Gavin returns for his senior season on the lacrosse field at Saint Vincent, and is poised to be the go-to guy on offense for the Bearcats in 2008.

Last season, the midfielder scored 15 goals with 14 assists, while also picking up 29 ground balls.

Gavin played four seasons of lacrosse at perennial powerhouse Georgetown Prep, while also serving as a safety and wide receiver on the school's football team for four years.

The son of Carol and Larry Bates, Gavin was born 10-28-84, and is majoring in Accounting with a minor in Finance.