{"title":"Aidan Knoetgen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCUSA Athlete | Men’s Lacrosse – Attack | Saint Leo University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAidan Knoetgen is a standout junior attackman at Saint Leo University and a proud LOCUSA Athlete, recognized for his explosive play, sharp field vision, and relentless work ethic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Junior (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aidan was named a \u003cstrong\u003eUSILA South Region Honoree\u003c\/strong\u003e and earned \u003cstrong\u003eAll-SSC honors\u003c\/strong\u003e. He tallied \u003cstrong\u003e56 total points\u003c\/strong\u003e, evenly split with \u003cstrong\u003e28 goals and 28 assists\u003c\/strong\u003e, while taking \u003cstrong\u003e84 shots\u003c\/strong\u003e with an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e52 on goal\u003c\/strong\u003e. His all-around contribution included \u003cstrong\u003e50 ground balls\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eseven caused turnovers\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonstrating his impact on both ends of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Sophomore (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aidan started all 15 games, contributing \u003cstrong\u003e45 points\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e23 goals and 22 assists\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranking sixth in the Sunshine State Conference. He averaged \u003cstrong\u003e1.47 assists per game\u003c\/strong\u003e (7th SSC), with a \u003cstrong\u003e70.4% shot-on-goal rate\u003c\/strong\u003e. A highlight performance came against Rockhurst (Feb. 11), where he posted \u003cstrong\u003eeight points\u003c\/strong\u003e (3 goals, 5 assists).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a Freshman (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e, he appeared in 11 games and made an immediate impact, notching \u003cstrong\u003e13 points\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e8 goals and 5 assists\u003c\/strong\u003e. He showed scoring efficiency early with key games against Shorter and Palm Beach Atlantic, and collected \u003cstrong\u003e8 ground balls\u003c\/strong\u003e while causing \u003cstrong\u003e3 turnovers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAidan represents the core values of LOCUSA: passion, performance, patriotism and purpose. His dedication on the field reflects the spirit of American-made excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aidanknoetgen\/\" title=\"Instagram\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/1940\/7498\/files\/IG_Logo.png?v=1751894349\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"68\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/1940\/7498\/collections\/Screenshot_20250301_184147_Instagram.jpg?v=1751893924","url":"https:\/\/www.nextplaynetwork.tv\/collections\/aidan-knoetgen.oembed","provider":"Love of Country Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}