Black Knights With Convincing 14-7 Victory In Annapolis
2012: Played in five games on Army's attack as a freshman ... explosive collegiate debut with two goals and one assist in a 24-7 victory over visiting Wagner (Feb. 15) at Michie Stadium ... added two ground balls against the Seahawks ... also drew action against Air Force (Mar. 10), Lafayette (Mar. 24), Holy Cross (Apr. 21) and Johns Hopkins (May 5) throughout the season ... scored two goals on four shots.
Prior To West Point: Two-sport standout at Collegiate School in Richmond, Va. ... played lacrosse under head coach Andrew Stanley ... all-state and all-league performer ... honored with the team's Spirit Award as a senior ... shined on the gridiron at two positions ... named second team all-state and all-conference as a punt returner ... also garnered first team all-state and all-city accolades at wide receiver ... named Collegiate School's best offensive football player.
Personal: Alexander Stewart Newsome was born on Oct. 7, 1991, in Charlottesville, Va. ... parents are Ken and Linda Newsome ... brother, David, and sisters, Jennifer and Sarah ... uncle, David Stewart, is a colonel in the U.S. Army ... knew in fifth grade he wanted to play lacrosse at Army ... major is Systems Engineering.
