St. John's University Athletics
2014 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Joseph Venit
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 240
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Attack
- Hometown:
- Springfield, Pa.
- High School:
- Springfield-Delco
As A Sophomore (2013): Appeared in two contests ... made his season debut in a 20-13 home victory over Rutgers (March 16) ... appeared in the season finale, a 15-10 home win over Marquette (April 27).
As A Freshman (2012): Saw his first action in the team[apos]s 7-6 victory at Rutgers (March 17).
At Springfield: Lettered four seasons in lacrosse ... served as captain of the team his senior season ... made one first team All-Conference and two second team All-Conference ... selected second team All-State as a senior ... scored 166 career goals and amassed 62 assists ... member of the Central League Champions and the first ranked team in Pennsylvania for 2010 ... played club lacrosse for the 19064 and Seven Nations programs ... earned two varsity letters in football.
Off The Field:Son of Joseph and Stacey Venit ... has a brother, Zachary (15) ... enjoys playing sports, hanging with friends and listening to music ... majoring in Business Management ... was high school teammates of St. John[apos]s players Colin Keegan and Joe Addona ... chose St. John[apos]s over Penn State, UMass, Bryant and Sacred Heart ... nicknamed 'Moose' ... lists father Joseph as the person he most admires ... has career aspirations of working an enjoyable job.
Venit Up Close
Favorite Book: 'Friday Night Lights' by Buzz Bissinger
Favorite Movie: 'The Town'
Favorite TV Show: 'Duck Dynasty'
Favorite Food: Cheesesteaks
Favorite Professional Team: Philadelphia Eagles