POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Marist men's lacrosse alumnus Joshua Balcarcel has been named to the 25-man roster for the California Redwoods as the club gets set to open the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season this weekend in Albany, New York.

A five-year member of the Marist program, Balcarcel, a two-year team captain and 2024 points leader, tallied 77 goals and 50 assists for 127 points across 68 contests.

"We could not be more excited for Josh to represent Marist at the highest level of lacrosse," Marist head coach Dave Scarcello said. "He has worked tirelessly for this opportunity and has done so in all the right ways. As a two-time captain and representative of the number 34, I couldn't think of a better ambassador for Marist Lacrosse on this stage. We know he will continue to make everyone involved in this program extremely proud as he looks to capitalize on this opportunity."

As a junior, he tallied a hat-trick in the MAAC semifinal and championship to aid Marist in beating Siena to claim the title, en route to earning MAAC All-Championship Team honors.

As a senior, Balcarcel recorded team highs in goals (30) and assists (21) for 51 points, en route to earning All-MAAC First Team status. In his final season as a Red Fox, Balcarcel totaled 18 goals and 14 assists for 32 points, aiding Marist to a berth in the MAAC Semifinals.

Balcarcel becomes the second Marist lacrosse alum to play professionally since Peyton Smith, who was drafted 6th overall by the Redwoods in 2020.