Yankee Ford LEC Men’s Lacrosse Athletes of the Week: April 6, 2026

4/6/2026 12:08:44 PM

Offensive Player of the Week / Rookie of the Week

James Tatro (Byfield, Mass.) - Freshman - Salem State
Tatro helped the Vikings go 3-0 last week with non-conference wins against Husson (16-12) and Thomas (24-8), and a 7-6 league victory over Eastern Connecticut, which saw him total 14 goals and one assist for 15 total points. He tied his career-high with six goals in the win at Thomas after finding the back of the net five times in the win over Husson. Tatro capped his week scoring three goals and setting up another in the Vikings triumph over the Warriors, which grew conference lead in goals (33) and goals per game (4.13).

Defensive Player of the Week

Chris Sullivan (Scituate, Mass.) - Senior - Massachusetts Maritime
Sullivan caused seven turnovers and collected three ground balls in the Buccaneers’ 16-7 league victory over Keene State on Saturday, which was their lone contest of the week. 

Goalkeeper of the Week

Ryan Cohen (Bedford, Mass.) - Junior - Salem State
Cohen backstopped the Vikings to a 3-0 week as he posted a 9.37 goals against average and .581 save percentage with 36 saves on the week. He had nine saves in the 16-12 win over Husson before making 16 saves in the 24-8 win over Thomas. Cohen wrapped up the week with an 11-save effort in Salem State’s 7-6 victory over Eastern Connecticut.