High Expectations For Army In 2005

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1 High Expectations For Army In 2005 Rarely, in his 21 years at the Academy, has Army head coach Jack Emmer been this excited entering a lacrosse season. The NCAA s all-time winningest mentor at the Division I level has assembled a cast this spring that should keep the Black Knights in contention for an NCAA Tournament bid, while challenge for a Patriot League title. Emmer is putting a lot of pressure on this group of 43 men, but it s pressure he feels this particular squad can handle. We have a couple of (attackmen) who led the country in scoring last year, Emmer starts. Obviously, they will need to be productive. But how our midfielders play will be instrumental. There isn t a single freshman in that bunch. Army is coming off a 10-5 mark last spring and its second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. This time around, Emmer and the Black Knights will attempt to reach the postseason for a third straight year and move deeper into the tournament. Both are attainable goals considering the depth of talent returning in 2005 following a hard-fought loss at Maryland in the NCAA First Round last May. For the fourth straight year, Army will open with the Syracuse Orange, the defending national champions. The Orange are one of three Top 10 schools that appear on the Black Knights slate this spring and one of seven opponents ranked in the preseason Top 25 by Faceoff Magazine/Inside Lacrosse. ATTACK Two preseason All-Americans, John Walker and Jim Wagner, are the leaders up front for the Black Knights. Both display their talents much differently, but are very effective at burying the ball in the back of the net. The duo combined for a school record 83 goals last year the most tallies between two teammates in a single season in Academy history. Walker s the dodger in the offense, who adds a flair up front that is difficult to ignore. His athleticism and ability to improvise around the cage make him an All-American. He can create scoring opportunities on his own and draws much of the defense s attention, which in turn creates opportunities for teammates. His 71 goals in two years puts him on pace to break the school s alltime record. Walker, a preseason third team All- America pick, was one of 10 candidates being considered for the Tewaaraton Award last season and should make the final cut to five finalists this season. Wagner, a co-captain and preseason honorable mention All-America, possesses a quick release that enables him to get shots off before the defense can slide. The senior, who was not highly recruited out of high school, has turned into Army s most dangerous sniper offensively. His 46 goals a year ago were third most in a single season at West Point. Entering his final year of eligibility, he stands 24th on the school s all-time scoring chart. The group really respects Jimmy s unselfish approach, Emmer said about Wagner s leadership qualities. He always has the team s best interest at heart, and he is there at every practice, every day. Everything he has accomplished in his career has been done without a lot of fanfare. The only void up front is that left by departed senior Jeff Bryan. Emmer has worked freshman Matt Scheel, who will don Bryan s familiar No. 20, and junior Erik Nerdalen into the third and final spot on attack. Both show great promise. Scheel distributes the ball well, giving him a slight edge as the feeder in the offensive scheme. The Medina, Ohio, native excelled at the Algonquin Cup this fall. Nerdalen has experience and a comfortable familiarity on his side. He will certainly see some time on the extra-man unit if not in the starting lineup at attack. The coaching staff is expecting Nerdalen to step up and contribute more regularly. Brandt Germann will spell the abovementioned group. Sophomore Hunter Wakeland and freshman Alex Morse need to develop their games and make that adjustment to the college level. MIDFIELD Despite a very talented attack unit, Emmer feels his midfield lines hold the key to a successful season. (The midfield s) strength is in their experience, which enables us to throw more schemes at them, Emmer explained. The Black Knights lose just one middie (Marko Kostovic) from a year ago, but can run three very experienced and capable lines out on the pitch at any time. The majority of Army s middies were attackmen in high school, opening up a plethora of options for Emmer and his coaching staff. The more the midfielders dodge and create scoring opportunities for themselves, the better off we will be, Emmer explained. That would make the defense slide to them and off of our attack. Jake Couch teams with sophomore Justin Bokmeyer and junior Mike Obringer on Army s top midfield line. Couch had a breakout year in 2004, scoring 16 goals and Ben Harrow Defensive finishing fifth on the team in scoring with 20 points. Couch entered the Academy with high expectations, and came into his own last year. Bokmeyer, a California product, made the adjustment to college lacrosse seem easy. Though penciled in on the team s third midfield unit at the beginning of last season, Bokmeyer rose all the way to the top, eventually earning a start on the top line in Army s NCAA Tournament game at Maryland. The plebe netted two goals in that postseason loss. However, he was the team s highest scoring freshman and finished seventh overall in scoring with 11 points (10G, 1A). Obringer, the third member of that No. 1 unit, is a good finisher in unsettled situations. He runs well with the ball and shoots well on the run, making him a perfect fit at midfield. Couch s twin brother, Chris, heads the second midfield line. The Couch twins are both selfless players and students of the game. Emmer feels they will get more scoring opportunities in Army s system. Chris Couch is teamed with classmates Brian Green and Chris Larsen. Green and Couch can both get to the goal and finish, and both players are very athletic with the ability to dodge. Larsen has the size and strength to be a force at the top of the restraining box and draw some attention. Sophomore Ryan Chase leads the third midfield Lacrosse Media Guide

2 One of Toughest Schedules Highlight Spring Head coach Jack Emmer considers Matt Bowerman to be one of his most physical defensemen. line. His partners are senior Matt Ellement, a clearing specialist with three years experience who can fill in at any role, and junior Jon Burton, a physical player who brings a high level of intensity. Nate Foust and sophomore Brian Ivany add depth to a loaded midfield. Both are still developing their game and could work into one of the lines depending on their progress throughout the season. Freshmen Ben Reardon and Paul Wigdzinski will benefit from the leadership and experience of the incumbent middies as they adjust to the college game. DEFENSE Preseason All-American Matt Luyster is the featured stopper at close defense for Emmer and his Black Knights. Luyster, known for his ability to run the field and shoot with the long pole, always draws the opposition s top offensive threat. The Hicksville, N.Y., native will also be utilized on the wing on faceoffs as Emmer tries to find somebody adept at picking up ground balls. Last year, Luyster s 61 grounders were third on the team. Matt Bowerman is the only other returning starter at close D. He brings with him another very solid frame and imposing presence on the field. Bowerman started all 15 games a year ago and is Army s most physical defender. Nick Doerr is slated as the third starter in that group. The Central N.Y., native has made great strides in the offseason and is coming off his best fall since joining the Academy. Doerr has a gift for knocking down passes and causing turnovers in the defensive end. He is much faster and quicker than he was as an underclassman. s Drew Narcum and Andrew Yakulis were mostly utilized in man-down situations last unit. Emmer believes that both are very capable of starting positions and will push the three projected starters on defense. Both are consistent, steady performers. Freshmen Tom Gossweiler and Adam Hansinger possess great potential and will spend their first year learning the game behind some experienced upperclassmen. GOALKEEPING co-captain Matt Darak returns for his third season as Army s starting goalie. Darak set the Academy record for saves in a single season, making 227 stops last spring and breaking a mark that had stood for 49 years. Matt has done exceedingly well, Emmer said. He has a quiet confidence about him. He took advantage of some playing time early in his career, and his game has gotten better every year. Darak is a positional goalie with solid fundamentals who does not stray from the cage much. He has come up big for the Black Knights in backto-back wins over Rutgers the last two years when the Scarlet Knights were ranked in the Top 10 each time. Eddie Clark is the most experienced reserve in goal for Army. He owns a similar stay-at-home style to Darak and is not easily flustered. Clark will be Emmer s top choice off the bench to spell Darak if the situation surfaces. Adam Fullerton is the third goalkeeper on the roster. The lefty from Liverpool, N.Y., is the best stick-handler of the three goalies. SPECIALISTS Erik Mineo and junior Tony Vozzolo are probably two of the most talented faceoff men Emmer has recruited since the early 1990s. Both possess good technique, but need to improve their ability to create a fast break off the draw and limit turnovers on the ground balls. Mineo has been hampered by knee injuries his entire career, but still lists among the schools all-time leaders in faceoff winning percentage. Vozzolo s short stature gives him plenty of leverage on the X. The two specialists should share the faceoff duties again this spring. Six veteran defensive midfielders make that group just as experienced as Army s three offensive midfield lines. Long-stick E.J. Behrendt and short-sticks Geoff Costa and Ben Harrow comprise the Black Knights No. 1 unit. All three are seniors and all three are excellent at clearing. Costa can dodge very well and Harrow has a lot of speed. Tory Sokul and senior Jeff Auer have plenty of game experience as well. They will both see quite a bit of playing time with Sokul spelling Behrendt at long-stick and Auer relieving Costa or Harrow. Sokul is a big defender with good range. Auer is a strong, physical player who brings a lot of intensity. Vic DeMouth is perhaps the fastest player on the Black Knights roster, which makes him valuable in the clearing game. Emmer also hopes to get him on the field in faceoff situations where he can come off the wing and scoop grounders. DeMouth is only in his second year on varsity, but has really made tremendous progress in two seasons. Tom Ronan is another defensive midfielder that will try to work his way into the lineup. He received quite a bit of playing time last spring, and the coaching staff is impressed with his progress. Ronan is an excellent option off the bench for the Black Knights. Roy Ragusa will spend his first year developing his game behind this very talented group. Three freshman long-stick middies, Ryan McClure, Jay Larson and Nick Miner have a lot of potential. They will need a year to adjust to the college level and learn their trade with some older, more experienced players in front of them on the depth chart. Emmer feels this trio has a lot of potential in Army s future. defensive midfielder Tom Ronan gained valuable game experience last season Lacrosse Media Guide 17

3 2005 Lacrosse Roster No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School (Last School) 1 Ryan Chase M So Webster, N.Y./Webster 2 Eddie Clark* G So Skaneateles, N.Y./Skaneateles 3 Matt Darak** G Sr Lake Grove, N.Y./Sachem 4 Matt Luyster* D Jr Hicksville, N.Y./Hicksville 5 Nick Miner LSM Fr Worthington, Ohio/Thomas Worthington 6 Andrew Yakulis** D Jr Radnor, Pa./Radnor 7 Mike Obringer* M Jr Baltimore, Md./Dulaney 8 Jon Burton** M Jr Elbridge, N.Y./Jordan-Elbridge 9 Nate Foust* M Jr Cary, N.C./Cardinal Gibbons 10 Chris Larsen*** M Sr Princeton, N.J./Lawrenceville School 11 E.J. Behrendt*** LSM Sr Northport, N.Y./Northport 12 Ben Reardon M Fr Longmeadow, Mass./Longmeadow 13 Brian Ivany* M So Carlisle, Pa./Carlisle 14 Vic DeMouth* DM Sr Albany, N.Y./Christian Brothers 15 Jim Wagner*** A Sr Grand Island, N.Y./Grand Island 16 Tom Ronan* DM Jr Huntington, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor 17 Ryan McClure LSM Fr Silver Springs, Md./DeMatha 18 Jake Couch*** M Sr Norwalk, Conn./Brien McMahon 19 Brian Green*** M Sr Fayetteville, N.Y./East Syracuse-Minoa 20 Matt Scheel A Fr Medina, Ohio/Western Reserve Academy 21 Chris Couch*** M Sr Norwalk, Conn./Brien McMahon 22 Tory Sokul** LSM Jr Concord, N.H./Concord 23 Geoff Costa** M Sr Manorville, N.Y./Hauppauge 24 Matt Ellement*** M Sr Queensbury, N.Y./Queensbury 25 Jeff Auer** DM Sr Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Saratoga Springs 26 Hunter Wakeland* A So Arundel, Maine/Kennebunk 27 Drew Narcum** D Jr Newtown, Conn./Newtown 28 Brandt Germann** A Sr East Meadow, N.Y./East Meadow 29 John Walker** A Jr Dix Hills, N.Y./Half Hallow Hills West 30 Tom Gossweiler D Fr Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem 31 Justin Bokmeyer* M So El Cajon, Calif./Granite Hills 32 Paul Wigdzinski M Fr Levittown, N.Y./Island Trees 33 Adam Hansinger D Fr Auburn, N.Y./Auburn 34 Matt Bowerman** D Jr Farmington, N.Y./Victor 37 Ben Harrow*** DM Sr Wilmington, N.C./Woodberry Forest 38 Tony Vozzolo** M Jr Bellmore, N.Y./John F. Kennedy 39 Roy Ragusa M Fr Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa 42 Erik Nerdalen** A Jr Hicksville, N.Y./Hicksville 43 Jay Larson LSM Fr Troy, N.Y./LaSalle Institute 44 Erik Mineo*** M Sr Dix Hills, N.Y./St. Anthony s 45 Alex Morse A Fr Flagler Beach, Fla./Flagler Palm Coast 46 Adam Fullerton G Fr Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool 48 Nick Doerr** D Sr Elbridge, N.Y./Jordan-Elbridge (letters won) Alphabetical Roster Name Cl. Pos. No. Auer, Jeff Sr. DM 25 Behrendt, E.J. Sr. LSM 11 Bokmeyer, Justin So. M 31 Bowerman, Matt Jr. D 34 Burton, Jon Jr. M 8 Chase, Ryan So. M 1 Clark, Eddie So. G 2 Costa, Geoff Sr. M 23 Couch, Chris Sr. M 21 Couch, Jake Sr. M 18 Darak, Matt Sr. G 3 DeMouth, Victor Sr. DM 14 Doerr, Nick Sr. D 48 Ellement, Matt Sr. M 24 Foust, Nate Jr. M 9 Fullerton, Adam Fr. G 46 Germann, Brandt Sr. A 28 Gossweiler, Tom Fr. D 30 Green, Brian Sr. M 19 Hansinger, Adam Fr. D 33 Harrow, Ben Sr. DM 37 Ivany, Brian So. M 13 Larsen, Chris Sr. M 10 Larson, Jay Fr. LSM 43 Luyster, Matt Jr. D 4 McClure, Ryan Fr. LSM 17 Mineo, Erik Sr. M 44 Miner, Nick Fr. LSM 5 Morse, Alex Fr. A 45 Narcum, Drew Jr. D 27 Nerdalen, Erik Jr. A 42 Obringer, Mike Jr. M 7 Ragusa, Roy Fr. M 39 Reardon, Ben Fr. M 12 Ronan, Tom Jr. DM 16 Scheel, Matt Fr. A 20 Sokul, Tory Jr. LSM 22 Vozzolo, Tony Jr. M 38 Wagner, Jim Sr. A 15 Wakeland, Hunter So. A 26 Walker, John Jr. A 29 Wigdzinski, Paul Fr. M 32 Yakulis, Andrew Jr. D 6 Jeffrey Auer... HOUR E.J. Behrendt...BEAR-ent Justin Bokmeyer...BOCK-meyer Matt Bowerman... BOW-err-man Jon Burton... BURR-ton Ryan Chase... CHASE Eddie Clark... CLARK Geoff Costa... jeff KOST-a Chris Couch... COUCH Jake Couch... COUCH Matt Darak...DERRICK Army Lacrosse Roster Pronunciation Guide Vic DeMouth... de-meuth Nick Doerr...DOE-er Matt Ellement... ELEMENT Nate Foust... FOWST Adam Fullerton... FULL-er-ton Brandt Germann...GERMAN Tom Gossweiler... goss-wye-ler Brian Green... GREEN Adam Hansinger... HANS-in-ger Ben Harrow...HAIR-owe Brian Ivany... I-van-ee Chris Larsen... LARSON Jay Larson... LARSON Matt Luyster... LIE-ster Ryan McClure... mick-lure Erik Mineo...Min-EE-oh Nick Miner... MINE-er Alex Morse... MORSE Drew Narcum...nar-COME Erik Nerdalen... ner-day-lin Mike Obringer... OWE-bring-er Roy Ragusa... ra-goose-a Ben Reardon...REAR-don Tom Ronan... ROW-nan Matt Scheel...SHEEL Tory Sokul...SO-kull Tony Vozzolo...VO-zoe-low Jim Wagner...WAGNER Hunter Wakeland... WAKE-land John Walker... WALKER Paul Wigdzinski... WIDGE-zinsky Andrew Yakulis... ya-koo-liss Lacrosse Media Guide

4 2005 Lacrosse Roster Breakdown Black Knights By State California (1) El Cajon... Justin Bokmeyer Connecticut (3) Newtown...Drew Narcum Norwalk... Chris Couch...Jake Couch Florida (1) Flagler Beach... Alex Morse Maine (1) Arundel... Hunter Wakeland Maryland (2) Baltimore... Mike Obringer Silver Springs... Ryan McClure Massachusetts (1) Longmeadow... Ben Reardon New Hampshire (1) Concord...Tory Sokul New Jersey (1) Princeton...Chris Larsen New York (26) Albany... Vic DeMouth Auburn... Adam Hansinger Bellmore... Tony Vozzolo Dix Hills... John Walker... Erik Mineo East Meadow...Brandt Germann Elbridge...Jon Burton... Nick Doerr Farmington... Matt Bowerman Fayetteville...Brian Green Grand Island... Jim Wagner Hicksville...Matt Luyster...Erik Nerdalen Holbrook... Tom Gossweiler Huntington...Tom Ronan Lake Grove... Matt Darak Levittown... Paul Wigdzinski Liverpool... Adam Fullerton Manorville... Geoff Costa Massapequa... Roy Ragusa Northport...E.J. Behrendt Queensbury... Matt Ellement Saratoga Springs...Jeff Auer Skaneateles... Eddie Clark Troy... Jay Larson Webster... Ryan Chase North Carolina (2) Cary... Nate Foust Wilmington...Ben Harrow Ohio (2) Medina... Matt Scheel Worthington...Nick Miner Pennsylvania (2) Carlisle... Brian Ivany Radnor...Andrew Yakulis Attackmen (7) Brandt Germann Alex Morse Erik Nerdalen Matt Scheel Jim Wagner Hunter Wakeland John Walker Faceoff Specialists (2) Erik Mineo Tony Vozzolo Long-Stick Middies (5) E.J. Behrendt Jay Larson Ryan McClure Nick Miner Tory Sokul Army By Position s (14) Justin Bokmeyer Jon Burton Ryan Chase Geoff Costa Chris Couch Jake Couch Matt Ellement Nate Foust Brian Green Brian Ivany Chris Larsen Mike Obringer Ben Reardon Paul Wigdzinski February 6...Adam Fullerton... Drew Narcum Eddie Clark 25...Ben Harrow March 6... Chris Couch... Jake Couch... Mike Obringer Matt Ellement 17...Tory Sokul In-Season Birthdays Def. Mids (5) Jeff Auer Vic DeMouth Ben Harrow Roy Ragusa Tom Ronan Defensemen (7) Matt Bowerman Nick Doerr Tom Gossweiler Adam Hansinger Matt Luyster Drew Narcum Andrew Yakulis Goalkeepers (3) Eddie Clark Matt Darak Adam Fullerton April Jim Wagner Tom Ronan May 5... Ryan Chase 8... Ryan McClure Tom Gossweiler... Erik Nerdalen 20...Matt Darak... John Walker Roster Superlatives Oldest... Ben Harrow ( ) Youngest...Jay Larson ( ) Tallest... Jay Larson (6-5) Shortest...Brandt Germann (5-5) Heaviest... Matt Luyster (225) Lightest... Brandt Germann (160) s s Sophomores... 5 Freshmen Lacrosse Media Guide 19

5 Jim Wagner #15 co-captain Attackman Grand Island, N.Y. Grand Island Three-time letterwinner... named co-captain along with goalkeeper Matt Darak... preseason honorable mention All-America by Faceoff Magazine/Inside Lacrosse... nation s leading scorer in per game average (3.07) a year ago... one of two nationally ranked scoring leaders returning to Army s attack unit... possesses a hard and accurate left-hand shot from the right side... quick release makes it difficult for defenses to slide on him. * Honorable Mention Preseason All-America * Nation s leading scorer per game average (3.07) 2004: Started all 15 games for the Black Knights... finished among national leaders with a careerhigh 46 goals, which is third on Army s singleseason charts... finished fourth in the country in scoring, 64 points, which is fifth alltime at the Academy for a single season... led the team in goals scored and points... first Black Knight to score more than 45 goals in a season since set new personal standard with 18 assists... tallied a career-high six goals in win over Yale, including the game-winner... posted a team-best four game-winning goals... scored five goals and six points against Maryland in NCAA Tournament... registered six points three times in a game... recorded multi-goal game in each of Army s 14 affairs... registered a hat trick versus Navy... scored five times on nine shots opposite Penn ground balls are a career high. 2003: Appeared in all 16 games, starting 14 times on attack... played midfield in first two games... switched to attack to bolster the offense... finished ninth in the Patriot League in goals per game (1.56)... registered seven multi-goal efforts with three hat tricks to his credit... named Patriot League s Offensive Player of the Week on April 7 and again on May 5... registered his hat tricks in wins over arch-rival Air Force and Rutgers and a loss to Yale... finished fourth on the squad in scoring (30 points)... placed third in goals scored (25)... recorded five extra-man goals on the year to lead the club... tallied a point in all but three games. 2002: Made an appearance in 10 games... broke onto the college stage with a hat trick against Colgate... added another goal opposite Notre Dame to take home Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors... marker against the Irish proved to be the game-winner... also scored an extra-man goal against Lafayette... finished season with five goals and five points... picked up four ground balls, two versus Colgate and two versus Lafayette... made collegiate debut against Syracuse in Army s season opener. Prior to West Point: First team all-league and All-Western New York at Grand Island H.S.... set school records for goals and points in a career as well as a single season... led Grand Island to Section VI championship his senior year... also played hockey, golf and football in high school... All-Niagara Frontier League second team in golf... member of Who s Who Among American High School Students. Personal: James Lloyd Wagner Jr.... born April 21, 1982, in Buffalo, N.Y.... parents are James and Elizabeth Wagner... majoring in Aeronautical Systems Totals Lacrosse Media Guide

6 Matt Darak #3 co-captain Goalkeeper Lake Grove, N.Y. Sachem * 9th on Army s All-Time Saves List * 12th on Patriot League All-Time Saves List Prior to West Point: Letterman and all-division player his senior year at Sachem H.S. for head coach Rick Mercurio... originally a defenseman until a teammate volunteered him for goalie when his high school team lost its keeper for the year. Personal: Matthew Thomas Darak born May 20, 1983, in Huntington, N.Y. parents are Tom and Bobi Darak... lists double-overtime victory over Air Force as favorite lacrosse moment... majoring in Systems Engineering. Two-year letterwinner... named co-captain along with attackman Jim Wagner... Army s starting goalkeeper for the past two seasons... most consistent performer in the cage for the Black Knights... plays the angles well... good positioning and steady performer... won Jack Rust Award as team s top defensive player last spring... received the Gen. George Ruhlen Award as the Army squad s most improved player in : Started all 15 of Army s games in goal... set single-season saves record at Army, which had stood for almost half of a century... registered a season-high 22 saves in season opener at Syracuse... notched 20 saves at Maryland in NCAA Tournament action... recorded 20 saves or more three times... currently is in ninth place on Army s all-time saves list (404)... became just the fourth goalie in Army history to record 200 saves in a single-season... part of the reason why the Black Knights are 4-1 in one-goal games and 2-0 in overtime contests... stuffed Rutgers Delby Powless on the doorstep as time ran out in win over No. 8 Scarlet Knights... yielded a seasonlow three goals against Lafayette... established new career-high for ground balls (58)... lists 12th in Patriot League history in saves (386). nation in saves (177)... tied the NCAA game-high for last season... backstopped critical victories over Bucknell and Hobart... made 15 saves on three occasions... finished the 2003 season sixth on the singleseason saves chart at the Academy with scooped eight ground balls in win over Bison and seven grounders at Hobart... finished second on the team with 51 grounders. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. 2003: Appeared in 15 games, drawing 14 starts... made postseason start opposite Johns Hopkins in NCAA first round contest... posted a 7-7 record with a goals-against average and.575 save percentage in goal... recorded career-high 25 saves in win over Hobart... finished 13th in the Year GP-S Min. SV GA SV% GAA GB 2002 spent season with JVAGB : : Total : Lacrosse Media Guide 21

7 Jeff Auer #25 Def Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs Two-year letterwinner... one of Army s top shortstick defensive midfielders... speed and quickness makes him a natural in the clearing game... one of the more experienced D-Mids returning from last year. 2004: Appeared in 14 games... scored his first career goal at Syracuse in Army s first game of the season... scooped a career-high 10 ground balls this spring... part of the Black Knights top defensive midfield group... missed Rutgers game due to injury... played in every other contest... his goal against the Orange gave Army a 5-4 lead after the first quarter... three grounders in that contest also tied his career best. 2003: Appeared in two games... registered a shot on goal in Army s win at Holy Cross where he made his collegiate debut... picked up three ground balls against Lafayette. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: A Section II all-star for Saratoga Springs H.S.... captained high school lacrosse team his senior year and played club lacrosse for two years at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. Personal: Jeffrey Eric Auer... born Nov. 29, 1982, in Heidelberg, Germany... parents are Thomas and Patricia Auer... father Thomas is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army... majoring in Military History spent seasonwith JV Totals E.J. Behrendt #11 Long-stick Northport, N.Y. Northport Three-year letterwinner... long-stick defensive midfielder who returned from injuries his first two years to have one of his best spring campaigns last season... excellent defensive skills make him a tough long-stick midfielder athletic and quick... may also come off the wing on faceoffs... gives head coach Jack Emmer much more athleticism in the midfield... good marking skills have bolstered a very deep defensive midfield unit. 2004: Appeared in all 15 of Army s games this spring... scooped career-high 22 ground balls... scooped four grounders against Duke... part of Army s top defensive midfield along with Jeff Auer and Geoff Costa... trio produced admirably for coaching staff all season... first full season he has been healthy enough to make an impact. 2003: Injured and did not play. 2002: Saw considerable playing time in Army s first four games before suffering a season-ending injury against Holy Cross... scored first collegiate goal against the Crusaders before leaving with the injury... scooped up a career-high five ground balls in that contest as well... recorded nine grounders collectively versus Hobart and Holy Cross... Black Knights won three of the four games in which he played... Army was.500 (5-5) without him patrolling the defensive end of the field. Prior to West Point: Lettered in both soccer and lacrosse at Northport H.S.... voted all-conference his senior year... attended USMA Prep School prior to attending West Point. Personal: Edward Jeffrey Behrendt... born Aug. 29, 1982, in New Rochelle, N.Y.... parents are Jeffrey and Susan Behrendt... majoring in Systems Engineering did not play injured Totals Geoff Costa #23 Def Manorville, N.Y. Hauppauge Two-year letterwinner... defensive midfielder adept at clearing the ball... part of Army s top D- Mid unit with E.J. Behrendt and Jeff Auer... has ability to run the ball out of the defensive end in transition... very valuable asset to the Black Knights clearing game... good marking skills... plays large role on man-down defense as well. 2004: Appeared in 14 of Army s 15 games... scored first collegiate goal against Air Force... only point of his career... tied a career high with four ground balls in win over Holy Cross... missed the Lafayette game... appeared in every other contest ground balls on the year are a season best and listed seventh on the squad. 2003: Appeared in 12 games... registered a shot on goal and picked up five ground balls... picked up three grounders opposite Lehigh... made collegiate debut at Holy Cross. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: Letterman for Hauppauge H.S. squad... also spent a year at the USMA Prep School... voted team MVP and all-league his senior year of high school... scholar-athlete award winner as well... scored game-winning goal in final game of the regular season to clinch a playoff berth his senior year. Personal: Geoffrey Anthony Costa born Jan. 27, 1982, in West Islip, N.Y. parents are Arthur Trivelli and Connie Costa... majoring in American Legal System spent season with JV Totals Chris Couch # Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon Three-year letterwinner... talented athlete who will lead Army s second midfield unit this spring... intelligent player with an instinct for the game... capable dodger with a hard shot from long range... runs the field well... part of a midfield unit that returns mainly intact... plays well behind the cage or out near the top of the restraining box. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games with 8 starts... posted goals in back-to-back contests against Yale and Lehigh... also tallied versus Duke in regular-season finale... three goals and four assists were a season best... put together three-game Lacrosse Media Guide

8 scoring streak... registered a point in four of five Army contests during that run. 2003: Appeared in 12 games for the Black Knights... only goal of the season came in Army s 9-8 upset of No. 8 Rutgers. 2002: Appeared in four games as a freshman... saw first collegiate game experience opposite Hofstra... scored first college goal against Lafayette... rifled off two shots and picked up a ground ball in that contest. Prior to West Point: Male Career Athlete award winner at Brien McMahon H.S.... high school All-American... two-time first team all-state... first team All-FCIAC... co-captain of lacrosse team with brother Jake... all-area co-mvp along with brother Jake (2001)... helped lead Brien McMahon to Division 2 state championship in scored 257 career points in high school... also lettered in football and wrestling... twoyear captain of wrestling squad... all-area wrestler (2001)... named to U.S. Navy/NHSACA All- America football squad in member of National Honor Society. Personal: Christopher Monroe Couch... born March 6, 1983, in Norwalk, Conn.... parents are Jack and Kristina Couch... twin brother of Jake Couch, also a lacrosse player at Army... majoring in Human Geography Totals Jake Couch # Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon Three-year letterwinner... skilled stick-handler who came into his own last spring... runs with Army s top midfield line... produced the type of numbers last year that the coaching staff knew he was capable of posting... versatile player, who possesses ability to get off an accurate shot in a crowd... brings a scoring threat to the midfield. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games with 12 starts... shattered season highs in all three scoring categories... finished fifth on the Black Knights in scoring with 20 points... fourth in goals scored with netted the game-winning goal in over- time against Air Force... also picked up the gamewinner opposite Marist... registered a hat trick in win over Lafayette... posted a point in all but two games... recorded three points versus Rutgers, Lafayette and Yale... enjoyed six-game scoring streak. 2003: Missed first five games of the season due to injury, but appeared in 10 games. 2002: Nagging hamstring injury limited much of his playing time... appeared in five games fighting through an injury-prone campaign... first collegiate assignment came opposite Holy Cross... appeared in four of Army s six league games... also saw action versus No. 12 Hofstra. Prior to West Point: Played with twin brother Chris at Brien McMahon H.S.... co-captain of lacrosse team... two-time all-state selection in... all-area co-mvp his senior year along with brother Chris... scored school record 108 points his junior year... tallied 227 career points and led Brien McMahon to Division 2 state championship in also lettered in football and wrestling at Brien McMahon... member of National Honor Society. Personal: Jonathan Saltmarsh Couch... born March 6, 1983, in Norwalk, Conn.... parents are Jack and Kristina Couch... twin brother of Chris Couch, also a lacrosse player at Army... majoring in International History Totals Vic DeMouth #14 Def Albany, N.Y. Christian Brothers Letterwinner... gained valuable experience and game knowledge on the JV for first two seasons... that experience was main reason he appeared in four varsity games last spring... good size and mobility on the defensive end... valued member of a defensive unit that is one of the deepest positions on the field for the Black Knights... steady and consistent performer. 2004: Appeared in four games... lone statistic was a ground ball versus Navy... appeared in games opposite Holy Cross, Rutgers, Navy and Lafayette... three of four appearances came against Patriot League opponents. 2003: Spent season with the junior varsity. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: Two-time first team all-conference selection under head coach Bill Dollard at Christian Brothers Academy... first learned to play lacrosse in the seventh grade with Mike Regan, forward for San Jose Stealth in NLL... also lettered in football and basketball... twotime second team all-conference defensive back in football... captained the boy s hoops team his senior year... member of National Honor Society. Personal: Victor Culver DeMouth... born Dec. 9, 1982, in Albany, N.Y.... parents are Victor and Kristen DeMouth... father served in the U.S. Navy... majoring in American Politics spent season with JV 2003 spent season with JV Totals Nick Doerr #48 Defenseman Elbridge, N.Y. Jordan-Elbridge Two-year letterwinner... big, strong defensive player... slated for a starting position this spring... freshman year spent with the junior varsity helped tremendously in his growth and maturation as a collegiate player... possesses experience on defense with a knack for knocking down passes and causing turnovers... heady player with good clearing skills. 2004: Appeared in four games... only statistic this season is a ground ball versus Holy Cross... appeared in games opposite Holy Cross, Navy, Lafayette and Marist... three of four appearances have come against Patriot League opponents. 2003: Appeared in three games... did not figure statistically in either contest... made collegiate debut at Holy Cross... also played at Hobart. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: An upstate New York product from Jordan-Elbridge H.S. outside of Syra Lacrosse Media Guide 23

9 cuse... also played football and basketball in high school. Personal: Nicholas Anthony Doerr born Aug. 14, 1983, in Lansing Mich. parents are Henry and Patricia Doerr... brother Chris graduated from West Point in 2002 and lettered on the lacrosse squad... majoring in Systems Engineering spent season with JV Totals Matt Ellement # Queensbury, N.Y. Queensbury Three-year letterwinner... an experienced midfielder who has developed into a clearing specialist... runs with Army s third midfield line in addition to his clearing responsibilities... his experience and expertise in stickhandling and decision-making is what enables him to be a vital aspect of Army s clears... still provides much needed depth to the midfield when he gets his regular shift. 2004: Appeared in all 15 of Army s games... registered first collegiate point in win over Holy Cross... assisted on teammate Nate Foust s fourth quarter goal against the Crusaders. 2003: Appeared in two games... took two shots in Patriot League contest against Holy Cross... also saw game action at home against Lafayette in title-clinching match. 2002: Appeared in one game... made collegiate debut near the end of the Colgate game... did not figure statistically in the contest. Prior to West Point: Played for his father Keith Ellement at Queensbury H.S. all four years of high school where he was a two-time team MVP and the squad s leading scorer... won Queensbury s first Section II championship his senior year in just the school s fourth year with a lacrosse program... alternate on the Adirondack squad at the Empire State Games... also played football and swam at Queensbury... team MVP and all-league linebacker... member of three record-setting relay squads in the pool... member of National Honor Society Lacrosse Media Guide Personal: Matthew Kyle Ellement... born March 14, 1983, in Bangor, Maine... parents are Keith and Patti Ellement... brother Jonathan plays lacrosse at RPI... majoring in Environmental Science Totals Brandt Germann #28 Attackman East Meadow, N.Y. East Meadow Two-year letterwinner... former junior varsity player who has become a leader off the bench on attack... hard-working, aggressive attackman... makes up for his small stature with tenacity... will see playing time increase as first option off the bench for Black Knights... quick and agile... capable dodger. 2004: Appeared in three games... registered season highs in appearances, goals, assists and points... scored opposite Holy Cross and also recorded an assist in the game... appeared in consecutive games opposite Lafayette and Marist... picked up a ground ball against Holy Cross and Lafayette as well. 2003: Appeared in two games... made collegiate debut at Holy Cross... scored first career goal against Lafayette... scooped up a ground ball in Lafayette game as well. 2002: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: An all-conference selection out of East Meadow H.S. for head coach Bob Rhodes... registered nine points in his final high school game... honorable mention allcounty (2001)... a two-time all-conference selection as a wrestler at East Meadow H.S. Personal: Brandt William Germann... born Aug. 19, 1983, in East Meadow, N.Y.... parents are William and Jane Germann... majoring in Operations Research spent season with JV Totals Brian Green # Fayetteville, N.Y. E. Syracuse-Minoa Three-year letterwinner... talented returning midfielder will run with Army s second midfield unit... good speed with a quick shot... fast middie who can go to the goal... decisive player who gives 100 percent every shift... saw playing time increase exponentially last season as the year progressed... plucked from talent-rich Syracuse area in upstate New York. 2004: Appeared in all 15 of Army s games, drawing a start in five of those contests... registered a hat trick opposite Colgate... posted career bests in goals and points (4) against the Raiders... two ground balls against Colgate tied a career high as well... scored twice versus Penn and Navy... shattered personal highs in goals, assists and points... sixth on the Black Knights in scoring with 14 points... tied for fifth in goals scored with nine... registered a point in eight games. 2003: Saw action in all 16 games... scored in Army s 10-3 win at Holy Cross... picked up an assist against Hofstra... appeared in Army s NCAA first round contest at Johns Hopkins. 2002: Drew assignments in nine of Army s 14 games... scored three goals and assisted on another for a total of four points... buried first collegiate goal against UMBC... scored again the very next week opposite arch-rival Navy... netted two points at Lehigh (1G, 1A)... picked up a season-high two ground balls against Navy. Prior to West Point: A three-time second team all-county selection in high school... team MVP at ESM H.S. (1999)... member of the national honor society... second team all-county football player for the ESM Spartans. Personal: Brian Patrick Green born Dec. 23, 1982, in Syracuse, N.Y. parents are Richard and Kathleen Green... father is a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army, brother Chris Green is a 2nd Lt. in U.S. Army, uncle Peter Sammis is a commander in the Coast Guard... majoring in Engineering Management Totals

10 Ben Harrow #37 Def Wilmington, N.C. Woodbury Forest Three-year letterwinner... one of Army s top defensive midfielders... excellent marking skills... also valuable in clearing game... possesses ability to run the ball out of the defensive end... on the field in almost every possible defensive situation... quarterback of the D-Mids when on the field... adds much-needed depth to the midfield... shoots well on the run... teams with E.J. Behrendt and Geoff Costa on the top defensive midfield unit. 2004: Has appeared in all 14 of Army s games... scored a goal in first game of the season at Syracuse... only point on the year... scooped a career-high six ground balls against Lafayette... tied for fifth on the team in grounders with : Injuries have kept him out of the lineup for most of the season... made season debut against Lafayette... scored first career goal in Lafayette game... also picked up two ground balls... registered an assist in Army s final regular season contest against Yale. 2002: Worked his way into 12 of Army s 14 games... most significant playing time came opposite Lafayette and Lehigh in the final two games of the season... rifled off four shots versus the Leopards and scooped up a season-high two ground balls... only other ground ball came against Denver in collegiate debut. Prior to West Point: Lettered in both soccer and lacrosse at Woodberry Forest School... scored six goals and assisted on another in the first round of the state playoffs, honorable mention All-Central Virginia, 1999, team MVP, Personal: Benjamin Conrad Harrow... born Feb. 25, 1981, in Brooklyn, N.Y.... parents are Richard Harrow and Mary Catharine Peak... maternal grandfather, Latham Conrad Peak, was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army... great uncle, Jimmy Holleran was a Kentucky State legislature... majoring in American Legal System Totals Chris Larsen # Princeton, N.J. Lawrenceville Three-year letterwinner... developed tremendously over previous three years... part of a very deep midfield unit... should see time on Army s top line along with some EMO assignments... has gained the confidence of the coaching staff. 2004: Appeared in eight games after sitting out the first five contests with an injury... scored first career goal opposite Marist... goal came with 57 seconds left in the third quarter off a feed from John Walker... appeared in six straight contests before missing the Bucknell game. 2003: Did not appear in Army s first three games... appeared in remaining 13 contests... grabbed first career ground ball versus Hofstra. 2002: Appeared in one game... made collegiate debut near the end of the Colgate game. Prior to West Point: Former member of the Lawrenceville School lacrosse squad under head coach Allan Fitzpatrick... scored three goals to lead Lawrenceville to win over arch-rival Hill School his senior year... also captained the water polo and swimming teams... all-state selection in swimming. Personal: Christopher Mateer Larsen... born Dec. 21, 1982, in Auckland, New Zealand... parents are Mark and Cynthia Larsen... majoring in Operations Research Totals Erik Mineo #44 Faceoff Specialist Dix Hills, N.Y. St. Anthony s Three-year letterwinner... one of Army s top faceoff men... platoons with sophomore Tony Vozzolo on faceoffs... has taken close to 50 percent of the draws for the Black Knights... excellent at getting after the ground ball off the draw... needs to develop fast break off faceoffs... possesses ability to pick up the grounder and go straight to the goal. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games... registered an assist versus Lehigh... led the team in ground balls with a career-high won 11 of 14 faceoffs versus Air Force... won a season-high 16 draws against Lehigh... won.587 percent of his faceoffs... picked up season-high seven ground balls twice (Syracuse, Lafayette)... scooped five grounders against Maryland in NCAA Tournament game... recorded more than 10 wins at the faceoof X four times... won a faceoff and scooped the ground ball that led to Army s game-winning goal at Yale. 2003: Appeared in four games before suffering a season-ending injury at Holy Cross... scored his second career goal in win over Denver... was among league leaders in ground balls before going down to injury... won 43 of 67 (.642) draws. 2002: Appeared in five games before going down with a knee injury against Bucknell... won 58.4 percent of his faceoffs... scooped 40 ground balls... picked up a season-high total of 14 grounders versus Holy Cross... won 16 of 21 draws opposite Holy Cross... scored first collegiate goal against Holy Cross. Prior to West Point: Two-sport standout at St. Anthony s... all-league and all-long Island... member of the 2000 North/South All-American all-star team... all-league running back... rushed for 1,000 yards senior year. Personal: Erik Peter Mineo... born Nov. 15, 1981, on Long Island... parents are Mike and Diane Mineo... majoring in American Legal Systems Totals Lacrosse Media Guide 25

11 Matt Bowerman #34 Defenseman Farmington, N.Y. Victor Two-year letterwinner... Army s hardest hitting defenseman... moves well and possesses excellent stick skills for a big man... cracked Army s starting lineup last season... one of Patriot League s top close defensemen. 2004: Started all 15 games on defense... gained starting role after playing man-down defense a year ago... scooped a career-high four ground balls against Colgate... took one shot on goal... did not registered a point... scooped a seasonhigh 19 ground balls. 2003: Appeared in 14 games... scooped up five ground balls... credited with two grounders against Hofstra... played significant role in man down defense in Army s win at Hobart... helped hold Statesmen to just 2-for-8 on extra-man opportunities... made collegiate debut against No. 1 Syracuse in Army s season opener. Prior to West Point: Super Prep magazine All- American honorable mention at Victor H.S.... starred in both football and lacrosse, earning the school s Barney Lynaugh Male Athlete of the Year award... captained the lacrosse team his junior and senior seasons... voted lacrosse team s MVP and was an All-Section V Tournament selection his senior year... participated in the Empire State Games... U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar- Athlete... NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete... George Miller Memorial Scholarship award winner. Personal: Matthew William Bowerman... born Aug. 13, 1983, in Rochester, N.Y.... parents are William and Donna Bowerman... paternal grandfather served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II... maternal grandfather served in U.S. Army during Korean War... father William played football in the NFL for the Detroit Lions... father also played for several teams in the Canadian Football League... majoring in American Legal System Totals Jon Burton # Elbridge, N.Y. Jordan-Elbridge Two-year letterwinner... good size and speed that will lend itself nicely in the offensive end of the field... has ability to bull-dodge his way to the goal and create scoring opportunities... part of talented and very deep midfield unit... athleticism should get him on the field in many different situations. 2004: Appeared in 13 games... scored first collegiate goal against Syracuse in season opener... scored a goal in four of Army s first five games... registered a career-high three ground balls... four goals on the season were a career high. 2003: Appeared in two games... made collegiate debut at Holy Cross... picked up one ground ball in win over Lafayette. Prior to West Point: Starred for Jordan-Elbridge H.S. along with current teammate Nick Doerr... third member of Jordan-Elbridge s lacrosse family to join the West Point lacrosse team in the last four years... spent a year at the USMA Prep School... also played basketball and football in high school. Personal: Jon Justin Burton... born Oct. 11, 1982, in Auburn, N.Y.... parents are Henry and Linda Burton... brother Mike is a Colgate graduate and a specialist in the U.S. Army, who served in Iraq during the latest conflict... majoring in American Legal System Totals Nate Foust # Cary, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons Letterwinner... will serve a reserve role in the midfield this season... gained valuable experience and game knowledge on the JV his freshman year... needs to continue developing and learning the game in order to become a significant contributor... energetic and always improving different aspects of his game... has ability to step into any role in the midfield. 2004: Appeared in three games for the Black Knights... recorded his first collegiate goal in the fourth quarter of Army s win over Holy Cross... also picked up a ground ball in that contest... saw action opposite Lafayette and Marist as well... two of three appearances were against Patriot League foes. 2003: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: First team all-state at Cardinal Gibbons H.S. under Mike Curatolo... twotime first team all-conference... team captain and team MVP senior season... did not start playing lacrosse until 14 years old... also played football at Cardinal Gibbons. Personal: Nathaniel Ivey Foust... born Jan. 3, 1984, in Siler City, N.C.... parents are Pete Pegram and James Foust... uncle, Jack Ryan, is a retired colonel... high school teammate of former Army lacrosse player Adam Hurley (USMA 03)... majoring in Systems Engineering spent season with JV Totals Matt Luyster #4 Defenseman Hicksville, N.Y. Hicksville Letterwinner... preseason honorable mention All- America by Faceoff Magazine/Inside Lacrosse... All-Patriot League candidate... big, strong defender with an intimidating presence on close defense... always responsible for opposing team s top offensive threat... versatile individual... plays the wing on faceoffs and has even been called upon to take a couple of draws... will run the ball out of the defensive end on clears and join the offense... very skilled at using the stick and extremely good at dodging... certainly a scoring threat... vital to Army s clearing game... best defensive player Army has in transition... takes very few penalties... disciplined player who uses his feet very well in one-on-one marking skills Lacrosse Media Guide

12 2004: Started all 15 games on defense for the Black Knights... second team All-Patriot League... registered a career-high two goals and three points in regular-season finale opposite Duke... picked up an assist in his first college game at Syracuse in Army s season opener... registered an assist against Maryland in NCAA Tournament game... scored first collegiate goal opposite Air Force in home opener... registered a point in three of Army s first four contests... posted a point against Penn, Lafayette, Lehigh and Bucknell... scooped career-best nine ground balls in backto-back contests against Yale and Lehigh... finished third on the team in ground balls (61). 2003: Missed entire season due to injury. Prior to West Point: High School All-American at Hicksville under head coach Chuck Arnone... voted best defenseman on the USMA Prep squad two years ago... all-county football player his senior year in high school and an all-conference selection in basketball... member of Long Island squad at the Empire State Games. Personal: Matthew Christopher Luyster... born Jan. 16, 1983, in Plainview, N.Y.... parents are John and Maureen Luyster... majoring in Leadership and Management Studies did not play injured Totals Drew Narcum #27 Defenseman Newtown, Conn. Newtown, Conn. Two-year letterwinner... good size and knowledge of the game... one of Army s top man-down defenders... gained confidence of coaching staff and should push incumbents at close defense for a starting role... should see playing time increase exponentially this spring... capable one-on-one marking skills... adds much needed depth to defensive unit. 2004: Appeared in 14 of Army s 15 games... did not figure statistically. 2003: Appeared in three games... saw time against Patriot League foes Holy Cross, Hobart and Lafayette... did not figure statistically. Prior to West Point: All-conference in 2001 and first team all-state in 2002 at Newtown H.S.... all-area as a senior as well... team defensive MVP junior and senior seasons... captained the lacrosse team in also captained the football squad his senior year. Personal: Andrew Michael Narcum... born Feb. 6, 1984, in Dallas, Texas... parents are John and Donna Narcum... majoring in Systems Engineering Totals Erik Nerdalen #42 Attackman Hicksville, N.Y. Hicksville Two-year letterwinner... part of an experienced attack returning this spring... saw some action on man up situations for past two seasons... will challenge for a starting role this spring... good feeding skills and ability to find the open man... excellent vision on the field... adds depth and experience to attack unit... could jump into starting role. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games... scored careerhigh three goals... scooped first two ground balls of his career... goals came against Holy Cross, Yale and Bucknell... tied for 12th on the team in scoring... picked up an assist opposite Hobart. 2003: Appeared in five games... scored first collegiate goal opposite Lafayette in Army s Patriot League clinching victory... only point of the season... also saw action against No. 1 Syracuse, Denver, Air Force and Holy Cross. Prior to West Point: All-County for head coach Chuck Arnone at Hicksville H.S.... selected to all-conference squad his junior year... led Hicksville to Nassau County Class A Championship two consecutive years... four-year member of the football team... wrestled one year in high school. Personal: Erik Christopher Nerdalen... born May 18, 1983, in Hicksville, N.Y.... parents are Svein and Megan Nerdalen... major is Systems Engineering Totals Mike Obringer # Baltimore, Md. Dulaney Letterwinner... excellent on the fast break and in unsettled situations... can shoot accurately on the run... good finisher... very athletic and difficult to mark... possesses a hard and accurate shot... speed will certainly help in the transition game... will run with top midfield line and be on EMO. 2004: Appeared in nine games, drawing a start twice... scored first career goal against Lafayette... registered a career-high two goals and three points against Colgate... pointed in consecutive games opposite the Raiders, Bucknell and Hobart... saw action in Army s last nine contests... posted five points in Black Knights last four games. 2003: Missed entire season due to injury. Prior to West Point: Member of three-time Maryland state championship squad at Dulaney H.S.... scored game-winner in double overtime of the state finals his senior year... registered 298 points (157G, 141A) during four-year varsity career... an All-America selection and second team all-state player for head coach Gary Schreiber at Dulaney H.S.... C. Markland Kelly award winner, as voted on by the Maryland Coaches Association, his senior year... first team all-county and all-metro his senior season... also played soccer. Personal: Michael Gregory Obringer... born March 6, 1984, in Baltimore, Md.... parents are Vic and Linda Obringer... majoring in Systems Engineering did not play injured Totals Lacrosse Media Guide 27

13 Tom Ronan #16 Def Huntington, N.Y. Cold Spring Harbor Letterwinner... part of an experienced and talented defensive midfield unit... received valuable game experience last season... will work his way into the lineup in a reserve role this spring... good marking skills... has developed into a steady and consistent performer for the Black Knights... one of top options off the bench in relief role. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games for the Black Knights... part of Army s second defensive midfield unit... scooped a career-high two ground balls versus Holy Cross and again versus Maryland in NCAA Tournament... also picked up grounders against Bucknell, Colgate, Lehigh, Lafayette, Navy and Rutgers. 2003: Spent season with the junior varsity. Prior to West Point: Three-time all-county selection at Cold Spring Harbor H.S. under the tutelage of head coach Dennis Bonn... led Cold Spring Harbor to Nassau County championship... also lettered in football... all-conference and all-county on the gridiron in 2000 and 2001, respectively. Personal: Thomas Becker Ronan... born April 26, 1984, in Huntington, N.Y.... parents are Gregory and Barbara Ronan... brother, James Ronan, is a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps.... majoring in Systems Engineering spent season with JV Totals Tory Sokul #22 Long-Stick Concord, N.H. Concord Two-year letterwinner... size and range make him an excellent long-stick middie... exceptional oneon-one skills... runs the field well in the clearing game... vital to Army s clearing efforts... saw considerable playing time last season along with valuable game experience... will spell E.J. Behrendt at long-stick midfield this spring. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games for the Black Knights... first career goal was a game-winner opposite Rutgers... ran the length of the field after scooping up a ground ball and fired a shot high over the goalkeeper s shoulder... his 15 appearances were a career high and his 25 grounders a season best... four ground balls at Syracuse in season opener was a career best... averaged three ground balls per game after Army s first three contests... scooped two grounders at Maryland in NCAA Tournament. 2003: Appeared in 12 games for the Black Knights... did not figure statistically... appeared in Army s NCAA first round contest at Johns Hopkins... scooped up three ground balls on the year... two grounders came against Penn... only other ground ball was recorded opposite Air Force. Prior to West Point: Two-time first team all-state performer at Concord H.S.... helped defeat Pinkerton Academy his junior year, ending that school s five-year home winning streak... helped Concord H.S. to the New Hampshire state championship his senior year... named first team allstate on the gridiron. Personal: Victor Sokul III... born March 17, 1983, in Gorham, N.H.... parents are Victor and Susan Sokul... father Victor, Jr., is a retired major in the U.S. Army... majoring in Systems Engineering Totals Tony Vozzolo #38 Faceoff Specialist Bellmore, N.Y. John F. Kennedy Two-year letterwinner... skilled faceoff man who splits time with teammate Erik Mineo... ability to get low to the ground makes it difficult for opponents to win draws... strong and quick on the draw... gives Army a decided advantage over most opponents, winning countless possessions for the Black Knights. 2004: Appeared in all 15 games for the Black Knights... registered first collegiate point with assist against Holy Cross... also assisted in Bucknell win... won 51.1 percent of his faceoffs... took 10 of 11 draws opposite Lafayette... also won a season-best 10 draws against Colgate... took the opening faceoff in all 15 of Army s games this season. 2003: Appeared in 15 games for the Black Knights... won 58.7 percent of his faceoffs as a freshman... also scooped up 37 ground balls... his 168 faceoff wins ranked fifth in the country... his winning percentage on draws was the highest in the nation among freshman specialists... led the Patriot League in faceoff percentage... won 30 faceoffs and picked up nine ground balls in win over Lehigh... named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for his performance in that contest. Prior to West Point: All-County honorable mention at John F. Kennedy H.S....lists taking the opening draw opposite Port Washington as one of his most memorable lacrosse moments... also played football at John F. Kennedy H.S. Personal: Tony Vozzolo... born Sept. 27, 1983 in Queens, N.Y.... parents are Tonino and Sally Vozzolo... majoring in American Legal System Totals John Walker #29 Attackman Dix Hills, N.Y. Half Hallow Hills West Two-year letterwinner... preseason third team All-America by Faceoff Magazine/Inside Lacrosse... All-Patriot League candidate... named to 2005 Tewaaraton Award Watch List... second team all-league selection last season... very athletic and difficult to mark... possesses accurate shot and excellent dodging ability... presents many potential matchup challenges for opposing defenses... speed and quickness also make him an asset on attack... authored one of the best freshman campaigns in the history of Army lacrosse... won the team s coveted Gen. L.E. Seeman Award as Army s top freshman... named Patriot League s Co-Rookie of the Year... comes off the wing on faceoffs... helps Lacrosse Media Guide

14 midfielders in clearing game at times... has really improved his passing skills... can feed as well as dodge... one of the most dangerous attackmen in the nation. 2004: Started all 15 of Army s games... finished second on the team in scoring with a career-high 57 points... second team All-Patriot League... finished among leaders in the nation in scoring... tied for eighth in goals scored (37)... his 20 assists are a career high... Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week April tied for the club lead with 65 ground balls, establishing a new career-high... scored four goals in a game four times, equaling his career best... scored four goals against Maryland, while being guarded by All-American Chris Passavia, in NCAA Tournament... posted career highs in both assists (4) and points (7) against Yale... recorded a multipoint game in 14 of 15 games... scored a goal in 25 consecutive games dating back to last season... registered two game-winning goals... scored four extra-man goals... posted two man-down goals... assisted on Wagner s game-winner against Yale... scored game-tying goal in the final seconds that sent the contest into overtime against Air Force... registered six points or better in four consecutive games (Lafayette, Marist, Yale, Lehigh)... posted four points or better on seven occasions... scooped career-high 10 ground balls against Air Force... picked up seven grounders opposite Marist. 2003: Started all 16 games... named second team all-patriot League... Co-Rookie of the Year in the Patriot League... led the Black Knights in goals scored (34)... second on the team in points (41)... broke the school s freshman goal-scoring record... tied for the team lead in game-winning goals... fourth in the Patriot League in goals per game (2.13)... scored career-high four goals in first half against Hobart... registered eight multigoal efforts with five hat tricks to his credit... recorded a career-high five points in win over Denver (3G, 2A)... named Patriot League s Rookie of the Week on back-to-back occasions in April and again on May 5... recorded a hat trick in five consecutive games... scored team s only two goals in NCAA first round loss at Johns Hopkins... scored a goal in all but one Army game. Prior to West Point: Three-time all-division, allcounty and team MVP for head coach Anthony Cascio at Hills West H.S.... played integral role in a four-goal come-from-behind victory against his former high school coach his senior year... received all-division and all-county accolades in football at Hills West as well... voted the football team s MVP his senior year... served as team captain for the football team. Personal: John Wesley Walker III... born May 20, 1983, in Dix Hills, N.Y.... parents are Wesley and Judy Walker... father Wesley was an all-pro wide receiver for the New York Jets for 12 seasons... father holds Michie Stadium record for most punt returns by an opponent in a single game (7 - Sept. 29, 1973 as a member of Cal)... cousin Randy Fraser plays professional lacrosse for the Buffalo Bandits of the indoor National Lacrosse League... majoring in American Legal System Totals Andrew Yakulis #6 Defenseman Radnor, Pa. Radnor Two-year letterwinner... young defenseman who has seen bulk of time in man-down situations... playing time increased dramatically over the course of last season... will push the starting three for a spot on the top unit all year long... on the cusp of cracking the starting lineup regularly... physical defenseman who can keep opposing players away from the cage... uses his stick very well defensively. 2004: Appeared in all 15 of Army s games... recorded a shot against Lafayette... recorded career-high two ground balls in three consecutive games... picked up a ground ball in each of Army s first six games... his 11 ground balls were a career high. 2003: Appeared in one game... saw action in Army s Patriot League clincher against Lafayette... picked up a ground ball... did not figure statistically other than that grounder. Prior to West Point: Member of head coach Mike Busza s Radnor H.S. squad... helped Radnor advance to the Pennsylvania State finals, the furthest that school ever advanced in the state tournament... member of National Honor Society... Congressional Scholar-Athlete award winner. Personal: Andrew Toner Yakulis... born Nov. 14, 1983, in Princeton, N.J.... mother is Mary Yakulis... sister Katie played on Princeton s women s lacrosse squad... majoring in Geospatial Information Systems Totals Justin Bokmeyer #31 Sophomore El Cajon, Calif. Granite Hills Letterwinner... highly recruited midfielder who worked his way from the third line to the first line and a starting role in NCAA Tournament game at Maryland... runs the field well... speed helps in the clearing game... heady player who makes good decisions in transition... will run with the top midfield line again this spring... one of the rising young stars in Army s talented program... good size and stick skills... hails from California where lacrosse is in its infancy. 2004: Appeared in 14 of Army s 15 games... earned first two career starts in final two games of the season versus Duke and Maryland... made an immediate impact for the Black Knights offensively... tied a career high with two goals at Maryland in first round of the NCAA Tournament... led all freshmen in scoring on Army... scored first collegiate goal in win over Holy Cross... marked twice in that contest... scored two goals in a game four times... registered a point in three out of four games for Army in late March-early April... scooped a career-high three ground balls against Marist... made collegiate debut opposite Air Force. Prior to West Point: High school All-America selection his senior year at Granite Hills H.S.... three-time all-conference performer... conference Player of the Year his senior season... allcounty academic first team his senior year... scholar-athlete award winner... also lettered in football at Granite Hills H.S.... voted offensive team MVP his senior season. Personal: Justin Tyler Bokmeyer... born July 21, 1984, in Fort Hood, Texas... parents are Seth and Julie Bokmeyer... lists his favorite lacrosse moment as scoring two goals against Maryland in the NCAAs... majoring in Management Totals Lacrosse Media Guide 29

15 Ryan Chase #1 Sophomore Webster, N.Y. Webster Letterwinner... midfielder with a lot of potential... good size and speed... has ability to run past the defense and go to the goal... one of young talented midfielders expected to be a major contributor soon... will most likely run with Army s third midfield line along with clearing specialist Matt Ellement and Jon Burton... one of finest prospects to come out of Western New York and the Greater Rochester area. 2004: Appeared in three games... did not register a collegiate point... scooped up his first career ground ball against Lafayette... also recorded a grounder in regular-season finale opposite Duke... registered two shots on goal in that win over the Leopards... also saw game action opposite Holy Cross. Prior to West Point: Three-time all-county selection at Webster H.S.... served as team captain his senior year... part of bronze-medal winning Western New York squad at the 2001 Empire State Games... also lettered in football for Webster s perennial state power gridiron squad... voted team s defensive MVP his senior season... part of school s two state championship teams. Personal: Ryan James Chase... born May 5, 1984, in Rochester, N.Y.... parents are James and Carmen Chase... brother Michael plays lacrosse at Roanoke College in Virginia... majoring in American Legal Systems Totals Eddie Clark #2 Sophomore Goalkeeper Skaneateles, N.Y. Skaneateles Letterwinner... will serve in a reserve role behind senior co-captain Matt Darak... needs to gain some game experience... positional goalie with good instincts... needs to develop stick-handling and practice in the clearing game. 2004: Appeared in two games... made collegiate debut opposite Holy Cross... made an appearance in three straight contests against Navy, Lafayette and Marist... picked up first career saves opposite the Crusaders... made career-high two saves versus Holy Cross... only ground ball of the season picked up against Lafayette... longest action of the season came in Lafayette game (7:57). Prior to West Point: Team captain and a first team all-league selection for Ron Doctor s Skaneateles H.S. squad... won team leadership award on lacrosse team in voted defensive team MVP his senior year... member of National Honor Society and Dean s List at USMAPS. Personal: Edward Augustine Clark IV... born Feb. 20, 1984, in Tampa, Fla.... parents are Ed and Diane Clark... father was an All-American football player at Univ. of Delaware and a member of the school s 1973 Division I-AA national championship squad... majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Year GP-S Min. SV G SV% GAAGB : Totals : Brian Ivany #13 Sophomore Carlisle, Pa. Carlisle Letterwinner... part of a midfield unit that is steeped in talent and experience... will fill reserve role again in smart player who runs the field well... spent a year at USMA prep school... year of postgraduate experience will benefit him in his development... working hard to see time on third midfield line. 2004: Appeared in two games... did not figure statistically in either contest... played against Holy Cross and Marist... Holy Cross was his collegiate debut. Prior to West Point: All-conference performer at Carlisle H.S. his senior year... offensive MVP his senior season... co-captained Gonzaga H.S. boys soccer team as well. Personal: Brian Michael Ivany... born Oct. 3, 1983, in Fort Belvior, Va.... parents are Robert and Marianne Ivany... father is Maj. Gen. Robert Ivany (Ret.), Class of father was a two-year letterwinner on the Black Knights storied football team (1967, 1968)... brother Chris Ivany is a captain in the U.S. Army... majoring in American Legal System Totals Hunter Wakeland #26 Sophomore Attackman Arundel, Maine Kennebunk Letterwinner... athletic attackman possessing much potential... hard-working individual with a passion and dedication to improve... will serve primarily in a reserve role again this season... experience gained last year in his two contests will help him develop into a top-notch offensive threat... good hands... student of the game... can read and react very well. 2004: Appeared in two contests for the Black Knights... made collegiate debut opposite Holy Cross in third game of the season... also appeared against Marist... scooped up a career-high two ground balls versus Holy Cross... picked up a grounder against Marist. Prior to West Point: First team all-conference performer and team captain his senior year at Kennebunk H.S. under head coach Charlie Burch... team offensive MVP his senior year... played in senior all-star game... John Babine Scholar- Athlete of the Year Award winner (2003)... PTA scholarship recipient... second team all-conference his junior year, setting school record for assists in a season (45)... upset 10-time defending state champion Cape Elizabeth his sophomore season... also captained the soccer team. Personal: Hunter Richard Wakeland... born Jan. 11, 1985, in Troy, Ohio... parents are Rick and Sally Wakeland... grandfather, Paul Wakeland served in the U.S. Army during WWII... grandfather was a POW, who escaped from an Italian prison and roamed Europe for one full year avoiding capture by the Germans... father Rick Wakeland served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War... majoring in Systems Management Totals Lacrosse Media Guide

16 Adam Fullerton #46 Goalkeeper Liverpool, N.Y. Liverpool Good stick-handler for a plebe goalkeeper... coaching staff feels he has much promise for the future... confident despite his youth and lack of game experience on the collegiate level... year at USMA Prep School served him well... listed third on depth chart entering the spring season... will spend freshman year in a reserve role. Prior to West Point: Team captain at Liverpool H.S. where he was second team all-league and honorable mention All-Central New York for the Warriors... named to all-star team at Top 205 camp... started playing lacrosse in the seventh grade when he gave up his favorite sport of baseball... also a member of Liverpool s football squad... spent a year at USMAPS. Personal: Adam Stewart Fullerton... born Feb. 6, 1985 in Elmira, N.Y.... parents are Kevin and Sue Fullerton... twin brother Patrick Fullerton is a midfielder for Army s JV lacrosse team... major is undeclared. Tom Gossweiler #30 Defenseman Holbrook, N.Y. Sachem Talented defender with good marking skills... will spend first season learning the game from more experienced close defensemen playing in front of him... possesses a lot of potential... may see limited time in reserve role. Prior to West Point: Team captain at Sachem H.S.... also played one season at USMA Prep School... a two-time all-county wrestler who was a four-time placewinner at Empire State Games in his high school career... all-division football player as well... member of National Honor Society. Personal: Thomas John Gossweiler... born May 18, 1985 in Holbrook, N.Y.... parents are Thomas and Abbe Gossweiler... major is undeclared. Class of 2008 Adam Hansinger #33 Defenseman Auburn, N.Y. Auburn Big defensive player with good size... agile for a big man as well... comes from lacrosse hotbed of Central New York... part of a recruiting class that focused on defense... will play an important role in Army s close D in the future... will spend first season in reserve role... coaching staff likes his potential. Prior to West Point: Team captain and a first team all-league selection his senior year at Auburn H.S.... voted the team s most valuable defensive player as well... two-time all-league selection... led Auburn to Section III title his senior season as well... member of National Honor Society... spent season at USMA Prep School. Personal: Adam Mark Hansinger... born Sept. 2, 1984 in Syracuse, N.Y.... parents are Rick and Mena Hansinger... major is undeclared. Jay Larson #43 Long-Stick Troy, N.Y. LaSalle Institute Another defensive specialist with good size in Army s 2005 recruiting class... runs well... good marking skills... needs to make adjustment to college game... could see limited playing time this spring... possesses a lot of potential... moves well for a big defensive player. Prior to West Point: First team all-area and twotime first team Big Ten at LaSalle Institute... led Adirondack Region to Bronze Medal at Empire State Games... led LaSalle Institute to Section II championship his senior season... also a member of the hockey team where he was first team All-CDHSHL his senior year... also played soccer at LaSalle. Personal: James J. Larson III... born Jan. 14, 1986 in Troy, N.Y.... parents are James and Emily Larson... major is undeclared. Ryan McClure #17 Long-Stick Silver Springs, Md. DeMatha One of three freshmen long-stick middies recruited to the Academy... part of a very talented and very deep long-stick squad... will fight for playing time his first season... good hands and good instincts... coaching staff is impressed with his progress throughout the fall season and into the spring. Prior to West Point: First team all-conference at DeMatha H.S. his senior year... honorable mention All-Met as well... spent season at USMA Prep School. Personal: Ryan Peter McClure... born May 8, 1985 in Takoma Park, Md.... parents are Mark and Laura McClure... major is undeclared. Nick Miner #5 Long-Stick Worthington, Ohio Thomas Worthington One of three freshmen long-stick middies recruited to the Academy... will spend most of his first year in a reserve role fighting for playing time... a lot of potential... coaching staff likes the progress he has made since arriving at West Point... good stick skills. Prior to West Point: First team all-state and first team All-Midwest at Thomas Worthington H.S defensive player of the year as well... honor roll and merit roll member. Personal: Nicholas Patrick Miner... born Aug. 7, 1985 in Houston, Texas... father is Michael Miner... major is undeclared Lacrosse Media Guide 31

17 Alex Morse #45 Attackman Flagler Beach, Fla. Flagler Palm Coast Good size and speed for an attackman... hails from the Sunshine State where lacrosse is still in its infancy... adds depth to an attack unit that is talented, but lacking in numbers... could see some limited action... needs to develop his game to fit the college level... will learn a lot from Army s top duo of Jim Wagner and John Walker... is somebody the coaching staff feels could really blossom into an effective offensive weapon. Prior to West Point: All-America selection for North Florida under head coach Mike Elliott at Flagler Palm Coast H.S.... helped Flagler Palm Coast to a 22-8 thumping of Lake Brantley his junior season... reached state meet as a swimmer at Flagler Palm Coast H.S. as well. Personal: Alexander Harrison Morse... born Oct. 23, 1985 in St. Augustine, Fla.... parents are Eric and Amy Morse... major is undeclared. Roy Ragusa # Massapequa, N.Y. Massapequa One of only a few midfielders recruited this season... steps into a very talented and deep pool of middies on the squad... can take advantage of teh situation by learning the trade from some of the upperclassmen... good instincts on the field... runs the field well... will need to adjust to the college game... possesses a lot of potential. Prior to West Point: Team captain of both lacrosse and football squads at Massapequa H.S.... all-county lacrosse his senior year... led team to the county championship in Personal: Roy Thomas Ragusa... born June 18, 1985 in New York City... parents are Roy and Sue Ragusa... major is undeclared. Class of 2008 Ben Reardon # Longmeadow, Mass. Longmeadow Another midfielder who will be fighting for playing time this spring... will have the opportunity to learn the game from some of the upperclassmen and develop at his own pace... adds depth to the midfield. Prior to West Point: Two-time All-Western Massachusetts and two-time all-league selection at Longmeadow H.S.... won three letters each in lacrosse and soccer... earned one letter in diving... did not start playing lacrosse until his freshman year in high school... played on same team as his father during summer league lacrosse. Personal: Benjamin John Reardon... born Oct. 7, 1984 in Philadelphia, Pa.... parents are John and Jean Reardon... cousin Phil McGeoghan was a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL... cousin Mike McGeoghan plays lacrosse at Western New England College... major is undeclared. Matt Scheel #20 Attackman Medina, Ohio Western Reserve Acad. Excellent speed and hands for a freshman... good instincts... shows knack for feeding in his first year at the Academy... could step in and contribute his plebe season... highly touted freshman who the coaching staff feels can make an immediate impact. Prior to West Point: High school All-American... first team All-Midwest and first team all-state in Ohio... won school s outstanding athlete award... led Western Reserve to state championship his freshman year by scoring the game-winning goal... silver medalist on National Latin Exam... also lettered in football, wrestling and cross country. Personal: Matthew Sprague Scheel... born June 24, 1985 in Medina, Ohio... parents are Tim and Diane Scheel... major is undeclared. Paul Wigdzinski # Levittown, N.Y. Island Trees Talented prospect at midfield... possesses all of the necessary skills to develop into a good middie in his career... will have to wait his turn for playing time... part of a very talented and deep midfield unit on the Black Knights... will take oportunity to adjust to college game and improve his game. Prior to West Point: All-county, team MVP and team captain at Island Trees H.S.... set school career scoring record... led Island Trees in scoring and in ground balls his senior year... also lettered in football. Personal: Paul Steven Wigdzinski... born Jan. 31, 1985 in Levittown, N.Y.... parents are Steven and Marian Wigdzinski... major is undeclared Lacrosse Media Guide