Christopher Newport University

2025 - Junior Season - Saw consistent action as a midfielder while taking part in 17 games during his third year in Newport News ... Chipped in with seven points, including four goals ... Had a point in each of his first two appearances ... Sank a goal against Adrian on February 15 after handing out an assist in the opener against Hampden-Sydney on February 8 ... Also collected a caused turnover and two ground balls in his season debut against the Tigers ... Came back with his second goal of the year against Scranton on March 2 ... Added darts against a pair of league foes after connecting on strikes against Montclair State on March 29 and Mary Washington on April 16 ... Dished out an assist in a conference clash at Stockton on April 19 as well ... Appeared in a pair of postseason games, including a win over No. 16 Lynchburg in the NCAA Sweet 16 on May 11 ... Notched an assist during that bout with the Hornets while helping the Captains advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals ... Finished the year with 18 shots, including 12 on-target attempts.
 

2024 - Sophomore Season - Kept his role as a reserve on the midfield unit during his second year with the Captains ... Caused a turnover and fired two shots in his season debut against Berry on February 17 ... Also unloaded three attempts in a league win at Mary Washington on April 17 ... Played a role in conference clashes against Kean on April 13 and Stockton on April 20 ... Finished the year with five total shots.

2023 - Freshman Season - Made eight appearances as a backup on the midfield unit during his first collegiate campaign ... Scored a goal against Montclair State on March 11 ... Fired nine total shots during the season, including three rips against Randolph-Macon on March 1 ... Also posted a pair of shots and forced a turnover during a league bout at Mary Washington on April 22 ... Secured a ground ball in a victory against Catholic on March 4 ... Helped Christopher Newport advance to the NCAA Semifinals for the second time in school history.

At Weddington - Saw action on the lacrosse team for four years with the Warriors ... Collected All-Conference accolades and was an honorable mention All-State performer for his efforts ... Served as a team captain ... Helped lead the squad to a state championship during his tenure ... Also competed with Team 91 Charlotte on the club circuit.

Personal - Gabriel Bomfim Montognese is the son of Andrew and Aline Montognese ... Has an older sister, Natalie ... Peyton Manning is his favorite athlete, and Bruno Mars is his favorite musician ... His dream vacation would be a trip to Turks and Caicos ... ... Neil Armstrong is the person in history he would most like to meet ... "Remember the Titans" is his favorite movie, and "Game of Thrones" is his favorite TV show ... Chicken is his favorite food ... Aspires to be a real estate agent ... Majoring in business.