Saints Lacrosse

,- & +2, % +(,, St. Mary's lacrosse played a pivotal role in both my athletic and academic development, laying a solid foundation for future success. The opportunity to surround oneself at the high school level with the best players in the game allowed me to attain my childhood dream of winning a National Championship.

+(,, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend St. Mary's High School. Academically, athletically, and socially St. Mary's offered the opportunity to grow as a person and prepare for the next stages in life. The principles instilled during my time at St. Mary's served as a base for future challenges and successes in all facets of my life.

B RIAN B URLACE University of Maryland 1992 William Schmeisser Award NCAA Most Outstanding Defenseman graduation. St. Mary’s prepares you to succeed at the next level both academically and athletically. There isn't a school in the area that can match the Saints history and tradition of excellence. Having the opportunity to play collegiate lacrosse isn't a hope but rather an expectation after

T ILLMAN J OHNSON University of Virginia

2003 Lt. Raymond Enners Award NCAA Most Outstanding Player

C HRIS G ARRITY Penn State

US National Team & MLL Goalie of the Year

ST. MARY’S LACROSSE BY THE NUMBERS

1977 The last time St. Mary's lost to a Maryland state public school 229 Wins by Hall of Fame Head Coach Jim Moorhead in 21 seasons 93

35 Consecutive Games Winning Streak Spanning 3 Seasons (1979-1981) 23 Play-Off appearances in the MSA & MIAA “A” Conference since 1988 19 1st Team All-American Selections 14 MSA & MIAA “A” Conference Final Fours 7 Saints Enshrined in the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

5 U.S. National Men’s Lacrosse Team Members 4 Consecutive Years Ranked #1 in the State of Maryland (1979-1982) 3 MSA and MIAA “A” Championships (1993, 1996, 2015) 1 Final National Ranking of the Undefeated Saints in 1996

N ICK B ONACCI Dartmouth College 2 Time All-American 1 st Team Academic All-American an exceptional position to excel in College and in my career thereafter. St. Mary's challenged me in every aspect of my personal development. In the classroom, professors demanded that students obtain a deeper level of understanding of course material. In our personal lives, we were held to principles of integrity and mutual respect. On the athletic fields, we competed with the highest caliber of opponents, and were led by knowledgeable and committed coaches. My experiences at St. Mary's put me in

St. Mary's lacrosse has a tradition of excellence and achievement both on the field and in the community. The program is responsible for instilling many values and developing the character of these student athletes, enabling them to face any challenge in their lives. I am proud to have been part of this strong heritage and proud to see its strength continue today......GO SAINTS!

NCAA Men’s Lacrosse All-American Selections since 1954 76 Division 1 All-American Selections 49 Saints winning NCAA Men’s Lacrosse National Championships

M IKE R ULAND Loyola University 2 Time and 1st Team All-American

J ASON G ONOS Harvard University USILA Scholar All-American NCAA Senior CLASS Award Finalist were always the underdog but what we lacked in size we made up for with heart. It was very fulfilling to beat much larger local schools as well as the schools from Baltimore. St Mary’s afforded me the opportunity to play lacrosse at the highest level and continue my athletic career at Harvard University. Based on the size of St Mary’s we

St Mary’s lacrosse was a major stepping stone for a career in lacrosse at the next level. Beyond lacrosse the friendships and contacts I have made thru St Mary’s have far exceeded my lacrosse playing days.

As athletes we all want to compete at the highest level. At St. Mary’s I was given that opportunity. The lessons learned from my four years at St Mary’s both on and off the field have taught me how to compete in the most important game of all, the game of life.

E D M ULLEN University of Maryland 3 Time All-American & 2 Time NCAA National Champion

R OB C HOMO University of Maryland All-American & 4 Year Leading Scorer