SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- The Dominican University of California men’s lacrosse program is very excited to announce the class of 2020. The Penguins add 16 very talented incoming freshmen to the Dominican family this fall. Each student-athlete will bring a lot to the program and help Dominican reach all of our goals for the future. They are all very talented students and athletes.

This class is the largest class brought into Dominican in recent years. This group of Penguins is strong, fast, smart, physical, and strong leaders. They have all had great lacrosse careers so far and are excited to join an up-an-coming Dominican team as we move to the next level.

The Penguins graduated six seniors last spring and 16 upperclassmen will be returning, so this incoming class will help add depth and talent to an already skilled roster.

The Dominican Lacrosse Class of 2020

Kevin Porter
Midfield, Palos Verdes High School, Calif.
Accolades: First-year team captain, Part of LA city championship team (2015)
Intended major: Communications/Media Studies
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: Making it to the LA city championship again.
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican for it's great location and proximity to San Francisco and the ocean.
Favorite movie: "Forrest Gump."
Parents: Bonnie and Casey Porter

Terrance Cavanaugh
Goalie, Rock Canyon High School, Colo.
Intended major: Business
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: Quarterfinals
Why did you choose Dominican?: The beautiful campus, the academics, enjoyed the guys on the team, and felt at home.
Parents: Josh and Liz Cavanaugh

Auberon Dones
Midfield, South Eugene High, Ore.
Accolades: Honorable mention all-league, runner up in cascade cup championship.
Intended major: Biology
HS teams highlights: First-year program finished 12-6 and made it to the Cascade Cup championship while only having 13 players before losing to Canby.
Why did I choose Dominican?: I chose DU because not only have I always felt like I should live in California, but I just felt welcome as a team member and a part of the community.
Favorite movie: "Deadpool."
Parents: Tyler Dones

Erik Garcia
LSM, Birmingham High school, Calif.
Accolades: Four-year varsity starter, 3-year captain, defensive MVP, 1st team all-league, first-ever league champs
Intended Major: Health science
Why did I choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican for its beautiful campus, the Bay Area and a great vibe.
Favorite movie: "The Last Samurai."
Parent: Rosa Rivas

Trevon Hicks
Midfield, Patrick Henry High School, Calif.
Accolades: Two-sport athlete
Intended major: Business
Why did you choose Dominican?: To win, get a great education, and stay home in California
Favorite movie: "Space Jam" and "Beverley Hills Cop."
Parents: Clifford and Monique Hicks

Jose Mejia
Mid-Field/Attack, San Marcos High School, Calif.
Intended major: Business
Why did you choose Dominican?: I picked Dominican because of the location and how supportive the school seemed to the students.
Favorite movie: "World War Z."
Parents: Jaime Mejia and Rosa Mejia

Jonathan Hicks
Midfield, Elk Grove High, Calif.
Accolades: All-league and all-conference junior year, made ADVNC national travel team.
Intended major: Business
Why did you choose Dominican?: I love the Bay Area, and I didn't enjoy my time at any other college overnight more than Dominican.
Favorite movie: "Fight Club."
Parents: Jon and Jan Hicks

Austin Sacker
Midfield, Lincoln HS, Ore.
Accolades: LHS Scholar-Athlete, 3x Letterman
Intended major: Political Science
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: State Quarterfinal
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican for its size, its location, the opportunity to play collegiate lacrosse and its tradition of academic success.
Favorite movie: "There Will Be Blood."
Parents: Allan and Lisa Sacker

Joe Campbell
Close Defense, Fruita Monument High School, Colorado
Accolades: First team all-conference. First d-pole from western Colorado to be nominated for all state. Captain
Intended major: Business
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: Beating Grand Junction (our rivals) for the first time in over 6 years
Why did you choose Dominican?: I liked the team and the area
Favorite movie: "Gran Torino."
Parents: Julie Muhr and Bill Campbell

Trevor Emond
LSM, Pueblo West High School, Colo.
Accolades: Trevor is a multi-sport athlete who has earned varsity honors in tennis, soccer and lacrosse. As the soccer goal keeper, he helped lead his team to consecutive Elite Eight appearances the last two years in the playoffs. Trevor is a four-year varsity member of the Pueblo West lacrosse team and selected as captain during his junior and seniors seasons. He has earned numerous lacrosse accolades, including: 2014 Second Team All-Conference, 2015 First Team All-Conference, 2015 Academic All-State and. In addition to his on the field contributions, Trevor is the Senior Class President, Lacrosse Representative on the Student Athletic Council and the Service Learning Project Officer in JROTC.
Intended major: Public Health
Why did you choose Dominican?: It was perfect to me. It gave me the opportunity to play lacrosse and do ROTC in college. I wanted a smaller university and to go out of state and Dominican offered both.
Favorite movie: "American Sniper."
Parents: (dad) Tracy Emond and (mom) Paulette Emond

Darian Gagne
Close Defense, Carmel High School, Carmel, Calif.
Intended major: International Business
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: The highlight of my senior season was beating Saint Francis Prep, which was our only loss during my junior season.
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican because I loved the surrounding area and also because of the 4 plus 1 program that is available for my major. The lacrosse team was also a large deciding factor.
Favorite movie: "8 Mile."
Parents: Tobi Evangelisti and Michael Gagne

Turner Beaupre
D-Pole/LSM, Lake Zurich High School, Ill.
Accolades: Varsity co-Captain football and lacrosse
Intended major: Occupational Therapy
HS team’s highlight for 2016 season: My HS team had many ups and downs throughout the 2016 season. We ended up making the playoffs and losing in the second round to number one ranked team in Illinois.
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican University because of ratio between professors and students, the strong internship programs, and an opportunity to play for a great lacrosse program. Also, I couldn't give up the chance to live by the bay.
Favorite movie: "Gladiator."
Parents: Laura and Jim Beaupre

Bailey Ferguson
Goalie, King's Way Christian High School, Wash.
Accolades: 2x team captain, All-Region Goalie
Intended Major: Health Science
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican because of the great tradition of education and lacrosse. I feel like I have an amazing opportunity to better myself in the classroom and on the field
My favorite movie: "Step Brothers."
Parents: Jodi Ferguson

Spencer Ramer
Defense, Vista Murrieta High School, Calif.
Accolades: 4x Academic All-League, 1x First Team All-League, Athlete of the Month, C.L.A.S.S Award Recipient (Character Award)
Intended Major: Business
Why did I choose Dominican?: When I visited the area it was exactly what I was looking for and the connection I made with the coaches was something I hadn't found anywhere else. The school also can provide me with a wide range of opportunities that I am looking forward to taking advantage of.
Favorite Movie: "Skyfall"
Parents: Joseph and Tricia Ramer

Garrett Teagarden
Attack, Petaluma High School, Calif.
Accolades: First team all-league attackman, captain senior year, scholar athlete.
HS team's highlight for 2016 season: Beating Redwood HS early in our season.
Why did you choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican for it's excellence in academics, great lacrosse team and beautiful campus.
Favorite movie: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
Parents: Anne and Curt Teagarden

Mateo Tullis-See
Midfielder, Boise High, Idaho
HS team's highlight for 2016 season: A highlight of my senior year was beating Rocky Mountain in our first time playing them. it was a great moment because we were suspected to lose by a lot but ended up winning in the end.
Why did I choose Dominican?: I chose Dominican because the education, it looks great and the ability to further my lacrosse career
Favorite Movie: "White Men Can't Jump."
Parents: Elizabeth Tullis and Daniel See