Lehigh University Athletics
1/29/2024 1:34:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh men's lacrosse sophomore defenseman Richard Checo was named a preseason All-American, as announced Monday afternoon by Inside Lacrosse.Â
Checo picks up his third preseason honor after being named to the preseason All-Patriot League team and being named a preseason All-American by USA Lax Magazine.
Checo had an incredible season as a first-year, setting a single-season program record of 54 caused turnovers, while also leading the team with 64 ground balls. Checo's 54 caused turnovers were also the most in NCAA Division I men's lacrosse last season and the second-most in a season.
Checo tallied a caused turnover in every single game, and he tallied multiple caused turnovers in 14 games. The Oakton, Va. native caused a career-high of six turnovers and picked up a career-high of 10 ground balls against Cornell.Â
Checo and the Mountain Hawks will open up the season on Saturday at Rutgers. Game time is set for 1 p.m.Â
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Checo picks up his third preseason honor after being named to the preseason All-Patriot League team and being named a preseason All-American by USA Lax Magazine.
Checo had an incredible season as a first-year, setting a single-season program record of 54 caused turnovers, while also leading the team with 64 ground balls. Checo's 54 caused turnovers were also the most in NCAA Division I men's lacrosse last season and the second-most in a season.
Checo tallied a caused turnover in every single game, and he tallied multiple caused turnovers in 14 games. The Oakton, Va. native caused a career-high of six turnovers and picked up a career-high of 10 ground balls against Cornell.Â
Checo and the Mountain Hawks will open up the season on Saturday at Rutgers. Game time is set for 1 p.m.Â
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