STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Bill Cosentino has announced the men's lacrosse recruiting Class of 2027.
Cosentino, who is entering his eighth year as the Monks' skipper, has brought in 15 new players from five different states as six defenders, four midfielders, three attackers, and a pair of goalies to help fill a roster that graduated 11 seniors last May.
"We are very excited about this incoming class of student-athletes," adds Cosentino. "This group brings a lot of leadership, skill sets, and competitive edge to our team. There is no question that these young men will help elevate our already strong team. I look forward to watching these young men continue to develop as lacrosse players, students, and men!"
Under Cosentino's watch last spring, Saint Joseph's posted a 10-8 overall record with an 8-2 mark in conference play. The Monks secured the #4 seed in the GNAC Tournament and hosted #5 Dean College in a quarterfinal contest on Friday, April 28th. St. Joe's trailed early but tied the game with a third-quarter surge, 9-9, before ultimately suffering a season-ending 15-9 defeat.
After a slow start to the season, the Monks proceeded to win 10 of their next 12 games en route to earning the right to host a first-round playoff game for the first time since 2019.
The 2023 team established new program records for goals (249), assists (161), points (410), man-down goals (6), shots on goal (519), and caused turnovers (264) and ranked highly in NCAA DIII in caused turnovers per game (4th, 14.67) and opponent clear percentage (.676).
MEN'S LACROSSE CLASS OF 2027:
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Brandon Cavicchi Why Saint Joseph's? When I first toured Saint Joseph's I felt so welcome, and it really felt like a home. It is a great opportunity for me to grow academically and athletically and the culture surrounding these was one of the first things I noticed and immediately attracted me to the school. I just knew it was a perfect fit for me and I'm so excited for next year. High School: Played lacrosse and hockey for four years at Silver Lake Regional High School…Two-time Patriot League All-Star and listed among the Patriot Ledger's Top 73 South Shore players…Tallied 100 career points…Two-time Patriot League All-Star, Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic, and Laker Pride Award recipient in hockey…Scored 40 points during his senior hockey season…Played club for the Boston Kings, Boston Terriers, and Bay State Breakers…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll all four years. Community Service: Helped coach younger athletes. Personal: Brandon Ryan Cavicchi, son of Wendy and Ryan Cavicchi…Has one sibling, Cameron Cavicchi. |
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Brady Cooper Why Saint Joseph's? Perfect fit. Lacrosse seems like a great program. High School: Participated in lacrosse, cross country, and indoor track & field at Amesbury High School…Collected CAL All-Star honors following his junior season and named an Agannis All-Star as a senior…Played club for Houlagan Lacrosse for two years. Community Service: Town service, tutor, local shops . Personal: Brady Lawrence Cooper, son of Michelle Eaton and James Cooper…Has one sister, Ava Cooper. |
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Donovan Governanti Why Saint Joseph's? The location, coaches, and degree programs. High School: Played four years of lacrosse and three years of basketball at Goffstown High School…Earned Sportsmanship Awards all four years and the 2023 Leadership Award for lacrosse…Played club for 4 Leaf Lacrosse…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and the Principal's Honor Roll. Community Service: Clothing drives. Personal: Donovan Enzo Governanti, son of Elizabeth and Anthony Governanti…Has one sibling, Domenic Governanti. |
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Michael Jordan Why Saint Joseph's? I chose Saint Joseph's College to further my knowledge of the business world and to be part of a great lacrosse program. Before St. Joe's: Appeared in eight total games over two seasons at Wheaton College (Mass.). High School: Played lacrosse and football for Thornton Academy for four years…Earned SMAA All-Conference honors in lacrosse following his senior campaign…Named a captain prior to his final season...Helped the lacrosse team post an undefeated season as a freshman and helped the Trojans win back-to-back titles during his freshman and sophomore years...Played for the Trojans' State Championship football team as a sophomore as well...Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and earned Cum Laude honors in Latin as a junior and senior...Played club for 4 Leaf Lacrosse. Community Service: Coached and officiated youth lacrosse. Personal: Michael Patrick Jordan, Jr., son of Michael Sr. and Stacey Jordan...Has an older sister, Taylor. |
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Joey Kiedaisch Why Saint Joseph's? The family feel community and I feel welcomed. High School: Played lacrosse for four years at Saint John's High School…Played club for Seven Hills Lacrosse for three years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll. Community Service: Volunteered at the Laura Foundation. Personal: Joseph Ethan Kiedaisch, son of Lori and Vincent Kiedaisch…Has one sister, Julia Kiedaisch. |
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Zander Kirk Why Saint Joseph's? Because the location is great, and I was looking for a good education and experience. High School: Played lacrosse, soccer, and hockey at Mount Ararat High School…Named as the Coaches' Award recipient as a sophomore…Scored over 100 points…Earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a member of the hockey team…Played club for the Maine Mussels for two years and helped the team win a Bulldog Brawl Championship…Also played club soccer for Seacoast for eight years and club hockey for the Maine Moose for 12 years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll. Personal: Zander K. Kirk, son of Crystal and Chad Kirk…Has two siblings, Riley and Kijana. |
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Cameron Leeds Why Saint Joseph's? I wanted a school where I felt like I fit in, the location was perfect, and the people here are just great. (My visit) made me feel like I belong here. High School: Played lacrosse and football at Pinkerton Academy…Led his team to the NHIAA DI Boys Lacrosse State Championship and claimed First Team NHIAA All-State accolades as a senior…Played club for the NH Tomahawks. Community Service: 40 hours of volunteer coaching for Derry Youth Lacrosse. Personal: Cameron Winter Leeds, son of Melissa and Tyler Leeds…Has one sister, Katie. |
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Aaron Mansfield Why Saint Joseph's? To major in nursing and play lacrosse. High School: Participated in lacrosse, basketball, and cross country at Mark T. Sheehan High School…Following his senior lacrosse season, he earned All-SCC Division 2 First Team, Second Team All-State, and All-Record Journal Team accolades…Played club for Boneyard Lacrosse, NE South, and Team CT…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and claimed High Honors. Community Service: Completed 35 hours. Personal: Aaron Michael Mansfield, son of Veronica and Michael Mansfield…has two sisters, Julia Mansfield and Amelia Mansfield. |
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Nicolas Michaud Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's College with the hopes of further pursuing my interests in business while pursuing my lacrosse career. High School: Played lacrosse and hockey at Oak Hill High School…Claimed First Team All-Star honors as a junior and competed in the 2023 Senior All-Star Game in both lacrosse and hockey…Helped lead his team to a state championship appearance in 2021…Four-year varsity starter…Posted a 63.8% save percentage and made over 400 career saves…Played seven years of club lacrosse for the Maine Mussels for seven years and club hockey for the Maine Moose for five years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll following six different semesters. Community Service: Completed 100+ hours…Also an Eagle Scout. Personal: Nicolas Micheal Michaud, son of Stephanie and Robert Michaud…His older brother Xavier was a four-year member of the SJC lacrosse program and graduated in 2023…Has another brother, Alex Michaud. |
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Nathan Nelson Why Saint Joseph's? I liked the small school vibe and the tight knit community. They offer exercise science, and my goal is to be a physical therapist. High School: Played lacrosse, football, and basketball at Bishop Brady High School…Earned First Team All-State honors as a senior and Second Team All-State accolades as a sophomore…Selected as the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year…100-point scorer…Named as the 2021 Most Unselfish Player…In basketball, he claimed Rising Star (2020), Billy Collin Award (2021), Giant Award (2023), and Safe Sport Perseverance Award (2023) accolades…Also took home Rookie of the Year (2021) and Honorable Mention (2021) honors as a member of the football team…Played club for 4 Leaf Lacrosse…Earned Academic High Honors. Community Service: Snow shoveling for Elliot Hospital. Personal: Nathan Christopher Nelson, son of Sarah and Chris Nelson…Has two siblings, Alexis and Ryan. |
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Angel Orellana Why Saint Joseph's? Major factors in picking Saint Joseph's were that I would still be able to see my family while playing lacrosse. High School: Played lacrosse, soccer, and basketball at Portland High School…Earned the Coaches Award in soccer and helped the basketball team advance to the state final…Played club for Back Bay Lacrosse. Personal: Angel Orellana, son of Ligia Amaya…Has two siblings, Maya Martinez and Diana Amaya. |
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Andre Pelletier Why Saint Joseph's? Great campus and a great lacrosse team. High School: Played lacrosse, soccer, and hockey for Spaulding High School…Played club for 802 Lacrosse. Community Service: 45 hours working youth hockey practices and youth lacrosse camps. Personal: Andre Robert Pelletier, son of Nicole and Kyle Pelletier…Has one sibling, Rylee Pelletier. |
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Cam Raymond Why Saint Joseph's? It felt like my old high school, and I didn't want to miss out on opportunities. High School: Played lacrosse, football, basketball, and soccer at Thornton Academy…Garnered All-Conference, All-Star, and All-Academic honors…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll all four years. Personal: Cameron R Raymond, son of Sandy and Paul Raymond…Has three siblings, Tucker, Chris, and Alexis. |
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Michael Sydlowski Why Saint Joseph's? Great, fun community with a lacrosse team that looks like family. High School: Participated in lacrosse and swimming at Danvers High School…Named as the 2022 Most Improved Player and the 2023 Salem News Underappreciated Player…Helped lead his team to NEC South Championships in 2021 and 2022…Selected as the English Academic Award and TV Academic Award recipient. Community Service: Completed 20 hours of videography for sports media. Personal: Michael Edmund Sydlowski, son of Carole and Paul Sydlowski…Has one sibling, Kevin Sydlowski. |
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Reed Wescott Why Saint Joseph's? The community and the studies are excellent, there was no place like it. After talking with the coach and getting a full tour I knew I wanted to come here and play lacrosse and study for my next four years. High School: Played lacrosse for Windham High School…As a senior he was named as the Varsity Eagle Athlete of the Year and participated in the Senior All-Star Game…Earned First Team All-Conference (2021), Rookie of the Year (2021), and Coaches' Award (2022) accolades and played in the Underclassmen Showcase as a sophomore and junior…Helped lead his team to the regional finale his sophomore and junior seasons…Registered a personal-best 32 saves in a single game and averaged a save percentage of 57%...Played club for Maine Mussels Navy for five years…Listed on the Academic High Honor Roll and member of the Latin Honor Society. Community Service: Worked with Saint Brigid Students. Personal: Philip Reed Wescott, son of Michelle and Robin Wescott…Has one sibling, Blake Wescott. |
