PHILADELPHIA – Welcome to University City! The James H. Greene, Jr. Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Mike Murphy, announced the addition of 11 freshmen and one transfer to the program on Monday morning.
 
Penn welcomes freshmen Pearse MacDonald, Jack Follette, Nate Lucchesi, Stevie Davis, Quinn Whipple, Tucker Mack, Dante Vardaro, Paul vanBastelaar, Jack Pelot, Kayle Ryan, and Matt Wills along with sophomore transfer Christ Patterson to the team for the 2025 season.
 
Meet the Quakers
25 Pearse MacDonald
M | 6-3 | 210
Lynnfield, Mass. | Taft School
 
High School: Two-time Boston Lacrosse All-American (2022-23) … Two-time First Teal All-ISL (2022-23) … First Team All-NEPSAC in 2023 … US Lacrosse All-American in 2023 … All-New England West 2 in 2024.
Personal: Son of Siobhan and Brian MacDonald … Father Brian was an All-American lacrosse player at Springfield College … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it felt like home the day I stepped on Campus. I wanted to attend a university where I could receive a world-class education and compete for a national championship, and I can do both at Penn."
 
28 Jack Follette
A/M | 5-9 | 175
Thousand Oaks, Calif. | Westlake
 
High School: Four-year varsity letter winner and two-year captain under head coach Peter Swander … Three-time Lacrosse Marmonte League Champion … 2023 and 2024 Marmonte League MVP … 2023 and 2024 USA All-American … 2023 and 2024 First Team Division I Southern Section CIF … 2024 Adrenaline All-American … 2024 Ventura County Star Lacrosse Player of the Year … 2024 Los Angeles Offensive Player of the Year.
Personal: Son of Caron and Jim Follette … Sister Kailee played lacrosse at Elon … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "The opportunity to compete at the highest level, alongside a team of passionate and driven brothers while being part of a vibrant academic community made me excited to play lacrosse at Penn. The coaches and their demand for excellence and commitment to developing each of us drew me in immediately. I know this experience will inspire me to make a difference."
 
30 Nate Lucchesi
M | 6-0 | 195
Villanova, Pa. | Radnor
 
High School: Played varsity lacrosse and soccer … Four-time PIAA 3A State Champion (2021-24) … 2022 District Champion … Four-time District League Champion … All-American, All-State, and First Team All-Central League in 2024.
Personal: Son of Melyce and Nick Lucchesi … Brother Nick plays lacrosse at Villanova … Sister Jose played lacrosse at Denison … Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the coaching staff and great guys on the lacrosse team in the wonderful city of Philadelphia."
 
33 Stevie Davis
FO | 5-6 | 175
Doylestown, Pa. | La Salle College HS
 
High School: Four-year starter on the varsity lacrosse team … four-year varsity football player … 2021 PCL Football Champion … Four-time PCL Lacrosse Champion.
Personal: Son of Jay Davis … Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
Why Penn? "I fell in love with the campus and the team as soon as I stepped on campus for my official visit."
 
37 Quinn Whipple
A | 5-10 | 180
Pittsford, N.Y. | Taft School
 
High School: Varsity lacrosse captain under head coach Nic Bell … Two-time Founders League Champion … Geico National Championship runner-up in 2022.
Personal: Son of Christine and Sean Whipple … Mom Christine was an alpine skier at Clarkson … Father was an All-American lacrosse player at Clarkson.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it will allow me to become the best lacrosse player, student, and person I can be. The Coaching Staff and Team were extremely welcoming during the recruiting process, making my decision easy. Penn lacrosse has a rich history of Ivy League Championships and NCAA tournament appearances, which are opportunities I look forward to having in my career. Penn lacrosse builds character in humble and selfless student-athletes who will always help one another for the rest of their lives."
 
39 Chris Patterson
A | 5-7 | 170
Bronxville, N.Y. | Hobart College
 
High School: Coached by Rob Ambrose ... Four-year varsity letter winner ... Played attack ... Finished fifth on the Broncos' career list with 235 points ... All-American ... Two-time All-State selection ... Named to Lohud Elite 11 ... Also played soccer for the Broncos ... Two-time all-league pick on the pitch.
Personal: Son of Kelly and Scott Patterson … Spent freshman season at Hobart College … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the combination of excellent academics and a winning lacrosse culture."
 
46 Tucker Mack
D | 6-5 | 240
New York, N.Y. | Riverdale Country School
 
High School: Captain of his lacrosse and football teams in 2024 … First Team All-ivy Lacrosse and Football in 2024 … Second Tea, All-Ivy Football in 2023.
Personal: Son of Christine Mack … Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
Why Penn? "Penn is the perfect balance of academics, location, and a great lacrosse environment."
 
 
47 Dante Vardaro
D | 6-2 | 200
Commack, N.Y. | St. Anthony's
 
High School: Was captain of his high school lacrosse and football teams … Two-time Lacrosse State Champion (2023-24) … Won his football state championship in 2022 … All-League, All-State, First Team Class A, and All-America for lacrosse in 2024 … All-League and All-State for football in 2024.
Personal: Son of Maria and Michael Vardaro … Father Michael played football at Villanova … Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
Why Penn? "Penn has a great balance of academics and athletics, along with a culture that will create successful men."
 
49 Paul vanBastelaar
M | 5-11 | 175
Doylestown, Pa. | La Salle College HS
 
High School: Four-year varsity and two-time captain under head coach Rob Forster … Four-time League Champion at lacrosse … State runner-up … Team MVP in 2024.
Personal: Son of Jonelle and Seas vanBastelaar … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the culture of the city and the campus. It is also close to home which is nice."
 
53 Jack Pelot
GK | 6-3 | 180
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. | Ponte Vedra
 
High School: Four-year varsity letter winner and two-time captain under Chris Polanski … Three-time District Champion (2022-24) … State runner-up in 2022 … First Team All-State and All-Coast in 2023 … LAX904 Player of the Year in 2024 … First Team All-Coast in 2024 … First Coast Player of the Year in 2024 … Two-time US Lacrosse All-American (2023-24).
Personal: Son of Sandy and Russell Pelot … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the elite-level education offered, along with a lacrosse team that has demonstrated historical success."
 
55 Kayle Ryan
M | 6-1 | 190
Newcastle, Ontario | Blue Ridge School
 
High School: Played varsity lacrosse and was captain his senior season … Three-time BRAC Champion … VISAA State Champion … USA All-American … First Team All-State … BRAC Player of the Year. 
Personal: Son of Lee-Anne and Travor Ryan … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "Penn showed great interest in me as a player and made me feel welcome when I was on my visit."
 
66 Matt Wills
D | 6-0 | 180
Maple Glen, Pa. | La Salle College HS
 
High School: Lettered four years in lacrosse and football … Four-time PCL District 12 Lacrosse Champion … 2022 PCL Football Champion … Four-time First Team PCL and All-State (2021-24) … Two-time U.A. All-American (2021-22) … Two-time US Lacrosse All-American and First Team All-EPLCA (2023-24).
Personal: Son of Nancy and Steven Wills … Sister Sarah plays basketball at Delaware Valley … Sister Emily plays lacrosse at Loyola Maryland … Brother Ryan plays football at Penn State … Enrolled in the Wharton School of Business.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of its ability to receive a world-class education and to be set up with the best alumni in the country. I also will be part of a brotherhood that has your back."