Lehigh University Athletics
2020 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 43
David Peterson
- Position:
- D/LSM
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 196
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Menlo Park, Calif.
- High School:
- Sacred Heart Prep
- Major:
- Product Design and Architecture
WHY LEHIGH? “The great academics and ever since I stepped on campus, it felt like a home away from home.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Played in one game during shortened season … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Got into one game, vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Tallied a caused turnover … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Saw action in one game, in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport standout at Sacred Heart Prep (in California) … Named PAL (Peninsula Athletic League) first team All-League in varsity lacrosse in each of final three seasons … Also garnered Defensive MVP honors in 2017 … Four-year varsity starter … Named team MVP and was a captain as a senior … Standout basketball and football player as well … In football, was team captain, a first team All-League honoree and the team’s Defensive MVP as a senior … The year prior, was named first team All-CCS Underclass and first team All-Daily News … Led team to a CCS and Norcal Championship, finishing as D3 state runners-up … Awarded at school’s honors convocation as a person whom the administration believes embodies the school’s Goal 4 the most, one of the five goals of the school that is highly respected (“The building of a community as a Christian value.”) … Outside of lacrosse, was on the Student Executive Council in the 10th grade … Worked with Associate Student Body Activities the next two years, dealing with building community throughout the school … Heavily involved in a number of other initiatives as well, serving as Founder and President of the Holiday Club, being a part of Sacred Heart Society and much more.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW DAVID
Nickname: DP
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus architecture/layout and the atmosphere that comes with it.
Major & Why: Business and Engineering because I have always loved making things and I have always tried to make a profit out of the things I make.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library
Favorite Food: French Toast
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band or any oldies
Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones or How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Beckham
Hobbies: Blacksmithing, playing video games, model building, mountain biking, skiing/water skiing, photography
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Swiss Alps or Whistler
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Pro skier
Dream Job: Owning/running my own business
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Rugby or Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest some of it and then build my company.
AS A JUNIOR (2020): Played in one game during shortened season … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Got into one game, vs. St. Bonaventure (4/13) … Tallied a caused turnover … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Saw action in one game, in the Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (2/24).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Multi-sport standout at Sacred Heart Prep (in California) … Named PAL (Peninsula Athletic League) first team All-League in varsity lacrosse in each of final three seasons … Also garnered Defensive MVP honors in 2017 … Four-year varsity starter … Named team MVP and was a captain as a senior … Standout basketball and football player as well … In football, was team captain, a first team All-League honoree and the team’s Defensive MVP as a senior … The year prior, was named first team All-CCS Underclass and first team All-Daily News … Led team to a CCS and Norcal Championship, finishing as D3 state runners-up … Awarded at school’s honors convocation as a person whom the administration believes embodies the school’s Goal 4 the most, one of the five goals of the school that is highly respected (“The building of a community as a Christian value.”) … Outside of lacrosse, was on the Student Executive Council in the 10th grade … Worked with Associate Student Body Activities the next two years, dealing with building community throughout the school … Heavily involved in a number of other initiatives as well, serving as Founder and President of the Holiday Club, being a part of Sacred Heart Society and much more.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Shots | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | UP | GB | TO | CT | Pen-Min. |
| 2018 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| 2019 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0.0 |
| 2020 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0.0 |
| Totals | 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0.0 |
GETTING TO KNOW DAVID
Nickname: DP
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus architecture/layout and the atmosphere that comes with it.
Major & Why: Business and Engineering because I have always loved making things and I have always tried to make a profit out of the things I make.
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library
Favorite Food: French Toast
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Zac Brown Band or any oldies
Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones or How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale
Favorite Pro Team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Beckham
Hobbies: Blacksmithing, playing video games, model building, mountain biking, skiing/water skiing, photography
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Swiss Alps or Whistler
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Pro skier
Dream Job: Owning/running my own business
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Rugby or Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest some of it and then build my company.
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