Richmond Hill senior Adam Cardenas signed to play lacrosse at Malone University, a Division II school in Ohio. Cardenas, a key player for the boys' lacrosse team, was praised by head coach Tom Corbin for his skill as a long stick middie and integral role in the team's defensive strategies. Malone University, in its second year of lacrosse, competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

The Big Picture

Cardenas' signing highlights the success and consistency of Richmond Hill's boys' lacrosse program under coach Tom Corbin, as well as the growing opportunities for high school lacrosse players to pursue college careers.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond Hill: Currently 6-4 overall and 2-1 in region play
  • Cardenas' season statistics: 20 ground balls (3rd on the team), 12 takeaways (2nd on the team)
State of Play
  • Richmond Hill's upcoming region games are all away from home
  • The team's lone remaining home game is with Benedictine on March 27
Bottom Line

Adam Cardenas' signing to play college lacrosse is a testament to the success of Richmond Hill's program and the talent it produces, while also reflecting the increasing opportunities for high school athletes to continue playing at the collegiate level.