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Upstate Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Shannon Burke

Class of 2023

Shannon Burke

In the world of lacrosse, some athletes shine so brightly that they leave an indelible mark on the sport’s history. Shannon Burke is undoubtedly one of those exceptional individuals. A three-time lacrosse state champion, a two-time All-American, and the rec…

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Robert Carpenter

Class of 2023

Robert Carpenter

In 1996, sidelined by injuries that cut short his Duke playing career, writer and lacrosse enthusiast Robert Carpenter found another way to stay involved in the sport—by creating a small, black-and-white lacrosse newspaper that was little more than a score …

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Todd Cavallaro

Class of 2023

Todd Cavallaro

The Upstate Lacrosse Foundation is proud to announce Todd Cavallaro as one of the Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023. Todd Cavallaro’s impressive lacrosse journey, marked by exceptional achievements both as a player and a coach, has left an indeli…

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Tiffany F. (Hill) Checca

Class of 2023

Tiffany F. (Hill) Checca

Tiffany (Hill) Checca graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School in 1997 where she was a four-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse and three-year letter winner in soccer and basketball. She Captained all three teams her Senior Year and the basketbal…

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Spike Decker

Class of 2023

Spike Decker

Spike’s love of lacrosse began in junior high playing at Watertown High for Hall of Fame Coach Matt Branski. He was team captain and 1st team All CNYCL. Spike continued playing lacrosse in college at RIT for Coach Bill Tierney. He was team captain, 1st team…

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Walt Eccles

Class of 2023

Walt Eccles

Walt Eccles, Valley Lacrosse. The two are synonymous in the City of Syracuse. Without one, you could not have the other. To say Walt is the driving force behind the city youth league is an understatement and truly does not give weight to the amount of time …

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Jim Gonnella

Class of 2023

Jim Gonnella

Jim Gonnella, a name synonymous with success and dedication, hails from Libertyville, Illinois, where he currently resides with his family. As the Managing Director at Tradeweb Markets, a significant financial institution, Jim is a prominent figure in the c…

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Larry Hart

Class of 2023

Larry Hart

Larry Hart’s journey in the world of lacrosse is a remarkable tale of passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the sport. From his humble beginnings as a college player to becoming an esteemed coach with numerous accolades, Larry’s impact on the la…

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Sid Hill

Class of 2023

Sid Hill

A Lacrosse Legend and Advocate for Indigenous Sovereignty In the heart of the Onondaga Nation, a young boy named Sidney Hill, a member of the Eel Clan began his journey toward becoming a lacrosse legend. Growing up, he was inseparable from his wooden lac…

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Kristin St. Hilaire

Class of 2023

Kristin St. Hilaire

Lacrosse enthusiasts around the world are well-acquainted with the name Kristin St. Hilaire. Her story is not just about personal achievements but also about inspiring generations of aspiring athletes. From her high school days at Cicero-North Syracuse to h…

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David P. White

Class of 2023

David P. White

I am a member of the bear clan in the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation. Our territories span the US-Canadian border. My partnership with lacrosse has gone from spectator, player, coach, international player and coach, referee, and back to spectator.

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Bruce Yancey

Class of 2023

Bruce Yancey

The Upstate Lacrosse Foundation is proud to announce Bruce Yancey as one of the Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023. Bruce Yancey’s illustrious lacrosse journey, which began in his high school years and continued through his college career and coac…

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