BERKELEY, Calif. -- Fresh off an appearance in the semifinals of the 2017 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour, California has announced its 12-man incoming recruiting class for the 2018 campaign.

They are listed in alphabetical order.

Tate Barend
Defense, Petaluma HS, CA
Accolades: Dean's Highest honors...4.0 Transferable GPA...Study abroad in London Fall 2016... Senior Captain...Two-time 1st Team All-League...Three-time All Conference...Two-time Team Defensive Player of the Year ...Three-time League Champions...Four-year Varsity starter...Played lacrosse for University College of London.
Intended Major: Political Economy
Hobbies: Travelling, the outdoors.
Favorite Book: In the Garden of Beasts
Favorite Movie: The Wolf of Wall Street
Parents: Suzanne and Bill
Coach's Comments: "Tate is strong, athletic and at 6'4 he covers a lot of space at the defensive end. Tate's game will really flourish under Defensive Coordinator Paul Jepsen."

Michael Bellas
Attack/Midfield, Northwood HS, CA
Accolades: US Lacrosse Academic All-American ...Mike Dunn Scholar-Athlete...District Senior Scholar...Six-time Scholar-Athlete...Two-time Mathematics Merit Award... Principal's Honor Roll (all four years)... Lacrosse: Two-year Varsity Captain, Four-time 1st-Team All-League...Three-time Team MVP...Two-time All-City MVP ...2nd-Team All-County...High school record for career goals (301)...Football: Two-time All-League and All-City ...Offensive MVP.
Intended Major: Undeclared
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, Super Smash Brothers Melee.
Favorite Book: The Book Thief
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Parents: Trisha and Joe
Coach's Comments: "Michael reminds me of a young Lorne Smith: tall, lanky, with a huge lefty shot and a high IQ. He is very talented and has the potential to be a big addition to our offense at either attack or midfield."

Chris Burpee
Midfield, Jesuit School, Portland, OR
Accolades: League Champions...Captain... Team MVP..."Teammate for Others Award"...2nd-Team All-League.
Intended Major: Business
Hobbies: Skiing, golfing, fishing.
Favorite Book: Liar's Poker
Favorite Movie: Caddyshack
Parents: Sarah and Greg
Coach's Comments: "Chris is extremely athletic and comfortable all over the field. He plays solid defense, clears the ball well and can create offense, so we're excited for him to help reload our recently depleted defensive midfield corps."

Anders Chiang
Defense, Menlo-Atherton HS, CA
Accolades: Four-time Principal's Distinction Award...CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Winner...Wendy's High School Heisman School Winner...Brian Ohleyer Memorial Award School Winner...Principal’s Service Award... Two-time Varsity Captain...1st-Team All-League...Inside Lacrosse Invitational All-Star...Football team's "Bear Award" recipient.
Intended Major: Applied Mathematics
Hobbies: Backpacking, playing/watching football.
Favorite Book: Into the Wild
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Parents: Laurie and Eugene
Coach's Comments: "At 6'6 and athletic, having played basketball and defensive end on his football team, Anders takes pride in protecting the paint. He has a really solid foundation and will bolster our already strong close defense."

Brendan Cook
Attack, Seton Hall Prep, Chatham, NJ
Accolades: Graduated Summa Cum Laude... AP Scholar Award...National Honors Society...Eight-time Honor Roll student...National Merit Scholarship Program Recognition... Three-year Varsity member...Three-time Essex County Champions...#2 state ranking senior year... Leading Edge Elite club team.
Intended Major: Business Administration
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Golf, Mountain Biking.
Favorite Book: The Kite Runner
Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers
Parents: Janiece and Andy
Coach's Comments: "Brendan played for one of the most successful 2017 club teams in the country. He has recently overcome some serious and uncommon knee issues that hindered his recruitment. We knew he'd return to full strength, as he is currently, and bring a heavy dose of lacrosse IQ and playmaking to our attack."

Matt Dixon
Midfield, St. Ignatius College Prep, CA
Accolades: Honor Roll...National Honors Society. Two-time WCAL Lacrosse Champion... Lacrosse team ranked #6 in country for 2017.
Intended Major: Undeclared
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, disc golf, watching basketball.
Favorite Book: Eragon
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Parents: Maureen and Steve
Coach's Comments: "Matt is a highly ranked recruit in this class, finishing his high school career as one of the top midfielders on one of the best high school programs in the country. Unfortunately, Matt suffered a blow this spring when he tore his ACL mid-season, but he's had surgery and is now rehabbing with the goal of being a major contributor in the spring."

Jack Gillespie
Long-Stick Midfield (despite photo), Lodi HS, CA
Accolades: Highest Honors...CSF...National Honors Society...Lodi High Block L...AP Scholar. National Hispanic Merit Scholar... Two-time NCJLA All-League...Four-year Varsity starter... Team Captain...Water polo: Three-time 3x league champions...2015 Sac-Joaquin Section Champions...Swimming: Eight-time Section Finalist...2016 All-American...Three-year Varsity letterman.
Intended Major: Economics
Hobbies: Skiing, sports, camping.
Favorite Book: They Poured Fire on Us Fom the Sky
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Parents: Kim and Mike
Coach's Comments: "Jack is arguably the top lacrosse player from the burgeoning Sacramento area. He is not only an outstanding lacrosse player but a stellar athlete aided by his water polo and swimming dominance. Jack will add savvy and physicality to our defense."

Matt Keany
Attack, San Clemente HS, CA
Accolades: Valedictorian...National Merit Scholarship Commended Student...National Honor Society...AP Scholar with Distinction... Four-year Scholar-Athlete...CSF Gold Seal Bearer...Academic Achievement Award Certificates (Athletics, Science)...US Lacrosse Academic All American... Two-year Varsity Captain...Four-year Varsity Letterman...Offensive MVP...Three-time All-League...2nd-Team All-Orange County selection... "Unsung Hero" Coach's Award.
Intended Major: Public Health
Hobbies: RC Planes, Surfing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking.
Favorite Book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite Movie: Minions
Parents: Beth and Jim
Coach's Comments: "Quick, shifty, explosive attackmen with a good stick, toughness, unselfishness and poise are always a welcome addition to an offense, and Matt is no exception."

Rusty McDonough
Defensive Midfield, St. Ignatius College Prep, CA
Accolades: Eight-time Honor Roll... Two-year Varsity starter...Team ranked #6 in country senior year... Football: Two-time WCAL Champion...Three-year letterman...1st-Team All-WCAL (WR/DB).
Intended Major: Environmental Science
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, mountain biking, fantasy football.
Favorite Book: Hunger Games
Favorite Movie: Benchwarmers
Parents: Sally and Rick
Coach's Comments: "Rusty has been one of Coach Packard's favorite defensive middies at St. Ignatius the past two years. A football player at heart, Rusty is tough and rugged and a natural competitor. He has the potential to help us in this very crucial position."

Miles Rosberg
Attack/Midfield, Sierra Canyon HS, CA
Accolades: Eight-time Honor Roll...Dean's List...National Honors Society...Student Ambassador...AP Scholar... League MVP... Four-time Offensive MVP...Three-time 1st-Team All-League...Two-year Captain...2017 1st-Team All-City...2016 2nd team All-City.
Intended Major: Undeclared
Hobbies: Sports.
Favorite Book: Old School by Tobias Wolff
Favorite Movie: Ip Man
Parents: Tracy and Michael
Coach's Comments: "The expression 'Jack of all trades, master of none' does not apply to Miles. He is a phenomenal athlete and has proven reliable in multiple positions throughout his career, and he will no doubt flourish as a Golden Bear."

Kitt Stoddard
Faceoff Specialist, Westlake HS, CA
Accolades: Valedictorian...National Merit Scholar Finalist...National AP Scholar...Six-time Scholar-Athlete...Captain of Robotics Team...President and Founder of Junior Board at Leonids Adobe... Varsity Lacrosse Captain...2nd-Team All-Marmonte, Two-time Marmonte League Champion...Battle of Hotbeds All-Star selection... Outstanding Linebacker...Frankie Toner Memorial Award.
Intended Major: Business Administration and Computer Science double major.
Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Cooking, Reading.
Favorite Book: All Quiet on the Western Front
Favorite Movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Parents: Camille and Marshall
Coach's Comments: "Kitt is an ox of a man with a vice of a handshake, two reasons why he's a proven faceoff man against some of the country's best. We're excited to see Kitt further improve our success in this huge part of the game."

Hank Taft
Attack/Midfield, Tamalpais HS, CA
Accolades: Eight-time Honor Roll student...1st Decile (1,500 students)...Eight-time CIF Scholar-Athlete... Four-year Varsity letterman and Two-time Captain...Two-time MCAL All-League...Two-time Offensive MVP...Freshman of the Year... Four-year varsity goalkeeper for high school soccer team...MCAL and NCS Champions.
Intended Major: Undeclared
Hobbies: Skiing, snowboarding, Live music.
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Parents: Lisa and Alex
Coach's Comments: "Like a couple others in this class, Hank brings versatility to our offense. He's comfortable anywhere in the offensive end and is a natural athlete, so we're excited to see where Hank best thrives."