NEED TO KNOW:
All-USA South First Team: John Dieterly (F)
All-USA South Second Team: Josh Tamarkin (A) and
Will Isley (M)
All-Sportsmanship Team Representative: Colin Hackshaw (M)
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The USA South released its men's lacrosse postseason awards Thursday afternoon and three Lions were named to the listing.
Junior
John Dieterly, earned his spot on the first team from his excellence as a faceoff specialist while fellow juniors
Josh Tamarkin and
Will Isley earn their spots for their offensive work.
John Dieterly, All-USA South First Team (Faceoff Specialist)
BY THE NUMBERS:
Faceoffs Won: 152
Of Note: Dieterly aided the Lions all season on the faceoff front. Diertely collected two goals across the regular season for the Lions, showcasing the Lions quick offense from the faceoff.
Josh Tamarkin, All-USA South Second Team (Attack)
BY THE NUMBERS:
Goals: 37 (2nd on team)
Points: 67 (1st on team)
Assists: 30 (1st on team)
Of Note: Tamarkin transferred in this season for the Lions and has been a revelation. The junior made an immediate impact for Piedmont. Tamarkin has been the engine for the offense, leading the team in assists and points overall. He has also shown strong shots to the back of the net, sitting second on the team in overall goals with 37.
Will Isley, All-USA South Second Team (Midfielder)
BY THE NUMBERS:
Goals: 15
Ground Balls: 19
Caused Turnovers: 3
Previous USA South Recognition: All-USA South Second Team x2 (2024, 2025)
Of Note: Isley started and has played in 12 games for the Lions this season. Isley continues to be a strong presence for Piedmont, causing havoc in the midfield for opposing teams while also finding the back of the net 15 times this season.
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Offensive Player of the Year
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Defensive Player of the Year
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Rookie of the Year
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Coach of the Year
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Ethan Miles
Pfeiffer
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Michael Keane
Pfeiffer
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Myles Nielson
Southern Virginia
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Tucker Nelson
Pfeiffer
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The 2026 USA South Men's Lacrosse All-Conference Team:
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First Team
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Second Team
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Attack
Justin Barry, Greensboro
Tiger Hopkins, Pfeiffer
Ethan Miles, Pfeiffer
Myles Nielson, Southern Virginia
Midfield
Clay Haacke, Southern Virginia
Trent Orr, Pfeiffer
Davis Palombo, Pfeiffer
Defender
Michael Keane, Pfeiffer
Fierce Miller, Southern Virginia
Hayden Polokowski, Pfeiffer
Goalie
Korbin Hamilton, Pfeiffer
Long-Stick
Luc Danis, Pfeiffer
Short-Stick Defensive Midfielder
Ezequel Ceant, Pfeiffer
Faceoff
John Dieterly, Piedmont
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Attack
Jay Legg, Methodist
Dylan Sullivan, Pfeiffer
Josh Tamarkin, Piedmont
Midfield
Bashwyn Fitch, Pfeiffer
Will Isley, Piedmont
Jaxon McMonigle, Huntingdon
Defender
Christian Daniels, Pfeiffer
Michael Tucker, Methodist
Daniel Wright, Methodist
Goalie
Jace Lightfoot, Southern Virginia
Braeden Mitchell, Greensboro
Long-Stick
Jay Moore, Methodist
Short-Stick Defensive Midfielder
Scott DuPaix, Southern Virginia
Faceoff
Lee Caldwell, Pfeiffer
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All-Sportsmanship
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Colin Eifler, Brevard
Jack Steele, Greensboro
Kelcey Marston, Huntingdon
Nicholas Murciano, LaGrange
Jacob Burnette, Methodist
Jackson Reese, Pfeiffer
Colin Hackshaw, Piedmont
Caden Bloxham, Southern Virginia
Carson McGee, William Peace
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