St. John's University Athletics
2009 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Charles Holenstein
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Attack
- Hometown:
- Downington, Pa.
- High School:
- Downington West
As A Freshman (2009): Started in one game vs. Siena ... scored one goal at Fairfield (April 25).
Before St. John[apos]s: Played four seasons for the Downingtown West Whippets ... named captain his senior year ... finished his career with 128 goals and 57 assists for 185 points ... totaled a career-high 46 goals, and 18 assists for 64 points his junior season (2007) ... was named both the Ches-mont League and team Most Valuable Player in 2008 ... was the team[apos]s leading scorer from 2006-08 ... earned Surburban League second team honors in 2006 and First Team honors in 2007 and 2008 ... was also an Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association (EPSLA) All-Star ... played for club team Headstrong, which was the 2008 Dick[apos]s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions runner-up.
Off The Field: Charles Dean Holenstein ... born December 30, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... son of William and Jennifer Holenstein ... has two brothers, Clint (21) and Matt (20) ... is an undecided major ... chose St. John[apos]s for its proximity to New York City ... his grandmother was the patron in the retro-classic Calgon commercial `Ancient Chinese secret?[apos] ... notes the most thrilling moment in his athletic career as having a hat trick and the game-winning goal in overtime as a sophomore against Malvern Prep.
Holenstein Up Close
Favorite Book: 'The Little Engine that Could' by Pat Holenstein.
Favorite Movie: 'Superbad.'
Favorite TV Show: 'It[apos]s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'
Favorite Song: 'Get Busy' by the Roots.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Favorite Food: Lasagna.