CHSAA boys lacrosse preview
Chaminade's Sean Cerrone runs past the Ward Melville defense during a lacrosse game on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Credit: Steven Ryan
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
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.
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Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
