Grant Catalino Class: Freshman Hometown: Webster, N.Y. High School: Webster Schroeder Height / Weight: 6-5 / 240 Position: Attack Major: Letters & Sciences

On Catalino: Huge attackman who will be a force to be reckoned with ... can be used on the outside or in the crease ... has a good understanding of the game ... will compete for a starting position ... unselfish player with a hard shot ... wears No. 1, following in the footsteps of former Maryland attackmen Joe Walters and Andrew Whipple, who were also from New York.

Before Maryland: 2007 US Lacrosse and Under Armour High School All-American ... ranked the eighth best freshman attacker in the nation, according to Inside Lacrosse ... ranked the 26th overall recruit by Inside Lacrosse ... tryout invitee for the 2008 U.S. Under-19 national team ... three-time letterwinner for coach Matthew Petz at Webster Schroeder High School ... two-time team captain ... helped lead the Warriors to a 19-1 record in 2007 with 65 goals, 35 assists and 70 groundballs ... named the first-ever All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year by the Democrat and Chronicle as a senior ... three-time All-Monroe County, including two first team selections ... a 2006 DI Section V All-Star after scoring 88 points on 42 goals and 46 assists ... totaled 140 goals, 100 assists and 215 groundballs for his prep career ... led the Western squad to the silver medal in the 2006 Empire State Games ... tied for first in the tournament with 20 points on 13 goals and seven assists ... also a member of the 2006 FCA National Team.

Personal: Son of Michael and Gale Catalino ... younger brother of Mike, who plays lacrosse at Duke ... older brother of Alisha and Lora ... member of the National Beta Club from 2003-07 ... enrolled in the college of letters and sciences.

 

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