Nov. 15, 2005
Washington, DC - At its annual awards dinner held in October, the Georgetown Men's Lacrosse team celebrated the successes of the 2005 season. In addition to honor the accomplishments of the team, Hoya men's lacrosse handed out seven special awards.
Lou and Joan Miaritis, parents of Nick (B'05), were the recipients of the Leo H. McCormick Service Award. For the past four years you could always find the Miaritis' pitching in to help out the lacrosse program. Whether they were putting on a great spread of food to feed the team after a game, or helping to film a game, the Miaritis were always helping the program in one way or another. The Georgetown men's lacrosse program is very grateful to Lou and Joan Miaritis for their service to the program.
Pete Cannon (C'06) and Nick Miaritis (B'05) were named the Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Outstanding Offensive Players for 2005 after they were both named Honorable Mention All-America. Playing the first midfield for the second straight campaign, Cannon led the Hoyas in goals with 22 and became the go-to player in the latter part of the season. Cannon scored Georgetown's game tying goal in the NCAA Quarterfinals against Maryland in the final minute and put together a career high four-goal effort at UMass. Miaritis, who was also named to the ECAC All-League First Team, scored a career high 21 goals in 2005. Miaritis was a two-year starter on the first midfield and played in 46 games over his four years, totaling 45 goals and 19 assists.
The Bernard & Sarah Gewirz Outstanding Defensive Player award went to Reyn Garnett (C'06). Garnett suffered through an injury filled junior season at close defense but persevered and earned his first All-America honor. He was a Second Team All-ECAC choice this season and played in 12 games and contributed 37 groundballs. The Hoya defense was a different package when Garnett was able to play as he could shut down the opponent's top attackman.
Goalie Rich D'Andrea (B'05) was presented with the Jason "Prof" Decker Unsung Hero award for demonstrating outstanding work ethic and leadership throughout his career. D'Andrea completed the 2005 season with a 9-5 record and 7.83 goals against average. One of last year's captains, and a three-year starter, D'Andrea will be back in goal for the Hoyas this year.
The Coaches Award which is given annually to the player who exhibits the qualities of a hard working team player and sacrifices his own personal goals for the better of the team. This year, Andy Corno (B'05), Dave Paolisso (B'05), and Brice Queener (C'05) were all presented with the Coaches Award. Corno, an Honorable Mention All-American, rewrote the Hoya record books in every face-off category and also in groundballs. He won 64.7% of his face-off attempts over his four seasons, all Georgetown records and recorded 341 groundballs, which also tops the Hoya list. All of Corno's records also currently rank in the top eight all-time in NCAA history. Paolisso is an athletic midfielder who missed the 2004 season with an injury. In his return to the field, Paolisso played in 14 games for the Hoyas, recording 19 points and 14 groundballs. Queener, a scrappy player who never hesitated to make effort plays, saw action in every game of his career. In 2005, Queener posted career highs in goals (9) and assists (6).
Mike White (B'05) was named the Most Improved Player. After playing in just one game as a freshman and sitting out the 2003 season with an injury, White played in 13 of the Hoyas' games in '04 and posted four points. As a senior, he played in all 15 games and recorded career-highs in goals (3) and ground balls (25).
Brendan Cannon (C'08) was named the 2005 Outstanding Freshman. Cannon played in 13 of the Hoyas 15 games, and started five at the attack position. He scored 15 goals in his rookie campaign, ranking fourth on the team. Cannon also chipped in eight assists and 22 groundballs.
This year's William Corcoran Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Player went to Brodie Merrill (B'05). Merrill was a dominating presence for the Hoyas in 2005 at long stick midfield, earning recognition as both the National Defender of the Year and a First Team All-American for the second straight season. He recorded one of the most complete seasons in the history of lacrosse on the Hilltop and was a finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy for the second consecutive season. The 2005 ECAC Defensive Player of the Year, Merrill is second on the all-time groundball list at Georgetown with 280 and his total of 104 in 2005 was just one short of the all-time single season mark.
The Hoyas open the 2006 season on Saturday, February 25 at home against Maryland.
