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Why Penn State men's lacrosse is going with a four-captain system after having just one last season

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Penn State lacrosse’s player-leadership system has fluctuated under coach Jeff Tambroni.

Last year, there was only one captain. Attackman Nick Aponte, who was entering his senior season, earned the role as the sole captain because of his impressive leadership ability and talent.

Aponte has since graduated and he took the one-captain system with him.

For the first time in his coaching career, Tambroni has four captains at the helm: Ryan Keenan, Tanner Peck, Tripp Traynor and Mike Aronow.

“It’s a lot different,” Chris Sabia said. “There’s a difference in having four people’s opinions instead of one.