Army West Point Athletics
Army Salutes Seniors at Season-End Banquet
May 20, 2018 | Men's Lacrosse
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Head coach Joe Alberici and the Army West Point lacrosse program celebrated the season and the Class of 2018 at its annual team banquet at West Point's Kimsey Athletic Center.
The coaching staff distributed 10 team awards during the afternoon, while Alberici honored the senior class with talks about outstanding character and servant leadership on and off the field. The coaching staff then announced the 2018-19 team captains.
Players and support staff gathered as Major "A" letters were presented to each athlete by position. Following the presentation of the letters, Alberici continued with the official distribution of the team's Player of the Game certificates, along with the mention of the All-Patriot League players and Patriot League All-Academic Team selections.
The program then turned to celebrating the senior class as Alberici recounted anecdotes and highlights of all 17 senior member's career. The afternoon continued with the presentation of 10 team awards, which are listed below.
Charles H. Coates Top Graduating Student-Athlete Award
Awarded for excellence in the classroom
Matt Isnardi
Gen. L. E. Seeman Memorial Award
Awarded to the most outstanding freshman
Kyle Beyer
Morris Touchstone Coaches Award
Awarded for team spirit and personal sacrifice
Matt Isnardi, Matt Manown, Tim Langerhans
Gen. George Ruhlen Award
Awarded to the Most Improved Player
Connor DeWitt
Steve S. Valhakis Unsung Player Award
Dom Ricca, John Ragno
Gerard F. O'Connor Memorial Award
Awarded to an individual for the best cadet support
Monty Potter
Lt. Ray Enners/Chris Pettit Memorial Award
Awarded to the Top Offensive Player
Conor Glancy
Jack Emmer "Nutcracker" Award
Awarded to the team's Most Physical Player
Dom Ricca
Jack Rust Award
Awarded to the Top Defensive Player
Johnny Surdick (second-straight year)
Gen. James V. Hartinger Award
Awarded to the team's Most Valuable Player
Jon LaMonica
2018-19 Team Captains
Nate Jones, Tommy Marino, Johnny Surdick
For more news and information about Army men's lacrosse, please follow @ArmyWP_MLAX on Twitter and Instagram.
The coaching staff distributed 10 team awards during the afternoon, while Alberici honored the senior class with talks about outstanding character and servant leadership on and off the field. The coaching staff then announced the 2018-19 team captains.
Players and support staff gathered as Major "A" letters were presented to each athlete by position. Following the presentation of the letters, Alberici continued with the official distribution of the team's Player of the Game certificates, along with the mention of the All-Patriot League players and Patriot League All-Academic Team selections.
The program then turned to celebrating the senior class as Alberici recounted anecdotes and highlights of all 17 senior member's career. The afternoon continued with the presentation of 10 team awards, which are listed below.
Charles H. Coates Top Graduating Student-Athlete Award
Awarded for excellence in the classroom
Matt Isnardi
Gen. L. E. Seeman Memorial Award
Awarded to the most outstanding freshman
Kyle Beyer
Morris Touchstone Coaches Award
Awarded for team spirit and personal sacrifice
Matt Isnardi, Matt Manown, Tim Langerhans
Gen. George Ruhlen Award
Awarded to the Most Improved Player
Connor DeWitt
Steve S. Valhakis Unsung Player Award
Dom Ricca, John Ragno
Gerard F. O'Connor Memorial Award
Awarded to an individual for the best cadet support
Monty Potter
Lt. Ray Enners/Chris Pettit Memorial Award
Awarded to the Top Offensive Player
Conor Glancy
Jack Emmer "Nutcracker" Award
Awarded to the team's Most Physical Player
Dom Ricca
Jack Rust Award
Awarded to the Top Defensive Player
Johnny Surdick (second-straight year)
Gen. James V. Hartinger Award
Awarded to the team's Most Valuable Player
Jon LaMonica
2018-19 Team Captains
Nate Jones, Tommy Marino, Johnny Surdick
For more news and information about Army men's lacrosse, please follow @ArmyWP_MLAX on Twitter and Instagram.
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