EASTON, Pa.- Head coach Patrick Myers and Lafayette men's lacrosse welcome 22 signees slated to arrive on College Hill in fall 2024.



"The 2024 class is as diverse a group of young men we have recruited since arriving at Lafayette in 2018. Between seven states and two countries, this group represents the strength of the Lafayette brand," Myers said. "As we continue to build a program that will compete for Patriot League championships, this class possesses the character, versatility, selflessness and competitive fire to chase those goals. This class is committed to the cultural blueprint laid out by those that came before them, and they are ready to blaze new trails."

"We are incredibly grateful for the loyalty this group has shown throughout their recruiting process. It speaks volumes about their love for Lafayette College, and their commitment to achieving excellence in a Lafayette uniform," Myers said. "As a staff, we couldn't be more excited to help these future leaders grow, develop, and chase their best both in the classroom and on the field. With a senior spring in front of them, it's exciting to see them take the next step in their lacrosse journey. As we prepare to break ground this upcoming spring of '24 on a new state-of-the-art lacrosse facility, this group is without question going to show up at Lafayette poised to make an impact in every aspect, ready to pursue a bold vision."

The future Leopards can be found below.

Clayton Baddley | A | 5-8 | 165 | Baltimore, Md. | The Gilman School

A three-sport athlete at the Gilman School, Baddley competed in lacrosse and football for four years as well as indoor track for two years. The Baltimore, Md. native was awarded the National Latin Award Cum Laude as well as the National Merit Commended Scholar Award.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzyKllVS0n0



Nicholas Blalock | M | 5-10 | 175 | Rumson, N.J. | Christian Brothers Academy

A four-year letter winner at the Christian Brothers Academy, Blalock is a two-time First Team All-Shore Conference honoree as well as a Second Team All-State selection.

https://imlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/nick_blalock?video=2411965



Brendan Burke | D | 6-1 | 185 | Wilmington, Del. | Archmere Academy

Burke is a two-sport athlete at Archmere, earning four varsity letters in lacrosse and three in football. The defenseman is a two-time all-state selection as well as a three-time all-conference honoree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NvpbKcejA



Clifford Chapman III | A | 5-8 | 165 | Spring Lake, N.J. | Hackley School/The Hill School

A four-sport letterwinner during his time at Hackley and The Hill School, Chapman is an attackman who is a two-time Ivy Prep League champion and a NYSAIS champion.

https://imlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/clifford_chapman?video=2754908



Benjamin DiBattista | A/M | 5-9 | 160 | Westwood, Mass. | Belmont Hill

A four-year letterwinner at Belmont Hill, DiBattista led the team in goals his junior season, while tallying 58 points in 16 games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDWG0T-nTCo



Joseph Duggan | M | 6-1 | 180 | Huntingtown, Md. | Calvert Hall

Duggan is a two-sport athlete at Calvert Hall, earning varsity letters in lacrosse and volleyball. The midfielder is a National Honor Society member as well as a member in the Spanish National Honor Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeWhSu-69VQ



John Finkeldie | D | 6-0 | 190 | Sparta, N.J. | Delbarton

A two-sport athlete at Delbarton, Finkeldie competed in lacrosse for four years and swimming for two. The defenseman is a Non-Public A champion and a Morris County champion in lacrosse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQYYyjIW_g8



Joshua Heaney | A | 5-9 | 165 | Glastonbury, Conn. | Phillips Academy

Hailing from Glastonbury, Conn., Heaney heads into his senior year having already tallied 150 career points through his first three seasons. In 2023, the attackman was named to the All-NEPSAC First Team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMW6A0KfdQ



Mason Hill | M | 6-0 | 190 | Woodbine, Md. | Loyola Blakefield

A two-sport athlete at Loyola Blakefield, Hill competed in lacrosse for three seasons and a single season in football as a wide receiver. The midfielder is also a member of the National Honor Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og76b5FD5UI



PJ Hodge | M | 6-0 | 195 | Mahopac, N.Y. | Archbishop Stepinac

Hodge comes to College Hill as a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Archbishop Stepinac. The midfielder is a four-time CHSAA All-League selection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q95RPN0VIMw



Patrick Kenah | A | 5-11 | 180 | Lawrenceville, N.J. | Princeton

A three-year letterwinner in lacrosse and soccer, Kenah has scored 156 goals and 108 assists through his junior year at Princeton. The Lawrenceville, N.J. native is also a NJSIAA Group 4 State champion in soccer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1my_brmTcA



Hunter Lubiniecki | M | 6-2 | 185 | Greely, Ontario | The Hill Academy

Lubiniecki is a two-year letterwinner at The Hill Academy and National Prep Lacrosse champion. The midfielder also placed second at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games in Box Lacrosse while representing Ontario.

https://imlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/hunter_lubiniecki?video=2145866



Lowen Martin | M | 5-10 | 175 | Guelph, Ontario | Bishop Macdonnell

A two-sport athlete at Bishop Macdonnell, Martin accrued 92 points in his first three seasons in lacrosse and 29 points in Hockey. In 2023, the midfielder was named to the All-MSLA First Team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsElKQ-E1I



Andrew Matarese | D | 6-3 | 210 | Acton, Mass. | Middlesex

A four-sport athlete at Middlesex, Matarese earned varsity letters in lacrosse (4) football (1) track and field (2) and basketball (3). The defenseman is a two-time All-ISL selection and a one-time All-DCL honoree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJYebf-t1g



Charlie Merrick | M | 6-1 | 188 | Ridgewood, N.J. | Ridgewood

A three-year letterwinner in both lacrosse and football, Merrick has tallied 60 points in his lacrosse career so far and was a state champion in 2023. In football, the Ridgewood, N.J. native recorded 61 tackles as a safety and 150 receiving yards at wide receiver.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhbkw8Ka6Jg



Finley Morin | M | 5-11 | 200 | Longmeadow, Mass. | Longmeadow

A four-sport athlete at Longmeadow, Morin competed in lacrosse, football, track and field and basketball. The midfielder is a two-time All-MIAA First Team selection in lacrosse, state champion and a team captain. He has helped his team to a 53-12 record in his first three seasons.

https://vimeo.com/818103948



Ryan Nathan | D/M | 6-0 | 180 | Mount Kisco, N.Y. | Fox Lane

Nathan is a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Fox Lane as a defender/long stick midfielder. The Mount Kisco, N.Y. native is a two-time team captain, two-time all-league selection and a member of the National Honor Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_VIIfoEzE



Brendan O'Brien | D/M | 6-2 | 192 | Garden City, N.Y. | Chaminade

A four-year starter at Chaminade, O'Brien helped his school break into the 2023 Top 10 National Ranking. The defenseman was named a player to watch by Long Island Lacrosse Journal in 2022 and 2023. The Garden City, N.Y. native also represented Nassau County in the NYS Epoch Games, where he was named an all-star.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2oDdyC_IVc



Drew Pfeifer | M | 6-3 | 205 | Montclair, N.J. | Montclair

A two-sport athlete at Montclair, Pfeifer received varsity letters in lacrosse and football. The midfielder recorded 78 points between his sophomore and junior seasons. The Montclair, N.J. native is a all-county first-team selection, two-time Second Team All-Fitch Pitt honoree and a Second Team All-State choice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_p32uaIk3Y



Donovan Riley | D | 6-3 | 185 | Dallas, Texas | Highland Park

A two-year letterwinner at Highland Park, Riley propelled his team to a state championship. The Dallas, Texas native is an AP Scholar with distinction, a College Board National Indigenous Recognition Scholar as well as a member of the National Honor Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxkuIbOFvJ0



Patrick Roelke | GK | 5-11 | 160 | Harding, N.J. | Delbarton

Hailing from Harding, N.J., Roelke is a Non-Public B champion, Non-Public A champion and a Morris County champion in his time at Delbarton. The goalkeeper enjoys being involved in his community by being a KAIROS retreat leader for juniors at Delbarton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV9yrW_X-ec



Christian Tapia | M/FO | 5-10 | 175 | Ossining, N.Y. | Iona Preparatory

A two-sport athlete at Iona Prep, Tapia competes in lacrosse and football as a faceoff specialist/midfielder and a quarterback/defensive back. In lacrosse, the Ossining, N.Y. native is a two-time CHSAA state champion and the recipient of his team's captain award. He is also a member of the English National Honor Society.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj-dtMdYyLw



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