Garrett Curran Lynchburg

Matt Quinton Roanoke

J.P. Stewart Va. Wesleyan

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June 5, 2008


Lynchburg’s Curran, VWC’s Stewart, Roanoke’s Quinton Highlight Men’s Lacrosse Team

ASHLAND, VA – Lynchburg College senior goalkeeper Garrett Curran has been named the 2008 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Player of the Year, as the organization announced its All-State team on Thursday.  Virginia Wesleyan College field general J.P. Stewart was named Coach of the Year, while Roanoke attack Matt Quinton was named the Rookie of the Year. 

2008 VaSID College Division All-State Men's Lacrosse Team

Curran was named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Scholar and Player of the Year and was also a second-team All-American.  This season, he allowed just 100 goals for a 6.35 goals against average and recorded 171 saves for a 63.1% save percentage. He also scooped up a team-high 90 ground balls. He helped LC to the ODAC Championship, a Second-Round NCAA contest and a 16-3 overall record.

Stewart guided the Marlins to a program record 11 victories in 18 games and to a program record 4-2 finish in the ODAC. He also helped VWC to its first appearance in the ODAC championship tournament and to a runner-up finish.   For his efforts, he was named the ODAC Coach of the Year.

Quinton made the most of his first Maroons season by ranking near the top of two scoring categories in the ODAC.  He finished second in the conference in goals per game with a 2.64 mark.  He was also fourth in points per game at 3.57 an outing (37 goals, 13 assists, 50 points).  His high-game of the year came against Hood in which he notched five goals to go with four assists.

All-State teams are selected by active members of the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association.  For more information, please visit the VaSID site at http://www.ferrum.edu/athletics/vasid.