Christopher Newport University

2022 - Senior Season - Saw time in 11 games while serving as a reserve on the defense throughout his second year with the Captains … Chipped in with seven caused turnovers, including two against Whittier on March 27 … Added one takeaway in each of his first three appearances, including a win against No. 20 Hampden-Sydney on February 26 … Also forced miscues in triumphs against Illinois Wesleyan on March 13 and Mary Washington on April 23 … Came through with a goal in the latter bout against the Eagles as well … Snatched 11 ground balls during the season, including two in a nationally-ranked victory over No. 10 Gettysburg on March 18 … Scooped up one against No. 19 Ursinus on March 9 as well.

2021 - Junior Season - Made an immediate impact as a reserve on the defensive unit during his first year in Newport News … Took part in eight games and forced three turnovers … Had takeaways in each of his first two appearances against Southern Virginia on March 3 and Roanoke on March 6 … Also had a caused turnover and two ground balls during a league triumph over Mary Washington on April 10 … Collected six ground balls during the year … Saw action in a pair of nationally-ranked battles with No. 2 Salisbury on April 3 and April 14.

2019 - Freshman Season (at UMBC) - Appeared in eight games during his first collegiate campaign … Registered seven caused turnovers and 11 ground balls … Posted a season-high three ground balls while adding two takeaways against Vermont on March 16 … Also notched a pair of caused turnovers at Navy on February 15 and against Mount St. Mary’s on February 23.
 
At Paul VI Catholic - Was a defensive standout during his time with the Panthers … Collected All-State accolades during each of his last three seasons … Also was a perennial All-Conference selection and received honorable mention All-Met nods … Named the Defensive Player of the Year while leading the team to its first state title as a senior … Also helped the program appear in a pair of conference championships while climbing to 14th in the national rankings ... Competed in basketball and track & field as well.

Personal - Steven James Cornwell is the son of Colleen and Bob Cornwell … Has two older brothers, Joe and Mike … His mother played softball at George Mason … Kobe Bryant is his favorite athlete, and Post Malone is his favorite musician … His dad is the most impressive person he has ever met … His dream vacation would be a trip to Fiji … “Inception” is his favorite movie, and “The Witcher” is his favorite TV show … Steak is his favorite food … Aspires to be a firefighter / paramedic … Majoring in biology with a minor in psychology.