Men's Lacrosse | 7/15/2016 8:32:00 AM

Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University head men's lacrosse coach Tim Boyle reveals the addition of four new student-athletes (class of 2016) who will study and play lacrosse for the Bulldogs. The four new Bulldog student-athletes hail from Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and North Carolina.
 
Zach Adams (Parker, Colo.) is a midfielder, while Joe Cooper (Raleigh, N.C.) and Garrett Guite (Berlin, Conn.) spent time at both midfield and attack during their high school careers. Josh Ferentinos (Gaithersburg, Md.) is an attack. A biographical sketch on each new Wingate Lacrosse student-athlete follows…
 
"We are extremely excited to add these four young men to our Bulldog Lacrosse family," Wingate head men's lacrosse Tim Boyle says. "We believe they each possess the skill and the character which will help our program attain its future goals. We look forward to welcoming these fine young men to campus in August."
 
Zach Adams, M
Parker, Colo. (Chaparral)
 
Zach Adams was a Brine All-American for head coach Kevin Graefe at Chaparral. As a senior, Adams posted 34 points and collected 56 ground balls. He earned four varsity letters for the Wolverines, gaining multiple all-conference awards. Adams was All-State academic honorable mention as a senior.
 
Adams also played one year on the Chaparral football team, seeing time as a defensive back for head coach John Vogt. Zach is the son of Tom and Hender Adams.
 
Joe Cooper, M/A
Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook)
 
Joe Cooper earned four varsity letters for head coach Adam Kraciuk at Millbrook High School. As a senior captain, Cooper helped the Wildcats compile a 12-7 overall record. Millbrook earned its fourth consecutive trip to the N.C. 4A state play-offs. A four-year academic all-conference choice, Cooper received the team's sportsmanship award.
 
A three-year lacrosse starter, Cooper also lettered two seasons for the Millbrook football team. The Wildcats made the 4A state play-offs both years. Joe is the son of Daryl Cooper and Andrea Cooper.
 
Josh Ferentinos, A
Gaithersburg, Md. (Magruder)
 
Josh Ferentinos was a two-year captain and a four-year letterman for the Magruder Colonels. As a senior, Ferentinos and his teammates helped the MHS Colonels post a 12-5 overall record and earn a berth in the Maryland 4A/3A state play-offs.
 
In addition to his lacrosse exploits, Ferentinos earned two letters in wrestling. He participated in cross country as well. Josh is the son of Gregory Ferentinos and Gianna R. Ferentinos. His mom played volleyball at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. Josh has four siblings (three brothers and one sister).
 
Garrett Guite, M/A
Berlin, Conn. (Berlin)
 
Garrett Guite was an all-conference choice for head coach Scott Rossi and the Berlin Redcoats. A team captain, Guite was also named to the academic all-conference lacrosse team. The BHS Redcoats compiled a 9-7 overall record his senior year.
 
Guite was also a member of the Berlin football team. Academically, Guite received the President's Education Award for his diligent work. Garrett is the son of Jonathan and Mary Sue Guite. He has one brother (Ian).
 
In December, Wingate signed 10 student-athletes. New Wingate attack men include Mike Moore (Ellicott City, Md.), Dom Piazza (Huntingtown, Md.) and Gary Pierpont (Huntingtown, Md.). New Bulldog midfielders include Sean Duffy (Queensbury, N.Y.) and Reid Merlo (Reisterstown, Md.).
 
New Wingate goalkeepers include Ryan Ahrens (Austin, Texas) and James Marino (Waxhaw, N.C.). In the defense/long-stick midfielder positions, Wingate adds Nicholas Gurreri IV (Annandale, N.J.), David Parker (Raleigh, N.C.) and Tyler Torrente (Jacksonville, Fla.).
 
WINGATE UNIVERSITY

Wingate University, consistently ranked as a top 10 "best value" in the South by U.S. News & World Report, serves more than 3,100 students on three campuses in Wingate, Charlotte and Hendersonville, N.C. Founded in 1896, the University offers 35 undergraduate majors, 34 minors, 12 career concentrations, nine pre-professional programs, master's degrees in accounting, business, education, physician assistant studies and sport management and doctorates in education, pharmacy and physical therapy.

With a 14 to 1 student/teacher ratio, Wingate students gain the tools and support needed to excel in academics and apply that learning toward an extraordinary career and life. To view current news, video and story ideas, visit www.youtube.com/wingateuniversity. 

In addition to a robust intramural athletics program, Wingate student athletes compete in 22 NCAA Division II sports. The University has won the South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the past 10 years. For more information, go to www.wingate.edu.

Wingate is first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America-producing colleges in the 2000's with 86 selections. Among North Carolina's colleges and universities, Wingate is number one in this millennium with 86 Academic All-America honorees. Wingate is tops among all SAC schools with 95 lifetime Academic All-America picks. For more information on WU athletics, go to www.wingatebulldogs.com.