Local Division III men's lacrosse teams to watch
Photo credit: Joe Rogate | Farmingdale's Jimmy Owsinski plays keep away with Montclair's Robbie Smith during game. (April 30, 2011)
2013 LI college lacrosse players to watch
Farmingdale State
Last year: 6-9
Coach: Tim Tuttle (Sixth season, 36-41)
Players to watch: M: Jimmy Owsinski, Bobby Thomas (21,14) Donovan Devaney (12, 56-112 faceoffs), Al Rocco (31 gb, 69-146 faceoffs). D: Ricky Morales (55 gb, 26 ct), Peter Deignan (24, 15), Joe Ciaravino (19, 15)
Newcomers: M: Chris Revot (Albany), Andrew Incantalupo (NYIT), Mike Strebel (Manhattan). A: Chris Aiello (Adelphi), Steven Suris. D: Trevor Caviola (Endicott)
Key stat: Led Skyline Conference in man-up scoring percentage (.423)
Outlook: Hope to capture first-ever conference title.
USMMA
Last Year: 4-11
Coach: Tom Gill (23rd season, 156-155)
Players to Watch: A: Michael Ackerman (33,28), Sam Heard. M: Ray Waters (23gb), Sean Sheehy (92), Joseph Purcell (41gb)
Newcomers: A John Atkinson. M: Ethan Medler. D: Gus Sawicki
Key stat: Have won seven Landmark Conference championships, last in 2009.
Outlook: Expect to improve from last season.
