Spring 2012 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Griffin Farha
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 188
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Potomac, Md.
- High School:
- Winston Churchill
- Major:
- History
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the excellent academic reputation. I can get a great education at Lehigh while also playing Division I lacrosse for an outstanding group of coaches.”
ON PLAYING LACROSSE AT LEHIGH: “Playing lacrosse at Lehigh is the experience of a lifetime. There are very few places where you can play competitive lacrosse and get a great education. The coaching staff truly cares about the well-being of every player and the overall success of the team. Lehigh Lacrosse has introduced me to so many outstanding gentlemen and lifelong friends with whom I will continue to remain in close contact for many years after school.”
AS A JUNIOR (2012): Got into three games, posting a 10.36 GAA and 60.0 save percentage in limited action … Stopped three-of-five overall … Made three saves in only 4:18 in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. #19 Army (4/27) … Also played in the closing minutes vs. Holy Cross (3/24) and #10 Villanova (2/18) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011): Stellar in goal, posting a 10.93 GAA and .551 save percentage … Started the final four games of the season, including Lehigh’s first Patriot League Tournament since 2006 … Finished with 50 saves in that stretch (12.5 per start) … Earned Honorable Mention on the Patriot League Weekly Honor Roll once (4/25) … Made 11 saves in the Patriot League Semifinals at #12 Bucknell (4/29) … Career-high 15 saves, allowing only seven goals in the regular season finale against Lafayette (4/23) for first-career win … Made 11 saves - including six in the first quarter - vs. #9 North Carolina (4/17) … Impressed with 13 saves against #12 Bucknell (4/15) in first-career start … Also saw relief action against Presbyterian, Holy Cross, Binghamton and Colgate … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2010): Did not see any action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-year letterwinner … Three-year starter … Defensive MVP as a junior, team MVP as a senior … Second-Team All-County and All-Division … County Senior All-Star Game selection … Second-Team All-Gazette … Also played ice hockey where he was a two-time MVP … DC All-Area All-Star Game selection … AP Scholar … Member of Music Honors Society
PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Susan … Has two siblings, Evan and Eliza.
CAREER STATISTICS
|
Season
|
GP-GS
|
Min
|
GA
|
GAA
|
Saves
|
Save%
|
W
|
L
|
GB
|
|
2011
|
8-4
|
263:31
|
48
|
10.93
|
59
|
.551
|
1
|
3
|
7
|
|
2012
|
3-0
|
11:35
|
2
|
10.36
|
3
|
.600
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
|
Total
|
11-4
|
275:06
|
48
|
10.81
|
62
|
.551
|
1
|
3
|
8
|
Favorite Food: Chipotle
Favorite Color: Brown and Gold baby
Favorite Musical Artist: Either Jack Johnson or U2
Favorite Movie: The Sherlock Holmes series
Favorite TV Show: Entourage (RIP)
Favorite Website: Lehighsports.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Joe Beninati
Favorite Pro Team: Washington Capitals
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers.
Hobbies: Those closest to me know they can always find me at the library, usually getting minimal work done, yet hoping that my mere presence will help my GPA. When I’m home, I love hanging out with my dog Reilly.
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: The coaches gave it to me
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Ensure lifelong financial security for my family, then eliminate world poverty.
