QU Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Eric Fekete Announces 2015 Newcomers
10/30/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
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HAMDEN, Conn. - Quinnipiac University Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Eric Fekete has announced the 2014-15 recruiting class, with 18 student-athletes set to join the program.
Brian Feldman
Class: Freshman
Position: Attack
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
Hometown: Canandaigua, N.Y.
High School: Canandaigua Academy
Accomplishments:
- Attended Canandaigua Academy, where he was coached by Ed Mulheron
- Named D&C All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention in 2014
- A Second Team All-Section and Section 5 (Class B) All-Tournament Team nominee
- Named to the Rochester US Lacrosse Senior All-Star Game
- Helped the team to a 13-7 record and MC2 League and Section V Championships in 2013
- Named D&C All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention in 2013
- A Second Team All-Section and Section 5 (Class B) All-Tournament Team nominee
- Also a member of the track and field team
- Named First Team All-League twice in 2013 and again in 2014
Personal:
- Son of Daniel and Melissa
- Has one sister, Erica
- Undecided on a major at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Brian:
"Brian is a powerful player with an excellent shot. He is very competitive and will be a great contributor to the program."
Carson Cocco
Class: Freshman
Position: Goalie
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Hometown: Westchester, Pa.
High School: Malvern Prep
Accomplishments:
- Attended Malvern Prep in Malvern, Pa. where he was coached by John McEvoy, Todd Mcfarline and Matt Mackrides
- Helped his team to a 24-0 record and an Inter-AC Championship
- The team also won the Inter-AC Invitational Championship
- Recipient of the Most Valuable Player award after the championship run
- Named Second Team All-League
- Also a member of the basketball team at Malvern
Personal:
- Son of James and Beth
- Has two sisters, Haley and Emma
- Undecided on a major at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Carson:
"Carson is a terrific goalie with outstanding quickness. He had a strong fall and we look forward to seeing him develop through the season."
James Byrns
Class: Freshman
Position: Attack
Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
Hometown: Massapequa, N.Y.
High School: Massapequa
Accomplishments:
- Attended Massapequa High School in New York, where he was coached by Tim Radomski
- Served as team captain in his senior season
- Helped his team to Class A Nassau County Championships in 2013 and 2014
- His 2014 squad also won the Class A Long Island Championship and New York State Championship
- An All-American Nominee in 2013 and 2014
- A two-time All-Nassau County selection (2013-2014)
- Named to the Nassau County All-Academic Team in 2013 and 2014
- A two year representative of the National Honor Society
- Also played two years of football at Massapequa
Personal:
- Son of Jim and Denise
- Has one brother, Colin, and a sister, Cassidy
- Majoring in physical therapy at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on James:
"James is a dynamic finisher with a knack for putting the ball in the goal. He is extremely intelligent and is always in the right place to make a big play."
Kevin Cop
Class: Freshman
Position: Attack
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Hometown: Southington, Conn.
High School: Southington
Accomplishments:
- Attended Southington High School in Connecticut, where he was coached by Ron Chase
- Finished with 103 points in his senior year with 55 goals and 28 assists
- Named to the All-Conference Team in 2013 and 2014
- Tabbed Team Most Valuable Player in both his junior and senior seasons
- Served as the team captain in 2013 and 2014
- A Gait Cup All-Star, Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip, and Super Junior selection
- A team captain for Connecticut Hurricanes Club lacrosse Team
- Also a member of the high school's hockey team
- First Team All-State Ice Hockey 2014
- Selected to the All-Herald Team in both lacrosse and ice hockey in 2013 and 2014
Personal:
- Son of Stanley and Dierdre
- Has one brother, Andrew, and a sister, Maureen
- Majoring in Business at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Kevin:
"Kevin had a great fall and is a very strong attack man. He has a tremendous shot with both great velocity and placement."
Ryan Corcoran
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Hometown: Stratford, Conn.
High School: St. Joseph's
Accomplishments:
- Attended Saint Joseph High School in Trumbull, Connecticut, where he played for coach Joe Izzo
- Helped the lacrosse team to two Connecticut State Championships
- Named Championship Game MVP after scoring seven goals in the 2014 Connecticut Class S State Championship Game, leading the team to a 14-11 victory
- Lacrosse team Captain as a junior and senior
- Named All-State First Team in both his junior and senior years
- Also named to the Connecticut Post All-Star Team in 2013 and 2014, 2014 New Haven Register All Area Team, and All-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) Second Team (2013) and Honorable Mention (2014)
- Tallied 64 goals with 17 assists (81 points) in his senior year
- Played club lacrosse for the Bucks Lacrosse Team
- Also lettered in ice hockey and football at Saint Joseph's
- In ice hockey, as a senior captain, was named All-State Second Team and All-FCIAC Second Team
- In football, was a member of the 2013 State Championship football team
- He is the brother of Pat Corcoran, a senior midfielder on the QU men's lacrosse team
Personal:
- Son of Pat and Karen
- Has one brother, Pat, and a sister, Joan
- Majoring in Business at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Ryan:
"Ryan is an asset both on offense and defense. He is a terrific competitor and a ground ball machine."
Alex Disalvo
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Hometown: Smithtown, N.Y.
High School: Smithtown West
Accomplishments:
- Attended Smithtown West High School in New York, where he was coached by Bob Moltisanti
- Helped his team to a Suffolk County Championship in 2014
- Named to the All-Division Team in 2014
- Also a member of the soccer team at Smithtown West
- Earned All-League honors in 2014
- A member of the club, Athletes Helping Athletes
Personal:
- Son of Joe and Lynne
- Has a brother, Brett
- Majoring in Business at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Alex:
"Alex is a true two-way midfielder. He is a versatile player with an outstanding skill set."
Tanner Gerace
Class: Sophomore
Position: Faceoff/Midfield
Height: 5-6
Weight: 175
Hometown: York, Pa.
High School: Lancaster
Accomplishments:
- A transfer to Quinnipiac from Catonsville Community College in Baltimore County Maryland
- Led all junior colleges in faceoff percentage in the 2014 season (146-215, .679)
- Helped the team to seven wins in 2014 while scoring 26 goals and tallying five assists
- Attended West York Area High School in York Pa. where he was coached by Rodney Tamblin
- Led the team to two division championships
- A three-time All-County Midfielder
- Named All-County First Team and All-Region Second Team in 2013
- Also played football at West York Area
- Helped the team to a 12-1 record in his senior season
- Four-time division champions in football as well
Personal:
- Son of Dawn Gunarich and Todd Gerace
- Has two brothers, Nicholas and Cameron
- A liberal art undeclared major at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Tanner:
"Tanner has a year of junior college lacrosse and brings experience to the faceoff and midfield positions."
Ryan Lawson
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
Hometown: Niskayuna, N.Y.
High School: Niskayuna
Accomplishments:
- Attended Niskayuna High school in New York, where he was coached by Mike Vorgang
- Led the team to a 22-2 record in 2014, helping the team its third straight Sectional and Regional Championships
- Named to the Suburban Council First Team in 2013 and 2014
- Also a member of the basketball team
Personal:
- Son of Tom and Marie
- Has two sisters, Claire and Megan.
- Majoring in Marketing at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Ryan:
"Ryan is a very savvy player. He is a great dodger who has excellent vision to make big plays."
Joe Murphy
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Hometown: Point Pleasant, N.J.
High School: Manesquan
Accomplishments:
- Attended Manesquan High School in Manasquan, N.J. where he was coached by Nick Schmidt
- Helped the lacrosse team to a 60-40 record during his time at the school
- Named Second Team All-Division (Asbury Park Press) in 2014
- Tabbed N.J. Lacrosse Honorable Mention (MSG Varsity), All-Shore, All-Division First Team (Asbury Park Press), N.J. Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Honorable Mention, and All-State Offensive Player of the year (Ocean Star) in 2014
- Selected N.J. All-Sophomore/Freshman Third Team (Star-Ledger), N.J. All-County Second Team (Star-Ledger), Second Team All-Shore, and Second Team All-Division (Asbury Park Press)
- Named All-Shore Honorable Mention (Star-Ledger) in 2011
- Also played three years of football at Manesquan, helping the team to a 24-8 record
- A recipient of the 2014 Shore Conference of High Schools Sportsmanship Award
- Named Second Team All-Shore (Asbury Park Press), First Team All-Division (Asbury Park Press) and First Team All-County (Star-Ledger) in 2014
- A First Team All-Division (Asbury Park Press) selection in 2013 and a Third Team All-County (Asbury Park Press) selection in 2012
Personal:
- Son of Kim and Keith
- Has three brothers; Mike, Frank and Keith
- Majoring in communications at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Joe:
"Joe is a terrific athlete with an unlimited skill set. He is dynamic both offensively and defensively, as well as at the faceoff "X".
David Glynn
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
Hometown: Lake Forest, Ill.
High School: Lake Forest
Accomplishments:
- Attended Lake Forest High School in Illinois, where he was a member of the lacrosse team for four seasons
- Named to the All-State Team in 2014
- Selected to the All-Conference Team in 2014
- Also a member of the high school's football team
- Named All-Conference in football as well
Personal:
- Son of David and Kim
- Has a sister, Rosie
- Majoring in Business at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on David:
"David has superior speed and is a devastating transition player. He will play a vital role on the team in the coming spring."
Jason Brigagliano
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Hometown: Bay Shore, N.Y.
High School: Bay Shore
Accomplishments:
- Attended Bay Shore High school in New York, where he was coached by Tim Cox and Mike Tierney
- Helped the team to a Super 6 Championship Title in 2014
- Named to the New York State Scholar-Athlete Team in 2014
- A 2013 Brine National High School All-American selection
- A Team Long Island All-Division honoree
- Selected to the Suffolk County Division 1 Team
Personal:
- Son of Dave and Lauren
- Has a twin sister, Kristen, who is a freshman on the lacrosse team at Colgate University
- Majoring in Business at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Jason:
"Jason is a very smart player with an ability to score goals. He is terrific in transition and plays great defense."
Mike Ruane
Class: Freshman
Position: LSM
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180
Hometown: Huntington, N.Y.
High School: St. Anthony's
Accomplishments:
- Attended Saint Anthony's in New York, where he was coached by Keith Wieczorek
- Helped the team to a 13-5 record in his senior season
- All-Conference LSM at St. Anthony's
- A two-time Brine All-American selection
- Named to the USA Brogden Cup Team
- Selected to the Empire Cup All-Tournament Team in 2013
- Named to the Fab 40 All-State Team at the Philly Showcase
- A member of the Youth 15 National Championship Team with FLG
- An Honor Roll Student
Personal:
- Son of Michael and Jeanette
- Has a brother, Stephane, and a sister AmandaMarie
- Majoring in Engineering at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Mike:
"Mike is a terrific LSM. He is very smart, has an excellent stick, and anticipates the play extremely well."
Blake Heller
Class: Sophomore
Position: Midfield
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Hometown: Dix Hills, N.Y.
High School: Half Hollow Hills West
Accomplishments:
- Attended Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, N.Y. where he was coached by Nils Haugen
- Served as the team captain for his senior season
- A recipient of the team's Coaches Award in 2013
- Helped the team to a 9-5 record and a playoff berth in 2013
- Named to the Academic All-County Team and was a member of the National Honor Society
- Also a member of the golf team at Hills West
Personal:
- Son of Sherri and Michael
- Has one sister, Courtney, who is a cheerleader at Loyola University
- Majoring in physical therapy at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Blake:
"Blake is a strong and smart midfield player. He is a fierce competitor and adds depth to the position."
Jack Haney
Class: Freshman
Position: Defense
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
Hometown: Royersford, Pa.
High School: Spring-Ford
Accomplishments:
- Attended Spring-Ford High School in Pennsylvania, where he was coached by Kevin Donnelly
- A member of the varsity lacrosse team
- Played two positions, defense and LSM
- Also a played football and was a member of the track and field team
- Volunteered at a local soup kitchen in Norristown
Personal:
- Son of Joseph and Helene
- Has two sisters, Michaela and Rachel
- Majoring in Nursing at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Jack:
"Jack is a terrific on-ball matchup. He has a great combination of strength and speed that make him difficult to beat 1v1."
Riley Palmer
Class: Freshman
Position: Defense
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195
Hometown: Oshawa, Ontario
High School: The Hill Academy
Accomplishments:
- Attended The Hill Academy in Ontario, Canada where he was coached by Merrick Thomson, Brodie and Patrick Merrill
- Played with Team Edge and Evolve Elite programs
- Won Stan Sawicki Award in 2012, given to the Most Valuable Defenseman by the Ontario Lacrosse Association
- Played for Team Ontario at the Midget Nationals and was a First-Team All-Star selection
- Also a member of Indoor Junior A Lacrosse for the Whitby Warriors
- Helped the Whitby Warriors and The Oshawa Blue Knights to Provincial Championships
- Captained his team for six years with consecutive First Team All Star selections
- Named the school's Best Athlete in 2011
- A 2011 Reebok Top 100 All-Star selection and ranked #23 among Inside Lacrosse Top Canadians
- Also played AAA hockey and High School Football, winning the Tier II Championships in 2010 and 2011 where he was named League MVP and Team MVP
- Enjoys Downhill Skiing, Football, Fishing and Golfing
Personal:
- Son of Ainslie and David
- Has one brother; Zachary
- Majoring in physical therapy at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Riley:
"Riley is a threat both on defense and at the faceoff "X". He has an unrelenting style of play and has a physical presence all over the field."
Adam Bellamy
Class: Freshman
Position: Defense
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Hometown: St. Catherine's, Ontario
High School: The Hill Academy
Accomplishments:
- Attended The Hill Academy in Canada, where he was coached by Brodie Merrill
- Played varsity lacrosse for four seasons at The Hill Academy
- Also a member of the volleyball, ice hockey and basketball teams
Personal:
- Son of Paul and Karen
- Has two sisters
- Undecided on a major at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Adam:
"Adam has excellent speed and a super stick. He will contribute significantly as both an LSM and at close defense."
Connor Keenan
Class: Freshman
Position: Defense
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Hometown: Eldersburg, Md.
High School: St. Paul's School
Accomplishments:
- Attended St. Paul's School in Brooklandville, Md. where he was coached by Rick Brocato
- Tabbed Varsity Lacrosse Rookie of the Year in 2011
- A recipient of the Sammy Hutton Memorial Scholarship and the Martin D. Tullai Head Coaches Award
- Helped the lacrosse team to the MIAA Championship game in 2014
- Also played football in high school, where he was the team-captain in 2014
- An All-State Team selection in 2014 and a MIAA-All Conference Selection in 2013 and 2014
- Named the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete and was the Regional Scholarship Winner in 2014
- Helped the football team to MIAA Championships in 2012 and 2013
- A member of the Service Learning Honor Society, Cum Laude Society, and Altamira Chapter of the National Spanish Honors Society
- A Peer Leader Program-Mentor, Service Learning Council-Senior Leader, National Society of High School Scholars, Headmaster's List for all four years and a recipient of the First Financial Federal Credit Union Service Scholarship
Personal:
- Son of Stephanie and Sam
- Has one brother; Sean
- Majoring in mechanical engineering at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Keenan:
"Connor is a big, strong, physical defenseman. He is a great position player and makes very few mistakes."
Will Vitelli
Class: Freshman
Position: Midfield
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
Hometown: Milford, Conn.
High School: Foran
Accomplishments:
- Attended Foran High School in Milford, Conn. where he was coached by Brian Adkins
- Played three years of lacrosse, serving as the team captain in 2013 and 2014
- Led the team to a 11-6 record in his senior season
- A member of the Connecticut Lacrosse Super Juniors
- Also played hockey and football for the Lions
- Named Second Team All-State in 2014 and was selected to the All-SCC Academic Hockey Team
- Tabbed Hockey Player of the Game on Feb. 25, 2014, Jan. 29, 2014 and Feb. 18, 2013, and named the New Haven Register Wednesday Star
- In football, named the Freshman Most Valuable Player
- Joins a long list of relatives to participate in collegiate athletics: William Vitelli Sr. (Amherst College Football), William Schaffroth (RPI football), George C. Vitelli (Yale Football), James T. Vitelli (Yale Baseball), Edward Vitelli (Middlebury College Football), Stephen Vitelli (Amherst College Football), Lauren Vitelli (UCONN Softball), John Pagliaro (Yale Football), Cathy Vitelli (Southern CT Softball, Volleyball)
Personal:
- Son of Theresa and William Sr.
- Has two sisters; Michelle and Gabriella
- Majoring in civil engineering at Quinnipiac
Coach Fekete on Will:
"Will is a great threat at the faceoff "X". He is quickly developing into a vital role on the team."
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