St. Bonaventure University Men’s Lacrosse
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The History of the St. Bonaventure Men’s Lacrosse Program
First announced in March 2017, men’s lacrosse became the 17th NCAA Division I varsity sport at St. Bonaventure University, and the eighth league member for men’s lacrosse in the MAAC, joining Canisius, Detroit Mercy, Manhattan, Marist, Monmouth, Quinnipiac and Siena.
“Unofficial” Club Season
First Coach was Ray Rodriguez (student)
Played freshman teams from Syracuse, Cornell, and Hobart
The University eventually voted against a proposal from the lacrosse club to become “the first Catholic University to field an intercollegiate lacrosse team”
Program
First Coach was Larry Hall (Salamanca schoolteacher)
Played Niagara, Brockport, Monroe Community College, and others
First Coach was Mark Ward (also an assistant basketball coach)
Early game schedules included D3 schools and previous club opponents, and some games against D1 schools, including Canisius, Notre Dame, and Siena
Club Program
Lacrosse, along with hockey, was redesignated to club status
1988: Mike Vaccaro, Editor in Chief of the Bona Venture on-campus newspaper at the time, wrote:
“If and when the athletic department lifts the lacrosse club to varsity status, it will be a winner year in and year out.”
Vaccaro is a 1989 graduate of St. Bonaventure and is currently the lead sports columnist for The New York Post
First Men’s D1 Lacrosse Victory Over Quinnipiac
1954 Team
1992 Team
COACHES “We belong at
Randy Mearns was named the first Division I men’s lacrosse head coach in St. Bonaventure University history on June 20, 2017.
A decorated coach and player, Mearns brings a lengthy resume to St. Bonaventure.
Mearns directed the men’s lacrosse program at Canisius College for the past 19 seasons before accepting the job at SBU. During his time in Buffalo, Mearns led his program to a pair of Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2012. Under his leadership, 41 players have received all-conference accolades and a number have gone on to play professionally – six Canisius players have been selected in the first round of the National Lacrosse League Draft and three earned selections in the Major League Lacrosse Draft.
In 2017, Mearns registered his 100th career victory with the Griffs and guided the MAAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year in Connor Kearnan while six of his players were honored as part of the annual MAAC awards. Mearns’ players also enjoyed success in the classroom as 19 student-athletes were named to the MAAC All-Academic Team, tying for most in the league. Mearns enjoyed another winning MAAC season as well, giving him 11 years where his Canisius teams have been .500 or better in conference.
“As the process went, this became more and more of a great fit,” Mearns said. “The opportunity at St. Bonaventure really intrigued me; when I came on campus I was immediately inspired. This is a gem of an institution. I think we can really build something special here.
“The academics at St. Bonaventure are phenomenal, the people are phenomenal and the support for the program is there,” Mearns continued. “Tim Kenney is a visionary who is excited about this journey and I want to thank Tim and (St. Bonaventure University President) Dr. DePerro for this opportunity. I’m tremendously excited to be part of it.”
Mearns also has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success on the international level. In 2014, he added a gold medal to his head coaching resume by leading the Canadian National Team to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship. That year saw 10 of his Canisius players participate in the world championship including five on his winning Canadian team. Prior to leading the Canadian National Team to the 2014 World Championship, he was an assistant coach in both 2006 and 2010, with the 2006 team also winning the gold medal.
In his nine-year playing career in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), he was a part of two championship teams and named NLL All-Star Game MVP in 1999. He has also experienced success at the National level as team captain of four Mann Cup championship teams, the Brampton Excelsiors (‘93) and the Six Nations Chiefs (‘94-’96). Further, he served as team captain for the Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) for six years, and Team Canada at the 1998 World Championship.
While in Rochester, he helped the Knighthawks to four championship appearances (‘96, ‘97, ‘99 and 2000) including a league title in 1997. He bookended his NLL playing
career with a pair of seasons with the Buffalo Bandits including the best offensive output of his career with 14 goals and 24 assists during the 2002 season. In all, he tallied 244 career points in nine NLL seasons with Buffalo and Rochester.
He also played in the Canadian Junior A and Canadian Senior A Lacrosse Leagues with a 10-year stint beginning in 1990. During that time, he appeared in eight national championships including five as team captain, winning six overall championships.
Mearns was a part of the Canadian Junior National Team which won the silver medal in the 1988 World Championships before being a part of the first recruiting class at Canisius. He finished his college career ranking second in Griffs career scoring with 190 points and still holds the school’s single season records for points (94) and assists (49). Mearns is also the Griffs’ all-time leader in assists (95). He was drafted by the Buffalo Bandits in 1992 to begin his professional playing career and was a member of the Bandits Major Indoor Lacrosse League World Championship team in 1993.
After serving as a tri-captain for the 1998 World Championship Canadian silver medal winners, he accepted the head coaching job at Canisius and guided his alma mater for 19 years.
He is a member of the Canadian Lacrosse, Ontario Lacrosse, Rochester Knighthawks and Canisius College halls of fame and also owns bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Canisius.
Head Coach RANDY MEARNS
Division I.”
—Coach Mearns
Nico Capron joined the Bonnies men’s lacrosse coaching staff as an assistant during summer 2019.
During the 2020 season, Capron helped lead several volunteer initiatives as the Bonnies were leaders in community service. During the year, the team raised over $30,000 to go toward various cancer research charities.
Prior to coming to Bonaventure, Capron most recently served as an assistant coach at Division III Colby College during the 2019 season. He helped guide Colby to the New England Small College Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time since 2015. He also assisted in the organization of travel logistics and day-to-day operations of the program.
Before moving to Colby College, Capron spent two years as an assistant coach at the College of the Holy Cross. During his time with the Crusaders, he assisted in all facets of the program’s operation including student-athlete recruiting and player development.
Capron has also spent time with Saint Joseph’s and Queens University of Charlotte as a volunteer assistant coach.
As a player, Capron, a Canisius grad, was a four-year letterman and was a member of the 2012 Metro Atlantic Conference Championship team under head coach Randy Mearns.
GNill Conners was named to the St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse coaching staff in September 2018 and entered his third season with the program in 2020-21.
Conners joined St. Bonaventure after working the previous three years at Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) member Siena College. At Siena, Conners worked as an assistant coach assisting with the development of defensive and goalie units. Along with his game day and player development duties, he was also responsible for organizing team travel arrangements as well as the Saints’ camps.
Prior to his time in Albany, Conners began his collegiate coaching career with a season at Brown University where he was a volunteer assistant coach. He worked with Brown’s goalies and defensive players while also organizing the program’s camps and assisted in recruiting for a staff that helped Brown to an Ivy League Championship and spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Under Conners’ assistance, Bears’ goalie Jack Kelly ranked 11th nationally in saves per game and the Brown defense ranked second in the nation in caused turnovers per game.
As a player, Conners was a goaltender for Quinnipiac from 2012-14 after transferring from Onondaga Community College. At Quinnipiac, he finished in the top five in NCAA Division I saves per game in both of his seasons with the program and also ranked seventh in the nation in save percentage as a senior. Named a team captain, he was also an All-NEC First Team selection and earned the distinction of being named his team’s most valuable player. During his first two collegiate seasons, he helped lead Onondaga to the NJCAA National Championship in back-to-back years, earning First Team All-America honors both years. He earned a degree in communications from Quinnipiac.
ik Clinton is in his first season serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bonnies men’s lacrosse team, after playing for the team for the past two seasons.
During his first season as a Bonnies lacrosse player, Nik was named Team Captain, played in 12 games, and was awarded the “Unsung Hero Award.” Nik was then awarded the “Brian Moretti Service Award” during his second season, which was cut short due to Covid.
Nik graduated from St Bonaventure University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Studies with an emphasis in Sports Management and a Minor in Business Administration.
Prior to attending St. Bonaventure, Nik attended Adams State University and played Division II lacrosse there for two seasons. Nik also played lacrosse in the CCBLL Box League from 2017-2019, and was drafted by the Gold Miners in 2017 and the Red Hawks in 2018-2019.
Assistant Coach GILL CONNERS
Volunteer Assistant Coach NIK CLINTON
Assistant Coach NICK CAPRON
ROSTER / SCHEDULE
0 Austin Holley Midfield Freshman 5-10 200 Hilton, NY / Hilton / St. Joseph’s Collegiate
1 Tyler Muir Goalkeeper Freshman 5-10 170 Pottstown, PA / The Calverton School
2 John Fox Midfield R-Sophomore 5-8 165 Wolcott, CT / Cheshire Academy
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6 Nick Porfilio Defense Freshman 6-1 170 Milwaukee, WI / Nicolet
7 Ben Mazur Goalkeeper R-Sophomore 5-11 195 Lancaster, NY / Lancaster
8 Adam Shank Defense R-Freshman 6-3 185 San Diego, CA / Francis Parker
9 Austin Blumbergs Attack R-Sophomore 6-2
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13 Daire Newbrough Midfield R-Junior 6-3 190 Waterloo, Ontario / St. David Catholic Secondary (Ohio Valley University)
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Alberta / Kiski Prep
18 Brodie Anderson Defense R-Sophomore 5-11 238 Winnipeg, Manitoba / The Hill Academy
19 Brady Wijbrandts Midfield R-Freshman 6-1 180 Peoria, AZ / Northwest Christian
20 Jack Kenney Midfield
Midfield Freshman 6-1 195 Baldwinsville, NY / Baker
24 Jackson Rose Attack R-Sophomore 6-1 200 Lakeway, TX / Lake Travis
26 Tage Hoeg Midfield Freshman 6-2 165 East Aurora, NY / East Aurora
28 Zach Owens Midfield R-Sophomore 5-10 180 North Canton, OH / Hoover
30 Cam Germain Defense Freshman 5-11 195 Victor, NY / Victor
31 Cian Collins Midfield R-Sophomore 5-11 170 Corning, NY / Corning-Painted Post
36 Nick Conklin Defense R-Sophomore 6-2 230 Johnson City, NY / Johnson City
37 Jake Emmick Midfield R-Freshman 5-10 170 Penfield, NY / Penfield
40 Brett Beetow Midfield R-Sophomore 6-0 185 Lancaster, NY / Lancaster (University of Tampa)
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51 Sean Westley
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73 Jack Almond
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South Glengarry, Ontario / Char-Lan District
MARCH
Players who have been with the Bonnies men’s lacrosse program since day one.
Players missing from photo.
JACK ALMOND
BRODIE ANDERSON
Hark! The trumpets
JACK ALMOND
HOMETOWN: South Glengarry, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: Char-Lan High School
POSITION: Faceoff
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 195
MAJOR: Marketing YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Chief Keef
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The basketball games
HOW I GET GAME
READY: I listen to classical music to calm my nerves and visualize faceoffs
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, from your favorite son!
BRODIE ANDERSON
HOMETOWN: Winnipeg, Manitoba
HIGH SCHOOL: The Hill Academy
POSITION: Defense
HEIGHT: 5’11”
WEIGHT: 230
MAJOR: Finance & Accounting YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Mac Miller
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The academics and the memories made on the lacrosse field
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to music and stretch
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for all the opportunities you have provided me. I wouldn’t be here without you!
trumpets are calling
BRETT BEETOW
HOMETOWN: Lancaster, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Lancaster High School HEIGHT: 6’0”
POSITION: Midfield WEIGHT: 190
MAJOR: Sociology YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Eminem
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The fellas
HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
#40
You guys are on my side no matter what. You got my back and I got your back. Love you all.
BRETT BEETOW
MARK BELLES
HOMETOWN: Canandaigua, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Canandaigua High School HEIGHT: 6’3”
POSITION: Attack
WEIGHT: 230
MAJOR: Undecided Business YEAR: Sophomore
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Post Malone
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The Hickey
HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to inspirational music
#72
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for everything you have done for me.
MARK BELLES
Drums like thunder
ZACK BELTER
HOMETOWN: Wheatfield, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Niagara Wheatfield HEIGHT: 6’5”
POSITION: Defense
WEIGHT: 215
MAJOR: Sociology YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Motley Crue
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The weekend
HOW I GET GAME
READY: I get prepared for the game
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for always pushing me and for your support.
AUSTIN BLUMBERGS
HOMETOWN: Penn Yan, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Penn Yan Academy HEIGHT: 6’2”
POSITION: Midfield
WEIGHT: 200
MAJOR: Sport Studies YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Post Malone
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The boys
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Think about who I play for and listen to my favorite music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
Thank you for sacrificing so much for me to be where I’m at today. I couldn’t do any of it without you, love all you guys!
thunder resound
MAX BRIE
HOMETOWN: Westmount, Quebec
HIGH SCHOOL: Christ School
POSITION: Faceoff
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: The Cult
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? My teammates
HEIGHT: 6’0”
WEIGHT: 210
YEAR: Junior
#3
HOW I GET GAME READY: Watching Belter listen to the Crue
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you guys for all your support.
RYAN BURNS
HOMETOWN: Corning, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Corning Painted Post High School
POSITION: LSM
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Frank Sinatra
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Close knit community and great team culture
HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to music
HEIGHT: 5’11”
WEIGHT: 175
YEAR: Junior
#42
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for everything you have sacrificed to get me to where I am today and for supporting everything I do.
MAX BRIE
RYAN BURNS
Feet in rhythm MAX CARBAUGH
HOMETOWN: Orchard Park, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Orchard Park High School HEIGHT: 6’1”
POSITION: Midfield
WEIGHT: 160
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Juice Wrld
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Lacrosse
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to music and dial in my stick
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you guys for the continuous support this semester.
BRETT CHIODO
HOMETOWN: Hamburg, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Hamburg High School HEIGHT: 6’2”
POSITION: Midfield
WEIGHT: 190
MAJOR: Mathematics YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Juice Wrld
MAJOR: History YEAR: Junior #16 #11
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The Bons
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Focus on success
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for your tremendous support always.
MAX CARBAUGH BRETT CHIODO
HOMETOWN: Painted Post, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Corning Painted Post High School
POSITION: Midfield
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Bruce Springsteen
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Sense of community
HOW I GET GAME READY: Wallball and talk with the guys
HEIGHT: 5’11”
WEIGHT: 175
rhythm are falling NICK CONKLIN CIAN COLLINS
MAJOR: Marketing YEAR: Junior
#31
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for all that you do. Love you guys.
HOMETOWN: Johnson City, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Johnson City High School
POSITION: Defense
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 230
MAJOR: Sports Studies YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: J. Cole
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The friends I’ve made
HOW I GET GAME READY: I play my pre-game playlist on my headphones
#36
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Miss you guys. Say hi to Bentley for me.
CIAN COLLINS
NICK CONKLIN
Armies shaking MATTHEW CROMIE
HOMETOWN: Oakville, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: Holy Trinity HEIGHT: 5’7”
POSITION: Attack / Midfield WEIGHT: 155
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Luke Combs
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The family atmosphere
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to my favorite music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for supporting me on this five year journey.
MATT DEGIROLAMO
HOMETOWN: Vermilion, Alberta
HIGH SCHOOL: Kiski Prep
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 6’4”
WEIGHT: 220
MAJOR: Health Sciences YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Queen
MAJOR: Business YEAR: Graduate #66 #17
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The home like feel
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Stretch, fluids, and music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for all the sacrifices you’ve made, and for the life you’ve given me.
shaking the ground
HOMETOWN: Lancaster, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Lancaster High School HEIGHT: 5’8”
POSITION: Midfield
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Little Richard
WEIGHT: 170
MAJOR: Marketing YEAR: Junior #22
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Studying in the library
HOW I GET GAME READY: DMX and Waka Flaka
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: You guys seem like a fun group... let’s hang out sometime!
BRETT DOBSON CJ DIRIENZO
HOMETOWN: Oshawa, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: The Hill Academy
POSITION: Goalie
HEIGHT: 6’2”
WEIGHT: 200
MAJOR: Physical Education YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: 10k Moss
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Townhouse 25
HOW I GET GAME READY:
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
Take shots, check my blood sugar levels, and make sure I have a Mountain Dew and Skittles on deck for my blood sugar in case it goes low
Mom and Dad, I know you won’t be able to read this because the borders are closed and visitors aren’t allowed on campus, but I miss you and love you guys.
CARLO DIRIENZO
BRETT DOBSON
Rise to the JAKE EMMICK
HOMETOWN: Penfield, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Penfield High School HEIGHT: 5’10”
POSITION: Midfield
WEIGHT: 175
MAJOR: Undeclared Business YEAR: Sophomore
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Tom Petty
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Atmosphere
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Loud music
#37
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for motivating me to perform my best and for giving me inspiration.
JOHN FOX
HOMETOWN: Wolcott, Connecticut
HIGH SCHOOL: Cheshire Academy HEIGHT: 5’8”
POSITION: Midfield WEIGHT: 165
MAJOR: Professional Writing & Communications YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Lil Wayne
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? My teammates
HOW I GET GAME
READY:
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
I like listening to relaxing music and texting my brother and my parents right before games
Mom, Dad, I love you guys so much and I’ll never be able to repay you for all the sacrifices you made for me. I certainly wouldn’t be here without you so I’m thankful for your love and support. Tommy boy, I love you kid and I can’t wait to strap up together again next season. #2
JOHN FOX
JAKE EMMICK
the march
HOMETOWN: Springfield, Pennsylvania
HIGH SCHOOL: Springfield-Delco
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 6’2”
WEIGHT: 195
MAJOR: Video Production YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Drake
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The pride everyone has here in being a Bonnie
HOW I GET GAME READY: All I need is my bag of Skittles, music, eyeblack, and I’m ready
CAM GERMAIN BEN GARCIA
#91
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: It’s been a crazy ride so far from surgery freshman year to Covid these past 2 years, but you guys have been there for me every step of the way. Words don’t do justice for how thankful I am for you all as I’m truly blessed to call you my family.
HOMETOWN: Victor, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Victor High School
POSITION: Defense
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: NAV
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The togetherness that everyone has with each other that makes us all a family
HOW I GET GAME READY:
I always listen to my favorite playlist and tape up both of my sticks
HEIGHT: 5’11”
WEIGHT: 195
YEAR: Freshman
#30
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
I would like to thank my family for the endless support they give me everyday and for the motivation that drives me to be great.
BEN GARCIA
CAM GERMAIN
Fill the sky with a
ANDREW HERSEY
HOMETOWN: Lancaster, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Lancaster High School HEIGHT: 5’6”
POSITION: LSM/D WEIGHT: 170
MAJOR: Biomedical Health Sciences YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Kendrick Lamar
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The Hickey
HOW I GET GAME
READY: I listen to Griselda in my locker in silence
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
Thank you for the love, support, and belief in me you have shown throughout my whole life. You guys are my rock and without you I wouldn’t be the man I am today.
TAGE HOEG
HOMETOWN: East Aurora, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: East Aurora High School
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 170
MAJOR: Marketing YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Def Leppard
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Hickey popcorn
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listening to Taylor Swift and taking deep breaths
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for all your support!
TAGE HOEG
ANDREW HERSEY
throaty cheer. Rah! AUSTIN HOLLEY
HOMETOWN: Hilton, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Hilton High School / St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
POSITION: Faceoff
MAJOR: Video Production
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Hall & Oates
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Tightness of the community
HOW I GET GAME READY: Text/call my family
HEIGHT: 5’10”
WEIGHT: 200
YEAR: Freshman
#0
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: I love you all. I wouldn’t be at SBU without my mom, my brother, and my sisters.
JACK KENNEY
HOMETOWN: East Aurora, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: East Aurora High School
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 5’8”
WEIGHT: 155
MAJOR: Finance YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: The Black Eyed Peas
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The community
HOW I GET GAME READY: I listen to music and spend time warming up my stick
#20
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks Mom and Dad so much for all the love and support. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you guys.
AUSTIN HOLLEY
JACK KENNEY
Unfurl the Brown and
CONAN LYNCH
HOMETOWN: Atlanta, Georgia
HIGH SCHOOL: McEachern High School HEIGHT: 5’9”
POSITION: Goalie WEIGHT: 175
MAJOR: Journalism/Mass Communication YEAR: Sophomore
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Future
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The fellas
HOW I GET GAME READY: Blast music in the locker room with the guys
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: I wouldn’t be where I am without you guys. Thank you.
BEN MAZUR
HOMETOWN: Lancaster, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Lancaster High School HEIGHT: 5’11”
POSITION: Goalie WEIGHT: 195
MAJOR: Biology YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Morgan Wallen
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The Burns Family
HOW I GET GAME READY: Beats on, eyeblack on, trying to get dialed in
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
Love ya Mom, Dad, Mimi and Pa. You’re the best fans I could ever ask for, my motivation, and the reason I got this opportunity in the first place. Maddie, keep working hard and kicking butt, and go be the best Mazur in the Bonaventure lacrosse program.
BEN MAZUR
CONAN LYNCH
and White into the breeze
TYLER MUIR
HOMETOWN: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
HIGH SCHOOL: The Calverton School
POSITION: Goalie
HEIGHT: 5’10”
WEIGHT: 175
MAJOR: Business YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Kendrick Lamar
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The scenery
HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to sad music and nap
#1
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: I love you guys. You made me who I am today and I am forever thankful.
DAIRE NEWBROUGH
HOMETOWN: Waterloo, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: St. David Catholic Secondary School
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 6’3”
WEIGHT: 190
MAJOR: Health Science YEAR: Senior
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Florida Georgia Line
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The friendships made with my teammates will last a lifetime
#13
HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to music and focus on my role
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
Thank you for supporting me and allowing me to follow my dream of playing college lacrosse. Without you guys this wouldn’t have been possible.
TYLER MUIR
Go Bonnies!
Snow of the mountain
ZACH OWENS
HOMETOWN: North Canton, Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL: Hoover High School HEIGHT: 5’10”
POSITION: Midfield
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Juice Wrld
WEIGHT: 170
MAJOR: Business Management YEAR: Junior #28
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The boys
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to some music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for everything you have done to help me get to where I am today.
JOEY PATERNO
HOMETOWN: State College, Pennsylvania
HIGH SCHOOL: Academy of the New Church HEIGHT: 6’1”
POSITION: Attack
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: NBA Youngboy
WEIGHT: 185
MAJOR: Sports Management YEAR: Sophomore #82
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The fellas
HOW I GET GAME READY: Think about the game
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Hi Mom and Dad.
JOEY PATERNO
height, Brown of the trees!
HOMETOWN: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
HIGH SCHOOL: Nicolet High School
POSITION: LSM
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 175
MAJOR: Business Management YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Drake
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The people
HOW I GET GAME READY: Lock in mentally
JACK ROGERS NICK PORFILIO
#6
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the love and guidance from my family.
HOMETOWN: East Aurora, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: East Aurora High School
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 5’8”
WEIGHT: 160
MAJOR: Health Science YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Grateful Dead
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? John Fox
HOW I GET GAME READY: I imagine being a spectator of the game watching my team and myself being successful.
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
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Thanks mom and dad for being so supportive of me in every endeavor. Shout out to my brothers for teaching me to play lacrosse and how to get back up after being knocked down many, many times.
NICK PORFILIO
JACK ROGERS
Emblem of loyalty, manhood
HOMETOWN: Windsor, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: Villanova / Kiski HEIGHT: 5’10”
POSITION: Attack
WEIGHT: 170
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Guns N’ Roses
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Golfing on the SBU course
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you for the continuous support.
JAKE ROSA JACKSON ROSE
HOMETOWN: Lakeway, Texas
HIGH SCHOOL: Lake Travis High School
POSITION: Attack
HEIGHT: 6’1””
WEIGHT: 200
MAJOR: Management YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Luke Combs
MAJOR: English YEAR: Sophomore #21 #24
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Tight-knit community
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Put all my gear on from left to right.
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thankful for everything y’all do for me. I love you.
JACKSON ROSE
JAKE ROSA
manhood and might
ADAM SHANK
HOMETOWN: San Diego, California
HIGH SCHOOL: Francis Parker
POSITION: Defense
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Depeche Mode
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The Reilly Center facilities
HOW I GET GAME READY:
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY:
HEIGHT: 6’3”
WEIGHT: 195
YEAR: Sophomore
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Get dialed in mentally by listening to music and get a good sleep the night before
Thanks for the constant support. I wouldn’t be where I’m at if you didn’t let me experience the uncomfortable and unknown in life.
NICK SLATTERY
HOMETOWN: Rochester, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: Irondequoit High School
POSITION: Midfield
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Future
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The people
HOW I GET GAME READY: Music always
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 185
YEAR: Junior
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SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thank you guys for everything.
ADAM SHANK
NICK SLATTERY
We love thy shining folds
HOMETOWN: Baldwinsville, New York
HIGH SCHOOL: C.W. Baker High School
POSITION: Midfield
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 200
MAJOR: Undeclared Business YEAR: Freshman
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: Polo G
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Hanging out with the boys
HOW I GET GAME
READY: Listen to music
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Thanks for always pushing me to become the best person I can be.
DAVID STERIA CONNOR STERIA
HOMETOWN: Baldwinsville, New York
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HIGH SCHOOL: Baldwinsville High School HEIGHT: 6’2’
POSITION: Defense
WEIGHT: 175
MAJOR: Finance YEAR: Junior
FAVORITE
MUSICIAN: G herbo
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The team
HOW I GET GAME
READY: A lot of music
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SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: Hope you can come see the boys win this year.
DAVID STERIA
CONNOR STERIA
folds of Brown and White!
SEAN WESTLEY
HOMETOWN: Whitby, Ontario
HIGH SCHOOL: The Hill Academy HEIGHT: 6’0”
POSITION: Attack
MAJOR: Finance
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Billy Joel
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? The close-knit and welcoming community
WEIGHT: 175
YEAR: Junior
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HOW I GET GAME READY: Listen to music and talk to the guys
SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: You guys are the best. Love you all.
BRADY WIJBRANDTS
HOMETOWN: Peoria, Arizona
HIGH SCHOOL: Northwest Christian HEIGHT: 6’1”
POSITION: Midfield
MAJOR: Sports Media
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Beethoven
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SBU? Hickey runs
HOW I GET GAME READY: Put on my equipment
WEIGHT: 180
YEAR: Sophomore
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SPECIAL NOTE TO MY FAMILY: What’s up Mom and Gammy, love you and thankful for the countless ways you help and support me.
SEAN WESTLEY
BRADY WIJBRANDTS
Athletic Staff / Captains / Managers
Assistant Director for Student Athletic Support Services
Ben Schweikhard Team Manager
Major: Physical Education
Ben joined as team manager during the 2020-2021 season. He is responsible for filming practices and games, and overseeing the team’s laundry service.
Jack Steger Director of Special Projects
Major: Marketing/ Management
Jack served as team manager during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons. He is now in charge of special projects for the team, and his specific focus for this season has been on parent involvement related to the Covid-19 restrictions.
2021 Team Captains From left to right: Daire Newbrough, Brett Beetow, Ben Mazur, Austin Blumbergs
JACK STEGER Director of Special Projects
BEN SCHWEIKHARD Team Manager
DARRYN FISKE Director of Strength and Conditioning
JOEL ROSENCRANCE
ANDREW BIRSCHBACH Assistant Athletic Trainer
St. Bonaventure Men’s Lacrosse Parents Association, Inc.
ABOUT US:
The St. Bonaventure Men’s Lacrosse Parents Association is a qualified 501(c)(3) Corporation.
The mission of the St. Bonaventure Men’s Lacrosse Parents Association is to foster a greater level of involvement and participation from the team’s parents, while providing comprehensive support for the entire team and staff as a means to help make the Bonnies lacrosse experience more enjoyable for all.
The association will always strive to meet the high standards the coaches expect from our boys. We also wish to create an atmosphere where alumni, parents and friends of St. Bonaventure University Men’s Lacrosse feel welcome and proud to be a Bonnie.
OFFICERS:
President: Mike Burns
Treasurer: Jeff Belles
Secretary: Brad Rose
VOLUNTEERS:
Annual Banquet: Dusty Blumbergs, Kerrie Shank
Annual Team Shirt: Jeff Belles
Facebook Administrator: Eric Belter
GroupMe Administrator: Ann Collins
Gear/Spirit Store: Lisa Burns
New Family Orientation: Ashley Wijbrandts
Season Yearbook: Lisa Burns, Mike Burns, and Sharyn Garner
Postgame Meal Coordinator: Julie Belles
Roster Lanyards: Terri Conklin
Social Coordinator: Mike Burns
Tailgate Coordinator: Donna Garcia
Team Photographer (Unofficial): Dusty Blumbergs
Travel Coordinator: Lisa Burns
Website Administrators: Madeline Burns (Alabama ‘24) and Jack Steger (‘22)
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mike Burns.
St. Bonaventure Men’s Lax Parents
St. Bonaventure Men’s Lacrosse Parents
www.bonamenslaxparents.com
Men’s lacrosse began as a varsity sport in the 20182019 academic year. Under the direction of head coach Randy Mearns, the top priority for the program was the construction of a dedicated team locker room. The athletics department identified space on the ground floor of the Reilly Center and renovated it for the team.
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This locker room provides St. Bonaventure’s men’s lacrosse team the best possible experience and ensures that the program has the necessary facilities to recruit the studentathletes needed to compete for championships.
The locker room includes 51 solid oak, 30-inch lockers, each with ample space for sticks, shoes, and gear, as well as a shelf for helmets and a drawer under the seat. The lockers face inward to facilitate team meetings and interaction. There is also a bathroom and shower area for the players.
Go Bonnies!
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Go Bonnies!
