CANTON — The St. Lawrence University football team announced Wednesday that five seniors will captain the 2008 squad.

Andy Welkley, Tim LaRose, Chuck Bradway, Devaun McFarland and Carl Festa were each named captains. Coach Chris Phelps made the announcement.

Welkley and LaRose were Liberty League first-team selections in 2007 and Welkley was fourth on the team in tackles with 37 at the cornerback position.

Festa was second on the team in touchdowns with five last season.

■ Saints coach Mike Howard announced that Lyndsay Bisaccio and Johannah Ludington will captain the women's cross country team next season. Bisaccio was a captain in 2007.