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Utah Lacrosse Adds 14 During Early Signing Period
11/9/2023 10:36 AM | Lacrosse
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Lacrosse program brought in speed, size and depth to the roster during the early signing period this week, welcoming 14 newcomers to the reigning ASUN Championship squad.
The 14 signees include student-athletes from Minnesota, British Columbia, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Kansas, Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia, Colorado and Utah.
Among the newcomers, five will play on the attack, five in the midfield, three on defense and one at goalkeeper. The group includes All-Americans, All-State, All-Conference and All-Section selections along with multiple sport athletes that will continue to grow the program in its upward trajectory.
The Utes won its first ASUN Championship in 2023 with an 11-9 victory over Air Force to earn its first NCAA Championship berth. Utah has also won back-to-back ASUN regular season titles after going 5-0 in conference play in 2022 and 9-0 in 2023.
Twenty-two of Utah's 34 program wins have come in the last two seasons (65%) with the Utes winning a school record 11 games in a row heading into the NCAA Championships in 2023. Last season, Utah was one of just five Division I schools that finished conference play undefeated with its win percentage ranking seventh nationally prior to postseason.
Signee Quick Hits
Daxton Bush :: Chanhassen, Minn. :: Attack
All-American out of Chanhassen High School … also earned All-State, All-Section and All-Conference … helped his team to section championships in 2021 and 2022 … has scored 136 points (95 goals, 41 assists) … recorded 56 goals and 18 assists his senior season … played slot receiver on the football team … Honor Roll selection, also earning a spot on the Dean's List … parents are Derek and Kristi … has an older sister, Ella, and a younger brother, Kade.
Why Utah: "The team culture is a perfect fit. The coaches want the best for me and I will have a team that will push me. The school itself offers the type of majors I want for business and entrepreneurship as well."
Nathan Chalmers :: Coquitlam, British Columbia :: Attack
Lettered four years at Centennial Secondary … 2023 Team MVP … led Centennial to two Provincial championships (2020, 2022) … played in 12 games his senior year, scoring 41 goals with 34 assists … two-time Honor Roll selection with distinction … parents are Rick and Tina.
Why Utah: "I fell in love with the school when I first stepped on campus and met all of the amazing people. It is a great atmosphere that makes you want to strive to be better."
Conner Flanagan :: Wilton, Conn. :: Defense
Two-sport athlete out of Wilton High School, playing lacrosse and football (cornerback) … earned All-State and All-FCIAC as a junior, also being named All-FCIAC as a sophomore as well … led his team to a state championship in 2022 and a FCIAC championship in 2023 … parents are Rob and Lara … has a younger brother, Dylan, and a younger sister, Lyla … cousin, Jess, was a swimmer at Vanderbilt … cousin, Nick, played lacrosse at Holy Cross.
Why Utah: "Utah has the academics, the athletics and the environment that are a great fit for me."
Sean Forde :: Levittown, N.Y. :: Goalkeeper
Led his team to a CHSAA Class AAA Championship in 2023 with St. Anthony's High School earning a No. 2 ranking nationally … named to the National Honor Society three times … earned the Duns Scotus Award every year since 2020 … parents are Hugh and Erin … has a twin brother, Luke, and a younger brother, Paul.
Why Utah: "Utah is a beautiful location with an excellent lacrosse program and strong academics."
Kyle Harrison :: Arnold, Md. :: Defense
Lettered in lacrosse, basketball and wresting at St. Mary's High School … parents are Ann and Richard.
Why Utah: "I came to Utah because of the lacrosse program and the campus."
John Klinge :: Strongsville, Ohio :: Defense
Two-sport athlete out of Saint Ignatius High School, playing varsity lacrosse and hockey … earned All-Region first-team … All-State third-team selection … was also All-MSLA second-team … led his team to two regional championships (2021, 2023) … parents are Steve and Sarah … has an older brother, Nathan.
Ian Ludewig :: Hudson, Ohio :: Midfield
Three-sport athlete at Hudson High School, lettering in lacrosse, football and hockey … U.S. Lacrosse All-American, also earning Region Position Player of the Year his junior year … two-time first-team All-Region selection, also earning first-team All-State as a sophomore and second-team as a junior … All-Region honorable mention as a sophomore … played running back in football, setting the school record for career, single-season and single-game rushing yards … second-team All-State for football and Conference Player of the Year … earned second-team All-League in hockey … Distinguished Honor Roll his junior year … parents are Tami and Mark … has three siblings, Morgan, Brady and Marissa … brother, Brady, played lacrosse at Robert Morris.
Why Utah: "I picked Utah because of the great lacrosse program they have built here, all of the coaches, how welcoming the players are, and the great location of the university."
Luke McNamara :: Overland Park, Kan. :: Attack
Four-year starter for lacrosse at Rockhurst High School … USA Lacrosse All-American … two-time All-Metro first-team selection, also earning honorable mention in 2021 … led his team to state championships in 2022 and 2023 … holds the school records for career goals (226) and points (256), single-season goals (103), and single-game goals (9) and points (12) … USA Lacrosse Magazine Midwest Player of the Week in 2022, also earning Spectrum Sports High School Athlete of the Week in 2023 … has 226 goals and 30 assists through 49 games … parents are Sean and Anna … has an older sister, Grace, a younger brother, Caleb, and a younger sister, Ella … father, Sean, played lacrosse at Randolph-Macon College.
Why Utah: "I loved the location and the school's size. The coaches were very welcoming and I loved the team atmosphere."
Mason Quick :: Draper, Utah :: Midfield
Originally signed with Utah in 2021 prior to serving a church mission … four-year letter winner at Corner Canyon High School, also played football … named 2022 Deseret News Mr. Lacrosse … HS All-American … three-time All-State selection … two-time All-Region … 148 points (105 goals, 43 assists) his junior year, adding 66 groundballs … led his team to a state championship in 2021 … 2019 Wasatch Invitational and Inside Lacrosse All-Tournament Team selection … USBOXLA National Team selection in 2019 … also lettered in football for three years with Corner Canyon winning three state championships … has three siblings … his mother, father, two uncles, aunt, his brother and his grandparents all attended Utah.
Chase Robertson :: Oakton, Va. :: Midfield
Lettered in lacrosse, football and basketball at Landon High School … has 56 goals and 23 assists … led his football team to an IAC championship in 2023 … earned a spot on the Honor Roll every semester in high school … parents are Steven and Crystal … has one sibling, Summer … father, Steven, played soccer at Valparaiso, earning first-team All-Conference.
Why Utah: "From the moment I walked onto the campus, I felt like I had found my home. The energy and the environment were contagious. I loved the sense of community on campus as well as the school's location. Most of all, I felt like I fitted in well with the team and the coaching staff has been incredible to work with. The coaches have been dedicated, honest and loyal from the first time we met."
Sky Rold :: Delano, Minn. :: Midfield
Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Benilde St. Margarets … two-time All-Conference and All-Section selection … also earned third-team All-State … three-time Highest Honor Roll honoree … has 79 career points … parents are Mike and Annette … has two siblings, Makenna and Ellis.
Why Utah: "Utah is a perfect fit for me from academics, lacrosse and culture along with the big school atmosphere."
Brad Schuster :: Westfield, N.J. :: Attack
Played lacrosse at Seton Hall Prep … has scored 43 goals and 19 assists along with 35 ground balls.
Sean Siracusa :: Alpharetta, Ga. :: Attack
Two-sport athlete out of Centennial High School, playing lacrosse and football (wide receiver) … All-State selection … Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and 2023 … has scored 250 points in three years on the varsity lacrosse team … parents are Tammie and Jeff … older brother, Ryan, plays lacrosse at Maryland.
Why Utah: "I love the atmosphere of the university and I love the culture of the lacrosse team."
Karson Sparks :: Denver, Colo. :: Midfield
Two-sport athlete out of Denver South High School, playing both varsity lacrosse and football (wide receiver/safety) … three-time All-State and All-League selection … led the state in assists (52) and ranked fifth in points (89) his junior year … had standout games against No. 20 Denver East (4 goals, 7 assists) and No. 4 Regis Jesuit (5 goals, 1 assist) … has earned Academic Honor Roll every year of high school … parents are Wade and Sara … has two younger siblings, Lucy and Sawyer.
Why Utah: "I picked Utah because it felt like home. It is the perfect blend of education, athletics, location and size, and I knew that I wanted to go there as soon as I stepped on campus."
The 14 signees include student-athletes from Minnesota, British Columbia, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Kansas, Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia, Colorado and Utah.
Among the newcomers, five will play on the attack, five in the midfield, three on defense and one at goalkeeper. The group includes All-Americans, All-State, All-Conference and All-Section selections along with multiple sport athletes that will continue to grow the program in its upward trajectory.
The Utes won its first ASUN Championship in 2023 with an 11-9 victory over Air Force to earn its first NCAA Championship berth. Utah has also won back-to-back ASUN regular season titles after going 5-0 in conference play in 2022 and 9-0 in 2023.
Twenty-two of Utah's 34 program wins have come in the last two seasons (65%) with the Utes winning a school record 11 games in a row heading into the NCAA Championships in 2023. Last season, Utah was one of just five Division I schools that finished conference play undefeated with its win percentage ranking seventh nationally prior to postseason.
Signee Quick Hits
Daxton Bush :: Chanhassen, Minn. :: Attack
All-American out of Chanhassen High School … also earned All-State, All-Section and All-Conference … helped his team to section championships in 2021 and 2022 … has scored 136 points (95 goals, 41 assists) … recorded 56 goals and 18 assists his senior season … played slot receiver on the football team … Honor Roll selection, also earning a spot on the Dean's List … parents are Derek and Kristi … has an older sister, Ella, and a younger brother, Kade.
Why Utah: "The team culture is a perfect fit. The coaches want the best for me and I will have a team that will push me. The school itself offers the type of majors I want for business and entrepreneurship as well."
Nathan Chalmers :: Coquitlam, British Columbia :: Attack
Lettered four years at Centennial Secondary … 2023 Team MVP … led Centennial to two Provincial championships (2020, 2022) … played in 12 games his senior year, scoring 41 goals with 34 assists … two-time Honor Roll selection with distinction … parents are Rick and Tina.
Why Utah: "I fell in love with the school when I first stepped on campus and met all of the amazing people. It is a great atmosphere that makes you want to strive to be better."
Conner Flanagan :: Wilton, Conn. :: Defense
Two-sport athlete out of Wilton High School, playing lacrosse and football (cornerback) … earned All-State and All-FCIAC as a junior, also being named All-FCIAC as a sophomore as well … led his team to a state championship in 2022 and a FCIAC championship in 2023 … parents are Rob and Lara … has a younger brother, Dylan, and a younger sister, Lyla … cousin, Jess, was a swimmer at Vanderbilt … cousin, Nick, played lacrosse at Holy Cross.
Why Utah: "Utah has the academics, the athletics and the environment that are a great fit for me."
Sean Forde :: Levittown, N.Y. :: Goalkeeper
Led his team to a CHSAA Class AAA Championship in 2023 with St. Anthony's High School earning a No. 2 ranking nationally … named to the National Honor Society three times … earned the Duns Scotus Award every year since 2020 … parents are Hugh and Erin … has a twin brother, Luke, and a younger brother, Paul.
Why Utah: "Utah is a beautiful location with an excellent lacrosse program and strong academics."
Kyle Harrison :: Arnold, Md. :: Defense
Lettered in lacrosse, basketball and wresting at St. Mary's High School … parents are Ann and Richard.
Why Utah: "I came to Utah because of the lacrosse program and the campus."
John Klinge :: Strongsville, Ohio :: Defense
Two-sport athlete out of Saint Ignatius High School, playing varsity lacrosse and hockey … earned All-Region first-team … All-State third-team selection … was also All-MSLA second-team … led his team to two regional championships (2021, 2023) … parents are Steve and Sarah … has an older brother, Nathan.
Ian Ludewig :: Hudson, Ohio :: Midfield
Three-sport athlete at Hudson High School, lettering in lacrosse, football and hockey … U.S. Lacrosse All-American, also earning Region Position Player of the Year his junior year … two-time first-team All-Region selection, also earning first-team All-State as a sophomore and second-team as a junior … All-Region honorable mention as a sophomore … played running back in football, setting the school record for career, single-season and single-game rushing yards … second-team All-State for football and Conference Player of the Year … earned second-team All-League in hockey … Distinguished Honor Roll his junior year … parents are Tami and Mark … has three siblings, Morgan, Brady and Marissa … brother, Brady, played lacrosse at Robert Morris.
Why Utah: "I picked Utah because of the great lacrosse program they have built here, all of the coaches, how welcoming the players are, and the great location of the university."
Luke McNamara :: Overland Park, Kan. :: Attack
Four-year starter for lacrosse at Rockhurst High School … USA Lacrosse All-American … two-time All-Metro first-team selection, also earning honorable mention in 2021 … led his team to state championships in 2022 and 2023 … holds the school records for career goals (226) and points (256), single-season goals (103), and single-game goals (9) and points (12) … USA Lacrosse Magazine Midwest Player of the Week in 2022, also earning Spectrum Sports High School Athlete of the Week in 2023 … has 226 goals and 30 assists through 49 games … parents are Sean and Anna … has an older sister, Grace, a younger brother, Caleb, and a younger sister, Ella … father, Sean, played lacrosse at Randolph-Macon College.
Why Utah: "I loved the location and the school's size. The coaches were very welcoming and I loved the team atmosphere."
Mason Quick :: Draper, Utah :: Midfield
Originally signed with Utah in 2021 prior to serving a church mission … four-year letter winner at Corner Canyon High School, also played football … named 2022 Deseret News Mr. Lacrosse … HS All-American … three-time All-State selection … two-time All-Region … 148 points (105 goals, 43 assists) his junior year, adding 66 groundballs … led his team to a state championship in 2021 … 2019 Wasatch Invitational and Inside Lacrosse All-Tournament Team selection … USBOXLA National Team selection in 2019 … also lettered in football for three years with Corner Canyon winning three state championships … has three siblings … his mother, father, two uncles, aunt, his brother and his grandparents all attended Utah.
Chase Robertson :: Oakton, Va. :: Midfield
Lettered in lacrosse, football and basketball at Landon High School … has 56 goals and 23 assists … led his football team to an IAC championship in 2023 … earned a spot on the Honor Roll every semester in high school … parents are Steven and Crystal … has one sibling, Summer … father, Steven, played soccer at Valparaiso, earning first-team All-Conference.
Why Utah: "From the moment I walked onto the campus, I felt like I had found my home. The energy and the environment were contagious. I loved the sense of community on campus as well as the school's location. Most of all, I felt like I fitted in well with the team and the coaching staff has been incredible to work with. The coaches have been dedicated, honest and loyal from the first time we met."
Sky Rold :: Delano, Minn. :: Midfield
Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Benilde St. Margarets … two-time All-Conference and All-Section selection … also earned third-team All-State … three-time Highest Honor Roll honoree … has 79 career points … parents are Mike and Annette … has two siblings, Makenna and Ellis.
Why Utah: "Utah is a perfect fit for me from academics, lacrosse and culture along with the big school atmosphere."
Brad Schuster :: Westfield, N.J. :: Attack
Played lacrosse at Seton Hall Prep … has scored 43 goals and 19 assists along with 35 ground balls.
Sean Siracusa :: Alpharetta, Ga. :: Attack
Two-sport athlete out of Centennial High School, playing lacrosse and football (wide receiver) … All-State selection … Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and 2023 … has scored 250 points in three years on the varsity lacrosse team … parents are Tammie and Jeff … older brother, Ryan, plays lacrosse at Maryland.
Why Utah: "I love the atmosphere of the university and I love the culture of the lacrosse team."
Karson Sparks :: Denver, Colo. :: Midfield
Two-sport athlete out of Denver South High School, playing both varsity lacrosse and football (wide receiver/safety) … three-time All-State and All-League selection … led the state in assists (52) and ranked fifth in points (89) his junior year … had standout games against No. 20 Denver East (4 goals, 7 assists) and No. 4 Regis Jesuit (5 goals, 1 assist) … has earned Academic Honor Roll every year of high school … parents are Wade and Sara … has two younger siblings, Lucy and Sawyer.
Why Utah: "I picked Utah because it felt like home. It is the perfect blend of education, athletics, location and size, and I knew that I wanted to go there as soon as I stepped on campus."
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