The Daily Orange Lacrosse Guide 2022
Kayla Treanor and Gary Gait
Inside Gary Gait, Kayla Treanor's relationship before both head SU's lacrosse programs
Kayla Treanor told Gary Gait when they first met about her dream of being a lacrosse head coach. Now, Treanor is taking over Gait's old job as he transitions to the men's program.
by Anish Vasudevan
'RETURN TO DOMINANCE'
Gary Gait rekindles SU's storied past in hopes of returning program to glory
Gary Gait helped establish the standard of greatness that's been affiliated with Syracuse's lacrosse program for decades. Now, with SU slipping below that standard, Gait takes the helm with hopes of returning to that glory.
by Roshan Fernandez
FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS
Owen Seebold grew into top prospect in Texas lacrosse league his father created
When Owen Seebold was born, youth lacrosse didn't exist in Texas. But through the youth lacrosse league his dad founded, Seebold created the foundation that he uses today starting in Syracuse's attack.
by Anish Vasudevan
ON THE MAP
Brendan Curry aspires to emulate former All-American father in 5th season at Syracuse
Brendan Curry continued the Curry family legacy when he joined the Orange. But Curry looks to achieve what his All-American father couldn't: winning a national championship.
by Alex Cirino
Next in line
Kayla Treanor's high lacrosse IQ, creativity define her coaching abilities
Kayla Treanor returns from Boston College to her alma mater, Syracuse, after defeating it in the national championship last season. Along with this national title, Treanor brings with her unique qualities like her warm personality and creative mind.
by Henry O'Brien
Road to recovery
Emily Hawryschuk's embrace of research, conversation guided her recovery process
Emily Hawryschuk tore her ACL almost a year ago, and she'll make her return on Friday vs. Stanford. While she recovered ahead of schedule, she built her recovery on research and conversation while embracing a new coaching role.
by Cole Bambini
'Real deal'
Emma Tyrrell becomes versatile player through her relationship with her sister
Emma Tyrrell started her high school lacrosse career subbing in on the draw to play a primarily defensive role. Through her relationship with her sister and scrappy play, Tyrrell has shifted into a versatile player for Syracuse.
by Adam McCaffrey
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers,
When John Desko retired last June after 22 seasons as Syracuse's men's lacrosse head coach, both SU programs — men's and women's — were in for a significant change. Syracuse chose to keep things in the family, hiring Gary Gait, one of the greatest lacrosse players ever and the leader of the Orange's women's program. Replacing Gait at the helm of the women's program is Kayla Treanor, a former All-American attack at Syracuse who spent the last four years as an assistant coach at Boston College. Gait looks to bring the men's program back to national championship contention after a first-round loss to Georgetown last season. Treanor, on the other hand, hopes to get the women's program over the hump in her first year in charge after losing in last year's national title game. Treanor and SU bring back Emily Hawryschuk, a preseason first-team All-American who tore her ACL just one game into last season, along with Emma Tyrrell, who notched five points in Syracuse's win over Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament semifinals last year, among others. On the men's side, three-time All-American Brendan Curry returns at midfield, joined by Owen Seebold, a senior attack looking to step up after Stephen Rehfuss' graduation and an early-season injury suffered by Owen Hiltz. This season opens the next chapter of Syracuse lacrosse, one featuring two new head coaches with a wealth of returning, and new, talent at its disposal. The Daily Orange's 2022 Lacrosse Guide has everything you need to know as the page turns toward the future.
Thanks for reading,
Connor Smith
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