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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy lacrosse standout David Russell has been named the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II Bob Sandell Memorial Player of the Year.

Russell, the son of David and Debbie Russell, led the Saints to a No. 1 ranking throughout the regular season and a berth in the championship game of the state tournament.

He was a starter, as a ninth grader, on NSA’s state championship team, was a two-time team captain, and was also first-team all-state as a junior. He scored more than 100 goals during his career.

Russell also played basketball and was all-state in football.

Joining him on the all-state first team were his brother, Max Russell, senior Nathan Dowd and junior William Lowe. Sophomore Noah Delk made the all-state second team.