Girls lacrosse players to watch 2014

SAMANTHA APUZZO
West Babylon, M, Junior
An explosive scorer, she was among the leaders with 75 goals last season.

KASEY BEHR
St. Anthony’s, M, Senior
A Virginia-bound All-American, Behr has helped lead the Friars to six straight CHSAA championships.

ELLA BONAFEDE
St. Anthony’s, M, Junior
A versatile midfielder headed to Duke, she excels on both ends and creates possessions with turnovers and groundballs.

SAMANTHA BRESCIA
Farmingdale, D, Senior
The UMass commit, with her athleticism and technique, helped the Dalers’ defense dominate the state Class A tournament.

CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL
St. Anthony’s, G, Sophomore
Had a breakout season with 158 saves and shined most in big games as St. Anthony's earned national No. 2 ranking.

TAYLOR CARPENTIER
Garden City, G, Senior
Made 129 saves in helping lead Garden City through a difficult schedule and to the Nassau Class B final.

CARLY COMITINO
North Shore, A, Senior
Navy-bound attack erupted offensively in the playoffs, helping the Vikings win a third straight Nassau Class C title.

BRENNA CONNOLLY
Wantagh, A, Senior
The Florida commit had seven games in which she totaled at least five points as Wantagh reached the Nassau Class B semifinals.

LAUREN DALY
Shoreham-Wading River, G, Junior
Known for her clutch performances, she won a state title as a freshman and committed to Boston College as a sophomore.

SHELBY FREDERICKS
Babylon, M, Senior
An All-American headed to Northwestern, she was among Long Island's top scorers with 116 points.

SAMANTHA GIACOLONE
Eastport-South Manor, G, Junior
The three-time All-Long Island selection made 138 saves as the Sharks won a second straight Suffolk Class B title.

JULIA GLYNN
Manhasset, M, Senior
A Harvard-bound All-American, Glynn excels defensively and in transition, and is an offensive facilitator.

KYRA HARNEY
Bay Shore, M, Senior
A two-time All-Long Islander headed to Duke, Harney has led Bay Shore to back-to-back Suffolk Class A championships.

MORGAN JAYCOX
St. John the Baptist, A, Senior
Talented, slick-passing attack had 112 points (50 assists) and helped lead SJB to its first CHSAA final.

OLIVIA KIRK
Farmingdale, G, Senior
Made 136 saves, combining agility with good instincts, and emerged as a leader for the defending state champs.

NICOLE LEVY
East Islip, A, Junior
The Syracuse-bound star led Suffolk with 124 points (79 goals) and has been All-Long Island in lacrosse and field hockey.

HOLLY LOGAN
Cold Spring Harbor, M, Junior
A do-it-all weapon -- from offense to groundballs and draw controls -- Logan led the Seahawks to the Nassau Class C final.

KAITLYN MONTALBANO
St. John the Baptist, M, Senior
Combining skill and flash, the Towson-bound All-American showcased her array of moves in totaling 129 points.

KERIANNE MORAN
Sacred Heart, D, Senior
Excellent and fundamentally sound in transition and set coverage, the Holy Cross commit anchors a strong Spartans defense.

HALEY O'HANLON
Garden City, A, Senior
The soccer superstar had a breakout lacrosse season, emerging as a go-to finisher in the crease and a leader.

NIKKI ORTEGA
Middle Country, M, Junior
With her quickness and deft offensive skills, the Notre Dame commit had two consecutive seasons with more than 100 points.

ALLIE PAVINELLI
Northport, M, Senior
The Florida-bound standout can shoot (47 goals) and dish (32 assists) and now becomes the Tigers' offensive focal point.

SHAYNA PIRRECA
Mt. Sinai, M, Senior
A talented and reliable scorer headed to Florida, she had four goals in the state Class C final as Mt. Sinai went undefeated.

SYDNEY PIRRECA
Mt. Sinai, A, Junior
The Florida commit can score (85 points) and her speed makes her nearly unstoppable in transition and on the Mustangs' stall plays.

LINDSEY RONBECK
Manhasset, A, Junior
The All-American scored 48 goals to lead Manhasset's balanced offense but stood out with quick moves in the crease and accurate shots.

OLIVIA RUSSELL
Sayville, A, Senior
A skilled and explosive scorer headed to Fairfield, Russell led Sayville to the Suffolk Class B final.

NICOLE SINACORI
Long Island Lutheran, A, Senior
The speedy All-American led Long Island with 144 points and formed a dynamic tandem with her twin sister, Danielle (103 points).

KAITLYN STACKPOLE
Kellenberg, M, Senior
An athletic and versatile middie, Stackpole's leadership and defensive prowess guided the Firebirds to the CHSAA semifinals.

NATALIE STEFAN
Manhasset, M, Senior
With her combination of height, speed and skill, the All-American starred in leading the Indians to the state semifinals.

REBECCA TOOKER
Eastport-South Manor, D, Senior
An All-American headed to James Madison, she has anchored a defense that allowed only 5.5 goals per game.