Greensboro College - Men's Lacrosse Adds 12 Recruits

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Sutton Successful

Greensboro College's David Sutton posted a program-best 12-0 record at #1 tennis singles in 2007. The next year, he became GC's first ever alternate to the NCAA tournament.

Student-Athlete Academic Success

From 2003 to 2007, Greensboro College athletes led the USA South Conference with the most student-athletes achieving academic team honors.

Theriault the Runner

In his first year of intercollegiate cross country, Francois Theriault finished second at the 2006 USA South Cross Country championships, the highest placing in the history of the program. He later earned all-region honors, a first for a GC harrier.

2010 Women's Lacrosse

The 2010 Greensboro College women’s lacrosse team won 14 games, the most in program history.

Nelsen Led Kiwis

Former Pride men's soccer student-athlete Ryan Nelsen served as captain for his native New Zealand in the 2010 World Cup. He and the "All Whites" went undefeated with a 0-0-3 record.

2010 Softball

The 2010 Greensboro College Pride softball team posted 28 wins, had a 17-game winning streak, won the USA South tournament and qualified for the program's first NCAA tournament.

Pacifico was a Smash

Carrie Pacifico was named the USA South women's tennis player of the year in 2006, '07 and '08. She did not lose a conference match during those three years.

Eccles Set USAS Record

Dione Eccles scored a USA South record (both for men and women) 54 points in Greensboro College women's basketball 's conference tournament semifinal win. The Pride defeated the Panthers, 117-113 in double overtime, on Feb., 29, 2008.

Pride Women Excelled

In the first year of presenting separate All-Sports trophies, the Greensboro College women won the 2004-05 USA South President’s Cup.

National Title Games

Greensboro College men's soccer reached the NCAA Division III championship game in both 1989 and 1998.

Cooke Made NCAAs

Alex Cooke is the only Pride swimmer to reach the NCAA championships. She did not disappoint as she earned All America Honors in the 100 backstroke at the 2009 championships in Minneapolis, Minn.

Pride Sweeps Scalf

GC is the only USA South institution to sweep the prestigious Don Scalf award. GC's Carrie Pacifico (women's tennis) and Daniel Poindexter (baseball) earned the conference's highest honor in 2007-08. Two years later, Andrew Clark (men's soccer) and Michelle Lemmons (women's tennis) did it again for The Pride.

Women's Hoops Set Record

The 2008-09 Pride women's basketball team had the best statistical mark of any GC hoops team. GC finished 27-3 and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.

GC Golf

The Pride men's golf team qualified for its 32nd NCAA Division III championship in 2010.

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Men's Lacrosse Adds 12 Recruits

All New Jersey Honoree Justin Pearson has committed to play at GC.

Pride Sports Info.

8/5/2009 9:27:55 AM

Greensboro College head men's lacrosse coach Dan Cetrone has announced the commitments of 12 student-athletes who will join The Pride for the 2009-10 season. "I'm excited about this group adding to our returners from last year's 10-5 team," said Cetrone. "This group should fill some holes quickly and make an immediate impact. These recruits possess size, speed, game awarenessand desire."

Midfielder Justin Pearson is Morristown (N.J.) High School where he played for Coach Jeff Bigas. He earned first team All Klank division, was division player of the year as a junior and was selected 2nd team all state.

Attackman Ryan McNamara attended the Baltimore Lutheran School, coached by GC Alumni Bill Zopp. An all conference selection. Lutheran won the 2009 state title in its classification.

Lamar Howard attended Freedom High School in Virginia for Coach Ryan Gast. The midfielder was team captain, earned the coaches award and was an all-district selection.

Raghib Tyler arrives from Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Va. A middie, he played for coach Ryan Gast.


Jovan Estrada	Lamar Howard

Defender Jovan Estrada attended Polytech High School in Dover, DE. Estrada earned 1st team all conference, 2nd team all state and was selected to the Blue-White All star game. He played for Coach Bob Gilmore.

Three student-athletes arrive from nearby Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC. Goalkeeper Kevin Filomeno was the Whirlie's defensive most valuable player. Attackman Hayden Wilson earned honorable mention all conference honors. Face-off midfielder Skip Jakupi is the third Grimsley graduate. All three played for coaches John Burns and Anthony Meley, both GC alumni.


Hayden Wilson	Tyler Belvins	Jaivon Wesley

Tyler Blevins attended Heritage High School in Leesburg, Va. A middie, he played for Coach Jason "Choppy" Burke and was selected to play in the US Lacrosse National Senior Showcase.

Midfielder Jaivon Wesley hails from Smyrna, DE and played at the Saint Andrews School. A first team all conference pick, he played under coach Jay Hutchenson.


Todd Ferguson	Sean Martinelli

Todd Ferguson played a Mount St Joseph High School in Baltimore, MD. The attackman was coached by Tony Brockmeyer.

A New Hampshire native, defender/long stick middie Sean Martinelli arrives via Bridgton Academy in Maine. He played for Coach Sean Houlahan and was team MVP and a first team all state honoree.

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