Charlie Koester was named a US Lacrosse All-American (Nassau County) in 2025. Charlie had a breakout junior season, accumulating 99 points (66 goals & 33 assists). He was awarded Nassau County Attackman of the Year, in addition to All-County honors for the second year in a row. Koester led the Trojans in goals & assists, respectively, en route to their NYS State Championship (Class B) with a noted bone contusion in his left forearm. He was credited with 6 goals & 3 assists in the Semi-Finals & Finals after the injury. Talk about tough, Charlie won a State Championship with Garden City soccer earlier that school year (2024) & followed up in the Spring, praised as a lacrosse player on Newsday 1st Team All-Long Island. He plays with confidence & is a proven alpha on offense. Koester is a quick, aggressive scorer who is seriously skilled with both hands. His stellar shooting ability forces defensive adjustments & opens opportunities for others within the offense. Charlie consistently puts himself in space to finish on the inside, showing a cerebral side to his game. He is a proven producer who has already shown he can carry the weight of championship expectations. Look for Koester to take ownership of an offensive role in the Patriot League at the next level. He is expected to engineer offense early & often for the Mountain Hawks – signed to Lehigh.

Charlie Koester was named a US Lacrosse All-American (Nassau County) in 2025. Charlie had a breakout junior season, accumulating 99 points (66 goals & 33 assists). He was awarded Nassau County Attackman of the Year, in addition to All-County honors for the second year in a row. Koester led the Trojans in goals & assists, respectively, en route to their NYS State Championship (Class B) with a noted bone contusion in his left forearm. He was credited with 6 goals & 3 assists in the Semi-Finals & Finals after the injury. Talk about tough, Charlie won a State Championship with Garden City soccer earlier that school year (2024) & followed up in the Spring, praised as a lacrosse player on Newsday 1st Team All-Long Island. He plays with confidence & is a proven alpha on offense. Koester is a quick, aggressive scorer who is seriously skilled with both hands. His stellar shooting ability forces defensive adjustments & opens opportunities for others within the offense. Charlie consistently puts himself in space to finish on the inside, showing a cerebral side to his game. He is a proven producer who has already shown he can carry the weight of championship expectations. Look for Koester to take ownership of an offensive role in the Patriot League at the next level. He is expected to engineer offense early & often for the Mountain Hawks – signed to Lehigh.