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Upstate Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame

Class of 2024

Class of 2024

Mike Abbott

Class of 2024

Mike Abbott

Michael Thomas Abbott’s illustrious lacrosse career is a testament to both his athletic prowess and his dedication to the sport. A standout from the beginning, Abbott made his mark as a four-year starter and captain at Nottingham High School, where he talli…

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Michael E. Branski

Class of 2024

Passion for the game of lacrosse started at a young age not only for Mike, but for his entire family. Back in the early 60s, his father, Matthew, a 2002 Upstate Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, was pulled into the Athletic Director’s office one day at …

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Brittany Brigandi

Class of 2024

Brittany Brigandi

Former Le Moyne College and Christian Brothers Academy women’s lacrosse standout Brittany Brigandi ’12 has been selected to the Upstate NY Lacrosse Foundation Hall Of Fame Class of 2024.

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Kara Cannizzaro

Class of 2024

Kara Cannizzaro, a 2009 graduate of Cazenovia High School, left an indelible mark on the athletic programs in lacrosse, indoor track, soccer, and cross-country. Her extraordinary prowess on the lacrosse field set her apart early, earning her a 4-year varsit…

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Greg Gebhardt

Class of 2024

Lacrosse has always been more than just a sport for Greg “Gebby” Gebhardt—it’s been a family affair. Growing up in Camillus, NY, Greg and his brothers, John and Jason, spent countless hours developing their lacrosse skills together in the backyard. Despite …

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Russ George

Class of 2024

Russ George began his lacrosse journey playing minor box lacrosse on the Onondaga Reservation from ages 13 to 17, later transitioning to men’s box lacrosse from ages 17 to 23. He also played for Lafayette High School from 1967 to 1970 and spent one-year pla…

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Tim O’ Hara

Class of 2024

Tim O’Hara, a lifelong resident of Camillus, NY, is a proud husband to his wife Kristen and father of three children: Eamon, Erinn, and Maggie. He is also a grandfather to six grandchildren. Tim works in the insurance industry, balancing a successful career…

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Alison (Brown) Platz

Class of 2024

Alison (Brown) Platz

Alison (Brown) Platz has had an outstanding lacrosse career both as a player and coach, earning a spot in the Upstate Lacrosse Foundation’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Her playing career began at Old Dominion University, where she played as a midfielder and…

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Jeremy Thompson

Class of 2024

Lacrosse is deeply rooted in Native American history and culture, and few players embody this connection more profoundly than Jeremy Thompson. A member of the Onondaga Nation, which is part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (also known as the Iroquois), Thom…

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2004 Le Moyne Men’s Team

Class of 2024

2004 Le Moyne Men’s Team

The 2004 Le Moyne College men’s lacrosse team had an extraordinary season, dominating the regular season and the NE10 tournament with a flawless 14-0 record, outscoring their opponents 229 to 67. This commanding performance secured them a home game in the N…

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