SO. HADLEY, Mass. (6/29/25)  – The Franklin Pierce men's lacrosse team has been honored with All-Academic awards from the NEILA (New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association).   
 
The NEILA reported 354 student-athletes were selected among all three divisions, including 41 from Division II.  Members of the teams are nominated by head coaches and are student-athletes who have excelled both in the classroom and on the field throughout their men's lacrosse careers.  

The recipients from FPU announced Friday: 
Jackson Hale, Midfield, Kensington, N.H., Marketing 
Shane Henrick,Defense, Methuen, Mass., Health Science 
Curtis Nelson, LSM, Gilford, N.H., Business Management 

Nominees must have senior or graduate student standing, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, and be an impact player for their team.