Meet the Athlete: Brendan Sheehan

This week we take a look at a Stevenson lacrosse and hockey player who is headed to the College of Holy Cross to play lacrosse. He's also carrying a 4.6 grade point average.

Brendan Sheehan is a Stevenson High School senior who plays both lacrosse and ice hockey. On the field/rink: It's winter, which means it's hockey season. It's a sport that Sheehan won't take to college, but it's one that he still enjoys. "First of all, it's being part of a team,'' Sheehan said. "It's real community and family. I love playing defense for the team." Jim Wood is Stevenson's hockey coach. "His success in lacrosse has helped him improve as a hockey player," Wood said. "Originally a forward, Brendan changed to a defenseman during his sophomore year. In the Stevenson program, we look to our defensemen to be the quarterbacks of the offense. It is their job not only to defend against the opponent's most talented players, but also …

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