CHSAA boys lacrosse preview

1. CHAMINADE FLYERS

Coach: Jack Moran

2013 record: 16-2

Key players: Sean Cerrone, M, Sr.; Sam Bonafede, M, Sr.; Carney Mahon, M, Sr.; James Roberts, A, Sr.; Matt Isnardi, G, Sr.

Outlook: Defending champs feature an exceptional midfield, led by Cerrone.

2. ST. ANTHONY'S FRIARS

Coach: Keith Wieczorek

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2013 record: 11-5

Key players: Greg Galligan, M, Sr.; J.T. Caputo, M, Sr.; Mike Laviano, A, Jr.; Jack Concannon, G, Sr.; Dan O'Brien, D, Sr.

Outlook: Potent offense, led by Georgetown-bound Galligan.

3. KELLENBERG FIREBIRDS

Coach: Mike Schwalje

2013 record: 9-7

Key players: Brendan Kavanaugh, A/M, Sr.; Kyle Quinn, M, Sr.; Kieran Pues, D, Sr.; Ryan Curran, A, Sr.; Jack Mullen, A, So.

Outlook: Hofstra-bound Kavanaugh leads strong offense.

4. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST COUGARS

Coach: Larry Collins

2013 record: 10-9

Key players: Nick Annitto, A, Sr.; Brett Portera, M, Sr.; Jack Sarle, D, Sr.; Nick Aquino, A, Jr.; P.J. Usak, M, Jr.

Outlook: Leading scorer Annitto returns, but team strength is its defense.

5. HOLY TRINITY TITANS

Coach: Steve DeNapoli

2013 record: 3-15

Key players: Kevin Vogelsberg, A, Jr.; Dylan Bodo, M, Sr.; Doug Carman, D, Sr.; Marc Towe, M, Sr.; Ryan Rossi, M, Sr.

Outlook: New coach, new attitude for a team with some decent senior leadership.

6. ST. MARY'S GAELS

Coach: Matt Panetta

2013 record: 12-5

Key players: Tim Ahearn, A, Sr.; Ryan O'Leary, D, Sr.; Billy Meed, M, Sr.; Nick Graziano, M, , Sr.; Brad Fischer, M, Sr.

7. ST. DOMINIC DOMS

Coach: Matt O'Brien

2013 record: 11-7

Key players: Patrick O'Brien, A, Sr.; Grant Galligan, A, So.; Patrick Kiernan, D, So.; Matt Defeo, M, Jr.; Conor McAuliffe, M, Jr.

Outlook: O'Brien, a rare veteran, will carry the offense. Galligan has scoring skills.