Saint Joseph’s Men’s Lacrosse Players Earn Conference Honors

WINTHROP, MA- Junior defender Kevin Wood (Danvers, MA), junior attack Tiger Hopkins (Leeds, ME), and senior Anthony Samiotes (Hampstead, NH) received All-Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) honors as announced by the conference office today. 

Kevin Wood, a key force on the Monks’ defensive unit, has been named to the All-Conference Second Team. A steady presence on the back line, Wood consistently shut down opposing attackers and led the Monks in caused turnovers. 

On the offensive end, attack Tiger Hopkins was named All-Conference Third Team. Hopkins showcased his dynamic scoring ability and playmaking vision throughout the season. Hopkins was a major contributor to the Monks’ offense all season long, leading the team in assists and points.

Anthony Samiotes was selected to the All-Sportsmanship Team, highlighting his commitment to integrity, leadership, and respect for the game. Samiotes exemplified the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the season.

For the complete list of all-conference honorees, major award winners, and all-sportsmanship selections, please see below.

2025 Men’s Lacrosse All-GNAC Teams

ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM

A – Michael Ference, Rivier

A – Diego Alvarez-Segee, Dean

A – Jack Condon, Lasell

M – Cole Cloney, Emmanuel

M – Aidan D’Amato, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)

M – Coby Mercier, Rivier

D – Adam Hailey, Rivier

D – Jack Antico, Emmanuel

D – Bubba Baumeister, Lasell

GK – Sawyer Gagnon, Rivier

FOM – Nathan Powers, Anna Maria

LSM – Francis Pino, Lasell

SSDM – Ty Carroll, Emmanuel

ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM

A – Cooper Mehlhorn, Emmanuel

A – Daniel Varga, New England College

A – Alec Speirs, Dean

M – Braxton Bragg, Emmanuel

M – Chris Heitmiller, Rivier

M – Jason Martin, Lasell

D – Clayton Cisar, Norwich

D – Kevin Wood, Saint Joseph’s (Maine)

D – CJ Denson, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)

GK – Trey McCann, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)

FOM – Matthew Carbone, Lasell

LSM – Jackson Kain, New England College

SSDM – Joseph O’Reilly, Rivier                                                                                            

ALL-CONFERENCE THIRD TEAM

A – Henri Pfeifle, New England College

A – Drew Fleury, Norwich

A – Tiger Hopkins, Saint Joseph’s (Maine)

M – Sam Guilmette, Lasell

M – Donny McInnis, Johnson & Wales

M – Jacob Tresser, Johnson & Wales

D – Scott Miller, Rivier

D – David Hill, Johnson & Wales

D – Trevor Reid, Johnson & Wales

GK – Michael Catalano, Lasell

FOM – Owen McDuffie, Rivier

LSM – Evan Decker, Emmanuel

SSDM – Jack Donnelly, Johnson & Wales 

ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM

Cooper Strecker, Albertus Magnus

Matthew Brooker, Anna Maria

Isaiah Williams, Dean

Sam Yan, Emmanuel

Donny McInnis, Johnson & Wales

Kieran Oliver, Lasell

Cameron Haefs, Mitchell

Jared O’Connor, New England College

Cole Funk, Norwich

Brendan Cook, Regis

Owen McDuffie, Rivier

Anthony Samiotes, Saint Joseph’s (Maine)

Nick Pulcini, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)

MAJOR AWARDS

Offensive Player of the Year – Michael Ference, Rivier

Defensive Player of the Year – Adam Hailey, Rivier

Goalkeeper of the Year – Sawyer Gagnon, Rivier

Faceoff Specialist of the Year – Nathan Powers, Anna Maria

Rookie of the Year – Jack Condon, Lasell

Coach of the Year – Dieter Treusdell, Lasell

Institutional Sportsmanship – Mitchell College