Tiffany Announces Incoming Signing Class of 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia men’s lacrosse head coach Lars Tiffany announced the Cavaliers’ incoming signing class of 2023 on Wednesday (July 19). UVA welcomes a total of 10 incoming first-year student-athletes.

Joining the Cavaliers in the fall of 2023 are Chase Band (Potomac, Md.), Wills Burt (Newtown Square, Pa.), Caulley Deringer (Alexandria, Va.), Will Erdmann (South Norwalk, Conn.), Kian McCarthy (Rye, N.Y.), Henry Metz (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), McCabe Millon (Reisterstown, Md.), Eli Petty (Richmond, Va.), Luke Pisani (Jupiter, Fla.) and Cole Webber (Garden City, N.Y.).

Chase Band • A/M • 6-2 • 180 • Potomac, Md. • The Bullis School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• Recorded 61 goals and 31 assists to lead Bullis in points
• With 59 goals and 15 assists, led Bullis in goals in 2022
• Two-time All-Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) Team
• Two-time Bullis Team Offensive MVP (2022-23)
• The Bullis School team captain (2023)
• Led Bullis to 2022 IAC championship
• Washington Post All-Met honorable mention (2023)
• USA Lacrosse Player of the Week (2022)
• Second Team All-District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (2023)
• Played on the travel circuit for Next Level Lacrosse (2020)

PERSONAL

• Son of Erin and Gary Band
• Has three siblings, Allie, Nic and Hunter
• Older brother, Hunter, attended UVA (2019-23)
• Enjoys golf, the beach, spending time with friends, family and his two dogs

WHY UVA?
“My decision to attend Virginia felt natural. From stepping onto Grounds with my brother in 2019 to coming back in 2022, I always knew that this would be my home. The campus, spirit, and academic and athletic opportunities are unmatched. UVA lacrosse’s rich history was eye-opening to me. The traditions and standards push the team to compete at the highest level possible. Playing lacrosse at UVA has been a dream of mine since I was a kid.”

Wills Burt • M • 6-0 • 185 • Newtown Square, Pa. • The Haverford School

HIGH SCHOOL

• No. 20 overall prospect and No. 6 midfielder according to Inside Lacrosse
• Four-star star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• No. 43 overall prospect according to NLF
• Senior All-America Lacrosse Game participant (2023)
• Sidelined for part of his senior year due to hamstring injury
• All Inter-Ac All League selection (2022)
• First Team all-state (2022)
• Played defensive back for Haverford’s football team
• Delco All-County Football Team selection
• First Team Inter-Ac All League in football

PERSONAL

• Son of Tom and Susan Burt
• Father, Tom, captained the 1990 UVA men’s lacrosse team
• Has two older siblings, Tyler and Caroline
• Brother, Tyler, played squash at Colby
• Sister, Caroline, plays lacrosse at Yale
• Grandfather, Richard, played lacrosse at Maryland from 1951-55
• Enjoys playing golf and pickle ball

WHY UVA?
“I grew up going down to UVA because my father attended. I fell in love with the school, and it was my dream to follow my father’s footsteps and play lacrosse for the University of Virginia.”

Caulley Deringer • A/M • 5-8 • 145 • Alexandria, Va. • Episcopal HS

HIGH SCHOOL

• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• Ranked No. 65 overall prospect by NLF
• VISAA Player of the Year (2023)
• Alexandria Player of the Year (2023)
• USA Lacrosse Magazine High School All-American (2023)
• Finished senior season with 33 goals and 63 assists
• Set Episcopal single-season points (96) and assists (63) records
• Two-time VISSA state champion (2021-Episcopal and 2019–St. Stephens and St. Agnes School)
• Two-time Episcopal team captain (2022-23)
• Washington Post first team All-Met (2023)
• First team All-DMV (2023)
• Two-time All-IAC (2022-23)
• USA Lacrosse Academic All-American (2023)
• Washington Post All-Met honorable mention (2022)
• Second Team all-state (2022)
• NHSLS All-Tournament Team (2021)
• Naptown National Challenge Championship MVP (2020)
• National All-Star Nike Games MVP (2020)
• Played on the travel circuit for Madlax DC Dogs

PERSONAL

• Born James Caulley Deringer Jr.
• Son of Caulley Sr. and Alex Deringer
• Father, Caulley, played lacrosse at Washington & Lee from 1982-86
• Has two siblings, Hanna and Bowen
• Sister, Hanna, joined lacrosse team at Cal in 2020
• Enjoys hunting, fishing and skiing

WHY UVA?
“Virginia has everything for me: a first-class education, top-tier athletics and superb social life at one of the country’s greatest institutions. The Cavalier community has an energy and friendly vibe that make it very unique and welcoming. Of course, the lacrosse team and staff are second to none and offer an opportunity to compete at the highest level.”

Will Erdmann • M • 6-0 • 180 • Norwalk, Conn. • Brunswick School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse and NLF
• Tabbed the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 17 midfielder in 2021 according to NLF
• Played football for one season at Brunswick
• Attended Berkshire School (Mass.) from 2019-21
• Competed for Eclipse Lacrosse Club

PERSONAL

• Son of Jeff and Barbara Erdmann
• Has two brothers, Charlie and Tom
• Father, Jeff, played lacrosse at Ohio Wesleyan from 1981-85
• Brother, Charlie, played lacrosse at Vermont from 2016-18
• Enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing and boating

WHY UVA?
“I chose the University of Virginia because UVA has the best balance of rigorous academics while also being one of the top athletic institutions. There is no other place I would rather spend my next four years than on such a vibrant campus located in such a great town. The UVA campus is second to none and Charlottesville is one of the most amazing towns in America. I am so honored to have the privilege to suit up for a program with nine national championships.”

Kian McCarthy • M • 6-2 • 200 • Rye, N.Y. • Rye HS

HIGH SCHOOL

• No. 50 overall prospect and No. 15 midfielder according to Inside Lacrosse
• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• S. Lacrosse High School All-American (2023)
• USA Lacrosse Magazine High School All-American (2023)
• Rye HS team captain (2023)
• Three-time NYSPHSAA Section 1 champions (2021-23)
• Journal News/LoHud “Elite 11” selection (2023)
• Three-time NYSPHSAA Section 1 All-League (2021-23)
• Three-time NYSPHSAA Section 1 All-Section (2021-23)
• Played safety for the Garnets for two seasons (2020-21)
• Played one season on Rye’s basketball team (2020)
• Competed on the travel circuit for Prime Time Lacrosse

PERSONAL

• Son of Brian and Michelle McCarthy
• Father, Brian, was a member of the Villanova track & field program (1983-86)
• Has one brother, Justin, and one sister, Riley

WHY UVA?
“I chose the University of Virginia because it has the ideal combination of challenging academics, competitive lacrosse, and a beautiful, historic campus. It’s also important to me to surround myself in a community of people that are driven to succeed in all aspects of life.”

Henry Metz • FO • 6-0 • 175 • Bloomfield Hills, Mich. • Salisbury School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Played both lacrosse and ice hockey at Salisbury (2022-23) and Detroit Country Day (2019-21)
• Started facing off his junior year of high school (2022)
• Led Salisbury to national championship (2022)
• Recorded an 80 percent faceoff win percentage (2023)
• Five-year lacrosse letterwinner (2019-23)
• New England Elite 8 ice hockey champion (2022)
• Salisbury ice hockey alternate captain (2023)
• Ice hockey all-state team (2021)
• Played on the travel circuit for Sweetlax Upstate

PERSONAL

• Son of Robin and Robert Metz
• Father, Robert, played ice hockey and golf at Colgate
• Mother, Robin, competed on the diving team at Denison University
• Brother, Bobby, plays ice hockey at Colgate
• Enjoys the outdoors and wood working

WHY UVA?
“The University of Virginia gave me the best opportunity to compete at the highest level of lacrosse while also pursuing great academics.”

McCabe Millon • A • 5-10 • 175 • Reisterstown, Md. • McDonogh School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Inside Lacrosse’s and NLF’s No. 1 overall prospect
• Five-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• National Senior All-American Game MVP (2023)
• McDonogh team captain (2023)
• Led McDonogh to back-to-back MIAA conference championships (2022-23)
• Three-time MIAA all-conference selection (2021-23)
• Three-time MIAA all-conference All-Tournament Team (2021-23)
• MIAA Tournament MVP (2022)
• Three-time all-state selection (2021-23)
• Two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro selection (2022-23)
• Two-time high school All-American (2022-23)
• Two-time coach’s leadership award recipient (2021, 2023)
• McDonough Team MVP (2022)
• Two-time McDonogh class president (2020-21)
• Competed on the travel circuit for Team 91 Maryland

PERSONAL

• Son of Mark and Erin Millon
• Has one brother, Brendan
• Father, Mark, played lacrosse at UMass (1990-93) and was inducted into the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2009
• Mother, Erin, played lacrosse at Maryland (1989-90) and was inducted into US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2014
• Avid fan of the New York Yankees and enjoys golfing

WHY UVA?
“I chose the University of Virginia because of its unique combination of elite athletics, challenging academics, and a beautiful campus. When I first visited UVA, the moment I stepped on Grounds I felt comfortable and confident that Charlottesville was the right place for me to take my next step in life. Also, the relationships and brotherhood that I have seen in my short experiences thus far made it feel like home to me.”

Eli Petty • D • 6-5 • 225 • Richmond, Va. • Collegiate School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Two-time USA Lacrosse All-American (2022-23)
• USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award recipient (2023)
• Two-time VISAA first team all-state (2022-23)
• VISAA second team all-state (2021)
• Three-time Richmond Times-Dispatch first team All-Metro (2021-23)
• Three-time first team all-prep league selection (2021-23)
• Four-year letterwinner at Collegiate School (2020-23)
• Collegiate School team MVP (2023)
• Two-time team captain (2022-23)
• Finished his high school career with 210 ground balls, 101 caused turnovers, 11 goals and six assists
• Recorded a career-best 87 ground balls and 59 caused turnovers (2022)
• Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete of the Year nominee (2023
• Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar Athlete of the Month (May 2022)
• Two-year letterwinner in football as a linebacker and wide receiver (2021-22)
• Played on the travel circuit for Richmond Hawks

PERSONAL

• Son of Jonathan and Sydney Petty
• Father, Jonathan, grew up in Charlottesville and graduated from Western Albemarle High School
• Mother, Sydney, graduated from UVA in 1996
• Has one sister, Sydney

WHY UVA?
“My grandparents live in Ivy, and my dad grew up in Charlottesville where he played lacrosse at Western Albemarle High School. My mom graduated from UVA, and much of my childhood was spent watching UVA football and lacrosse games and enjoying friends’ tailgates. As I grew older, I learned more about The University as an institution of learning. I am academically driven and look forward to pursuing the outstanding education I know I will receive here. I truly believe UVA has the strongest lacrosse program in the nation. After a challenging start to my high school career due to COVID restrictions, Coach Tiffany and Coach Turner demonstrated their interest and belief in me. From the beginning of the recruiting process, there was no doubt in my mind that UVA was the right place for me.”

Luke Pisani • M • 6-1 • 200 • Jupiter, Fla. • Salisbury School

HIGH SCHOOL

• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• Graduated from Salisbury School in 2023
• Attended The Benjamin School from 2019-22
• First team all-state (2022)
• Two-time leading goal scorer at the Benjamin School (2021-22)
• Finished second on team in assists (2020, 2021)
• Inside Lacrosse All-Star Game MVP (2020)
• Project Nine invitee
• Played on the travel circuit for Sweetlax Florida

PERSONAL

• Son of Jason and Kara Pisani
• Father, Jason, played lacrosse at Providence
• Has one brother, Jack, and two sisters, Mia and Elizabeth
• Cousin, Lawson, played lacrosse at UVA (2017-19) and was a member of the 2019 national championship team
• Enjoys playing golf

WHY UVA?
“I loved everything about UVA and the lacrosse program. The culture of the team really sets UVA apart from every other school in the country.”

Cole Webber • D • 6-2 • 190 • Garden City, N.Y. • Garden City HS

HIGH SCHOOL

• Four-star prospect according to Inside Lacrosse
• No. 58 prospect according to NLF
• Four-sport athlete for Garden City HS
• S. Lacrosse All-American (2023)
• Back-to-back section 8 state champions (2022-23)
• Nassau County LSM of the Year (2023)
• Long Island Championship MVP 2022
• Two-time all-state selection (2022-23)
• Two-time academic all-county (2022-23)
• Two-time All-Long Island (2022-23)
• Lacrosse team captain (2023)
• Nassau County Championship Defensive MVP
• Nike All-American
• Played quarterback for the three-time Long Island champion Trojans (2020-23)
• Football team captain (2022)
• Football all-county selection (2022)
• Football academic all-county (2022)
• Played forward for Garden City HS basketball team
• Competed for the Trojans’ indoor track team as a long sprinter
• Played on the travel circuit for Shore 2 Shore

PERSONAL

• Son of Brooke and Eric Webber
• Father, Eric, played quarterback at Brown University from 1996-2000
• Has two brothers, Luke and Brett
• Enjoys playing golf and tennis

WHY UVA?
“The University of Virginia embodies greatness in every major category: sport, education, and student life. Every school has the goal of making the most well-rounded student, but none achieve so like UVA. I cannot wait to be a part of the next class to continue this great tradition.”