Christopher Newport University

2026 - Junior Season - Solidified his spot as one of the top defensemen in the nation after collecting first-team All-American honors from USA Lacrosse Magazine ... Also was a third-team USILA All-American ... Hauled in first-team All-Conference and All-State nods while picking up second-team All-Region laurels ... Posted 52 caused turnovers, which led the Coastal Lacrosse Conference, ranked ninth in the NCAA, and placed him fifth on the program's all-time single-season leaderboard ... Ranked first among league defensemen with 84 ground balls as well ... Forced at least one turnover in 21 of his 22 appearances and had multiple strips on 16 occasions ... Had a season-high five takeaways in the Coastal Lacrosse Conference Championship against No. 5 Salisbury on May 3 ... Had three in the semifinals against Mary Washington on April 29 as well ... Earned a spot on the CLC All-Tournament Team for those efforts ... Continued his postseason domination with three caused turnovers in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament against Pfeiffer on May 9 and No. 13 Washington and Lee on May 10 ... Added a pair of strips and a season-high eight ground balls in the NCAA Quarterfinals against No. 12 Wesleyan on May 16 as well ... Frustrated nationally-ranked competition throughout the year and had multiple takeaways in seven of the team's 10 bouts against top-25 foes ... Recorded three takeaways in wins over No. 12 Washington and Lee on February 18 and No. 14 Amherst on March 21 ... Came through with two strips against No. 4 Lynchburg on March 13 and No. 6 Salisbury on April 18 ... Picked up at least two ground balls in each of the final 21 games of the season ... Had six rollers in match-ups with No. 12 Washington and Lee on February 18 and No. 1 Tufts on March 14 ... Snagged four ground balls and had multiple takeaways in back-to-back games against Randolph-Macon on February 25 and Grove City on February 28 ... Also had two points, including a goal, in the latter contest against the Wolverines ... Honored as the CLC Defensive Player of the Week on March 2 for that effort ... Finished the season with six goals, which marked the most by a long pole in program history ... Had a dagger against No. 4 Lynchburg during the Mustang Classic on March 13 ... Added a blow in back-to-back games against Kean on April 4 and Roanoke on April 8 ... Was equally lethal in the postseason after sinking strikes against No. 5 Salisbury in the conference championship on May 3 before draining his final goal in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against Pfeiffer on May 9 ... Continued to shine in the classroom as well and received CSC Academic All-District accolades for the second consecutive season.

2025 - Sophomore Season - Stepped into a starting role on the defensive unit and put together a fantastic year on the back line ... Earned a start in all 15 of his appearances, including eight of the squad's bouts against top-25 competition and each of CNU's five postseason tilts ... Finished with 20 caused turnovers and 18 ground balls ... Had six takeaways in his first career start against Hampden-Sydney on February 8, which equaled the eighth-highest total by a Captain in program history ... Named to the USILA National Team of the Week on February 12 for that performance ... Collected at least two takeaways in six contests, including his first four outings of the year ... Snatched three caused turnovers in early-season wins over Adrian on February 15 and Grove City on March 1 ... Also had two at No. 18 Stevenson on February 22 ... Stifled nationally-ranked competition throughout the year, including stellar work in a pair of match-ups with No. 16 Lynchburg ... Had two takeaways and three ground balls against the Hornets in the regular season on March 15 before chipping in with two more strips in the NCAA Sweet 16 on May 11 ... Continued his postseason domination with another caused turnover in the NCAA Quarterfinals against No. 8 Bowdoin on May 17 ... Scooped up a ground ball in 12 of his appearances, including a pair of rollers against Grove City in the opening bout of the national playoffs on May 10 ... Chipped in on the offensive end with a pair of goals during the year, including a rip against No. 8 Gettysburg on March 14 ... Also landed his first career blow against Grove City on March 1 ... Was equally impressive in the classroom and picked up Academic All-District honors for his scholarly achievements.
 

2024 - Freshman Season - Made contributions throughout the year on the defensive unit but was especially dominant during the squad's postseason run ... Had two takeaways in both games during the Coastal Lacrosse Conference Tournament, including a stellar showing at No. 1 Salisbury on May 5 ... Continued his surge in the playoffs with another strip in a win over No. 15 Stevens during the third round of the NCAA Tournament on May 12 ... Wrapped up the year with seven caused turnovers and seven ground balls ... Forced miscues in a pair of early season battles against Berry on February 17 and Ohio Wesleyan on February 25 ... Also grabbed a ground ball in each of his first four appearances, including his collegiate debut at Hampden-Sydney on February 10 ... Came back with another roller in three league tilts against Montclair State on March 30, Kean on April 13, and Stockton on April 20 ... Saw action in five games against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over No. 4 Dickinson during the Mustang Classic on March 15 ... Also appeared in both showdowns with top-ranked Salisbury, including a regular season bout on April 6.

At Herndon - Starred throughout his time with the Hornets ... Collected All-District and All-Region accolades for his performance ... Was a three-time Team MVP and served as a team captain ... Also competed on the varsity football team.

Personal - Brett Vincent Kelley is the son of Brian and Camille Kelley ... Mark Sanchez is the person in history he would most like to meet, and his dream vacation would be a trip to Metlife Stadium ... Majoring in finance.