Binghamton men's lacrosse Class of 2013

Nick Benenati
Midfield
Seaford, NY
MacArthur H.S.

Renaissance Scholar (4 years)
Principals Honor Roll (4 years)
Student Council Vice President (2 years)

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Nick is a big, strong midfielder that runs well, and has a lot of potential. He has the physical gifts to succeed at this level. A four year Renaissance Scholar, Nick, like his future classmates, has tremendous potential in the classroom and on the playing field."


Jack Doherty
Attack
Yorktown Heights, NY
Lakeland H.S.

2008 Lacrosse All American
2008 Section One All-Star
2008 Section One Honorable Mention
2007, 2008 All League in football, 2008 team MVP
Lacrosse and football team captain

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Jack is a multi-talented student athlete, earning high marks in the classroom while competing as a standout two sport athlete. A 2008 H.S. Lacrosse All American and a 2-year All League football standout, Jack has the speed, athleticism and power to compete immediately."


Mike Florenzo
Defense
Clarksville, Md.
Saint Vincent Pallotti H.S.

Captain: Lacrosse and Soccer
All Conference Soccer (2006, 2007)
Varsity Club Member
High Honors (4 years)
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Pallotti Scholar Award Winner (4 years)

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Mike is a leader on and off the field. He is a four year high honors student and the captain of both the lacrosse and soccer teams. Mike has the size and athletic ability to excel at this level. With a tremendous amount of potential, we expect him to progress rapidly."


Kraig Heston
Goalie
Rochester, NY
Aquinas H.S.

2008 Section V Class B First Team
2008 & 2009 Lacrosse Team Captain
NYS Scholar Athlete (4 years)
Honor Roll
Principle's Club (2 years)
2005 Academic Achievement Award (Aquinas H.S.)
National Society of High School Scholars

Quote from Coach Stephenson:"Kraig is a three sport athlete and a three year NYS Scholar Athlete. Kraig plays the game with a lot of emotion and charisma. He is fun to watch in the goal, and he has that special ability to create momentum."


Matt Morton
Midfield
Churchville, Pa.
Council Rock South H.S.

Scored 41 goals and tallied 22 assists a junior
Named second-team all-league as a junior
A two-year team captain
An Honor Roll Student

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Matt is a tall, rangy midfielder with terrific skills. A good shooter, Matt's footwork enables him to maneuver for both set shots and runners. He has the potential to compete immediately for playing time. Matt is also a dynamic student, who plans to major in business."


Matt Moynihan
Midfield/Attack
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cold Spring Harbor H.S.

2009 All-County
National Honor Society
2005-09 High Honor Roll/Honor Roll

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Matt is a high honor roll student, and a three sport athlete. A converted attackman, Matt has good stick skills, and should progress quickly."


Tyler Perrelle
Attack
Mahopac, NY
Mahopac H.S.

2009 All-American
2007 & 2008 All-Section in Lacrosse
2007 & 2008 All-League in Lacrosse
2007 & 2008 All-League in Football
2007 & 2008 All-Section in Football
2008 North-South Football All-Star Game selection
2008 All-Section in Hockey
2007 Honorable Mention All-Section in Hockey
2006, 2007 & 2008 All-League in Hockey
An Honor Roll Student

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "A three sport standout, Tyler was most impressive at last summer's Empire State Games, producing the sixth highest point total. His remarkable ability to handle passes and score around the crease area, is actually overshadowed by his perimeter play. The perimeter is where Tyler becomes a real handful for opposing teams. His combination of speed, quickness and body control will make him an endearing fan favorite. Tyler also performs brilliantly in the classroom."


Dan Sallazo
Goalie
Yorktown Heights
Yorktown H.S./Herkimer CC

A JUCO All-American in 2009
A JUCO Academic All-American in 2008
First-team All-State as a senior at Yorktown
The team captain and MVP as a senior

"After graduating Larry Kline, a four-year captain and three-year starter, we are fortunate to have an experienced and battle-tested goalie competing for the starting position. Dan is an intense competitor and a tireless worker. With a large freshman group, Dan's leadership and intensity will be extremely valuable. I am looking forward to working with Dan."


Matt Springer
Attack
Hamburg, NY
Hamburg H.S.

2008 Second-Team All Western New York
2008 First-Team All-League
Scored 79 goals and dished out 28 assists in 2008
A member of the 2008 Western Empire State Team
Was the third-leading scorer in the 2008 NYS Empire State Games
2008 & 2009 Hockey All-Star
A member of the National Honor Society
2006, 2007 & 2008 Academic Honor Roll
2009 Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Student Star
2007 & 2008 NYS All-Academic Team

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Matt has excelled on and off the field throughout his high school career, amassing numerous academic and athletic accolades. A two sport standout, and the third leading scorer at the Empire State Games last summer, Matt has remarkable skills. He is a dynamic goal scorer around the cage, yet he is equally adept as a playmaker from the perimeter. Matt's skill set, and highly developed field instincts will enable him to compete for playing time immediately."


Eric Vondunn
Defense
Massapequa, N.Y.
Massapequa H.S.

NYS Scholar Athlete Lacrosse 9-12th
NYS Scholar Athlete Cross Country 10-12th
Citizenship Award
Tri-M Honor Society
Varsity Cross Country Captain-12th
Nassau County Lacrosse Championship 2006

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Eric is a four year NYS Scholar Athlete and a member of the 2006 Nassau County Lacrosse Championship squad. Eric has good size and athleticism for the defensive end of the field. He has the tools and work ethic to develop at this level."


Shane Warner
Midfield
Tomkins Cove, NY
North Rockland H.S.

2007 & 2008 All-Section
The 2008 Rockland County Lacrosse Player of the Year
2007 & 2008 All-County
2007 & 2008 All-League
A member of the 2008 Hudson Valley Region Team at the Empire State Games
A football and basketball team captain
Top five percent of Class

Quote from Coach Stephenson: "Shane is one of the most impressive athletes in this class. In 2008, he was the Rockland County Lacrosse player of the year, scoring 89 points from the midfield position, and he captained both the football and basketball teams. Shane has the potential to make an immediate impact. Notably, Shane is equally as impressive in the classroom, as he is in the top 5% of his class, and holds a 4.2 GPA."