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Upstate Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame

Class of 2018

Class of 2018

Lionel Brown

Class of 2018

Lionel “Lion” Brown built a legacy defined by service, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to student-athletes. For more than four decades, he shaped the growth of lacrosse in Central New York while mentoring countless players and coaches at the high sch…

Jake Coon

Class of 2018

Jake Coon has built a remarkable career defined by excellence, consistency, and a deep commitment to the game of lacrosse. A three-sport standout in football, wrestling, and lacrosse, Coon was born and raised in Homer, New York, where his passion for athletic…

Tom Donahue

Class of 2018

Few figures in Upstate New York lacrosse have left an imprint as deep, sustained, and respected as Tom Donahue. From his formative years as a standout student-athlete to decades of transformative coaching and mentorship, Donahue’s career reflects not only per…

Leo Nolan III

Class of 2018

Leo Nolan III, a proud member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation (Wolf Clan), has dedicated his life to excellence in athletics, leadership, education, and public service. His influence on the game of lacrosse — and on the Indigenous communities connected to it —…

Michael Powell

Class of 2018

Michael Powell

When the conversation turns to the greatest players in the storied history of Syracuse University lacrosse, one name consistently rises above the rest: Mike Powell. Without exaggeration, Powell stands as the most decorated and influential lacrosse player ever…

Kevin Sheehan

Class of 2018

Kevin Sheehan stands as one of Baldwinsville’s most accomplished native athletes, a competitor whose dedication and talent carried him from local fields to the national stage. A gifted three-sport athlete in high school, Sheehan built a foundation of excellen…

Chuck Wilbur

Class of 2018

Chuck Wilbur’s impact on the game of lacrosse is defined not only by championships and records, but by the lasting success of the players he coached. From standout athlete to nationally recognized coach, Wilbur has built one of the most dominant programs in c…

The 1995-1997 Cicero North Syracuse Girl’s Team

Class of 2018

The 1995-1997 Cicero North Syracuse Girl’s Team

The 1995-1997 Cicero North Syracuse (CNS) Girls Lacrosse Team remains a cornerstone of Section III lacrosse history. Referred to simply and proudly as “CNS Girls Lacrosse,” these back-to-back-to-back powerhouse squads set the tone for what high-level high sch…

Brent Riley

Class of 2018

Brent Riley’s story is one of dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the game of lacrosse. As the 2018 recipient of the Service to the Game Award, Riley represents the spirit of giving back — not only through personal achievement, but through…

The Fab Four

Class of 2018

OREN LYONS, SR. LYLE PIERCE, SR. IRVING POWLESS, SR. STANLEY PIERCE Credentials for induction into our Hall of Fame are typically presented in the form of numbers or statistics. The candidate’s record shows when and where he played, the number of…