The Pride faced a schedule that included six top 20 teams. Amazingly, GC lost 5 games by just one goal. Two of those defeats came in overtime. 

“It’s bittersweet…we should’ve won more games” said Pride Head Coach Dan Cetrone. “We raised eyebrows as a regional contender and were under consideration for an NCAA bid this season. We played toe-to-toe with some of the country’s best programs.” 

Season highlights included convincing wins over Virginia Wesleyan, Guilford, Wittenberg and Marymount. GC also beat two NCAA Division II teams: Catawba and Pfeiffer. Yet the most exciting victory was GC’s 15-14 overtime win at Randolph Macon. The Pride scored the game’s last 7 goals for the win. 

GC men’s lacrosse received strong play from five seniors. Leading the way, was attackman Nick Harness, who retires as the third all-time scorer in Pride history. 

Winning Pride most valuable player honors for the second straight year was sophomore Corey Reina.  “Corey was ranked among the best goalkeepers in the country,” said Coach Cetrone. “His teammates knew they needed Corey on the field every day and he is the backbone of our defense.” 

“Those seniors helped bring us to a new level,” said Cetrone. “When we reach the next stage of success they, too, will share a part of it.”