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Alex Crognale, Junior, Defense, No. 2
Stats:
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Collegiate stats: One goal, two assists.
High school: Gahanna Lincoln High School (Gahanna, Ohio)
How'd He Get to College Park?
Crognale was a standout on a very successful team at Gahanna Linclon. The team went a combined 40-1-3 in his junior and senior years, and he also won two state titles on the school's baseball team. Crognale was also a member of the Columbus Crew's academy team. Crognale enrolled early at Maryland in spring 2013.
As a freshman in 2013, Crognale started all 12 games in which he played. That year, he went scoreless on 12 shots, but got valuable experience as a starter on a playoff team. As a sophomore, he started 16 games in which he played, scoring one goal and and adding two assists.
Career Highlight:
Being named Big Ten defensive player of the week last October.
Dream Season:
Crognale becomes the anchor of the team's defense while upping his offensive game. He brings home the Big Ten defensive player of the year award.
2015 Prospectus:
Crognale should have a leadership role on the team. He and Chris Odoi-Atsem look to be the two leaders on the defensive end, especially with a new goalkeeper in the net. His goal and assist totals should go up, but obviously, his true value lies in his play on the defensive end.
Up Next:
Our final player in the series led the team in goals last season.
Standings
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