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Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:38

Inducted as a truly great player, Nelson was a two-time collegiate All-American as a midfielder at Harvard University, earning second team honors in both 1992 and 1994. She helped to lead Harvard to the Ivy League championship in both 1991 and 1992, and received All-Ivy League recognition in 1992 and 1994. Nelson was also selected for the North-South All-Star Game following her senior season in 1994.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:36

Inducted posthumously as a truly great coach, Geppi-Aikens served as head coach at her alma mater, Loyola University Maryland (formerly Loyola College) from 1989-2003, where she amassed a record of 197-71, with 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Geppi-Aikens was selected as the IWLCA’s Division I coach of the year three times, winning the honor in 1996, 1997 and 2003. She also produced 29 All-American players during her tenure.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:35

Inducted as a truly great player, Vaughan enjoyed an All-American career as a collegiate player at Harvard University. She was a two-time All-American as a defender, earning first team honors in 1989 and 1990. Vaughan helped lead Harvard to its first NCAA title in 1990 as the Crimson defeated Maryland in the national championship game. In addition to earning All-Ivy League honors four times, she was the Ivy League’s rookie of the year as a freshman in 1987 and the Ivy League’s player of the year as a senior in 1990.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:34

Inducted as a truly great coach, Hartranft is still active, having completed his 47th season as head coach at Farmingdale (N.Y.) High School at the time of his induction. Through the 2015 season, Hartranft has 694 wins, ranking third all-time among boys’ high school coaches. Hartranft led Farmingdale to the New York state championship in 2011, and also finished as state runner-up in 1978 and 2003. His teams have captured 13 Nassau County championships and made 41 consecutive playoff appearances.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:33

Inducted as a truly great player, Voelker was a three-time All-American as a defenseman at Johns Hopkins University, earning third team status in 1989 and 1990, and first team honors as a senior in 1991. He was also selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game in 1991.

As a professional, Voelker played seven indoor seasons with the Philadelphia Wings, winning three championships, and then played two seasons in Major League Lacrosse, adding another championship with the Long Island Lizards in 2003.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:32

Inducted as a truly great player, Elicker enjoyed a four-year career at James Madison University, where she served as a team captain and led the Dukes to a conference championship, before becoming a member of the U.S. National Team program from 1980-86. Her international experience began with a touring team visit to Australia for a series of matches in 1980.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:31

Inducted as a truly great contributor, Curran was recognized as one of the top officials in boys’ and men’s lacrosse for 40 years. Based in Syracuse, he served as a high school and college official from 1964-2004, and worked five NCAA men’s championship games. Curran also officiated on the international level for 30 years, working in numerous World Championships, Canadian Championships and European Championships. He was one of the founding members of the International Federation of Lacrosse’s (now FIL) Referees Association, and served as the group’s first president.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:25

Inducted as a truly great player, Connelly enjoyed an outstanding four-year career at Penn State University, where she earned first team All-America honors as a defender in 1995 and 1996 and second team honors in 1994. Connelly helped lead the Lions to the NCAA postseason three times, including the national semifinals in 1995. She then became a fixture as a 10-year member of the U.S. National Team Program, playing on the U.S. World Cup Team in 1997, 2001 and 2005 and helping to capture two gold medals.

Submitted by mdasilva on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:24

Basner was inducted as a truly great official. A native of Philadelphia, Basner officiated at the highest levels of the game during a 21-year umpiring career and also served the game in numerous local and national roles. Basner officiated three NCAA national championship games, five national semifinal games, and numerous Pennsylvania high school state finals. She also officiated at four international events, including the 1993 World Cup final in Scotland.

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