Philadelphia area men's players
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Following are women's player participating in the final four this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field: Matt Walters Syracuse
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Following are women's player participating in the final four this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field:
Matt Walters
Syracuse
Sophomore midfielder
High school: Haverford School
Skinny: During his senior season for the Fords, he led them to a 23-0 record, an Inter-Ac regular-season and tournament title, and a No. 1 national ranking. . . . All-State, All-Inter-Ac and All-Delco selection.
Matthew Lerman
Syracuse
Junior goalkeeper
High school: Episcopal Academy
Skinny: Ranked seventh-best goalie, and 81st overall prospect, in the Class of 2009. . . . U.S Lacrosse All-American, Two-time All-Inter-Ac selection, Team MVP and captain, three-sport athlete including football and cross country.
Bobby Tait
Syracuse
Freshman defenseman
High school: Germantown Academy
Skinny: Ranked 62d overall and 21st among defensemen in the class of 2011 by Inside Lacrosse. . . . Named to the 2011 U.S Lacrosse All-American team, Under Armour Underclassmen Philly team, Two-time All-Inter-Ac. . . . Two-sport athlete in lacrosse and hockey, team MVP for both, captain of the hockey team as a senior.
Joey Gigantiello
Denver
Freshman goalkeeper
High school: St. Augustine Prep
Skinny: All-time save leader at St. Augustine, All-State Non-Public Honorable Mention in 2010 and 2012, First-Team All-South Jersey in 2011-2012, ESPN Rise Top 25 Goalies.
Dan Wigrizer
Duke
Senior goalkeeper
High school: Haverford
Skinny: Started six games in his senior season with the Blue Devils, clocking over 200 minutes in the cage. Recorded 34 saves, second most on the team this season, and went a perfect 4-0 facing 131 shots in goal.
Tanner Scott
Duke
Sophomore midfielder
High school: Conestoga
Skinny: Played eight games in a Blue Devils jersey in 2013, scoring three goals in seven shots. Two-time All-Central League pick at Conestoga, All-Chester country, All-EPSLA, and All-Main Line first team accolades. . . . Three-year letterwinner in high school.
Will Haus
Duke
Sophomore midfielder
High school: Palmyra Area
Skinny: Haus played every game for the Blue Devils in 2013, recording seven goals on 21 shots and five assists for 12 points. Haus led all Duke first-year players with 27 ground balls and seven caused turnovers in 2012. . . . Was named to the All-ACC Academic Team honor roll, and ACC all-tournament team during his freshman season.
Brian Dailey
Duke
Sophomore long stick midfielder
High School: Conestoga
Skinny: Played all nineteen games for the Blue Devils at midfield, collecting 23 ground balls and forcing six turnovers. A three-year letterwinner at Conestoga, All-Central Player of the Year in 2011, and a 2010 and 2011 All-American honoree.
Jordan Wolf
Duke
Junior attack
High school: Lower Merion
Skinny: Main source of offense for the Blue Devils in 2013 while playing in every game this season and starting 17, team leader in goals, assists, and points. Is 15th in the country in goals scored per game this season. . . . Eighth Blue Devil in history to have three consecutive All-ACC honors, 2011-2013. . . . In 2012, USILA All-America second team, All-ACC, All-ACC academic team, ACC Academic honor roll.
Jaime Ikeda
Duke
Freshman defenseman
High school: Conestoga
Skinny: Played eight games for the Blue Devils this season, led Conestoga to three PIAA State titles (2010-2012). . . . U.S. Lacrosse and Under Armour All-American, team captain as a senior, All-Central League, first team All-Southeastern Pa. choice by The Inquirer.
Bill Conners
Duke
Senior defenseman
High school: Malvern Prep
Skinny: Started 18 games for the Blue Devils in 2013, collecting 39 ground balls and causing 10 turnovers for the squad. . . . All-ACC academic team and honor roll in 2012.
Henry Lobb
Duke
Junior defenseman
High school: Malvern Prep
Skinny: Started 16 games in a Blue Devils uniform in 2013, collecting 17 ground balls and causing seven turnovers. Two-year letterwinner at Malvern Prep, named first team all-state as a senior. . . . Also lettered in soccer and basketball.
Mike Bronzino
Cornell
Senior defenseman
High School: Conestoga
Skinny: Played 16 games for the 13th ranked defense in the country this season, starting one on defense, had eight ground balls and five caused turnovers. . . . All-Ivy honorable mention in 2011 as well as making it on the All-Ivy tournament team the same year.