The 2025 Riordan lacrosse season has been a year of transition. The departure of the Class of 2024 left many holes in the roster, including eight starters, and the team needed the remaining and new players to grow into new roles. Thankfully, there were many players who were more than willing to raise their level and go above expectations for the team.

Lincoln Maloney ’25, co-team captain, was excited to take up the mantle left by the 2024 class. His favorite part of the season was the “lacrosse trip to Santa Barbara” where the squad went 2-0 during the trip.

Alton Thoroughgood ’25, also took a major step forward, becoming the lead scorer of the team. As seniors took a step up, they enjoyed working with the younger classes and helping them improve.

Maloney and Thoroughgood’s favorite parts of this season were playing with Evan Barnes ’27 and seeing him do a back flip, which is why they call him Backflip Barnes.

Gen Kohlmyer ’25, the team manager, has also seen the growth of the team, saying that “they are still thriving after many star players graduated last year.” The team is especially strong on the Riordan field, as they have won back to back home games.

Kohlmyer has thoroughly enjoyed “managing the team and seeing the guys skills improve every day.”

Maloney is “excited” to finish the season with senior night and to end his lacrosse journey on a high note with “another great season.”

On the other hand, Thoroughgood feels bittersweet, stating that he’s “very grateful for all the great memories and is “sad to move on” from the sport that has enhanced his high school experience so much.

With only six more games remaining in the season, and senior night on the horizon, the team hopes to close out the season strong, send off the soon to be graduating class on a high note, and prepare the classes of 2026 and 2027 to take the reins freand continue the program.