Regy Thorpe, Lacrosse, 1992-1993
6-1, 203
Defense
Elbridge, N.Y.
Regy Thorpe was an All-American and team captain for the Orange. He transferred from Herkimer Community College to play two years at Syracuse. He recovered 123 ground balls, scored one goal and dished out three assists in that time.
Senior Year (1993): One of three captains … All-American honorable mention … recovered 64 ground balls, tying for fourth-highest on team.
Junior Year (1992): Starter at the long stick defensive midfield spot … recovered 59 ground balls, third on team … took just two shots on the year, but tallied a goal vs. Hobart … had assists vs. Adelphi, Cornell and Penn.
At Herkimer: Named Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-American honors in 1991 as Herkimer advanced to the junior college national championship game … two-time all-tournament selection in the junior college playoffs … team captain … also competed on football and wrestling squads, and earned team MVP honors in both sports in 1990.
High School: Three-time All-League selection for Coach Steve Rice at Jordan-Elbridge … defensive MVP in the 1989 North-South Classic … also lettered in football, wrestling and cross country … earned nine letters.
Personal: Son of Earl and Nancy Thorpe … born November 27, 1971 in Auburn, N.Y. … three brothers … majored in non-violent conflict and change.
