Westminster College Adds Nine Recruits for the 2013 Season

SALT LAKE CITY – The Westminster College men's lacrosse team announced the recruiting class for 2012-2013 today. Head coach Mason Goodhand has added nine student-athletes to the team for the upcoming season.

The class includes four from the state of Utah, two from Nevada and Colorado and the ninth coming from Maryland. Below is a brief description of each new student-athlete.

Elias Fairman (Sandy, UT / Brighton HS) | 6-1 | 190 | Midfield
Notes: True two way midfielder with a high lacrosse IQ
• US Lacrosse HS All-American 2012
• 1st Team All State
• Midfielder of the year (UT) 2012
• Two Time State Champion
• Duel Sport Athlete (Varsity Football) – Tail Back and Def. Secondary
• Enrolled in the Pre Med Program

Sean Arruabarrena (Fort Collins, CO / Fort Collins HS) | 5-8 | 170 | Attack
Notes: Offensive QB with excellent vision, a strong handle and quick feet, can beat you off the dribble or finish efficiently inside
• First Team All-Conference 2012
• Honorable Mention All-State 2012
• Four year starter (averaging 11 wins per season)
• Lead Team in Points 2012
• Environmental Sciences Major

Ben Tourek (Henderson, NV / Coronado HS) | 6-2 | 180 | Goalie
Notes: Excellent poise and fearless on the pipe, strong high and low with notable outlet ability, good size with no wasted movement, proven leadership qualities with a strong defensive acumen
• Second Team All-State 2012
• Four Time Nevada HS Lacrosse All-Star
• Four Year Starter
• 2012 Best of the West MVP
• Member of the West Coast Starz and Zip-It Lacrosse Clubs (Elite Western Clubs)
• Aviation Major

Trent Herbert (Salt Lake City, UT / Seton Hill Univ) | 6-0 | 195 | DEF / LSM
Notes: Sophomore transfer has good feet and excellent hands, excels at getting the ball off the turf and quickly into transition, high level experience combined with a very necessary mean streak, Immediate Impact Player
• All-State and All-Conference 2010, 2011
• Member of the Brady's Bunch Elite
• Defensive MVP at the 2009 Norm Webb Memorial
• Four Year Starter
• Psychology Major

Chris Fuoco (Salt Lake City, UT / Judge Catholic) | 5-9 | 185 | DEF / LSM
Notes: Tireless worker with a High lacrosse IQ – has shown the ability to make those in the system better, tremendous patience and discipline, always a step ahead of the offense
• All Conference 2012
• Three time Judge Memorial Coaches Aware Recipient
• Three Year Varsity Player
• Utah HS All Star 2012
• Honor Student
• Business Major

Dominic Conti (Salt Lake City, UT / Judge Catholic) | 5-8 | 165 | Midfield
Notes: Quick feet, good on ground balls and excellent in transition, strong two way midfielder
• All Conference 2012
• Three Year Varsity Player
• Senior Captain
• Honor Student
• Judge Memorial Coaches Award Recipient
• Business Major

Patrick O'Bryant (Castle Rock, CO / Douglas County HS) | 6-0 | 185 | Defense
Notes: Hard worker, proven leader, Excels in a strong defensive system and has shown the ability to truly enforce the crease as well as the edges – will compete for playing time quickly
• All Conference 2011 & 2012
• Three year varsity starter
• Senior Captain
• Duel Sport Athlete (Varsity Football) – Defensive End
• Major Undeclared

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2012-08-27