2024 Men's Lacrosse Honors Released

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced conference honors for the 2023-24 men's lacrosse season. First and Second Team All-Conference consist of 13 individuals per team (3 attackers, 3 midfielders, 3 defenders, 1 face off specialist, 1 defensive midfield specialist, 1 long stick midfielder, and 1 goalkeeper). Additional awards include: Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Midfielder of the Year, Newcomer of the Year,  Coach of the Year, Champion of Character Coach, Champion of Character Team and All-Academic. Awards are selected based on a vote of all WHAC men's lacrosse head coaches.

Taylor's Aidan Craig was named the Offensive Player of the Year. He led the conference in points (44), assists (39). He finished his career as the WHAC leader in career assists with 191 and assists per game at 3.75. Concordia's Sam Saje was named the Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts in leading Concordia to a WHAC title with the best defense in the conference allowing just 109 goals. Saje led the league in ground balls (99), and was sixth in faceoffs, converting on 75%. Lawrence Tech's Grady Holmes was selected as the Midfielder of the Year. He led the league in points (44), and man-up goals (6) along with shots (86). Aquinas' Cooper Nienhuis rounds out the individual awards as the Newcomer of the Year. The freshman midfielder led the conference in goals (33), and was fifth in points (41) and fourth in shots on goal (48). 

Coaches selected Concordia's Ty McGuire as the Coach of the Year for leading the Cardinals to a second-straight perfect record and WHAC regular season title. UM-Dearborn's Jason Watts was voted as the Champion of Character Coach for his commitment to the NAIA Five Core Values. 

In addition to All-Conference awards, the WHAC also released its All-Academic and Champions of Character honors. The All-Academic Team consists of sophomores or above in academic standing with a cumulative 3.25 GPA who have been in attendance at their school for one full year. The Champions of Character Team is comprised of one player from each school who best represents the five core character values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.