit them on and off the field from over 1,600 college teams and even will create a custom match score to each college based on the recruits’ preferences. Free search: http://clax.co/collegesm
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/16/20
From US Lacrosse
The final roster for the 2020 U.S. men’s U19 team is becoming clearer after the latest update by head coach Nick Myers and his staff.
Following the Spring Premiere in San Antonio earlier this month, Myers and the U.S. team staff narrowed the training roster to 24 players, just one above the maximum allowed under World Lacrosse rules. The U19 team won both of its games in San Antonio, beating Team Premiere 17-3 and Japan 14-2.
The U.S. team has a training camp scheduled for early June at US Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md., and then a brief camp in early July before heading to Limerick, Ireland for the 2020 World Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship. Barring any injuries or other circumstances, the staff will make one cut from the current training roster before finalizing the roster for the world championship.
A total of 104 players have participated in the tryout process, which began in June 2019. The team held two tryout weekends at US Lacrosse last summer and competed against Culver Academy and the Hill Academy at Ohio State last November before this month’s Spring Premiere to get to the current 24-player roster. The players on the training roster come from high schools in 10 different states and represent 14 different college programs (enrollment and commitments).
The United States is the only nation to have won the World Lacrosse Men’s U19 Championship, having rallied to beat Canada 13-12 in 2016 on Ryan Conrad’s game-winning goal with just eight seconds remaining. That was the eighth straight world championship for the U.S., which also won gold medals in 1988, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2008 and 2012.
The U.S. men’s national team trains and plays using best-in-class products provided by Nike (apparel and footwear), Cascade (helmets), Warrior (equipment), SISU Guard (mouthguards), The Pearl by Guardian (balls) and DJO (sports braces).
In addition to these partners, Greenfields, Krossover, MedStar Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Tracking are officials sponsors of Team USA. Team training is also aided by products from Motive Pure, NormaTec Recovery and Athletic Republic.
2020 U.S. Men’s U19 Training Team
Name Pos High School Year College
Michael Alexander D West Islip (N.Y.) 2019 Yale
Jackson Bonitz D McDonogh (Md.) 2020 Navy
Graham Bundy Jr. M MICDS (Mo.) 2019 Georgetown
BJ Burlace D St. Mary’s (Md.) 2019 Yale
Conor Calderone FO Smithtown West (N.Y.) 2019 Maryland
Jake Caputo M Middle Creek (N.C.) 2019 Duke
Liam Entenmann G Chaminade (N.Y.) 2019 Notre Dame
Brendan Grimes M Boys’ Latin (Md.) 2020 Johns Hopkins
Patrick Hackler M Skaneatles (N.Y.) 2019 Yale
Cole Herbert M Calvert Hall (Md.) 2020 North Carolina
Patrick Kavanagh A Chamindade (N.Y.) 2019 Notre Dame
Cole Kirst A Seton Hall Prep (N.J.) 2018 Lehigh
Quentin Matsui D Eden Prairie (Minn.) 2019 Virginia
Grant Mitchell M Calvert Hall (Md.) 2019 Ohio State
Connor Mitchell M Calvert Hall (Md.) 2019 Ohio State
Jack Monfort M Syosset (N.Y.) 2019 Yale
Jake Naso FO St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) 2020 Duke
Brennan O’Neill A St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) 2020 Duke
Jared Paquette G West Islip (N.Y.) 2019 Yale
Ryan Schriber D Wilton (Conn.) 2019 Michigan
Alex Slusher A Oregon Episcopal School 2019 Princeton
Jacob Snyder D Calvert Hall (Md.) 2019 Ohio State
Alec Stathakis FO Culver Military (Ind.) 2019 Denver
Lance Tillman A Valor Christian (Colo.) 2019 North Carolina
Weddington (NC) 2021 defender Lily Barger of Charlotte Style LaxElite has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Liberty University.
Lily Barger profile:
Lily Barger
High school: Weddington (Matthews, NC)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Defense
College committed to: Liberty University
Club team: Charlotte Style LaxElite
Lacrosse honors: 2x First team All-Conference honors; 2019 Defender of the Year; Led Defense in ground balls, takeaways, and goals; Starter Freshman & Sophomore year; 2x undefeated conference champions; 2019 N.C. National team member; Varsity field hockey and basketball
Academic honors: 4.0 GPA; President of Fellowship Of Christian Athletes; History Honor Society Member; Certified Lifeguard/Volunteers for WMS Football teams; Coaches Youth lacrosse Teams; Volunteers at VBS/church activities
Expected major: Social Sciences
Why did you choose Liberty?/b> “I chose liberty because it is close to home and the coaches, and players are amazing and when I stepped foot on campus I knew it was God’s plan for me to chose there!!!!”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I wish to thank God for giving me the ability to play the sport I love at the next level. I would also like to thank my parents, coaches and teammates for supporting every step of the way! Go Flames!!”
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East Forsyth (NC) 2021 attackman/midfielder Ethan Bormann of NCF Triad Elite Boys Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Anderson University.
Ethan Bormann profile:
Ethan Bormann
High school: East Forsyth High School (Kernersville , NC)
Academic honors: Eagle Scout National Honor Society, Freshman-Junior Deans Council
Expected major: Military Tech. & Applied Sciences
Why did you choose Anderson? “Anderson has the entire package, the major I wanted, a lacrosse team, and a coach who I’ve been able to connect with. I just felt like I belonged there.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “I want to thank all of my coaches, especially Maxx Aiken as well as Bill Blakely; all of my teammates, and most importantly, my parents, as I wouldn’t be anywhere near this without them.”
What other colleges did you consider? Methodist University and Guilford College
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Middle Creek (NC) 2021 attack Brigid Cardillo of Pure Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Coastal Carolina University.
Brigid Cardillo profile:
Brigid Cardillo
High school: Middle Creek High School (Apex, NC)
Grad year: 2021
Position: Attack
College committed to: Coastal Carolina University
Club team: Pure Lacrosse, Team 91
Lacrosse honors: All Star team at National Lacrosse Classic, North Carolina National Team, NC Maverik National Team
Academic honors: 2018 & 2019 Academic All-Conference, 2019 A/B Honor Roll, 2018 All A Honor Roll, SGA club
Why did you choose Coastal Carolina? “The location is perfect for me and Coastal has a beautiful campus. I love the coaching staff and the atmosphere surrounding the team.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my parents for always being my biggest supporters and traveling with me to all my tournaments; especially my dad who was my coach growing up. Also, to Coach Mark for taking me in last season on Pure Lacrosse and for helping me continue to grow my game. “
What other colleges did you consider?cUniversity of Mary Washington, Furman University, Mercer ,Washington and Lee
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