Lynchburg, Va. -- The University of Lynchburg men's lacrosse team had four of its student-athletes earn spots on the Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Teams, announced on Wednesday.

The four Hornet performers that claimed places on the All-State teams were fifth year midfielder Jake Rust, junior attack Riley Hastings, senior goalkeeper Andrew Miller, and junior short stick defensive middie Parker Sealey. Rust was the lone Lynchburg player to be named to the First Team while Hastings, Miller and Sealey were named to the Second Team.

After recently earning All-American status by USILA and USA Magazine, Rust earned his third selection to the All-State team and second consecutive First Team honor. The Windham, N.H. product's decorated collegiate career concluded with him slotted in third on the program's all-time list for goals with 187 and fifth in points with 231. 

Sealey was also named an All-American by USILA this season and was the only Lynchburg student-athlete to be selected to the Second Team. As a defensive midfielder, Sealey scored 17 goals and dished out four assists. He was a significant contributor to the Hornets' stout defensive unit and finished the season with eight caused turnovers and 47 ground balls. 

Hastings and Miller were both USILA All-American honorable mentions after incredible performances this season. Hastings paced the squad in points with 67 total on 34 goals and 33 assists. His 1.74 dimes per game tied for the third-most in the ODAC this season. Miller ranked top-five in the conference this season in save percentage (third, 53.7%), goals against average (fourth, 10.87 per game), and saves per game (fifth, 10.65 per game).

Below is the complete list of VaSID All-State honors for the 2024-25 men's lacrosse season.

Major Award Winners
Player of the Year: Kevin Miller, CNU
Defensive Player of the Year: Mike Allen, Randolph Macon
Rookie of the Year: Jackson Platner, CNU
Coach of the Year: Mikey Thompson, CNU

First Team
Attack: Hillis Burns, Washington and Lee
Attack: Kevin Miller, Chris. Newport
Attack: Jamie Smith, Chris. Newport
Midfield: Julian Kammerman, Roanoke
Midfield: Jackson Platner, Chris. Newport
Midfield: Jake Rust, Lynchburg
Defense: Mike Allen, Randolph-Macon
Defense: Mark Davison, Chris. Newport
Defense: Weston Hammond, Roanoke
GK: Mason Bellinger, Chris. Newport
LSM: Keegan Shipe, Mary Washington
SSDM: Elliot Cohen, Washington and Lee
Faceoff: Tyler Spano, Washington and Lee

Second Team
Attack: Brett Jackson, Chris. Newport
Attack: James Haley, Washington and Lee
Attack: Riley Hastings, Lynchburg
Midfield: Jack Elliott, Washington and Lee
Midfield: Joey Allen, Washington and Lee
Midfield: Will Robertson, Randolph-Macon
Midfield: Grant Sobel, Randolph Macon
Defense: Chris Datz, Washington and Lee
Defense: Jay O'Keefe, Washington and Lee
Defense: Colin DeGrassi, Chris. Newport
Defense: Cooper Hauser, Randolph-Macon
GK: Andrew Miller, Lynchburg
LSM: Brodie Kent, Randolph-Macon
SSDM: Parker Sealey, Lynchburg
Faceoff: Warner Cabaniss, Chris. Newport

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