In John Thompson’s career at Lewis, he was named to the All-GLVC, All-Region, and All-America First Team three times. Leading a Flyer defense that allowed 0.75 goals against average and 38 shutouts, Thompson helped Lewis to a 60-15-8 (.771) overall record and 41-7-4 (.827) GLVC ledger during his four-year career. The Flyers won the GLVC Championship his freshman year when he was also named Rookie of the Year, made a NCAA D-II Tournament Semifinals appearance during his junior year where the team was twice ranked No. 1, and led the team to a school-record 20 wins in his senior season to rank second in the nation and win another GLVC title. Playing in all 83 matches, Thompson also recorded 21 goals and nine assists throughout his Lewis career, pacing the team with 11 scores and eight helpers in his sophomore year to earn MVP honors. Additionally, he was named Academic All-GLVC two times.