Emmanuel (GA) Men's Lacrosse Recruiting
Emmanuel University
Coaching Staff & Contact
Mark Destro
Verified contact info from official program sources
📌 Contacts verified periodically against the program's official site.
Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | Shorter | HOME | 31–3 | W |
| Apr 11 | Lees-McRae | AWAY | 9–27 | L |
| Apr 1 | Belmont Abbey | HOME | 7–25 | L |
| Mar 28 | Chowan | HOME | 10–16 | L |
| Mar 24 | Young Harris | AWAY | 16–15 | W |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
Roster
| # | Player | GP | Starts | G | A | Pts | GB | DC | CT | SH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braden Weeks | 15 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| 2 | Gabe Melendez | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Allen Morris | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | Ryley Dowswell | 15 | 15 | 35 | 9 | 44 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | Brayden Polly | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Rashad Jefferson | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Grady Magruder | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Lane Doherty | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Cole Stachniak | 13 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 63 |
| 10 | Everett Muratori | 15 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 71 |
| 12 | Josh Williams | 15 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 7 |
| 13 | William Thomas | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Connor Mann | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | Erik Lichtner | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 46 |
| 19 | Tristen Cuda | 15 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 113 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 21 | Ethan Hildebrandt | 15 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| 22 | Ryland Laturell | 15 | 3 | 30 | 24 | 54 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 109 |
| 23 | Cameron Lui | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 24 | Grant Anderson | 11 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
| 25 | Griffin Brown | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| 28 | Aj Quaid | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 33 | Devin Gardner | 15 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 35 | Jett Giovani | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Nick Pilon | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Roster aggregated from NCAA box scores.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About Emmanuel (GA) Men's Lacrosse
Mark Destro leads Emmanuel University men's lacrosse as head coach. Destro directs a program competing in the Conference Carolinas at the Division II level.
Emmanuel University men's lacrosse competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Conference Carolinas in Franklin Springs, Georgia. The program represents a private Christian college affiliated with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, enrolling approximately 719 students. Emmanuel's men's lacrosse team plays home games on campus and competes against regional Division II opponents in conference play.
Emmanuel University is located in Franklin Springs, Georgia, a rural setting in the foothills region. The campus enrolls approximately 719 students and maintains a 53% acceptance rate, with tuition at $23,664 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The university offers both associate and bachelor's degree programs within a Christian academic environment.
Emmanuel men's lacrosse finished the 2026 regular season with a 31-3 victory over Shorter University on April 17, 2026, at home in Franklin Springs. The Lions built a commanding 21-1 halftime lead and outscored the Hawks 10-2 in the second half to close their regular season campaign. Emmanuel's 2026 record stands at 3-12 overall, with recent Conference Carolinas results including a 16-10 loss to Chowan on March 28 and a 27-9 road loss to Lees-McRae on April 11.
Frequently Asked
- What conference does Emmanuel (GA) men's lacrosse play in?
- Emmanuel University men's lacrosse competes in the Conference Carolinas at the NCAA Division II level.
- Who is the head coach of Emmanuel (GA) men's lacrosse?
- Mark Destro is the head coach of Emmanuel University men's lacrosse.
- What was Emmanuel men's lacrosse's record in 2026?
- Emmanuel men's lacrosse finished the 2026 season with a 3-12 record in Conference Carolinas play.
- Where is Emmanuel University located?
- Emmanuel University is located in Franklin Springs, Georgia, and enrolls approximately 719 students as a private Christian institution affiliated with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Other NCAA Division II men's lacrosse programs at this level.
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