Patrick Walsh Class: Sophomore Hometown: Wantagh, NY High School: Wantagh Height / Weight: 5-10 / 178 Position: Attack Birthdate: 12/26/1983

Will be an impact player for the Irish offensively and will challenge for playing time immediately ... may be as polished as any incoming attackman in the history of the program ... talented player with exceptional vision on the field ... extremely intelligent and knows how to finish around the goal area.

PREP AND PERSONAL DATA: The most accomplished scorer in the history of Wantagh High School ... holds school records for most points scored in a season (120) and most points in a career (390), which also is the Nassau County record ... also holds records for career goals scored (212) and career assists (178) ... named Nassau County Player of the Year ... as a junior, earned MVP honors of the Nassau County Championship ... won the Nassau County Attackman of the Year award twice ... two-sport athlete earning seven letters in lacrosse and football ... first team All-American selection as a junior and senior and an honorable mention choice as a sophomore ... played in the Empire State Games twice representing Long Island, helping his team win both the bronze and gold medals ... invited to join the 2003 under-19 United States' men's lacrosse team ... member of the National Business and Honor Societies ... born Dec. 26, 1983 ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies.