STANDISH, ME - Head Coach Mike Edgar has announced the 2008 Men's Lacrosse Team Awards. Six players were honored for their efforts during the program's inaugural varsity season.

Senior goalkeeper Brendan Dyer (New Gloucester, ME) received Most Valuable Player honors after starting all eleven games and recording both SJC victories. The netminder made 127 saves and posted a .476 save percentage in 568 minutes of play in the team's opening season.


Sophomore Luke LaFreniere (Alton, NH) is the 2008 Most Improved Player. The midfielder scored six goals and added a pair of assists to total eight points during the season. LaFreniere played a pivotal role in the program's first victory over Lyndon State College on April19th as he tallied three goals and an assist and collected six groundballs in the 13-6 win.

Freshman Kody Peckham (West Gardiner, ME) was given the 2008 Offensive Player of the Year Award after leading the team with 14 goals and tying for the team-lead with 20 points. The attacker scored the first goal in men's lacrosse program history in a 15-4 loss to Southern Maine on March 10th and netted three goals and two assists in the team's first win over Lyndon State.

The 2008 Defensive Player of the Year Award goes to sophomore Kyle Joseph (Oakland, ME). The rugged defender collected 16 groundballs in 11 games and played stifling defense for Coach Edgar in '08.


The 2008 Heart and Hustle Award went to junior Ryan Prescott (Pittsfield, NH). The three-sport athlete (cross country, club ice hockey) and tri-captain registered nine goals, including three of the man-up variety, two assists and 24 groundballs and played in all 11 games for the Royal Blue.

Senior tri-captain Tyler Arsenault (Kennebunk, ME) received the 2008 Harold Alfond Pride and Character Award. Arsenault displayed integrity and great leadership abilities on and off the field for Coach Edgar's first-year program. The midfielder led the Monks with 11 assists and tied for the team-lead in points with 20 in 11 games. Arsenault also collected 30 groundballs and won 21 of 57 faceoff attempts during the season.