ITHACA, N.Y. – Matt Kerwick, the Richard M. Moran Head Coach of Lacrosse at Cornell, has announced that the Big Red will add 14 newcomers to the roster for the 2017 season. The 14-member class consists of five US Lacrosse All-Americans, as well as two members of the Team Canada U19 squad, and consists of nine midfielders, two attackmen, two defenders, and one goalie.
 
The group hails from six different states, including a class-high four New Yorkers, as well as one player coming from both Alberta and Ontario.
 
"Our staff is very excited for this incoming class to join us in the fall," said Kerwick. "The group is extremely talented and provides a mix of players we think can contribute right away, along with others that will develop over time to become great additions to our program. It's a class that will give us tremendous depth, particularly in the midfield, and will enable us to play up-tempo and aggressive Cornell lacrosse. It is a deep, fiercely competitive group with great leadership qualities and an outstanding academic profile."
 
Cornell Men's Lacrosse Class of 2020 
 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	High School
Griffin Buczek	M	6-1	175	Amelia, Ohio	St. Xavier HS
Caelahn Bullen	G	5-11	175	Calgary, Alb.	Trinity-Pawling School
Sam Duggan	M	6-3	190	Skaneateles, N.Y.	Skaneateles HS
Austin Fingar	M	5-10	175	Penn Yan, N.Y.	Penn Yan Academy
Connor Fletcher	M	6-3	215	Newtown, Pa.	Princeton Day School
Griff Gosnell	D	6-0	185	Potomac, Md.	Bullis School
Josh Gully	M	5-11	170	Summit, N.J.	The Pingry School
Patrick Karey	M	6-2	180	Towson, Md.	St. Paul's School
Ryan Maloney	A	6-2	205	Victor, N.Y.	Victor HS
Ryan McDonald	M	6-2	180	Camillus, N.Y.	West Genesee HS
Paul Rasimowicz	M	6-0	190	Somerset, N.J.	Trinity Pawling School
Brandon Salvatore	D	6-0	185	New Canaan, Conn.	The Taft School
Jeff Teat	A	5-10	160	Brampton, Ont.	The Hill Academy
Cooper Telesco	M	6-1	205	Ridgewood, N.J.	Ridgewood HS

 
Griffin Buczek – M – 6-1 – 175
Amelia, Ohio (St. Xavier High School)
A 2016 US Lacrosse All-American, Buczek was a four-year letter winner at St. Xavier High School, serving as team captain in each of his final two seasons. He helped the Bombers to four Regional finals appearances and a pair of final four appearances. He finished his senior season with 100 points and was named the Greater Catholic League (GCL) Player of the Year, the Southwest Ohio Player of the Year, and the Ohio Division 1 Attackman of the Year. Buczek also earned first-team all-league, first-team all-region, first-team all-state, and first-team All-Midwest honors as a senior. He was named to the Ohio Senior All-Star game and was given St. Xavier's Offensive MVP award. As a junior, Buczek helped the team win the 2015 Ohio Division 1 State Championship. Following the season he was named first-team all-league, first-team all-region, second-team all-state and honorable mention All-Midwest. Buczek also lettered twice in football.
 
Kerwick on Buczek: "We're excited to see Griffin following his brother Connor's lead and join the Big Red. He's a tremendous athlete. He was a standout football player at St. Xavier and earned some great accolades following his lacrosse season this past spring."
 
 
Caelahn Bullen – G – 5-11 – 175
Calgary, Alberta (Trinity-Pawling School)
A member of the Team Canada U19 squad, Bullen earned three varsity letters at Trinity-Pawling School, serving as team captain his senior season. Following the 2015-16 season he was named an Adrenaline All-American, a Western New England All-Star Goalie, and his team's Defensive Player of the Year. He was also an All-Founders League selection as a junior. Bullen also lettered twice in soccer.
 
Kerwick on Bullen: "Caelahn had an outstanding senior season for Trinity Pawling and we're looking forward to having him join our excellent goalie crew. He will most likely be the starting goalie for the U19 Canadian team at this summer's World Championships. He is very quick and has very quick hands. He's a vocal leader and understands team defense very well." 
 
 
Sam Duggan – M – 6-3 – 190
Skaneateles, N.Y. (Skaneateles HS)
A 2016 US Lacrosse All-American, Duggan lettered four times at Skaneateles high school. He was an All-CNY Section 3 All-star as a senior captain for the Lakers. Duggan was a two-time first-team All- OHSL Liberty League selection, after being named honorable mention as a sophomore. 
 
Kerwick on Duggan: "We feel that Sam is one of the best midfielders in New York state. He plays with a great deal of intensity from start to finish, so he'll fit our style very well. He was named an All-American after an outstanding senior season and we're excited to see what he can do over the next four years.
 
 
Austin Fingar – M – 5-10 – 175
Penn Yan, N.Y. (Penn Yan Academy)
A US Lacrosse High School All-American, Fingar earned five varsity letters at Penn Yan Academy. As a senior captain, he led the Mustangs to a Section V championship and a New York State Class C runner-up finish. Fingar was a two-time first-team All-Section V selection and earned three Section V (Class C) All-Tournament team honors, including being named the tournament MVP as junior. He was a two-time Democrat & Chronicle All-Greater Rochester Super 16 selection, after being named an honorable mention selection as a sophomore. Fingar was selected for the Herb Fitch Exceptional Senior All Star Game. He won the Penn Yan Academy Coaches Award as a senior and took home the Penn Yan Lacrosse Alumni Award as a junior. Fingar also lettered three times in basketball and twice in football at Penn Yan, serving as team captain for both teams. On the gridiron, he was named All-NYS Team / Class B honorable mention (LB), as well as Finger Lakes East first team (OLB & punter), and honorable mention (WR). He was a Section V second-team selection in basketball for the 2014-15 season. 
 
Kerwick on Fingar: "Austin is an excellent two-way midfielder that can also face-off. We feel like he's going to be able to play early in his career here, either as a D-middie or possibly on the offensive end. He's very similar to Clarke Petterson and hopefully can have as good of a rookie season as Clarke did."
 
 
Connor Fletcher – M – 6-3 – 215
Newtown, Pa.  (Princeton Day School)
A four-year letter winner at the Princeton Day School, Fletcher served as team captain during his senior season and won the Bob Krueger Memorial Award as his team's MVP. He helped the Panthers to a pair of Prep B State Championships (2014, 2016) and a Mercer County Tournament Championship (2016).  A two-time first-team All-Prep selection, Fletcher was also named, all-state, NJ.com All-Prep, and Trenton Times All-Area twice during his career. He was named first-team All-Bianchi conference as a sophomore. Fletcher also lettered four times in ice hockey and twice in soccer. He won two Prep State Championships in hockey and was named first-team All-Prep, while also earning an honorable mention All-Prep selection in soccer.  
 
Kerwick on Fletcher: "We believe that Connor will have an immediate impact as a dodging midfielder. He was an excellent three-sport athlete at Princeton Day who is big, fast, strong, and shoots well on the run with both hands."
 
Griff Gosnell – D – 6-0 – 185
Potomac, Md. (Bullis School)
Gosnell earned three varsity letters at the Bullis School, helping the Bulldogs to the 2016 IAC Championship as team captain. He capped the 2016 season by being named All-IAC and US Lacrosse Academic All-American. Gosnell was selected to the Maryland State Lacrosse Senior All-Star Team and took home the Bullis School's Leadership Award. Gosnell also lettered three times in football, winning three IAC championships and serving as team captain as a senior.
 
Kerwick on Gosnel: "Griff was a tremendous defensive leader for one of the better high school teams in the country at Bullis. He has an excellent understanding of team defense."
 
 
Josh Gully – M – 5-11 – 170
Summit, N.J. (The Pingry School)
A four-year letter winner, Gully helped the Pingry School to back-to-back state championships in 2015 and 2016. The team was also a Tournament of Champions finalist in 2016. Gully also played soccer for three seasons.
 
Kerwick on Gully: "Josh has grown up around the Cornell program and will bring a passion and a pride for the Big Red to the locker room. With continued development he will compete as defensive midfielder with great potential."
 
 
Patrick Karey – M – 6-2 – 180
Towson, Md. (St. Paul's School)
Karey lettered twice in lacrosse at St. Paul's School, serving as team captain his senior season.  A 2016 All-MIAA selection, he was also chosen for the 2016 MSCLA Senior All Star game. Karey won the team's Alphonse Kelz Memorial Cup, awarded to St. Paul's top midfielder, as well as the St. Paul's Charles Pforr '51 Memorial Athletic Award. Karey also lettered once in soccer and volleyball.
 
Kerwick on Karey: "Patrick is an excellent athlete who just wrapped up a fantastic career at St. Paul's, one of the best schools in the country.  He is a very polished and skilled offensive player that will compete for a spot in the midfield very early in his career."
 
 
Ryan Maloney – A – 6-2 – 205
Victor, N.Y. (Victor HS)
A 2016 US Lacrosse All-American and an Under Armour Senior All-American, Maloney lettered four times at Victor high school. Over his final two seasons, he helped the Blue Devils to a 44-0 record, back-to-back NYS Championships, and a top five national ranking. Maloney was named the Section V Offensive MVP and graduated as Victor's all-time points (249) and assists (115) leader. He was also team captain as a senior.
 
Kerwick on Maloney: "Ryan has been the offensive leader for arguably the best school in the county this season. He's been the team's main ball carrier for the last two years and we expect him to come in and compete right away for that role with the Big Red. He has great vision and finishing ability."
 
 
Ryan McDonald – M – 6-2 – 180
Camillus, N.Y. (West Genesee HS)
McDonald earned three varsity letters at West Genesee high school, helping the Wildcats to a NY State runner-up finish and a Section III championship in 2015. A three-time league all-star, he was selected to play in the Exceptional Senior Game. McDonald also lettered four times in hockey, helping the team to three Section III championships and a NY State runner-up finish in 2016. He was a four-time all-league selection and was named all-state and All-CNY three times.
 
Kerwick on McDonald: "We're excited to have another West Genesee player join our program. Ryan has had a great career as a two-way midfielder for the Wildcats, and with added strength we feel that he will be a great addition to our program."
 
 
Paul Rasimowicz – M – 6-0 – 190
Somerset, N.J. (Trinity Pawling School)
Rasimowicz earned four varsity letters in lacrosse, playing for Immaculata high school before one season at Trinity Pawling School.  In his lone season at Trinity Pawling, Rasimowicz helped the squad to a first place finish in the Founders League, was named first-team All-New England, and was also given the Bill LaBelle Award as the team's MVP. In his final season as team captain at Immaculata, he was named first-team USA Today, first-team all-state, and team MVP. Rasimowicz also helped Immaculata to the 2014 NJ State Championship. He was named a Brine All-American and took first place at the National Face Off Championship that same season. Rasimowicz also lettered three times in football.
 
Kerwick on Rasimowicz: "Paul is a selfless team player that we feel is one of the best face-off midfielders in the game and he will compete immediately for us at the face-off X. His strength is that he's not a straight FOGO so he has the ability to stay on the field and play after winning the ball."
 
 
Brandon Salvatore – D – 6-0 – 185
New Canaan, Conn. (The Taft School)
Salvatore was a four-time letter winner for the Taft School, serving as team captain twice, and leading the Rhinos to the 2016 Founders League Championship. He was a three-time All-Western New England selection. Salvatore won Taft's Lance Odden Lacrosse Award, given to the player that has given the most to the Taft lacrosse program, as well as the Hunter Stonington Award, given to the Taft senior who has contributed most to athletics. Salvatore also lettered four times in squash. He was a two-time captain and was a two-time Founders League all-star.
 
Kerwick on Salvatore: "Brandon is a very strong defensive prospect that could have an immediate impact. He can play long stick middie or close defense. He's been one of the best defensemen in the Founders League. He has excellent feet, good stick skills of the ground, and is a playmaker."
 
 
Jeff Teat – A – 5-10 – 160
Brampton, Ont. (The Hill Academy)
An Under Armour All-America selection and a member of the Team Canada U19 squad, Teat played for five seasons at The Hill Academy, earning the team's Lacrosse Award as a senior after winning the team's MVP award as a junior. He was also named the team's Top Offensive Player as a sophomore and the junior varsity MVP as a freshman. Teat played four season with the Brampton Excelsiors of the Ontario Junior A League. In his final campaign, he finished the regular season as the leading scorer in the league with 145 points on 56 goals and 89 assists (7.6 points per game). The point total is the most since John Grant Jr. registered 160 points in 1994. Following the 2015 season, Teat took home three major awards, winning the Brampton John McCauley Memorial Award as the Junior A leading scorer, the Brampton Pete Anthony Memorial Award, as the league MVP, and the Brampton Brian Green Memorial Award as the playoffs MVP. He was also named an Ontario Junior A first-team all-star. In his first season in Junior A, Teat took home the 2014 Joey Nieuwendyk Award as the Rookie of the year, as well as the Brampton Jim Clevely Memorial Award as the team Rookie of the Year. He was named the Brampton Brian Green Memorial Award as the playoff MVP. In his season in Midget A, he was named to the 2013 Ontario Lacrosse All-Star Midget Team, won the Ontario Lacrosse Jimmy Thomson Memorial Award, as the Midget A MVP, and the Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse Stan Cockerton Award for demonstrating high proficiency and sportsmanship.
 
Kerwick on Teat: "Teat is one of the top prospects in the country and he should make an immediate impact on our attack. He makes the people around him better with his impressive ability to feed the ball, but he's also an outstanding lefty shooter in his own right."
 
 
Cooper Telesco – M – 6-1 – 205
Ridgewood, N.J.  (Ridgewood HS)
A US Lacrosse All-American, Telesco earned three varsity letters at Ridgewood high school, serving as team captain as a senior. He led all midfielders in goals and assists in each of his final two seasons and as a senior he earned his team's MVP award for his efforts. Telesco, the 2016 Gibbs Division Player of the Year and 2016 All North Jersey Player of the Year, was also named all-state, All-North Jersey, all-county, All-Group 4, All-Gibbs Division, and All-NJ MSG Varsity during his career. He was named an Under Amour All-American in 2015. Telesco was named the Epoch/Lacrosse Magazine National Player of the Week on April 13, 2016 after scoring a pair of game-winning goals in back-to-back overtime wins. Following his heroics in a triple-overtime win over Hunterdon Central on April 2, Telesco scored with 2:54 left in the first overtime for a 9-8 upset of Bergen Catholic on April 6 to complete a hat trick. Telesco also lettered four times in hockey and three times in football at Ridgewood, serving as the captain of both teams. He was a first-team All-North Jersey selection in hockey and was a second-team selection in football.
 
Kerwick on Telesco: "Cooper is a physical presence that should compete early in his career on the offensive midfield. He's powerful, fast, and an excellent shooter. He has prepared himself well for the college game thanks to what he's learned from Coach Pounds at the Ridgewood program."