Sept. 1, 2016 BALTIMORE - Loyola University Maryland head coach Charley Toomey, the Greyhounds men's lacrosse staff and several returning players welcomed 11 newcomers to the program on Thursday at an annual luncheon before the freshmen embark on their Fall Welcome Weekend programming at the University.
Eleven freshmen will join the locker room when fall conditioning and practices begin for the Greyhounds: Cole Boland (Cherry Hills Village, Colo./Regis Jesuit), Wiley Bonham (Alamo, Calif./Monte Vista), Riley Cox (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor), Nick Cunningham (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/Siena), Logan Devereaux (Marietta, Ga./The Westmister Schools), Matt Higgins (Marietta, Ga./Blessed Trinity), Alex Johnson (Blaine, Minn./Culver Military Academy), Ryan McNulty (Exton, Pa./Bishop Shanahan), John Railey (Chevy Chase, Md./Georgetown Prep), Peter Swindell (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan), Joe Tabor (Alamo, Calif./Monte Vista) and A.J. Traynor (Downingtown, Pa./Malvern Prep).
"It's always a good day when we get to bring our new players into the program and welcome their families to the Loyola lacrosse family," Toomey said. "We are looking forward to starting work on the field and in the weight room soon, and these men are going to be a part of that effort."
Meet The New Greyhounds
Midfield
Cherry Hills Village, Colo./Regis Jesuit
Before Loyola: Was a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Coloradoââ'¬Â¦ Scored 47 goals and assisted on 31 during his careerââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-League First Team honors as a senior in addition to All-State Second Team recognitionââ'¬Â¦ Was a four-time All-League performer after picking up second team laurels in his first three seasonsââ'¬Â¦ Helped Regis Jesuit win the state title in 2014 and 2016ââ'¬Â¦ The team was also runners-up in 2015ââ'¬Â¦ Tallied 25 goals and 10 assists to go with 30 ground balls as a senior in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Also lettered in football as a sophomoreââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for 3d Lacrosseââ'¬Â¦ Named an Adrenaline All-American in 2016.
Personal: Cole Luke Bolandââ'¬Â¦ Son of Nancy and Luke Bolandââ'¬Â¦ Has two siblings, Kiley and Claireââ'¬Â¦ Logged 75 hours of community service as a high school studentââ'¬Â¦ Served as a student teacher at an elementary school for four weeks.
Attack
Alamo, Calif./Monte Vista
Before Loyola: Was a four-year letterwinner at Monte Vista High School in Danville, Californiaââ'¬Â¦ In three seasons ââ'¬" he did not play as a junior due to injury ââ'¬" he scored 150 goals to go with 69 assists for 219 career pointsââ'¬Â¦ Was named the East Bay Athletic League Most Valuable Player and to the All-EBAL First Team following his senior season in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Scored 70 goals and assisted on 35 that yearââ'¬Â¦ Helped Monte Vista win the EBAL title and California Interscholastic Federation North Coast Section title in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Tallied 48 goals and 17 assists as a sophomore in 2014 after opening his high-school career with 32 goals nad 17 assists in 2013ââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for the Alcatraz Outlaws, helping his team win the 2016 Gait Cup.
Midfield
Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor
Before Loyola: Graduated from Cold Spring Harbor (New York) High School where he was a four-year letterwinner in both ice hockey and lacrosseââ'¬Â¦ Helped the Seahawks in the 2015 and 2016 New York State titlesââ'¬Â¦ Earned USLacrosse High School All-America honors in 2016 after scoring 58 points with 42 goals and 16 assistsââ'¬Â¦ Was the 2016 recipient of the John Driscoll Award as Nassau County's Midfielder of the Yearââ'¬Â¦ Also earned Nassau County All-Academic honors and was a team captain for the Seahawksââ'¬Â¦ Scored 27 goals and assisted on nine as a junior in 2015 after posting 11 and three in 2014ââ'¬Â¦ Finished his high school career with 83 goals and 30 assistsââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for Team 91ââ'¬Â¦ Was a member of the US Box Lacrosse U-18 National Team and played on the squad's 2015 tour of British Columbia.
Before Loyola: Riley Mason Coxââ'¬Â¦ Son of Amanda and Rob Coxââ'¬Â¦ Has a brother, Gleeson, and a sister, Annabelle.
Attack
Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/Siena
Before Loyola: Was a standout in both lacrosse and basketball at West Genesee High School in Fairmount, New Yorkââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-League First Team honors in lacrosse and Second Team recognition in basketball as a senior (2014-2015)ââ'¬Â¦ Scored 50 goals and tallied 19 assists that season while leading the Wildcats to the league, Section 3 and region titles, as well as a New York State runner-up finishââ'¬Â¦ Was also a scholar-athlete for both basketball and lacrosseââ'¬Â¦ Scored 14 goals and had 13 assists as a junior in 2013-2014ââ'¬Â¦ As a basketball player for the Wildcats, averaged 17.9 points and 4.1 assists in 2014-2015 and 13.1 points and 4.0 assists the year prior.
Personal: Nicholas Gordon Cunninghamââ'¬Â¦ As a college freshman in 2015-2016, attended Siena College in Loudonville, New York, where he was a basketball player for former Loyola head coach Jimmy Patsosââ'¬Â¦ Saw action in 10 games and averaged 1.2 pointsââ'¬Â¦ Made 10-of-12 free throws for the Saintsââ'¬Â¦ His older brother, Jimmy, is a member of the men's lacrosse team at Providence College as a starting defensemanââ'¬Â¦ Grandfather, Jim Cunningham, scored 1,744 points in three seasons at Fordham University and was a third-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics in 1958.
Attack
Marietta, Ga./The Westminster Schools
Before Loyola: Lettered in lacrosse and basketball at The Westminster Schools in Atlantaââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-America honors from USLacrosse following his senior season in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Also earned All-Georgia 5A First Team recognition that season after picking up Third Team recognition in 2014ââ'¬Â¦ Was a team captain in 2016 and scored 54 goals and assisted on 38 as a senior... Led Westminster to the state title game in 2016, as well as championships in 2013 and 2015 and a 2014 quarterfinals apperanceââ'¬Â¦ Helped Westminster go 74-12 over his four years at the school... Was injured and did not play as a junior... Played club lacrosse for Thunder Lacrosse... Named to the King of the Hill All-Star Team.
Personal: Logan Devereaux... Son of Jane and Paul Devereaux... Has an older brother, Keegan, and a twin sister, Lindsay... His father, Paul, played lacrosse at the U.S. Military Academy from 1981-1985, helping the Black Knights make to four NCAA Tournament appearances... Member of the National Honor Society and was a four-year member of the honor roll... Was a student board member of the AJO4LAX (Andrew J. Oswald Memorial Fund), a non-profit organization that promotes safe teen driving and smarter teen choices through fundraising and promotion of youth and high school lacrosse in Georgia.
Midfield
Marietta, Ga./Blessed Trinity
Before Loyola: Was a seven-time letterwinner ââ'¬" four in lacrosse and three in football ââ'¬" at Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, Georgiaââ'¬Â¦ Was a two-time USLacrosse All-American and First Team All-State performer for the Titans in lacrosse as a junior and seniorââ'¬Â¦ Scored 59 goals and assisted on 35 during his final season in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Finished his high school career with 151 goals, 123 assists and 274 pointsââ'¬Â¦ Scored 41 and 32 as a junior in 2015 after finishing his sophomore year with 31 goals and 33 assists to earn All-State Second Team recognitionââ'¬Â¦ Tallied 20 goals and 23 assists during his freshman campaignââ'¬Â¦ Helped the Titans reach the state playoffs all four seasons, including the state semifinals in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Garnered All-State Honorable Mention as wide receiver for the Blessed Trinity football team in 2014 as a juniorââ'¬Â¦ Holds three school football recordsââ'¬Â¦ Led the Titans to the state title game in 2015 after they reached the semifinal round in 2014ââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for the Georgia Thunder.
Personal: Matthew James Higginsââ'¬Â¦ Son of Avelina and Michael Higgins... Has two older sisters, Meghan and Kelly, and a younger brother, Thomas... Was a member of the Student Advisory Board for the AJO4Lax Foundation, an Atlanta-based charity promoting lacrosse and safe teen driving.
Defense
Blaine, Minn./Culver Military Academy
Before Loyola: Graduated from Culver (Indiana) Military Academy where he attended from 2014-2016ââ'¬Â¦ Attended Blaine (Minnesota) High School from 2012-2013ââ'¬Â¦ Was a seven-time letterwinner in high school, earning letters in football in 2013 and 2014 and lacrosse from 2012-2016ââ'¬Â¦ As a defenseman, posted 27 goals and 89 assists throughout his high school careerââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-Midwest First Team honors in 2016 when he scored seven goals and assisted on 21ââ'¬Â¦ Helped Culver win MSLCL titles in 2014, 2015 and 2016ââ'¬Â¦ The Eagles also won the 2016 Inter-AC championship and the 2014 NALI crown during his tenure at the academyââ'¬Â¦ Helped Blaine to sectional runners-up finishes in 2012 and 2013ââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for Team Minnesotaââ'¬Â¦ Was an all-star at the Denver Shootout, the Notre Dame camp, the Maverick Showtime event, the King of the Hill and Hot Beds tournament.
Personal: Alex Christopher Johnson... Son of Wendy and Joe Johnson... Has an older brother, Cody.
Long-Stick Midfield
Exton, Pa./Bishop Shanahan
Before Loyola: Earned letters in lacrosse, football and basketball at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniaââ'¬Â¦ Was a two-time USLacrosse All-American, earning the honor after his junior and senior seasons in 2015 and 2016ââ'¬Â¦ As a long-stick midfielder, picked up 503 ground balls and caused 151 turnovers during his careerââ'¬Â¦ Was also a terrific transition scorer, finishing his four seasons with 34 goals and 49 assistsââ'¬Â¦ Helped the Eagles to a 57-14 record over four seasons, incluing 18-win years his final three seasonsââ'¬Â¦ Named to the Under Armour All-American Team as a senior after participating in the Underclass All-America games as a sophomore and juniorââ'¬Â¦ Was the Philadelphia Daily News All-Area Player of the Year in 2016 after also being named the Chesmont League Most Valuable Playerââ'¬Â¦ Scored 12 goals and assisted on 16 while picking up 136 ground balls and causing 42 turnovers as a seniorââ'¬Â¦ Was named the No. 1 defenseman nationally in the Class of 2016 by Inside Lacrosse, earning the No. 4 overall player recognitionââ'¬Â¦ Three-time All-State honoree and a four-time All-Chesmont performerââ'¬Â¦ Was the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Player of the Year in 2015 after scoring 10 goals to go with 13 assists, 127 ground balls and 36 caused turnoversââ'¬Â¦ Had eight goals, 14 assists, 123 ground balls and 35 caused turnovers as a sophomore and four goals, six assists, 117 ground balls and 38 caused turnovers in his freshman yearââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for Team ManUp, Mesa Fresh and Freedomââ'¬Â¦ Selected for the U-19 Team USA 108 and played on the FCA National Teams in Orlando, Lake Placid and Vail.
Personal: Ryan Francis McNultyââ'¬Â¦ Son of Kathy and Chris McNulty... Has an older brother, Christopher, and younger sister, Caroline... Named to the Bishop Shanahan Leadership Councilââ'¬Â¦ Founder and president of the Fellowship of Catholic Athletes Club, was an Athletic Class representative, a prayer captain, Kairos leader and member of the Community Service Clubââ'¬Â¦ Particiapted in the Philadelphia Youth Mission and Steubenville Youth Conference.
Defense
Chevy Chase, Md./Georgetown Prep
Before Loyola: Earned letters in lacrosse, basketball and soccer at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Marylandââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-Met First Team honors from The Washington Post in 2016 in addition to being named the team's Most Valuable Player and to the All-League First Teamââ'¬Â¦ Was a 2015 and 2016 Preseason All-American by USA Todayââ'¬Â¦ Two-time All-State First Team and All-League First Team honoree in 2015 and 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Also was an All-Met Second Team player in 2015ââ'¬Â¦ Helped the Hoyas win the 2014 Interstate Athletic Conference title and finish with a No. 4 ranking nationally.
Personal: John Raileyââ'¬Â¦ Son of Katherine and Jack Railey... Has two older siblings, Caroline and Will, and a younger sister, Margaret... Father, Jack, played basketball at James Madison University, and his older brother, Will, is on the lacrosse team at the University of Virginia.
Midfield
New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan
Before Loyola: Graduated from New Canaan (Connecticut) High School where he lettered in lacrosse and footballââ'¬Â¦ Was a two-time All-State and All-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference honoree in 2015 and 2016 for the Red Rams' lacrosse teamââ'¬Â¦ Scored 30 goals and assited on 23 as a senior in 2016 after tallying 27 goals and 12 assists as a junior the year priorââ'¬Â¦ Led the Red Rams to state lacrosse titles in 2015 and 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Was a two-time All-State and All-FCIAC football player, as well, earning the laurels in 2013 and 2015 as a sophomore and seniorââ'¬Â¦ Caught 12 touchdown passes and scored 71 points as a kicker in 2015 after tallying 42 points kicking in 2014 and 115 in 2013ââ'¬Â¦ Helped New Canaan win state football titles his final three seasonsââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for Eclipse Lacrosse Club.
Personal: Peter Swindellââ'¬Â¦ Son of Susie and Jim Swindell... Has an older sister, Lisa, and a younger brother, Walker... Was a 14-time member of the Acacdemic Honor Roll and the 2015-2016 recipient of the Kiwanis Club Sportsmanship Awardââ'¬Â¦ Also received the Bob's Sports Don Guenin Sports Awardââ'¬Â¦ Comes from a family of former collegiate athletes, including his father (Denison University, lacrosse), grandfathers (University of Virginia, lacrosse; Lehigh University, football), uncles (Ohio Wesleyan University, football; Brown University, lacrosse; Saint Lawrence University, football and lacrosse).
Goalkeeper
Alamo, Calif./Monte Vista
Before Loyola: Was a three-year letterwinner at Monte Vista High School in Danville, Californiaââ'¬Â¦ Posted a 68 percent save percentage as a senior in 2016 while yielding just 4.9 goals against per gameââ'¬Â¦ Earned Lacrosse Magazine West Region Player of the Year honors in 2016 after earning All-East Bay Athletic League First Team honorsââ'¬Â¦ Was an East Bay High School Athlete of the Week and a two-time East Bay Star of the Week in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ Named the Monte Vista Defensive Most Valuable Player as seniorââ'¬Â¦ Helped Monte Vista win the EBAL title and California Interscholastic Federation North Coast Section title in 2016ââ'¬Â¦ In his first year as a full-time starter, posted 57.1 percent save percentage with a 7.4 goals-against average in 2015ââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for the Alcatraz Outlaws, helping them win the 2016 Gait Cupââ'¬Â¦ Also played for ADVNC and 3d NorCal Selectââ'¬Â¦ Was a 2015 Elite 100 All-Star and a 2016 Adreneline All-Americanââ'¬Â¦ Had the highest save percentage at the 2014 Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational (Session One)ââ'¬Â¦ Also earned All-Star honors at the 2014 Gait Cup and King of the Hill events.
Personal: Joseph MacDonald Taborââ'¬Â¦ Earned Sports Medicine All-Ameircan honors and was on the Principal's Honor Roll for three years.
Midfield
Downingtown, Pa./Malvern Prep
Before Loyola: Lettered in lacrosse and soccer at Malvern (Pennsylvania) Preparatory Schoolââ'¬Â¦ Earned All-Main Line Second Team honors in soccer as a senior after earning All-Inter AC Second Team recognition as a sophomore, junior and seniorââ'¬Â¦ Helped the Malvern lacrosse team win the 2013 and 2014 Inter AC titlesââ'¬Â¦ Played club lacrosse for Mesa Fresh.
Personal: Andrew Traynorââ'¬Â¦ Son of Beth and Kevin Traynorââ'¬Â¦ Old brother, Tripp, plays lacrosse at Penn Stateââ'¬Â¦ Has three younger brothers, Jack, Matthew and Kyle.
