The last Wilbraham & Monson Academy Boys' Lacrosse player to be named to the Western New England Division II All-League team was John Tierney '15, who later earned a college scholarship to Division I giant University of Massachusetts.
So, when Jack Robinson '19 was named to this year's all-league team, well, that's saying something.
"Not too many freshman get picked for all-league," Coach Mike MacDonald said. "It's voted on by the coaches in the league."
Jack joined WMA's Spencer Marocchini '16, Zach Mann '17 and Ryan McNeill '17 as 2016 all-league selections.
"It's an honor," Jack said. "You hear about the big names who get named all-league. Being a freshman, it's a big deal. I couldn't have done it without my teammates, Ryan McNeill and Spencer Marocchini, on my line."
After making the Varsity team as an eighth grader, Jack started every game at attack for the Titans this season. He did more than hold his own, serving as a great compliment for Spencer and Ryan with 23 goals and 31 assists in 14 games.
"Jack had a really good year for us," Coach MacDonald said. "He started every single game. He came in with minimal varsity experience under his belt and he performed for us like a veteran.
"It was good to see someone at practice every day making good decisions, not only making good decisions on the lacrosse field but in the WMA community as well. We're looking forward to the next three years and hopefully he can build on this year and use the sport of lacrosse to help him get into the college of his choice."
Jack said the leadership from the 2016 captains and being on the team as an eighth grader helped him have a strong freshman performance.
"As a freshman, Coach Mac was thinking big things from me and I had big shoes to fill," he said. "I went out and did my part every game, trying to help the team win.
"We had a good team, and we have a strong group returning and a strong recruiting class coming in so it should be a good year next season."
Jack attended the Gorilla Classic Public High School Showcase at the University of Massachusetts in June 23 and will compete at the Elite 100 Lacrosse Camp at Endicott College in late July.