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Terrapins Add Two Signees

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland men's golf head coach John Phillips signed two top players to the roster for the 2025-26 season Wednesday. Cade Kriscunas (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) and Caden Piselli (Milford, Conn.) both signed National Letters of Intent to come to the University of Maryland.
Cade Kriscunas

Cade Kriscunas


Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Preparatory School
@cadekriscunas
 

Before Maryland:
  • South Carolina individual state runner-up in 2024
  • Prep Spirit Coach's Award Recipient
  • Three-time SCISA All-State Team honoree
  • High school team won three state titles and finished ranked No. 1 in three seasons
Kriscunas on Maryland: "On my visit to the University of Maryland, I not only admired the campus and the town of College Park, but I developed a great relationship with Coach Phillips and Coach Massie. They could not have made this process more enjoyable and I cannot wait to play for the Terps!"
Caden Piselli

Caden Piselli

Milford, CT
Fairfield College Preparatory School
@cadenpiselli
 

Before Maryland: 
  • In 2024, ranked first in the state with -1.328 iWR for the season
  • Also finished second in the Connecticut state championship with an even 70 in 2024
  • Finished second in the New England Boys Championship (-1,score of 70)
  • In 2023, Ranked second in the state with -0.328 iWR and placed first in State Championship (-3, score of 68)
  • Team won three state championships and finished with a No. 1 ranking in three seasons
  • Back-to-back CIAC Division 1 State Champions (2023, 24)
  • Individual Connecticut State Champion in 2023
  • Two-time Connecticut All-State Team
  • Connecticut High School Coaches Association Academic All-State in 2024
  • Two-time Team Captain of high school team
  • Twice named Fairfield Prep's Most Outstanding Player, Most Improved in fall 2022 and received Coaches' Award 2022
  • Qualified for 76th US Junior Amateur in 2024
  • Tied for 2nd with a 67 in the US JR AM Qualifier
  • Qualified for Junior PGA Championships, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. in 2024
  • Placed First with 68-68 (-8) at Connecticut Junior PGA Championship in 2024
  • Placed First with 72-72 (+2) at Challenge Cup Invitational in 2024
  • Tied for 4th with 70-72 (-2) at the New England Junior Amateur Invitational Individual Championship. Team Connecticut took 2nd place
  • Tied for 5th with a 71 at the Challenge Cup Northeast Junior Classic
  • Finished 8th with 69-67 (-6) at the Northern Junior Championship
  • Finished 9th with 69-74 at the Computer Merchant Cup
Piselli on Maryland: "I chose the University of Maryland because it offers the perfect combination of a competitive golf program and exceptional academic opportunities. Coach Phillips' vision for the program aligns perfectly with my own goals, and I can't wait to contribute to the team's success. The academic opportunities at Maryland also played a crucial role in my decision as they will allow me to pursue my interests while competing at a high level. I'm excited for this next chapter and grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way."
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