Kyle Bliss M Jr.

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.

Matt Verklin M So.

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 ... his brother, Nick, is a member of the Big Red men's lacrosse team ... played football and lacrosse at Severn School.

Gregg Shannon G So.

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 and was named the Inside Lacrosse Division III Player of the Week for his efforts ... tallied 30 saves in three NCAA postseason starts.

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.

Connor Baldwin Fr.

Essex, Mass.

Northfield Mount Hermon

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Wayne and Kathy Baldwin ... father, Wayne, played football at Boston University.

Alex Benedick G So.

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Janet and Ron Benedick ... was a second-team All-Ohio selection in 2008 at Upper Arlington.

Chase Brown M Fr.

Stevensville, Md.

Kent Island

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Susan and Tom Brown.

Matt Lowell M Jr.

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 So.

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 D Jr.

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 Sr.

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 Sr.

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 19 goals to pass Andy John 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 ... is planning on attending dental school after graduation.

Tanner Smith M Jr.

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 Jr.

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:  History and economics double major ... 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 Sr.

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 Sr.

Palm Beach, Fla.

Westminster School (Conn.)

2009 (Junior): Played in all 17 games as the team team's starting long stick middie ... 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.

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

Personal: History major ... is the son of Crista and Allan Ryan ... also played soccer and squash at Westminster School ... brother, Andrew, played lacrosse at Gettysburg.

Greg Higgins D Jr.

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.

Trey Sanders D Sr.

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 Sr.

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 ... is a preseason All-America selection in 2010.

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 and his sister, Kate, ran track at Fordham.

Kyle Brown A Jr.

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.

Tyler King M Fr.

Warrenton, Va.

Highland School

Personal: Political Science major ... is a two-time first-team all-conference player at Highland School ... is the son of Rosa and Jeff King.

Porter McKay M Jr.

Louisville, Ky.

Trinity

2009 (Sophomore): Scored one goal in seven games in his first season at Denison.

Personal: Psychology major ... 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 So.

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 Sr.

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 ... his father, James, rowed and played rugby at Georgetown.

Ross Lenenski M Fr.

Marietta, Ga.

Walton

Personal: Computer Science major ... is the son of Cheryl and Myron Lenenski.

Emmett Jones A Jr.

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 ... is a preseason All-America selection heading into the 2010 season.

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 Sr.

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.

Mark Stanton M So.

Hamilton, N.J.

The Peddie School

2009 (Freshman): Played in four games.

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

Cory Couture A So.

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 Jake Vita.

Craig Loeber M Fr.

Charlotte, N.C.

Providence Day School

Personal: major is undeclared ... was a member of the National Honor Society at Providence Day School and was and all-state selection in lacrosse ... is the son of Liza and Ken Loeber.

Peter Loftus A Sr.

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 So.

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 So.

Wilton, Conn.

Wilton

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

Personal: Communication and economics double major ... is the son of John and Martha Kozlowski ... first team All-Connecticut in high school ... is a member of the Denison Hilltoppers a cappella group.

Dan Fosselman D Jr.

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 Sr.

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 ... 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.

Nick Verklin M Fr.

Annapolis, Md.

Severn School

Personal: major is undeclared ... is the son of Jennifer and Robert Verklin ... his brother, Matt, is a teammate on the Big Red lacrosse team.

Spencer Riehl D Fr.

Reisterstown, Md.

St. Paul's School

Personal: major is undeclared ... also played basketball, volleyball, and cross country in high school ... is the son of Melissa and Tom Riehl who are both Denison graduates ... his mother swam for the Big Red and his father played lacrosse where he remains 27th on Denison's all-time goals scoring list with 69 career goals.  

Chas Brickman A Fr.

Darien, Conn.

Darien

Personal: Major is undeclared ... second-team All-Connecticut ... is the son of Lisa and Dan Brickman.

Corey Daff D Fr.

South Hamilton, Mass.

Hamilton-Wenham Regional

Personal: Psychology major ... was the conference lacrosse Player of the Year at Hamilton-Wenham and also was all-conference in basketball and football ... is a tight end on the Denison football team ... is the son of Teddi-Jean and Dan Daff.

Nate Ardente D Fr.

Providence, R.I.

Moses Brown School

Personal: Art History major and studio art minor ... is a member of the Denison squash club team ... is the son of Paul and Lisa Ardente.

John Payne D Sr.

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.

Personal: History major ... is the son of Mary and Jon Payne ... his sister, Maureen, played college lacrosse at Mount St. Vincent.

Bart Farinholt M Fr.

Richmond, Va.

St. Christopher's School

Personal: major is undeclared ... was a team captain in football and lacrosse at St. Christopher's and was named all-prep in both sports and second-team all-state in football ... is the son of Ida and Bart Farinholt ... his father, Bart, played football at the University of Virginia.

John Dionne A Jr.

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.

Matt Ekroth D Fr.

Glen Ridge, N.J.

Glen Ridge

Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Sally Janes and Carl Eckroth.

Colin Molloy A Jr.

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 Sr.

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 ... his father played lacrosse at Boston College.

Ramsey Sotir M Fr.

Baltimore, Md.

Gilman

Personal: major is undeclared ... is the son of Carolyn Black-Sotir and Michale Sotir.

Madden Titus D So.

St. Charles, Ill.

St. Charles North

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

Personal: Economics and philosophy double 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.

Jake Jessup D Fr.

Chappaqua, N.Y.

Horace Greely

Personal: major is undeclared ... is a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Chappaqua, N.Y. ... is the son of Catherine and Joe Jessup ... father, Joe, played college basketball at DePauw University.