Kyle Bliss M So.

Basking Ridge, N.J.

Seton Hall Prep

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 17 games as a reserve midfielder...scored 10 goals and had 10 assists on the year...scored a career-high 3 goals against Adrian on April 11, 2009.

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games for the Big Red at midfield ... recorded his first collegiate goal in a 19-6 victory over Widener in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Division III Tournament.

Personal: Economics major and Chinese minor ... son of Laura and Craig Bliss ... three-year letterwinner in high school.

Nate Hall A Sr.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

2009 (Senior): Started all 17 games at attack...was second on the team in points with 20 goals and a career-high 31 assists...scored four goals and had four assists in a 17-9 win over Ohio Wesleyan on April 5, 2009...scored two goals and had five assists in three NCAA Tournament games this year...played in 60 career games and scored 48 goals and 78 assists to go along with 80 ground balls...named to All-NCAC first-team.

2008 (Junior): Started all 17 games at attack ... named second team All-NCAC ... second on the team in assists (23) and tied for fourth in points (36) ... totaled five points twice, each time with a goal and four assists, against Mt. St. Joseph (Apr. 2) and Colorado College (Apr. 18).

2007 (Sophomore):  Missed four games with an injury but still finished sixth on the team in scoring with 8 goals and 11 assists ... scored three goals and had four assists against Wesley on Mar. 14, 2007, his four assists was a career-high ... started eight games at attack.

2006 (Freshman):  Led the team with 13 assists in first-year with the program ... made 12 starts while playing in 15 of 16 contests ... was sixth on the team in goals scored with seven ... posted three assists in his first collegiate game versus Kenyon on Feb. 25, 2006 ...

Personal: Economics major and history minor ... son of Bobbie and Bob Hall ... was an all-conference soccer player at Upper Arlington ... named to the All-Ohio and All-Midwest teams for lacrosse ... brother, Clayton, played lacrosse at Georgetown and father, Bob, swam at Ohio State.

Jimmy Minor D Sr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

2009 (Senior): Co-Captain ... started all 17 games on a defense which allowed just 6.18 goals per game and was ranked second in Division III ... was one of two Denison players asked to play in the annual USILA Division III North/South Senior All-Star Game ... had 28 ground balls ... was named to the USILA Scholar All-America team and earned his second straight first-team All-NCAC certificate.

2008 (Junior): Started 16 of 17 games ... named first team All-NCAC defenseman ... scored one goal and recorded one assist on the year ... helped lead the Big Red to become the nation's top-ranked defense in 20008 ... is a Preseason All-American entering his senior season.

2007 (Sophomore): Started all 15 games in the defense for the Big Red ... was fifth on the team in ground balls with 26 ... was a second-team All-NCAC selection ... is a preseason All-American entering his junior season.

2006 (Freshman):  Played in seven games and made one start as a freshman.

Personal: Economics major ... is a four-year starter at linebacker on the Denison football team ... his twin brother, Will, is a tight end on the Denison football team ... son of Emily and Grant Minor.

Greg Higgins D So.

Montclair, N.J.

Montclair

2009 (Sophomore): Played in nine games as a reserve in the Big Red defense.

2008 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve defender for the Big Red. 

Personal:  Is majoring in communication and minoring in black studies ... is the son of Mariann and Thomas Higgins ... was an all-county selection in lacrosse at Montclair H.S.

Connor Donovan G Sr.

Bluemont, Va.

Georgetown Prep

2009 (Senior): Appeared in seven games and logged 65 minutes in goal ... recorded eight saves and posted a .500 save percentage between the pipes.

Personal: Is majoring in economics with a minor in history ... is the son of Kathy and Joe Donavan ... father played soccer at the University of Dayton.

Matt Lowell M So.

Mountain Lakes, N.J.

Mountain Lakes

2009 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games as a reserve midfielder ... added an assist in the season-opener against Trine.

2008 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve midfielder ... first career goal came in a 24-8 victory over Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5) ... added an assist the following game against Oberlin (Apr. 9).

Personal: Majoring in economics with a minor in communication ... is the son of Alessandra and Barry Lowell ... won a state championship in lacrosse at Mountain Lakes H.S. ... was an all-state hockey player in high school.

Nick Farrell D Fr.

New York, N.Y.

Millbrook School

2009 (Freshman): Defenseman started the first eight games of the season before an injury ended his rookie campaign prematurely ... scooped up 17 ground balls in those eight contests. 

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Martha and Thomas Farrell ... was a first-team all-conference selection and team MVP at Millbrook School (N.Y.) ... father played lacrosse at Virginia Tech.

Colin Ryan M So.

Fairfield, Conn.

Fairfield Ludlowe

2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in six games and was 10 for 22 in face-off attempts.

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games during his rookie season ... first career point came on an assist in a 23-6 victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2). 

Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Delores and Rick Ryan ... played football, basketball and lacrosse at Fairfield Ludlowe H.S. and was an all-conference performer in football ... father, Rick, played football at Middlebury.

Ty King LSM Jr.

Jacksonville, Fla.

Bolles School

2009 (Junior): Played in six games ... recorded four ground balls.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in four games off the bench as a defender ... recorded four ground balls. 

2007 (Freshman):  Appeared in four games during his rookie season.

Personal:  Economics major and geoscience minor ... is the son of Rosa Maria and Fitch King ... was an all-state lacrosse player at the Bolles School in Florida.

Brady Burton A Jr.

Dublin, Ohio

Jerome

2009 (Junior):  Led the team for the third consecutive year with 53 goals scored ... scored his 100th career goal in the 2009 season opener versus Trine ... His 53 goals scored led the NCAC and was 16th in the nation in goals per game ... scored seven goals in a 17-7 win over Colorado College ... scored nine goals and had two assists in two victories over Ohio Wesleyan this year ... has scored 152 career goals ... needs 28 goals to pass Andy John '84 as the school's all-time goal scoring leader ... earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honors ... All-NCAC honorable mention.

2008 (Sophomore): Named first team All-NCAC for second consecutive year ... scored 52 goals with a .448 shot percentage ... scored eight goals in a 16-12 victory over conference rival Ohio Wesleyan (May 3) to be named NCAC Athlete of the Week ... also won the honor on April 9 after scoring 12 goals in three games ... is a Preseason All-American as he enters his junior season with 99 career goals scored.

2007 (Freshman): Set a Denison freshman single-season scoring record with 47 goals ... scored six goals in one game twice (Mar. 21 vs. St. Vincent and April 7 vs. Colorado College) ... was named the NCAC Player of the Week on April 9th after his six-goal game against Colorado College ... named to All-NCAC first-team and was the NCAC Newcomer of the Year ... led the team with eight extra-man goals ... posted a stellar .505 shot percentage ... is a preseason All-American in 2008.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Linda and Bill Burton ... was the 2006 Ohio High School Lacrosse Player of the Year ... two-time first-team All-Ohio pick ... his mother, Linda, played volleyball at the University of Dayton.

Tanner Smith M So.

Boxford, Mass.

Brooks School

2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 17 games and finished third on the team in points with 46 ... his 28 assists were a career-high as were his 18 goals scored ... scored a career-high three goals against St. Vincent on April 29, 2009...named to All-NCAC first-team.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 14 games, including two starts ... scored 10 goals and handed out 10 assists ... break-out game came in a 19-6 victory over Widener, with two goals and three assists to help the Big Red advance to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament.

Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Sarah and Prescott Smith ... was a high school All-American at Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.

Jake Vita M So.

Coronado, Calif.

Coronado

2009 (Sophomore): Played in 15 games as the team's second-line face-off man ... was 42 for 75 taking face-off's for a .560 percentage ... scored his first career goal via a face-off win against St. Vincent on April 29, 2009.

Personal:  Major is undeclared ... is the son of Deborah Justin and Glenn Vita ... was a San Diego all-star as a senior and a first-team all-conference selection at Coronado H.S.

Patrick Cuff G Jr.

Western Springs, Ill.

Lyons Township

2009 (Junior): Played in 13 games and logged 115 minutes in the cage ... posted 20 saves and allowed eight goals for a .714 save percentage ... five saves versus St. Vincent were a career-high.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in five games off the bench ... recorded two saves. 

2007 (Freshman):  Played in three games as a freshman backing up goalies Alex Baruch and Dan Wallace ... recorded two saves in 19 minutes of action.

Personal: Major is political science ... is the son of Annie Thar and Kevin Cuff ... also played football at Lyons Township H.S. in Western Springs, Ill.

Cy Ryan LSM Jr.

Palm Beach, Fla.

Westminster School (Conn.)

2009 (Junior): Played in all 17 games as the team team's starting long stick ... had 27 ground balls and played a big role in Denison's defense which held opponents to just 6.18 goals per game ... named to All-NCAC second-team at LSM.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games while backing up starting long pole Taylor Nissi ... posted five ground balls.

Personal: Economics major and history minor ... is the son of Crista and Allan Ryan ... is a member of Denison Young Republicans ... also played soccer and squash at Westminster School ... brother, Andrew, played lacrosse at Gettysburg.

Dan Maude M Sr.

Wayne, Pa.

The Haverford School

2009 (Senior): 2009 NCAC Player of the Year and was named to the USILA All-American squad for the second time ... first-team All-NCAC for the third straight year ... scored 30 goals and added 15 assists ... tallied his 100th career goal by netting a hat trick versus Stevenson on April 29, 2009 ... was selected to the USLIA North/South Senior All-Star game ... sccored at least three goals, five times this season ... his three goals led Denison to a second-round upset over Roanoke College on May 9, 2009 ... ended career with 104 goals and 47 assists (151 points).

2008 (Junior): Named USILA All-American ... was a first team All-NCAC selection in the midfield ... scored 32 goals and recorded 17 assists to finish third in the team in points (49) ... season-high of four goals came in a 23-6 victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2) ... posted three, five-point games ... is a second-team Preseason All-American entering the 2009 season.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in all 15 games and finished third on the team in goals scored with 20 ... tied a career-high with five goals in Denison's 14-6 win over Greensboro on Mar. 24, 2007 ... tied a career-high with three assists against Oberlin on April 25, 2007 ... ran his list of multi-goal games to 12 ... was a first-team All-NCAC selection in midfield.

2006 (Freshman):  Named the NCAC Newcomer of the Year after finishing second on the team with 22 goals ... played in all 13 games off the bench ... scored five goals in his first college game on Feb. 25, 2006 against Kenyon College ... named to All-NCAC honorable mention list.

Personal: English major ... is the son of Cathy and Pete Maude ... was an All-Pennsylvania player at The Haverford School ... was named the most valuable player of the 2005 Haverford School state championship team ... father swam at Michigan and his mother played tennis at Nebraska ... his brother, Tug, played varsity golf at Wake Forest.

Trey Sanders D Jr.

St. Louis, Mo.

Chaminade College Prep

2009 (Sophomore): Played in six games on defense for DU as a sophomore.

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games on defense for the Big Red in his rookie season.

Personal:  Major is political science ... is the son of Cathy and Don Sanders ... was an all-conference pick Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, Mo ... father played tennis at St. Louis University.

Connor Detjen M Jr.

Winnetka, Ill.

Loyola Academy

2009 (Junior): Was a first-team All-NCAC selection as a face-off specialist ... played in 17 games and led the team with 79 ground balls while going 190 for 291 in face-off's ... his .653 win percentage was 10th best in Division III ... has won 254 face-off's through three years ... scored a goal in the 2009 season opener against Trine.

2008 (Sophomore): Named first team All-NCAC as a face-off specialist ... in 17 games, including 15 starts, posted a team-best 93 ground balls ... 167-249 in face-offs for a .671 percentage which ranked him seventh nationally ... netted four goals and three assists on the year ... is a second-team Preseason All-American as the 2009 season approaches.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 14 games and was the team's primary face-off man in 2007 ... posted a .504 face-off percentage (64-for-127) and was second on the team with 46 ground balls ... scored his first career goal against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007.

Personal: Major is biology with a minor in chemistry ... is the son of Colleen and Paul Detjen ... was an all-state and all-conference lacrosse player at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill ... father played rugby at Georgetown.

Kyle Brown A So.

Glenview, Ill.

New Trier

2009 (Sophomore): Played in nine games and scored five goals and added two assists ...  scored twice in a 18-4 win over Adrian on April 11, 2009.

2008 (Freshman): Scored seven goals in seven games off the bench ... scored four goals in a 27-3 victory over Oberlin (Apr. 9).

Personal: Major is economics with a minor in communication ... is the son of Laura and Scott Brown ... was an all-state hockey player out of New Trier H.S ... plays on Denison's club hockey team.

Peter Bates M So.

Cumberland, Maine

North Yarmouth

2008 (Freshman): Played in eight games on defense ... recorded 16 ground balls and was 33-57 (.579) on face-offs.

Personal:  Majoring in economics with a sociology and anthropology minor ... is the son of Deborah Snite and Dan Bates ... was an all-conference lacrosse player at North Yarmouth Academy ... also competed in soccer and Nordic skiing in H.S. ... father played soccer at Denison and mother was part of the Michigan sailing team.

Porter McKay M Fr.

Louisville, Ky.

Trinity

2009 (Freshman): Scored one goal in seven games as a rookie midfielder.

Personal: Is majoring in history and economics ... is the son of Andy and Barbara McKay ... was a first-team All-Kentucky pick in lacrosse ... also played football at Trinity H.S. and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Davis Lukens M Fr.

Marietta, Ga.

Holy Innocents' Episcopal

2009 (Freshman): Made a major impact off the bench as a rookie ... played in all 17 games on attack and scored 15 goals while added four assists ... scored a career-high three goals against St. Vincent on April 29 and totaled two goals and two assists in a win over Wittenberg on March 25 ... was named to All-NCAC second-team in the midfield.

Personal: Is majoring in computer science ... is the son of Ann and Howard Lukens ... was an all-conference basketball player at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School.

J.J. Reidy M Jr.

Snyder, N.Y.

Amherst

2009 (Junior): In 11 games off the bench he totaled one assist and six ground balls.

2008 (Sophomore): In 13 games off the bench, recorded an assist and 11 ground balls. 

2007 (Freshman):  Played in eight games as a freshman and scored two goals and had one assist ... scored his first collegiate goal against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007 ... added a goal and an assist in a win over St. Vincent on Mar. 31, 2007.

Personal:  History major ... is the son of Eileen and James Reidy.

Nick Jacobs M Sr.

Wilmington, Del.

Tower Hill

2009 (Senior): Played in 16 of 17 games and scored one goal while scooping up 12 ground balls ... appeared in 63 games in his career and scored 16 goals to go along with 145 face-off wins and 93 ground balls ... was named to All-NCAC honorable mention for the second time.

2008 (Junior): Played in all 17 games as a midfielder ... named honorable mention All-NCAC ... scored 10 goals and recorded two assists ... 44 of 70 (.629) in face-off situations ... added 31 ground balls ... scored two goals against Wittenberg (Mar. 26) and Colorado College (Apr. 18).

2007 (Sophomore):  Played in 14 games as a sophomore and led the squad with a .540 face-off percentage ... won 24 of 63 face-offs during the season ... scored goals in Denison's first two games of the season against Eastern and Mount St. Joseph ... gathered 22 ground balls.

2006 (Freshman):  Started 12 games and played in all 16 during his rookie campaign ... won 61 of 134 face-offs ... was fourth on the team with 28 ground balls ... scored three goals ... his first collegiate goal came against Ohio Wesleyan on Mar. 25, 2006.

Personal: Majoring in biology with a chemistry minor ... is the son of Milbrey and Kevin Jacobs ... was an all-conference and all-state performer in lacrosse, wrestling and football at Tower Hill in Wilmington, Del.

Emmett Jones A So.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Air Academy

2009 (Sophomore): Started and played in 15 games on attack and was second on the team in goals scored with 40 ... second-team All-NCAC pick on attack and was second in the NCAC to teammate Brady Burton in goals scored ... has scored 68 goals in just 32 career games ... scored four goals in Denison's second-round upset of Roanoke ... tied career-high with six goals against St. Vincent ... was named NCAC Player of the Week on March 13 after scoring four goals and added three assists in Denison's 19-9 win over No. 9 Lynchburg.

2008 (Freshman): Stepped into starting role for the final eight games of the season ... 2008 NCAC Newcomer of the Year ... team's fourth leading scorer with 28 goals ... added eight assists ... scored a season-high of six goals in a 27-3 victory over Oberlin (Apr. 9). 

Personal: Major is communication with a minor in Spanish ... is the son of Nancy and Greg Jones ... was a two-time Male Athlete of the Year for lacrosse at Air Academy H.S. in Colorado Springs, Colo ...  mother was a member of the UCLA crew team ... provides color commentary on Denison athletic internet broadcasts.

Justin Hess M Jr.

Clarendon Hills, Ill.

Hinsdale Central

2009 (Junior): Played in 11 games and scored four goals and added four assists ... scored two goals and had a career-high three assists against Oberlin on April 8.

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in nine games, posting five goals and an assist ... scored a pair of goals in a 24-8 victory over Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5).

2007 (Freshman):  Played in four games as a freshman ... scored his first collegiate goal on April 25, 2007 against Oberlin ... attempted five shots.

Personal:  Majoring in economics with a minor in philosophy ... is the son of Jean and Scott Hess ... is involved with Denison's student radio station, 91.1 FM - WDUB and is a tour guide with the Office of Admissions.

Matt Edenbaum D Sr.

Bethesda, Md.

St. Andrews

2009 (Senior): Started all 17 games for the nation's second-ranked defense ... posted 24 ground balls and was named to the All-NCAC honorable mention in 2009.

2008 (Junior): Played in 10 contests as a reserve defender ... recorded two ground balls on the season. 

2007 (Sophomore):  Defender played in 11 games in his second-year with the Big Red ... took one shot and added seven ground balls.

2006 (Freshman):  Appeared in two contests as a freshman.

Personal:  Majoring in political science ... is the son of Carolyn and Paul Edenbaum ... was an all-conference performer in basketball and lacrosse at St. Andrews Episcopal in Bethesda, Md. ... sister, Laney, played soccer at Michigan ... his father was a member of the George Washington tennis team and his mother played tennis at Simmons (Mass.) College.

Cory Couture A Fr.

San Diego, Calif.

Coronado

2009 (Freshman): Talented rookie played in 16 games and made four starts while Brady Burton was out with an injury ... scored nine goals and dished out 15 assists ... scored two goals in the NCAA playoffs.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Lori and Jeff Couture ... was the San Diego City Conference Player of the Year in 2008 ... also played football and cross country at Coronado H.S. ... was high school teammates with sophomore middie Jake Vita.

Christian Payne M Fr.

Salisbury, Md.

Worcester Prep

2009 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve midfielder ... netted his first career goal in a 17-1 win over Mount St. Joseph on April 14, 2009.

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Karen and Michael Payne ... also played soccer and basketball at Worcester Prep ... is a National Honor Society member ... is the co-sports editor of The Denisonian and is a student assistant in the Denison Sports Information office.

Peter Loftus A Jr.

Alexandria, Va.

St. Stephen's & St. Agnes

2009 (Junior): Played in eight games and scored five goals with one assist ... scored a pair of goals against Oberlin (April 8, 2009) and Mount St. Joseph (April 14, 2009). 

2008 (Sophomore): In twelve games off the bench, scored six goals and added an assist ... had two goals and an assist against Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 5). 

2007 (Freshman): Played ins six games and scored two goals off 12 shots ... scored his first collegiate goal on Mar. 3, 2007 against Mount St. Joseph.

Personal:  Majoring in English ... is the son of Kathryn and Robert Loftus.

Alex Hardt M Fr.

Dallas, Texas

Episcopal School of Dallas

2009 (Freshman): Was a major contributor off the bench, scoring 15 goals with nine assists to finish sixth on the team in points with 24 ... scored a career-high three goals in Denison's 12-2 win over Ohio Wesleyan in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament ... was named to All-NCAC second-team in the midfield.

Personal: Is majoring in history with a minor in Chinese ... is the son of Marie Park and Joe Hardt ... is a member of the Denison film club ... was a National Honor Society member ... also played soccer and football at Episcopal School of Dallas ... father and mother played varsity tennis at Centenary and Stephens, respectively.

Chris Kozlowski D Fr.

Wilton, Conn.

Wilton

2009 (Freshman): Played in 14 games off the bench as a defenseman for the Big Red ... gathered 14 ground balls.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of John and Martha Kozlowski ... first team All-Connecticut in high school ... is also a member of the Denison football team.

Dan Fosselman D So.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville South

2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in six games in the defense.

2008 (Freshman): Played in four games as a defender ... first career point came on an assist against Fontbonne (Apr. 22). 

Personal: Majoring in biochemistry ... is the son of Diane and Doug Fosselman ... was a three-time All-Ohio lacrosse player and a all-conference football player at Westerville South ... is a Denison Strength & Conditioning intern.

Dan Wallace G Jr.

Moorestown, N.J.

Moorestown

2009 (Junior): Played in 14 games and made three starts in the cage ... Allowed 28 goals and notched 55 saves for a .663 save percentage in 336 minutes between the pipes.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in eight games, including one start in goal ... held a GAA of 4.24 and a save percentage of .733 while recording 33 saves. 

2007 (Freshman):  Backed up Alex Baruch in goal ... played in seven games and made his first career start against Oberlin on April 25, 2007 ... recorded 14 saves in 149 minutes of action.

Personal: Majoring in economics and communication ... is the son of Amy and Scott Wallace ... was named to the Courier-Post first-team and second-team all-conference at Moorestown H.S.

Lars Pettygrove D Fr.

Charlottesville, Va.

Western Albemarle

2009 (Freshman): Played in five games as a rookie defemseman.

Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Inger and Charles Pettygrove ... father played soccer at Providence College.

Holt Stephens A Fr.

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Jesuit

2009 (Freshman): Played in four games as a rookie attackman.

Personal: Geoscience major ... is the son of Connie and John Stephens ... was a two-time All-District honorable mention selection at Dallas Jesuit Prep ... also played football in H.S ... father ran track at LSU.

Jerry Walsh LSM Fr.

Charlottesville, Va.

Western Albemarle

Personal: Philosophy major ... is the son of Denise and Gerald Walsh ... was a team captain and all-district pick in football and lacrosse.

Mark Stanton M Fr.

Hamilton, N.J.

The Peddie School

2009 (Freshman): Played in four games.

Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Karen and Glenn Stanton.

Ted Gulyas M Sr.

Medina, Ohio

Medina

2009 (Senior): Played in all 17 games in the defensive midfield ... scored four goals and had one assist ... his 52 ground balls was second-most on the team ... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient ... leaves Denison with 48 career games played, 24 goals scored and 77 ground balls ... earned NCAC second-team honors as a defensive specialist.

2008 (Junior): Saw action in all 17 games ... fifth on the team in goals with 14 ... added 14 ground balls and went 8-11 in face-offs ... had four two-goal games on the season. 

2007 (Sophomore):  Played in 11 games and had six goals and one assist off just nine shots ... scored a career-high three goals against Wittenberg on Mar. 28, 2007 ... his .667 shot percentage tied for the team lead.

2006 (Freshman):  Appeared in three games as a rookie and notched his first career assist on April 19, 2006 against Washington & Jefferson.

Personal:  Majoring in political science and Spanish ... is the son of Jean and Ted Gulyas ... father played football, baseball and basketball at Denison.

John Payne D Jr.

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

U of D Jesuit

2009 (Junior): Played in 15 games and started the final eight games of the season for the Big Red ... gathered 26 ground balls.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in six games on defense for the Big Red ... recorded two ground balls. 

2007 (Freshman):  Played in four games during his rookie season.

Matt Verklin M Fr.

Annapolis, Md.

Severn School

2009 (Freshman): Played in 16 games as a rookie and scored five goals with four assists ... scored two goals in a win over Oberlin College.

Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Jennifer and Robert Verklin ... played football and lacrosse at Severn School.

John Dionne A So.

Scottsdale, Ariz.

Western Reserve Academy

2009 (Sophomore): Played in eight games and finished the season with nine points ... scored five goals and added four assists ...  had one goal and two assists against Mount St. Joseph on April 14, 2009.

2008 (Freshman): In seven appearances, scored four goals and added seven assists ... in the first game of his collegiate career, recorded a goal and four assists in a victory over Hendrix (Feb. 29). 

Personal:  Majoring in history and economics ... is the son of Alison McAdam and Jule Dionne ... is a member of the Denison Hilltoppers acapella group.

Gregg Shannon G Fr.

Lindenhurst, N.Y.

Saint Anthony's

2009 (Freshman): Started the final 15 games of the season for Denison ... went 13-2 between the pipes, making 116 saves while posting a .574 save percentage ... was fourth in the nation in goals against average (.6.73) ... posted a career-high 14 saves in Denison's 14-7 upset over Roanoke in the NCAA's second-round ... tallied 30 saves in three NCAA postseason starts this season.

Personal: Economics major with a minor in communication ... is the son of Elizabeth and Gregg Shannon ... member of the National Honor Society ... was the CHSSA Goalie of the Year.

Colin Molloy A So.

Stamford, Conn.

Fairfield Prep

2009 (Sophomore): Played in five games and scored four goals while netting two assists.

2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games as at attack ... scored 11 goals and recorded six assists ... scored three goals and an assist in a victory over Elizabethtown (Mar. 2). 

Personal: English major with a minor in economics ... is the son of Patricia and Ronald Molloy ... was a two-time all-state and all-conference selection and a member of the National Honor Society.

Brian Moriarty M Jr.

Huntington, N.Y.

Cold Spring Harbor

2009 (Junior): Played in 12 games in the midfield ... scored one goal and had one assist.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 14 games at midfield ... recorded 19 ground balls ... first career point came on an assist against Hendrix (Feb. 29). 

2007 (Freshman):  Appeared in six games and had four ground balls in his first season with the Big Red.

Personal:  Majoring in economics ... is the son of Gazaiano and Robert Moriarty ... attended the same high school as Cleveland Cavalier forward Wally Sczcerbiak.

Madden Titus D Fr.

St. Charles, Ill.

St. Charles North

2009 (Freshman): Played in five games as a reserve defensman.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Sherena and William Titus ... was a first-team all-conference selection ... also played football at St. Charles North H.S.

Grant Peoples A/M Jr.

Naperville, Ill.

Neuqua Valley

2009 (Junior): Played in six games and scored a man-up goal on St. Vincent College.

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in seven games ... scored three goals and recorded an assist ... recorded a goal and an assist against Washington & Jefferson (April 5). 

2007 (Freshman): Played in seven games during his freshman season ... scored his first collegiate goal on Mar. 3 against Mount St. Joseph ... added one assist in Denison's 20-4 win at Oberlin College on April 25.

Personal:  Political Science major ... is the son of Linda and Randy Peoples ... three-time all-conference player at Nequa Valley H.S. ... named All-Illinois as a senior.