NEWSLETTER 31jul12

-Hooch Lacrosse announced that former SB defenseman Mike Sopko '10 has been named head coach of the Chattahoochee High School Cougars. http://www.hoochlacrosse.com/

Mike Sopko '10 anchored the SB defense from 2007 through 2010, leading the 2010 team to a 9.8 goals against average and the NCAA Quarterfinals.

-Alums are seeking players for a 35 and over team for the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tournament. Specifically if you are a defenseman or midfielder, please email the webmaster as soon as possible if you are interested in playing. The tournament is 8/1/12 - 8/5/12.

-Hoya Suxa of College Crosse summarized the SB Lacrosse 2012 season, analyzing strengths and weaknesses and stated that the team had: "a powerful and dangerous offense that could run with most of the country". http://www.collegecrosse.com/2012/7/30/3160878/eulogizing-the-2012-college-lacrosse-season-21-stony-brook

In 2012, SB Lacrosse ranked sixth in raw shooting percentage, scoring on 32.43% of its shots taken. The team scored a goal on nearly one third of its possessions.

-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse reported on the NY Empire State Cup Finals, in which incoming recruits Brian Prestreau '17 and Alex Corpolongo '17 play midfield for the Hudson Valley team: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/28/empire-state-cup-finals-set-hv-and-nyc-advance

MSG Varsity also reported on the tandem leading the Hudson Valley squad to the Finals: http://www.msgvarsity.com/westchester/hv-off-to-hot-start-at-empire-state-cup-1.1126071

During the 2012 Empire State Cup, Brian Prestreau '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and goals, and Alex Corpolongo '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and assists.

Despite both recruits tallying goals in the Finals, Hudson Valley eventually lost to New York City and took home the Silver Medal: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/29/new-york-city-wins-empire-state-cup-gold-medal

Empire State Cup reported that Brian Prestreau '17 was named to the Empire State Cup All-Tournament Team

http://empirestatecup.com/?page_id=116

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 30jul12

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt reported on the Denver Outlaws defeating the Hamilton Nationals in MLL action. Jordan McBride '11 lead the way with 6G, 2A on the night for Denver. http://laxdirt.com/the-denver-outlaws-dominate-the-hamilton-nationals-to-move-in-to-a-tie-for-first-in-the-mll/

Thomas said Jordan McBride '11 (center) is on a "rise to stardom" and praised his "stellar play".

Lacrosse Magazine also covered the contest here, mentioning Kevin Crowley '11 scoring 4G, 3A, and tying the Hamilton Nationals record for assists in a season with 20. http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/072812_outlaws_roll_over_hamilton_now_tied_for_first_place

Kevin Crowley '11 is on pace to double his point production from 2011 with one game left in 2012.

The Hamilton Spectator also wrote about the game here, which includes a picture of Kevin Crowley '11: http://www.thespec.com/sports/local/article/769935--outlaws-roll-over-nationals

Nationals Lacrosse also covered the game, which featured a goal from longstick defensive midfielder Steve Waldeck '10: http://www.nationalslacrosse.com/press-release/6010/nationals-trailing-outlaws

Steve Waldeck '10 (right) has 2G, 2A and 37 ground balls on the season so far in 2012.

Kyle Fletcher of In Lax We Trust stated that by virtue of the win, the Denver Outlaws are now tied for first place in the MLL: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1980

Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 now rank in 8th and 9th place respectively for points scored in the MLL.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 29jul12

-Connor Wilson of Lax All Stars reported back in May on the MLL Week 2 action, mentioning Tom Compitello '11 scoring 2G: http://laxallstars.com/major-league-lacrosse-weekly-recap-2/

Wilson said Tom Compitello '11 (left) "has been switched to midfield, and this former Stony Brook player can ball. He should definitely get a lot of burn. If he becomes a faster player? Watch out! Kid has the skills to get it done."

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse covered the Denver Outlaws winning three in a row and taking second place in the MLL on the strength of its offense. Devitte said Jordan McBride '11: "dares defenders to come guard him... the quintessential Canadian field player... can’t remember the last time he took a bad shot... his shot selection is superb..." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/24/devitte-outlaws-have-pieces-a-title-run

Attackman Jordan McBride '11 (left) has lead the Outlaws within one game of first place with 20G, 7A in only 8 games so far.

-Chris Rosenthall of Lax All Stars back in April wrote about the NLL's Shot of the Year, and posted video of a goal from Rhys Duch '08: http://laxallstars.com/duch-vs-grant-which-shot-is-goal-of-the-year/

Rhys Duch '08 scored 4G, 6A against Toronto, including the shot above that became a candidate for Goal of the Year (click for video).

-Paul Woody of Lax All Stars covered the Chesapeake Bayhawks game against the Charlotte Hounds, where Adam Rand '11 won 19 of 26 faceoffs in the 15-7 victory: http://24seven.laxallstars.com/the-major-league-lacrosse-experience-chesapeake/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 23jul12

-Steve Kojima of IL Indoor featured Kyle Belton '12 in his Future Stars column, stating that he is eligible for the 2012 NLL Draft and including an interview with Belton: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/21/future-stars-langley-thunder%E2%80%99s-shayne-jackson-plus-belton-and-decker/

Kyle Belton '12 has played in two NCAA tournaments, the CLA Minto Cup, and the Mann Cup finals. Belton was third in team scoring at the 2011 Mann Cup championships.

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust reported on the NLL's Philadelphia Wings roster, including that Kevin Crowley '11 is signed for the 2013 season: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1565

-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse covered the MLL Week 11, and mentioned Adam Rand '11 going 15/22 at the faceoff against former Hartford foe Tim Fallon: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/19/mll-week-11-news-notes-face-offs-defined-week

Adam Rand '11 has won 56% of his faceoffs in 2012, which is fourth best in the league.

-David Ashby of In Lax We Trust reported on the New Westminster Salmonbellies coming from behind to defeat the Langley Thunder in WLA action. Jordan McBride '11 scored the tying goal in the upset: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1318

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust reported on the Denver Outlaws defeating the Boston Cannons 17-13, including a hat trick from attackman Jordan McBride '11: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1588

Jordan McBride '11 (top) has scored 20G, 7A in eight games so far for Denver.

Kyle Fletcher of In Lax We Trust wrote that Jordan McBride '11 is "having a great season": http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1537

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust reported on the MLL's Hamilton Nationals falling to the Ohio Machine 13-12, despite two goals from Kevin Crowley '11: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1331

-Matthew Caruk of In Lax We Trust reported on the MSL Six Nations Chiefs defeating the Brooklin Redmen, including a five goal effort from Rhys Duch '08: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1302

Rhys Duch '08 has totalled 13G, 13A in only ten games with the Six Nations Chiefs.

-David Ashby of In Lax We Trust covered the New Westminster Salmonbellies, including strong performances from Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11. Crowley scored 2G, 3A against Maple Ridge and was named Second Star, McBride scored 2G, 2A and was named First Star: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1091

http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1091

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 21jul12

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on the Baltimore Bayhawks defeating the Rochester Rattlers on the back of Adam Rand '11 dominating the faceoff X. Rand won 15 of 22 faceoffs in the 13-7 road victory: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/071412_bayhawks_bounce_back_with_win_over_rattlers

Adam Rand '11 has collected 48 ground balls so far for the Chesapeake Bayhawks.

-SwarmItUp reported on the 2012 NLL Draft, for which both Kyle Belton '12 and Robbie Campbell '12 are declared eligible for: http://www.swarmitup.com/2012EDParticipantsPictureRoster.htm

Former SB captains Kyle Belton '12 (#12) and Robbie Campbell '12 (#37) lead the 2012 Seawolves to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on the Hamilton Nationals defeating the Chicago Machine, including Kevin Crowley '11 scoring a hat trick: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/071412_hamilton_keeps_mll_playoff_hopes_alive

Kevin Crowley '11 scored a hat trick against Chicago, including two goals in 36 seconds to preserve the Nationals' playoff hopes.

Crowley also scored one goal against Ohio the night before: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/071312_ohio_snaps_skid_with_win_over_hamilton

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on Sea to Sky Lacrosse Camps, which features instruction from Kyle Belton '12, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/17/sea-to-sky-lacrosse-camps-in-b-c-feature-instruction-from-crowley-mcbride-belton/

You can find more information at the official website here: http://seatoskylacrosse.com/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL12)

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported on junior midfielder Brian Prestreau '17 verbally committing to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/16/stony-brook-bound-prestreau-latest-block-play-d-i-lacrosse/


Brian Prestreau '17
Yorktown Heights, NY / Yorktown HS
Midfield
6’ 170lbs
#22


As a junior, Brian Prestreau '17 scored a hat trick against John Jay, leading Yorktown HS to a 9-8 victory and a NY Class B Section 1 title.


-Profile: http://www.laxlessons.com/player/?pid=1749


Brian Prestreau '17 (#22) registered 27G, 3A as a junior at midfield in 2012.


-Hudson Valley Empire Team: http://boyslacrosse.lohudblogs.com/2012/06/25/hudson-valley-roster-for-empire-state-cup-finalized/

-2012 All Section: http://yorktown-somers.patch.com/articles/daily-sports-digest-june-20#photo-10131288


Brian Prestreau '17 (right) also plays for the Yorktown HS basketball team and ski team.

NEWSLETTER 17jul12

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on Sea to Sky Lacrosse Camps, which features instruction from Kyle Belton '12, Kevin Crowley '11, and Jordan McBride '11. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/17/sea-to-sky-lacrosse-camps-in-b-c-feature-instruction-from-crowley-mcbride-belton/

Jordan McBride '11, Kevin Crowley '11, and Kyle Belton '12 lead the Seawolves to new heights from 2008-2012, and totalled 353G, 149A during their careers at SB.

You can visit the official website and find more information on the camps here: http://seatoskylacrosse.com/

-Ryan Rabidou of Inside Lacrosse reported in May on SB Lacrosse gameday gear, including many photos of the new gloves and jerseys used in 2012: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/05/09/game-day-gear-stony-brook-seawolves

Click on the link above to see close up photos of SB Lacrosse wearing Cascade Pro 7 helmets, Nike jerseys and shorts, Maverik gloves and armpads, STX sticks and Nike cleats.

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported on midfielder Brian Prestreau '17 (Yorktown Heights, NY / Yorktown HS) verbally committing to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/16/stony-brook-bound-prestreau-latest-block-play-d-i-lacrosse/


Brian Prestreau '17
Yorktown Heights, NY / Yorktown HS
Midfield
6’ 170lbs
#22

After leading Yorktown HS to a Section 1 title in 2012, Brian Prestreau '17 will suit up for the Hudson Valley Empire Team this summer.

-Alums are seeking players for a 35 and over team for the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tournament. Specifically if you are a defenseman or midfielder, please email the webmaster if you are interested in playing. The tournament is 9/1/12 - 9/4/12.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL12)

-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News reported on midfielder Gerard Cunningham '17 (Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS) committing to SB back in January. http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/09/mens-recruit-macarthur-junior-midfielder-cunningham-commits-to-stony-brook/

Rising senior Gerard Cunningham '17 plays for the LI Express and also the Nassau Showcase Team, the Brine Shootout, and the Club Championships.

Cunningham said: "I chose Stony Brook because I loved the campus and sports facilities. Also, the coaching staff is great."

-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported on Alex Corpolongo '17 committing to SB. Corpolongo is a 6'2'' 185lbs midfielder, garnering All Section and All League honors as a sophomore and junior respectively. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/05/recruiting-roundup-no-3-coleman-makes-harvard-verbal-official-more-2013s-2014s-duke

Alex Corpolongo '17 plays for Team Superstar and will represent the Hudson Valley at the Empire State Cup in late July.

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported on the rising senior LI Showcase, which includes three SB recruits: attackman Ryan Mahon '17, midfielder Gerard Cunningham '17, and defensive midfielder Tyler Andreassi '17:http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/06/23/long-island-lacrosse-showcase-rosters-rising-seniors/

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported that rising junior Mike Calvagna '18 (Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/07/calvagna-tristates-premier-faceoff-specialists-selects-stony-brook/

Faceoff specialist Mike Calvagna '18 is the first member of the Class of 2018 to commit to SB.

-Mike Collar of ESPN Radio 104.5fm announced the NY Section II Big 10 All Stars, which includes incoming recruit Patrick Vivian '16. Vivian was named to First Team Defense: http://1045theteam.com/big-10-wasaren-boys-lacrosse-all-stars-named/


Defenseman Patrick Vivian '16 (right) was named All League in 2011 and All Section in 2012 for Christian Brothers Albany, putting up 2A on the season.

-Fuze Lacrosse reported on the 2012 All Liberty District Awards, including faceoff specialist Kyle Rowe '17 for First Team Midfield: http://www.fuzelacrosse.org/news_article/show/148186?referrer_id=429167


-Baltimore Lacrosse News reported on Kyle Rowe '17 making the Under Armour Underclassmen DC Team:http://baltimorelacrossenews.com/2012/06/15/under-armour-underclassmen-games-several-baltimore-area-players-land-spots-on-d-c-boys-girls-teams/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL12)

-The Rome Sentinel reported on Central New York's American Division honors, which include Dylan Sbarglia '16 being named First Team All Star. http://romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20120613-142229

Midfielder Dylan Sbarglia '16 registered 30G, 13A, and 43 ground balls in 2012, despite missing a handful of games due to injury.


-Inside Lacrosse listed the 2012 Laxachusetts graduating class, which includes a photo of recruits Andrew Buron '16 (Duxbury HS) and Dan Shaughnessy '16 (Lincoln Sudbury HS): http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/03/22/laxachusetts-honors-graduating-class-2012

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons interviewed midfielder Patrick Wood '16 on his commitment to SB last October
http://www.laxlessons.com/2011/10/24/midfielder-wood-eager-to-join-new-coach-nagles-stony-brook-program/


Patrick Wood '16 said of his commitment: I wanted to play at a school with a long standing lacrosse tradition... a top tier Division I school... excellent educational programs... I am impressed with Coach Nagle and his coaching staff.


-The Saratogian announced the 2012 Suburban Council Honors, including Patrick Wood '16 at midfield:http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2012/06/15/sports/doc4fdbef868dbbd914426702.txt?viewmode=4


-George Wallace of the Sayville-Bayport Patch reported on Sayville HS winning the Suffolk Class B title, lead by Steven Ferreira '16 and Jake Sichenzia '16: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/05/19/suffolk-boys-playoffs-sayville-topples-rocky-point-again-advances-to-class-b-semifinals/


Attackman Jake Sichenzia '16 (right) scored 3G against Comsewogue to advance to the Long Island Championship.


-Andrew Santillo of the The Troy Record named Patrick Vivian '16 to his All Area Boys Lacrosse Team, naming Vivian to Second Team Defense: http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2012/07/04/sports/doc4ff398ca3dd11809630464.txt?viewmode=fullstory


-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News reported back in January that Kyle Rowe '17 (Vienna, VA / Madison HS) has verbally committed to SB before his junior year: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/11/mens-recruit-stony-brook-signs-james-madison-va-junior-fogo-rowe/

During his sophomore year, Kyle Rowe '17 played for the Virginia Lacrosse Club, Top 205 All Stars, and won First Place at the STX National Faceoff Tournament.

Rowe said of SB: "The campus was great and the athletic facilities were also top notch. The school also puts a big emphasis on lacrosse and really wants to see the team succeed.”

Kyle Rowe '17 (left) won twenty one faceoffs against Oakton HS in March 2012.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 13jul12

-Stephen Stamp of Inside Lacrosse reported on the Adrenaline All Canada Games, announcing that Rhys Duch '08 will coach the 2015 Midwest team: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/05/adrenaline-all-canada-games-day-2

Rhys Duch '08, a native of British Columbia, will coach players from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in the All Canada Games in 2015.

Stamp also mentioned that Coach Nagle was present at the event recruiting local talent.

-Marty O'Neill of IL Indoor wrote about the NLL's Washington Stealth, stating that Rhys Duch '08 is: "the best right-handed player in the game today." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/06/28/why-the-nll-needs-paul-rabil/

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor named his Stars of the Week, including Rhys Duch '08 as First Star for his performance with the Six Nations Chiefs of the MSL: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/06/12/msl-3-stars-defenses-shine-in-week-2-make-goals-extra-valuable/

Rhys Duch '08 scored 5G, 3A in his first two games in Major Series Lacrosse.

-Dan DeFrancesco of Inside Lacrosse covered the 2012 European Lacrosse Championships, including Nick Watson '13 of Team England. Watson registered 1G, 2A against Ireland: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/06/euro-2012-england-stayed-relaxed-way-undefeated-run-and-title-repeat

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on Kyle Belton '12 of the Langley Thunder scoring an overtime goal in the victory against the Victoria Shamrocks: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/07/last-night-ajax-rock-almost-rebound-for-win-thunder-stay-on-top-of-tight-wla-standings/

Steve Kojima of IL Indoor referred to Kyle Belton '12 (right) as a "future star" in the WLA.

Belton is also mentioned on the Thunder's Wikipedia entry as a local star. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley_Thunder

-Inside Lacrosse reported on Kevin Crowley '11 of the MLL's Hamilton Nationals scoring against Boston: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/08/major-league-lacrosse-sussmans-career-high-leads-boston-cannons-over-nationals

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on the WLA New Westminster Salmonbellies defeating the Victoria Shamrocks in overtime, including scores from Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/06/15/last-night-new-westminster-ends-wla-skid-with-win-over-victoria-brooklin-slips-past-peterborough-in-ot-for-msl-victory/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JUL12)

-Inside Lacrosse reported on the Adrenaline All American Event, which features the top 50 high school players west of the Mississippi. Incoming midfielder Challen Rogers '16 lead the North Team in scoring on the day with a hat trick: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/06/12/adrenaline-recap-2012-adrenaline-all-american-event

You can see Rogers' Adrenaline profile here: http://adrenalinelacrosse.com/event.php?topic=&eventid=1856&pageid=2023


Challen Rogers '16 has played for the West Coast Starz, Adanacs Field Lacrosse, Team BC Field Team, Tri-City Elite Lacrosse, Team BC Box Team, and the Coquitlam Adanacs.


-Laxpower has posted the 2012 High School All America Team, which includes two incoming recruits:

Reed McLean '16 (Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug Regional HS)
Matt Schultz '16 (Smithtown, NY / Smithtown West HS)

You can find the entire listing here: http://www.laxpower.com/all-amer/aa-list-hs.php?SelYear=2012&SelGender=B&SelList=AA


Attackman Matt Schultz '16 (left) scored 37G, 25A during his senior year to total 231 career points at Smithtown West HS.


2012 All American midfielder Reed McLean '16 was named to the 2011 Under Armour New England All Stars and the 2011 Blue Chip 225 Elite All Stars.


-Boston Lax reported that midfielder Reed McLean '16 scored 59G, 16A during his senior year: http://www.bostonlax.net/roster_players/802842


-Jay N. Miller of the Patriot Ledger reported on Andrew Buron '16 and Duxbury HS winning the Massachusetts State Championship: http://www.patriotledger.com/sports/high_school/x345281756/BOYS-LACROSSE-PLAYOFFS-Duxbury-on-Cloud-Nine-after-another-championship


Incoming midfielder Andrew Buron '16 (#24) hoists up the Massachusetts State Championship trophy, which is Duxbury's ninth title in eleven years.

-Ray Gallagher of Mahopac News featured Anthony Berardis '16 in an interview during the season on replacing players that graduated from the 2011 Section 1 Class A Championship team: http://www.mahopacnews.com/Articles-Sports-c-2012-03-20-211366.112113-Anthony-Berardis-Mahopac-Senior-Lax-champ-is-ready-to-give-his-100-percent.html

NEWSLETTER 09jul12

-SB Athletics reported on senior Lucy Van Dalen '12 qualifying for the Olympic Games in the 1,500 meter event. Van Dalen will represent her native New Zealand in London this summer: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/c-track/spec-rel/070512aaa.html

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons reported that rising junior Mike Calvagna '18 has verbally committed to SB. Lombardi says Calvagna is one of the region's "premier faceoff specialists" as a rising sophomore, and has "exceptional stick skills... physically strong": http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/07/07/calvagna-tristates-premier-faceoff-specialists-selects-stony-brook/

Mike Calvagna '18

Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS

5'9'' 165lbs

Midfield/Faceoff

#3

Rising junior Mike Calvagna '18 said: "As one of the top universities in the country, Stony Brook has everything I was looking for in academics and athletics. Coach Nagle and his staff made me feel comfortable about fitting into their program. It is also close enough to home for my family to come and watch me play".

Mike Calvagna '18 (right), the first verbal commitment of the Class of 2018, played in the LI Showcase Rising Juniors, the LI Lacrosse Fest, and the LI Rising Juniors Game, where he was named MVP for winning 23 of 25 faceoffs

Calvagna will join four other teammates from Sachem North HS on the SB roster, including Tyler Andreassi '17, Jake Cabble '16, and Mike Andreassi '15.

-Joe Lombardi also reported on recruiting at Inside Lacrosse, including the recent verbals from Mike Calvagna '18 and Ryan Mahon '17. Lombardi stated that "SB Lacrosse has emerged as one of the major winners in landing commitments from Long Island standouts so far." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/08/high-school-insider-stony-brook-secures-li-commits-ct-star-chooses-cornell-jr-goalie

As a sophomore, Mike Calvagna '18 (left) helped Sachem North HS win over 61% of its faceoffs en route to a 13-5 record.

-Stephen Stamp of Inside Lacrosse reported on the Adrenaline All Canada Games, announcing that Rhys Duch '08 will be coaching the 2015 Midwest squad. Further, Stamp mentioned that Coach Nagle was present at the event recruiting high school players: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/05/adrenaline-all-canada-games-day-2

-The Organization is working on a possible 2012 Homecoming Alumni Game for alums under 30. Please email the webmaster for more details.

NEWSLETTER 5jul12

-SB Radio Sports assembled a Year in Review for the 2011/2012 seasons, underscoring SB Athletics' top ten best moments of the year:

1. SB Baseball team advances to the College World Series; 9 players drafted by MLB; four All America selections; Matt Senk named Coach Of The Year by NCBWA
2. SB Football advances through first two rounds of NCAA FCS playoffs to face #1 Sam Houston State
3. SB Track and Field star Lucy Van Dalen '12 named America East Woman Of The Year; breaks SB record in 1500m event; qualifies for Olympics; named All America 6 times; first ever SB individual national title
4. LaValle Stadium hosts capacity crowds at 2012 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship
5. The Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center opens on campus after lacrosse alumnus Glenn Dubin '79 donates $4.3M to the university
6. Dallas Joyner '12 scores a buzzer-beater to defeat Albany and send SB Basketball to AE Finals; SB Basketball plays in Europe and at Madison Square Garden
7. SB Men’s Lacrosse wins the AE Title but falls in NCAA tournament to Johns Hopkins
8. The SB Arena officially begins $21 million dollar renovations after hosting nationally televised SB Men's Basketball final versus Vermont
9. SB Women’s Lacrosse registers a remarkable turnaround season, defeating #20 Johns Hopkins
10. Jim Fiore named Under Armour Northeast Athletic Director of the Year


You can read more from SB Radio Sports here: http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2012/06/stony-brooks-baseball-success-inspires.html


After only a dozen years at the Division I level, SB sports have become prominent on a national scale.


-SB Athletics reported on the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup (formerly known as the Sears Cup) and the Capital One Cup, with SB sports placing at an all-time high in each: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/062912aaa.html

Learfield Sports Directors' Cup (#68)
Capital One Cup Men's Standings (#62)

SB's 2011/2012 banner year included:
-9 conference championships
-6 national postseason appearances
-1 individual national champion in women's track & field
-SB Baseball's run to the College World Series
-1 national player of the year
-1 national coach of the year
-3 first-team All Americans
-10 conference players of the year
-8 conference coaches of the year
-3 conference rookies of the year
-71 total All Conference selections
-190 student athletes on the AE Honor Roll (for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher)
-6 individually honored as the AE Scholar-Athletes of the Year
-1 Capital One Academic All-American

In 2012, LaValle Stadium hosted its first ever national championship, the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four.

-The America East reported on the 2012 Haskell Cup, which annually recognizes the strongest athletic program in the America East. SB sports finished third amongst America East institutions, behind Boston University and Albany: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205438484

In 2012, SB sports won 5 conference titles, swept the regular-season and tournament in Men’s Lacrosse and Baseball, and became the first AE program to advance to the College World Series. SB also won titles in Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis, the regular season title in Men’s Basketball, and was the runner-up in Men’s Basketball, Women’s Lacrosse, and Women's Volleyball.