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While 18 Catamount Alums went dancing in the NCAA Tournament this May, seven are still on the floor as their teams have advanced to the QuarterfInals.  For more info on the players and their history in a Catamount Uniform, please see the info below.

DIVISION I

Cougar Kirby- Albany

Cougar is a redshirt Sophomore Midfielder from Kahnawake, Quebec who spent two years playing for IAS/Catamount.  He was among the first Canadians to go South to the IMG Academy as that program has risen on the National Scene. He redshirted the 2016 season due to injury, but we are glad to see him healthy again with the Danes.

DIVISION II

Hunter Schmell-Merrimack College

Hunter is a Senior Attackman from Woodstock, VT who played 4 years with  IAS/Catamount.  After a successful High School career at Woodstock Union, he spent a year at Stevenson University, before transferring back home to New England and Merrimack College.  Hunter was an integral part of the Merrimack team that advanced to the DII Championship in 2017. If Merrimack manages to make it back again Hunter won’t be the first Schmell to make multiple Championships.  His older brother and fellow Catamount Alum, Nick went to two finals with Limestone College, winning one.

Zack Mann-Merrimack College

Zack is a Freshman Midfielder from South Hadley, MA who has played on the IAS/Catamount Lake Placid team for 5 years. Zack spent a semester at Mount Saint Mary in Maryland before joining the Warriors this January.  He continues to play on the Catamount Mens team.

DIVISION III

Mitchell Andres- Dickinson College

MItchell is a Senior Attackman from East Lyme, CT who played 2 years with IAS/Catamount and has continued to play with the Catamount Mens team. Mitchell has battled through multiple ACL injuries to join the Red Devils on this tournament run.

Ryan Lynch- Wesleyan University

Ryan is a Senior Midfielder from Somers, CT who player 3 years with IAS/Catamount and continues to play with the Catamount Men’s team. His younger brother Tim currently plays with Catamount.

Luke Leyden- Ohio Wesleyan University

Luke is a Senior MIdfielder from Northfield, MA who played 4 years with IAS/Catamount and continues to play with the Catamount Men’s team.  Luke was awarded the Matty Demaine Scholarship in his Senior Season at Northfield Mount Hermon.  In his four years at OWU Luke has garnered two All-American Nominations, and is now serving as captain for the 2018 squad.

Aidan Reilly- Ohio Wesleyan University

Aidan is a Freshman Midfielder from Rutland, VT who played 6 years with IAS/Catamount and continues to play with the Catamount Mens team. Aidan was a part of the first U14 team fielded by Catamount. It has been tremendous to see his trajectory to college lacrosse.