Newsday's Kenny DeJohn picks 20 Nassau and Suffolk girls lacrosse players to watch in 2017. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

Emerson Cabrera, Northport, M, Jr.

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An excellent stick handler with big-time speed and shooting ability.

Molly Carter, Lynbrook, A, Sr.

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Led Nassau with 126 points last year thanks to incredible talent near the cage.

Taylor Carson, Wantagh, A, Sr.

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An excellent ball handler and skilled dodger who can score near the cage.

Celia Concannon, Garden City, M, Sr.

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Quick first step and excellent field vision makes Concannon valuable between the thirties.

Sabrina Cristodero, St. Anthony’s, M, Sr.

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Aggressive athlete on both ends who owns a powerful shot.

Hannah Dorney, Comsewogue, M, Jr.

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Versatile player who is a strong dodger and can finish at the goal.

Kelsey Huff, Eastport-South Manor, M, Sr.

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Natural lefty who works hard between the thirties and excels as two-way player.

Katelyn Igneri, Syosset, M, Sr.

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Agile player who gives great effort in all facets, especially in picking up ground balls.

Shannon Kavanagh, Smithtown East, M, Sr.

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A five-year starter who had 60 goals and 32 assists last season.

Abbey Ngai, Cold Spring Harbor, G, Sr.

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A pure athlete in the cage who makes the saves others can't.

Jamie Ortega, Middle Country, M, Sr.

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Offensively gifted player is considered the nation's top senior by Inside Lacrosse.

Ally Palermo, Seaford, M, Sr.

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A pure athlete with top-notch speed and agility who can dominate a game on both ends.

Madison Rielly, Manhasset, A, Jr.

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An excellent first step and arsenal of moves near the cage make Rielly a valuable attacker.

Sarah Reznick, Long Beach, G, Jr.

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Solid as a rock in the cage and has proven to be capable on clears.

Rachel Rosen, Port Washington, M, Sr.

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Excellent athlete with the speed to leave the defense behind in transition.

Madison Sanchez, Rocky Point, M, Jr.

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Quick and aggressive, she had 31 goals and 29 assists last season.

Sophia Triandafils, Shoreham-Wading River, M, Sr.

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An all-around player who is crafty on offense and skilled on defense.

Hannah Van Middelem, Mount Sinai, G, Sr.

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Her anticipation and hand skills make her one of Long Island's top goalies.

Emily Vengilio, Mount Sinai, D, Sr.

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Lockdown defender who keeps attackers from easy looks at the cage.

Michelle Yu, Oyster Bay, M, Sr.

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A dangerous dodger who capitalizes on opportunities to score.

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