Daniel and Conor Denihan, brothers and lacrosse athletes from Manhasset, were captains of their high school lacrosse teams and both led them to championship wins. Almost 30 years later, the brothers were inducted into the Nassau County Athletic Hall of Fame.
On Sept. 25, the Denihan brothers were honored for their accomplishments in lacrosse over more than 12 years in the sport spanning their time in high school to the Major Leagues.
Daniel Denihan graduated from Manhasset High School in 1995, with Conor Denihan following behind him in the Class of 1997. The two brothers then became teammates at Johns Hopkins.
Both Daniel and Conor Denihan still live in Manhasset.
Daniel Denihan was honored as a “quick-footed, highly skilled stickhandler who could pass or shoot with equal dexterity” by the Nassau County Athletic Hall of Fame. He was recognized as a key player in the Manhasset team’s successful state win in 1995.
He received multiple accolades for his high school lacrosse career, including All-American for two years, All-Nassau and All-Long Island. He was also named the Nassau County Lacrosse Coaches Association’s Player of the Year and Long Island Player of the Year.
Daniel Denihan was also a talented high school football player who started for his high school team for three years. He was also awarded All-Conference his senior year for football.
Conor Denihan’s lacrosse accomplishments began early when he was made a starting midfielder during his freshman year of high school. His contribution to the team was credited in part for their state championship win in 1995, and he was recognized as a key teammate during the Hall of Fame induction.
He was honored with awards for three consecutive years in high school, including his accomplishments on the football team.
These accolades started his sophomore year when he made All-Conference and then All-State his junior and senior years and was awarded All-State as a linebacker.
During his sophomore year, Conor Denihan helped lead his team to another state victory and was an honorable mention for All-American in lacrosse.
Conor Denihan was named team captain in his senior year of high school. He was also awarded the All-American designation that year, as well as Nassau Lacrosse Coaches Association’s midfielder of the year and winner of the Al Dawson Award at Manhasset High School.
Both Daniel and Conor Denihan went on to play lacrosse at Johns Hopkins.
At Johns Hopkins, Daniel Denihan was a starter all four years. He was also awarded the Blue Jay’s Outstanding Freshman Award and All-American twice.
During his four years at Johns Hopkins Daniel Denihan competed three times at the NCAA Final Four tournament.
Conor Denihan began his college sports career as a starter and kept the position all four years of college. While playing for Johns Hopkins, he competed in the Final Four twice, was awarded All-American twice and was honored with the Outstanding Midfielder Award.
Both Daniel and Conor Denihan went on to play professional lacrosse for four seasons. Daniel Denihan was named a four-time All-Star in the Major League.
