UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State men's lacrosse team and Head Coach Jeff Tambroni have announced the newest additions to the Nittany Lions family as 11 new student-athletes have signed their National Letter of Intent to join the Penn State family.
"Our staff is thrilled with the quality of character and athleticism of our incoming student-athletes," Head Coach Jeff Tambroni stated of his incoming players. "We are grateful that these young men have partnered with our current staff and team. We remain confident that they will have a significant impact in our community, classroom and on the field."
Collin Almeida
M| 5-7 | 180 | Falmouth, Mass. | Falmouth High School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A three-year member of the Falmouth High School lacrosse team, Almeida was named Atlantic Coastal League First Team All-League during his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons… Named to the Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Coaches Association Second Team All-American and to the Boston Lax All-American Team during the 2016-17 and 2017-2018 seasons… Named to the Boston Lax D2 First-Team All-State in 2017 and 2018… Earned Boston LAX All-Underclassmen Second Team honors in 2017, Boston Globe All-Scholastic honors and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors in 2018… Scored a total of 183 goals and 92 assists during his three years of high school lacrosse… Four time Honor Roll Honoree … Played seven years for Laxachusetts Black coached by Sean Morris
PERSONAL
Born Collin Almeida on December 19, 2000, from Falmouth, Massachusetts… Father Shawn Almeida played football at Ithaca College… Has a younger sister… Plans to major in Business Management
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State because of the family atmosphere, the world-class athletics and the excellent academics.
Sutton Boland
D | 6-0 | 190 | Victor, N.Y.| Victor High School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A two-year member of the Victor High School lacrosse team, Boland was named the most improved player and defensive MVP… A seven-year member of the Sweetlax club lacrosse team… NYS Class B State Champion and championship defensive player of the game in 2017… Won Victor lacrosse ground ball gold in 2017 and platinum in 2018… 2017 scholar athlete and 2018 Under Armor Underclass Tournament participant… Ranked 56th in the Inside Lacrosse 2019 rankings…
PERSONAL
Born Edward Sutton Boland on December 14, 2000, from Victor, New York… Parents Ed and Alison Boland… Has a younger brother, Payton and a younger sister, Libby… Mother played collegiate softball and aunt attended Penn State… Plans to major in Landscape Contracting
WHY PENN STATE?
I love the coaching staff, academic opportunities, and college atmosphere.
Henry Carpenter
M | 6-0 | 195 | St. Louis, Mo.| Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A three-year member of the MICDS varsity lacrosse team, Carpenter led his team to three State Championship titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018… Named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State, and Second Team All-Metro during his junior year at MICDS… As a seven-year member of Project Missouri club lacrosse team, coached by Andy Kay, Carpenter earned two Resolute Midwest Classis Bronze Medals… Named to the All-Tournament Team in 2017 and 2018, leading the team in goals both years… Named Under Armour Underclass All American in 2016 and 2018… Named Naptown Challenge Playoff Contender in 2018... Earned second honors during his second and third trimester of junior year.
PERSONAL
Born Henry B Carpenter on October 4, 2000, from St. Louis, Missouri… Parents John Carpenter and Alexa Beattie… Has a younger brother, William, and a younger sister, Zoe… Father played collegiate baseball at Brown University
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State because it is a home away from home. I loved the idea of a big, pride-filled community like Happy Valley. Penn State has so many athletic and academic opportunities and I was drawn to how the coaching staff set the values of family and hard work at the forefront.
Gerald Filardi Jr.
LSM/D | 6-2 | 195 | Dix Hills, N.Y. | Half Hollow Hills West
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A four-year varsity starter of the Half Hollow Hills West lacrosse team, Filardi was named All-Division during his junior year… Scored three goals with four assists his freshman year, five goals with nine assists his sophomore year and 11 goals with seven assists his junior year… Seven-year member of the Team 91 Orange club lacrosse team coached by Jim Mulé and Ross Turrini… Club team named best team in the country every year for the 2019 class
PERSONAL
Born Gerald Filardi Jr. on November 19, 2000, from Dix Hills, New York… Parents Kim and Gerald Sr.… Has two younger brothers, Jack and Joseph… Father played football at Penn State from '92-'96 and won the Rose Bowl and uncles played collegiate athletics… Plans to major in Business
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State Lacrosse because of the strong culture and appealing atmosphere to play at the next level. I was so impressed with the players' behavior on and off the field as well as what the college environment has to offer. I can't wait to play with an incredible class and for an outstanding coaching staff.
Grant Haus
M| 6-1 | 170 | Palmyra, Pa. | Palmyra Area High School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A two-year member of the Palmyra Area High School lacrosse team, Haus helped guide his team to the 2017 AA District Three Championship and the 2017 Mid Penn Keystone Division Championship… Awarded second team All-Mid Penn honors in 2017 and first-team All-Mid Penn in 2018… Aided team in winning the Mid Penn Conference and Mid Keystone Division championships during the 2017-2018 season… Six-year member of the LVLC Lighting club lacrosse team coached by Justin Kieffer… Named to the 2016 Under Armour Shootout All-Star Team, the 2017 Inside Lacrosse Invitational All-Star Team, and the 2018 Inside Lacrosse Invitational All-Tournament Team… National Honor Society Inductee and Service Award recipient
PERSONAL
Born Grant Schofieed Haus on April 19, 2000, from Palmyra, Pennsylvania… Parents John and Lisa Haus… Has three older brothers, John, Will and Luke… Brother, John, played lacrosse at the University of Maryland and Will played at Duke University… Plans to major in Business
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State because of its respected academic and athletic programs. I wanted to be part of something special with a group of guys that resemble a family.
Jack Henderson
FO-M| 5-10 | 180 | Doylestown, Pa. | Episcopal Academy
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A member of the Episcopal Academy lacrosse team, Henderson was named the Philly Invitational MVP and All Star King of the Hill during his 2016-2017 season… Awarded the Coach John Wynne and Ground Ball award during his junior year…Named to the 2017-2018 All InterAc team…Led his team to the All –InterAc League Play championships in 2018... A five-year member of the NXT club lacrosse team… Named 2015 All Star of St. Joseph's University NXT Camp and All Star MVP Towson NXT in 2016… First place winner and MVP of the 2017 Delaware NXT… Played in the 2016 Under Armor All American game and was a FCA Pursuit Invited Participant… Volunteered as a Harlem Lacrosse chapter mentor in Philadelphia
PERSONAL
Born Jack Harrington Henderson on April 12, 2001, from Doylestown, Pennsylvania… Parents Matthew and Karen Henderson… Has one sister Fiona… Father graduated from Penn State in 1990… Has a first degree black belt in Kenpo Karate… Plans to major in Economics
WHY PENN STATE
I chose Penn State because of the strong academic discipline and commitment to a highly competitive environment.
Ryan Huff
LSM | 5-10 | 190 | Eastport, N.Y. | Eastport South Manor
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A two-year member of the Eastport South Manor varsity lacrosse team, Huff was named All-Division and HM All-County his sophomore season with 27 caused turnovers, 67 ground balls, nine goals and eight assists… Suffolk County Class B champions during his 2016-17 season… Named All-County and Newsday's Top 100 with 13 goals and 16 assists his junior year… Three-year member of the Team 91 club lacrosse team coached by Jim Mulé and Ross Turrini and six-year member of Team ESM club lacrosse team coached by Kevin Huff… Wrestler at Eastport South Manor during his junior year... Named Section XI All-County and placed 6th in the county and 1st in the league 182lb
PERSONAL
Born Ryan Scott Huff on December 30, 2000, from Eastport New York… Parents Teresa and Scott Huff… Has two sisters, Kaeli and Kelsey, who play lacrosse at The University of Southern California… Father and uncles, Kevin Huff and Steven Huff, played lacrosse professionally for the New York Saints… Uncle Steven Huff played lacrosse at UNC and for the Lizards… Aunt Victoria Huff played softball at UNC and professionally for the Carolina Diamondbacks
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State for the incredible opportunity to join the lacrosse family and play for Coach Tambroni and staff as well as the strong academics and tradition of Penn State.
Jack Posey
D | 6-1 | 200 | South Riding, Va. | Freedom High School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A three-year member of the Freedom High School varsity lacrosse team, Posey was a varsity captain during his sophomore and junior seasons…Helped lead his team to the Evergreen Conference Champions and scored top 30 in groundballs in the state for public schools during the 2015-16 season… Scored one goal during the 2016-17 season and nine goals during the 2017-18 season… Awarded First-Team All-Conference 5A, First Team All-Region 5A, First Team All-State 5A, and First-Team All-Loudon County in the 2017-18 season…Four-year member of the VLC club lacrosse team coached by Jacob Bullock, John DiCamillo, Patrick Zanelotti, Adam Langley, and Rob Buller… Named to the 2016 and 2018 Under Armour DC All-American Team and the 2016-17 Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star Team… PE student of the year in 2015-16… 2016 DECA state finalist, 2018-19 DECA President, and a two year National Honors Society Member… 2017-19 Freedom Eagle Leadership Team (FELT, 150-plus hours community service from 2015-18… 2015-16 President of Young Men's Service League… Varsity letters in academics, athletics, and community service
PERSONAL
Born Jack Harrison Posey on March 6, 2001, from South Riding, Virginia… Parents Jeff and Deirdre Posey… Has an older sister, Jordan, and a younger brother Justin… Plans to major in Business.
WHY PENN STATE?
After my visit I fell in love with Penn State. It was my first time seeing the school and everything about it impressed me. I really liked the coaching staff and their team philosophy and could immediately see myself being apart of the Penn State Men's Lacrosse family.
Jackson Reynolds
A/M | 5-11 | 170 | Fairfax Station, Va. | St. Stephen's & St. Agnes
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A three-year member of the St. Stephen's & St. Agnes lacrosse team, Reynolds won the Saints Award, was the VISSA State Champion and an IAC Championship Finalist his freshman season… State Champion his sophomore year and State Finalist his junior season… Three-year member of the Madlax club lacrosse team from 2016-2018 coached by Garrett Ince in 2019… Awarded Heads List 2017
PERSONAL
Born Jackson Reynolds on January 24, 2000, from Fairfax Station, Virginia… Parents Sally and Brian… Has a younger brother, Charlie, and an older sister, Mary
WHY PENN STATE?
For great academics and an amazing environment that will push me to be the best that I can be both on the field and in the classroom.
Brad Santore
M | 5-10 | 170 | Salesianum, Del. | Salesianum School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A four-year member of the varsity Salesianum School lacrosse team, Santore was named rookie of the year during his freshman 2016 season… Three time state champion… Three-year member of the Annapolis Hawks club lacrosse team coached by Matt Hogan and Brian Burlace… Named team MVP for the Annapolis Hawks 2016 season
PERSONAL
Born Bradley David Santore on February 8, 2001, from Salesianum, Delaware… Parents Dave and Laura Santore… Has an older sister… Plans to major in Physical Therapy.
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State because it offers a great education along with a very competitive, well-coached lacrosse program.
Sam Sweeney
LSM | 5-10 | 165 | Edgewater, Md. | Gonzaga College High School
PRIOR TO PENN STATE
A four-year member of the Gonzaga College High School varsity lacrosse and football team, Sweeney helped guide his team to a 2016 WCAC championship, 2017 WCAC Runner-Up, and 2018 WCAC Championship… Earned third-team All-WCAC in 2017, second-team All-WCAC and second-team All-Met in 2018…Voted team captain for the 2018-2019 season… Five-Year member of the Annapolis Hawks club lacrosse team coached by Matt Hogan…Sweeney has played in every high school game since his freshman year
PERSONAL
Born Samuel Dominic Sweeney on May 1, 2001, from Edgewater, Maryland… Parents Michael and Tracy Sweeney… Has a younger brother, Nick and a younger sister, Maddie… Father played lacrosse at Salisbury University… Has been playing lacrosse since he was three years old…Plans to major in Business
WHY PENN STATE?
I chose Penn State for the incredible academics and the lacrosse program. As soon as I stepped foot on campus, the coaches and players treated my family and I as a part of their family.
