WATERVILLE, ME - The Thomas men's lacrosse team will look to continue to grow under second year Head Coach Jake Cohen. Thomas is coming off of first round exit in the NAC Playoffs to Husson, and will look to go deep into the playoffs in the 2014 season.
Top point scorer Gunnar Shelton returns for his senior season after leading the Red and Black with 31 points (15 goals and 16 assists). Senior attack man Jordan Marino (14 goals, 9 assists) also adds another veteran weapon to the Terriers offensive arsenal.
Also returning is Parker Chute (18 goals, 2 assists), Bryan Ferris (14 goals, 3 Assists), and long stick midfielder Zac Crimmin, who all had stellar freshman campaigns and will look to continue to progress with a season of college lacrosse under their belts.
There will be a big hole to fill between the pipes after losing captain, and current Assistant Coach Jesse Morkeski. Looking to fill the void in net will be returner Dakota Gendreau and first-year Carlos Cardona.
Newcomers Oleg Deyle and Caleb Runci will look to provide an immediate impact on the first line midfield along with Shelton, while Derek Driscoll will hold down the "X" attack position in his first season of collegiate competition.
There are new faces on the team that will try and add depth to the program. Pulling in eight newcomers to the team and having 12 returners with senior veterans will make the Terriers a contender in the North Atlantic Conference this spring.
Thomas will begin their season tonight at Emerson College in a non-conference match-up at 5:00pm, then have their season opener on Sunday against Mount St. Vincent (NY) at 1:30pm at Colby College.
