Binghamton men's lacrosse 2007 freshman class signings

Steve Carlson
Midfield
Penn Yan, N.Y.
Penn Yan Academy

Four years varsity lacrosse
Team Captain as a senior
Honorable Mention All-League as a freshman and sophomore
First-team All-League as a junior
Two-time Western Empire State Team
49 goals and 26 assists (75 points) as a junior
Section 5 Class C All-Tournament Team as a junior
2 years varsity football; 2 years varsity basketball
Scholar Athlete all four years
Member of the National Honor Society

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Steve is a three-sport standout and an outstanding student. A gifted athlete, he is equally adept at assisting an open teammate or meeting the challenge himself. With a wealth of experience in big games, he will undoubtedly enhance our midfield strength."

Andy Cook
Attack
Vestal, N.Y.
Vestal High School

Two-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Vestal School District Scholar Athlete
Section 4 All Star Team as a junior
Section 4 Class "A" All Tournament Team as a junior
34 Goals and 28 Assists (62 points) his junior year

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Andy has the characteristics to find success at the highest level. Most importantly, however, he plays the game with tremendous passion. He is an exciting player to watch, as he uses ankle-breaking moves and acrobatic plays to create opportunities. With limitless potential, I am thrilled that local fans will have the opportunity to enjoy his play. His is also an outstanding student."

Aaron Kennedy
Defense
Loudonville, N.Y.
Shaker High School

Four-year varsity letter winner in both lacrosse and hockey
Scholar-Athlete two years in a row
Two-Time Adirondack Empire State Team
Nominated for All America honors as a junior
First-Team Suburban Council All Star as a junior
First-Team All-Area as a junior
Two-year team captain
Three goals and four assists as a junior (Led League defenders in scoring)

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Aaron has enjoyed a stellar high school career in the academic and athletic arenas. One of the premier defenders in the Adirondack Region, he has found success on the field using a combination of intelligence, teamwork, finesse and toughness. A proven leader, Aaron has the ability to make an immediate impact."

Bobby McIver
Attack
Altamont, NY
Guilderland High School

Three-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Two-time Scholar Athlete
A member of the Adirondack Empire State Team
Ranked fourth on the team in total points as a junior
Ranked 25th all time in school history for assists
A member of the National Honor Society

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Bobby has hawk-like vision and excellent stick skills. A very good passer, he takes pride in making his teammates better. He is also an excellent student and I look forward to working with him."

Griffin McLoughlin
Defense
Latham, NY
Shaker High School

Four-year varsity letterwinner
Voted Team Defensive Player of the Year as a junior
Three-year varsity football letterwinner
Two-year varsity basketball letterwinner
Captain of lacrosse, football, and basketball teams as a senior

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "We are thrilled to have another of the Adirondack region's finest. A Division I football and lacrosse recruit, Griffin will add a welcome ruggedness to our defensive corps. Although his size and strength make for an imposing presence, Griff's leadership ability and understanding are perhaps his greatest assets. Griffin is joining his Shaker teammate, Aaron Kennedy, to provide a great one-two punch."

Brent Reed
Defender
Beverly, Mass.
Beverly High School

A member of the National Honor Society
A two-year Scholar Athlete
Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Two-year letterwinner in indoor track
Two-year letterwinner in hockey
Named First-team All-Conference as a junior

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Hard work is nothing new for this young man. Brent continues the tradition of Beverly standouts that have come to Binghamton before him. As I have come to expect from our Beverly contingent, Brent has both tremendous character and athletic ability. I am pleased to see this tradition continue."

Danny Serafine
Goalie
Canandaigua, N.Y.
Canandaigua Academy

Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Three-year letterwinner in soccer
Two-year letterwinner in basketball
Four-year scholar athlete
Two-time Section 5 All-Tournament Team
2005 Western Empire State Team Alternate
Second-team All-League as a sophomore
First-team All-League as a junior

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Danny has a remarkable track record in the goal, and he has perennially played in big games. His athleticism and competitive spirit will certainly provide a foundation to compete in the goal against our high caliber opponents. A fine student as well, I look forward to working with him over the next four years."

Ben Watkins
Defender
Camillus, N.Y.
West Genesee High School

Two-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Two-year letterwinner in football
Four-year Scholar Athlete
A member of the National Honor Society
West Genesee won the state championship in 2005

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Another remarkable student athlete, Ben follows his former teammate, Kevin Joy, to our program. He is a strong defender from, arguably, the best high school program in the nation. Ben will pursue an engineering degree."

Chris Welch
Midfielder
Skaneateles, N.Y.
Skaneateles High School

Thee-year letterwinner in lacrosse
Two-year letterwinner in soccer
Honorable Mention All-League as a junior
Has played two years for the Central New York Roadhawks Club Team
One-year letterwinner in basketball
A member of the National Honor Society

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "An elusive and selfless player, who competes for a perennial State contender, Chris will be a welcome addition to our squad. Aside from his lacrosse abilities, he is also an excellent student. I am excited to have our first Laker coming aboard.

Drew Wichmann
Attack/ Midfield
Syracuse, NY
Corcoran High School

Three-year letterwinner in lacrosse and soccer
Team captain for lacrosse and soccer
A member of the National Honor Society
Honorable Mention All-League as a sophomore
Second-Team All-League as a junior
13 Goals, 20 Assists (33 points) his junior season

Quote from Ed Stephenson: "Drew is a smart, savvy offensive player with exceptional field vision and quickness. He takes as much pride in assisting his teammates as scoring himself. He is an outstanding student and his unselfish style and tenacious spirit will serve him and his teammates well in the years to come."