WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Brian Fisher announced the addition of 13 newcomers to the program for the upcoming 2020 season. The class consists of 13 freshmen from seven different states, including seven from New Jersey.

Read more about the incoming class with quotes from Coach Fisher below:

Cole Campbell
Freshman
Attack/Midfield
Nantucket, MA
Nantucket High School / St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

Before Monmouth: Played one season at Nantucket High School and also attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in Buffalo, NY for three years … totaled over 200 points during his career on attack and in the midfield … All-Catholic Team selection as a sophomore and junior … team was three-time champions of the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association (2017-19) … played club lacrosse for Sweetlax Upstate … also played football, hockey and squash … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Son of Elyse and Doobie Campbell … majoring in Business.

"Cole is an athlete and crafty off-ball player who knows how to get open. He has good hands and vision around the goal making him a threat when the defense is scrambling." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Campbell Highlights

Cade Ciarrocca
Freshman
Defense
Plymouth, MN
Wayzata High School

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Wayzata High School for head coach Chad Herr … Honorable Mention selection as a sophomore and earned First Team recognition as a junior and senior … earned All-State honors as a junior and senior … also was named All-Section and All-Metro during his senior season … team won two section championships during his career … played club lacrosse for Team Minnesota under head coach Justin Hoban … also played football, where he was a two-time All-District selection.

Personal: Son of Kim and Kirk Ciarrocca … major is undeclared.

"Another two-sport athlete, Cade is a very versatile defender who has good instincts and can play up top or down low." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Ciarrocca Highlights

Perry Doran
Freshman
Goalie
New Albany, OH
New Albany High School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at New Albany High School for head coaches Chris Brown and Daniel Gibson … OCC Honorable Mention selection as a junior and senior … team captain and Second Team All-Region selection as a senior … totaled 401 career saves in goal … team posted a 55-26 record during his career, including a 15-5 mark as a senior … played club lacrosse for Haymakers and Resolute Ohio … also played football … graduated with Honors.

Personal: Son of Perry and Angela Doran … majoring in Business.

"Perry is an athletic goalie with a good frame who plays his angles well. Also, he is coachable and communicates well with the defense in front of him." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Doran Highlights

Jack Gertie
Freshman
Defense
New Providence, NJ
New Providence High School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at New Providence High School for head coach Russel Anderson … Second Team All-Conference and Second Team All-League as a sophomore … First Team All-Conference, First Team All-League and First Team All-State as a junior … Team MVP, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-League and Second Team All-State as a senior … totaled 375 career ground balls, 25 goals and five assists during his career … played club lacrosse for NJ Riot for head coach Bryan Armstrong … also played football and was Team MVP and First Team All-Conference as a senior … High Honor Roll and member of the Spanish Honors Society.

Personal: Son of Ronnie Gertie … major is undeclared.

"Jack is a tough and athletic defenseman who plays with an edge. He is excellent off the ground and makes very good decisions when running the field." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Gertie Highlights

Thomas Gray
Freshman
Defense
Lincroft, NJ
Christian Brothers Academy

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Christian Brothers Academy for head coach Dave Santos … team captain and three-year starter on defense … earned team MVP award, all-state, all-division, All-Shore Conference and conference all-star honors … First Team All-Conference as a junior and senior … played club lacrosse for United Lacrosse under head coach Steve Carcaterra … had a perfect attendance record all four years of high school.

Personal: Son of Todd and Nancy Gray … majoring in Business.

"Thomas has a lot of upside as an aggressive and athletic defender who hunts plays all over the field. We are excited to see the energy he brings when we hit the field this fall." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Gray Highlights

Matt Karsian
Freshman
Midfield
Wyckoff, NJ
Ramapo High School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Ramapo High School for head coach Tom Albano … Second Team All-Conference and Second Team All-County as a sophomore … named to the NJ.com All-Sophomore Team … First Team All-Conference, First-Team All-County and Second Team All-State as a junior … nominated as Lacrosse Player of the Year by NorthJersey.com and was named to the All-Junior Team by NJ.com …  First Team All-Conference, First-Team All-County and First Team All-State as a senior … totaled 155 points with 118 goals and 37 assists in his career … team was 2016 Group 2 North State Sectional Runner-Up … 2017 team was Group 2 North State Sectional Champions, Group 2 State Champions and advanced to the Tournament of Champions Final Four … team won the 2018 Bergen County Tournament Championship and finished as the 2019 Group 2 North State Sectional Runner-Up … played club lacrosse for Leading Edge Elite under head coach Chris Roy … Honor Roll and Superintendent List Student.

Personal: Son of Patty and Keith Karsian … majoring in Communication.

"Matt is another New Jersey guy we are really excited about. He brings a lot of skill, IQ and toughness to the field and plays with a lot of confidence." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Karsian Highlights

CJ LaBreck
Freshman
Midfield
Arundel, ME
Thornton Academy

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Thornton Academy for head coach Ryan Hersey … three-time First Team All-Conference selection … two-time All-American and two-time All-State Player of the Year award winner … totaled 220 points with 138 goals and 82 assists in his career … team compiled a 49-8-1 record and won the Maine State Championship during his junior and senior seasons … played club lacrosse for Laxpros under head coach Donald Glover … a four-sport athlete, he also competed in basketball, football and track … earned First Team honors at safety and Second Team recognition at wide receiver in football … Honor Roll Student.

Personal: Son of Craig LaBreck … majoring in Business.

"CJ is an athletic and strong throwback midfielder who is very versatile. He is an explosive athlete who is a handful in the open field and was a dominant force on the state champs from Maine this past season." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

LaBreck Highlights

Jonny MacLean
Freshman
Attack / Midfield
Windham, NH
The Derryfield School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity starter in lacrosse at The Derryfield School for head coach Chris Hettler … 2019 Team Captain and USLA All-American … three-time NHIAA D2 First Team All-State Midfield and Attack … NHIAA D2 Second Team All-State Attack … 2018 New England Lacrosse Journal Top 100 Player and 2018 New England Lacrosse Journal First Team All-New Hampshire … totaled 318 points with 191 goals and 127 assists in his career, including 107 points as a senior, and ranks in the Top 10 in points all-time in New Hampshire history … career faceoff percentage of 68.9% … team compiled a 78-2 record, a New Hampshire best 65-game winning streak and won four straight NHIAA D2 State Championships … played club lacrosse for NH Tomahawks under head coach Chris Cameron … also competed in basketball and won a state championship on the hardwood … graduated with Honors.

Personal: Son of Jon and Judy MacLean … majoring in Communication.

"Jonny had a great high school run the past two seasons helping his team to back-to-back state championships. He is a slippery dodger with the ball in his stick and is a creative playmaker." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

MacLean Highlights

Connor Macrae
Freshman
Attack
Middletown, NJ
Christian Brothers Academy

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Christian Brothers Academy for head coach Dave Santos … Team Captain and Team MVP … 2019 US Lacrosse First Team All-American … First Team All-Non-Public A Gill Gibbs All-Star Game … First Team All-Shore Conference … two-time First Team All-A-North Division … 2019 A-North Player of the Year and 2019 Shore Conference Senior All-Star Game participant … totaled 187 points with 137 goals and 50 assists in his career … ranks seventh on the CBA all-time points list and sixth all-time in goals … team won four A-North Championships … played club lacrosse for United Lacrosse under head coaches Steve Carcaterra and Dave Zoni … graduated with Second Honors.

Personal: Son of John and Michelle Macrae … majoring in Business.

"Connor comes from a perennial shore conference contender in CBA. We are excited to see Connor in action this fall as he is a very good inside finisher with good instincts and a high lacrosse IQ." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Macrae Highlights

Michael Quigg
Freshman
Defense
East Windsor, NJ
Hightstown High School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Hightstown High School for head coach Mike Zapicchi … 2019 Hightstown Scholar Athlete of the Year and Team MVP … First Team All-Conference as a junior and senior … Colonial Valley Conference Player of the Year as a senior and First Team All-Area US Lacrosse All-American as a senior … team posted a 17-3 overall record as a junior … played for New Jersey Lacrosse Club under head coach Brian Wolcok … also excelled on the gridiron where he earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a linebacker his sophomore season … as a junior linebacker, he was team captain, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Area and Team MVP … as a senior running back, he was team captain, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Area and Team MVP … member of the National Honor Society … 2018 US Lacrosse Academic All-American … Delaware Valley Chapter National Football Foundation - Scholar - Leader - Athlete, Ron Rick Sr. Scholarship recipient.

Personal: Son of Chrissy and Brian Quigg … majoring in Business.

"Michael had an excellent football and lacrosse career at Hightstown. He has good speed, is a capable on ball defender, possesses good athletic instincts and is very intelligent breaking plays down on the field." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Quigg Highlights

Matt Soutar
Freshman
Midfield
Mount Laurel, NJ
Lenape High School

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Lenape High School for head coach Bill Sutphin … First Team All-Conference and All-Group 4 State Team selection … won 79 percent of his faceoffs with 260 wins as a senior, including 204 ground balls … team won the South Jersey Sectional Championship his junior season … played club lacrosse for Tri-State Lacrosse under head coach Anthony Terranova … a two-sport athlete who also played football … Honor Roll student … member of the Business Honor Society and German Honors Society.

Personal: Son of Paul and Theresa Soutar … major is undeclared.

"Matt is a faceoff player that combines quick hands with technique and brings a competitive attitude to the X. We are looking forward to seeing him compete this fall and add depth to our faceoff corps." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Soutar Highlights

Jack Staker
Freshman
Attack
Mission Hills, KS
The Pembroke Hill School

Before Monmouth: Four-year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at The Pembroke Hill School for head coach David Colbert … US Lacrosse All-American as a senior … three-time First Team All-Metro selection as a sophomore, junior and senior … named Freshman of the Year … totaled 152 goals and 115 assists for 267 points, with 133 ground balls and 80 caused turnovers in 70 career games … helped his team to a 53-19 record during his career, including a 16-4 mark as a junior … played club lacrosse for True Kansas and Midwest Top Gun under head coaches Adam Woodward and Dan Leff … also excelled on the gridiron where he set school records for career points (267) and points scored in a season as a junior (98).

Personal: Son of Dan Staker and Kate Nelson … majoring in Business.

"What Jack lacks in size he makes up for with tenacity. Jack is a playmaker who has a passion for playing and brings a competitive edge each time he steps on the field." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Staker Highlights

Burke Webb
Freshman
Attack
Pasadena, MD
Archbishop Spalding High School

Before Monmouth: Varsity letterwinner in lacrosse at Archbishop Spalding High School for head coach Brian Phipps … totaled 19 goals and 33 assists for 52 career points … helped his team to a school-best 9-9 record as a senior … played club lacrosse for Baltimore Breakers  under head coach Bill Ball … also excelled on the basketball court where he was a two-year varsity letterwinner and team captain as a senior … member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Michelle and David Webb… majoring in Business.

"Burke is a skilled and savvy lefty and good lacrosse player who knows how to make the appropriate play. He is a capable finisher, good shooter and makes the hockey assist when presented." – Head Coach Brian Fisher

Webb Highlights