A look at the top 100 players entering Long Island's 2017 high school girls lacrosse season, listed in alphabetical order.

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Kira Accettella, St. Anthony's, M, Soph.
The versatile midfielder scored 27 goals last year but is expected to have a larger role this season.

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Jamie Alvino, Division, A, Sr.
One of the top scorers in Nassau who had 46 goals and 40 assists last season, Alvino is considered a game-changer by coach Sean Donnellan.

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Ava Barry, Middle Country, M, Sr. The 52-goal scorer from last season is part of one of Suffolk's most talented group of midfielders.

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Devon Bayer, Calhoun, M, Sr.
Bayer will take her well-rounded game to Colorado next year as an offensive weapon and mark-up defender.

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Alexandra Beebe, Mattituck/Southold, D, Jr.
An excellent one-on-one defender who can use her athleticism to excel in any defensive scheme.

Emily Beier, West Islip, A, Sr.
With the graduation of several big talents, the Lions will lean on Beier, a talented attacker, for offensive punch.

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Christina Bellissimo, Rocky Point, M, Jr.
The versatile offensive player has the potential to tally as many assists as she does goals.

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Katie Bellucci, Manhasset, M, Jr.
Deceptive and crafty on offense, Bellucci has a nose for scoring and good speed in transition.

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Caroline Bleck, Farmingdale, A, Sr.
The lefty dodger controlled 20 draws last season and led the Dalers in points with 65 goals and seven assists.  

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Jackie Brattan, Garden City, M/A, Sr.
A reliable finisher near the cage, the skilled attacker is bound for Army.

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Julia Burns, Miller Place, A, Sr.
An experienced player with strong dodging and shooting ability.

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Emerson Cabrera, Northport, M, Jr.
An excellent stick handler with big-time speed and shooting ability who will be a key for the Tigers.

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Taylor Carson, Wantagh, A, Sr.
An excellent ball handler and skilled dodger who can score with consistency up close.  

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Molly Carter, Lynbrook, A, Sr.
She led Nassau with 126 points last year thanks to incredible talent near the cage.

Maggie Casey, Sacred Heart, M, Sr.
A power midfielder who combines quick feet and game sense to be a potent scorer for the Spartans.

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Kasey Choma, Eastport-South Manor, M, Soph.
Coming off an ACL injury that forced her to miss last year's playoffs, according to coach Becky Thorn, Choma is a candidate for a breakout season.

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Celia Concannon, Garden City, M, Sr.
Quick first step and excellent field vision makes Concannon valuable between the thirties.

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Bridget Considine, South Side, A, Sr.
A potent attacker bound for Stony Brook who is capable of completely taking over a game.

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Montana Craft, Babylon, D, Sr.
Excellent footwork makes Craft one of Suffolk's best at keeping oncoming attackers away from the cage.

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Sabrina Cristodero, St. Anthony's, M, Sr.
Aggressive on both ends, Cristodero excels on offense thanks to a powerful shot.

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Lindsey Dean, Our Lady of Mercy, M, Jr.
An aggressive player with great shot placement and strong stick skills, Dean uses her speed of the draw to create.

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Caroline Debellis, Cold Spring Harbor, A, Soph.
Speedy, aggressive attacker who could become a big part of the offense.

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Alexandra DiChiara, Plainedge, M, Sr.
An incredible shooter with the ability to make her teammates better, DiChiara had 56 goals and 31 assists last year.

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Lauren DiStefano, West Islip, G, Jr.
A reliable goalie who makes the save she's supposed to and the saves that build momentum for the offense.

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Hannah Dorney, Comsewogue, M, Jr.
A versatile player who is a strong dodger and can finish at the goal.

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Kaitlyn Dowsett, Eastport-South Manor, A, Sr.
The natural lefty is expected to run the Sharks' offense.

Ashley Duggan, Oyster Bay, M, Sr.
A two-way midfielder, Duggan is stepping into a larger role this season for the Baymen.

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Jessica English, Smithtown West, D, Sr.
Arguably one of the best low defenders in Suffolk, English is a five-year starter who routinely shuts down the opponent's best attackers.

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Arianna Esposito, Miller Place, M, Sr.
The team leader and an outstanding shooter, Esposito will play at Hofstra next season.

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Alexa Gentile, Massapequa, M, Fr.
An aggressive player on both ends, Gentile helped lead the Chiefs to the Nassau A championship last season as an eighth grader.

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Ashley Gonzalez, Half Hollow Hills, A, Fr.
A great feeder, attacker and field general, Gonzalez has the poise of an experienced player despite being a freshman.

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Megan Gordon, Wantagh, M, Sr.
The track star can run circles around teams, and her excellent stick skills allow her to take control.

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Lauren Healy, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, M, Sr.
Four-year varsity player is great off the draw and is routinely amongst the top scorers in the county.

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Devon Heaney, Garden City, D, Sr.
An integral part of the Trojans' transition game, Heaney is a key communicator on the field and excellent one-on-one defender.

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Casey Hearns, Commack, M, Jr.
One of Commack's most reliable players, Hearns is an excellent athlete who will do whatever it takes to win.

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Paige Hommel, St. John the Baptist, A, Sr.
A smart offensive player who couples her awareness of opposing defenses with a powerful shot.

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Mackenzie Hoeg, Mattituck/Southold, M, Fr.
The up-and-coming talent can do anything asked of her on the field and will fill a variety of roles in the midfield.

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Riley Hoeg, Mattituck/Southold, A, Soph.
With 46 assists during her freshman season, Hoeg is expected to produce even more this season.

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Kelsey Huff, Eastport-South Manor, M, Sr.
The natural lefty works hard between the thirties and excels as two-way player.

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Katelyn Igneri, Syosset, M, Sr.
An agile player who gives great effort in all facets, especially in picking up ground balls.

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Kristina Kallansrude, Jericho, M, Soph.
Advanced stick skills and shooting accuracy led Kallansrude to a team-leading 67 points last season.

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Shannon Kavanagh, Smithtown East, M, Sr.
A five-year starter who had 60 goals and 32 assists last season.  

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Kate Kotowski, Cold Spring Harbor, A, Sr.
Bound for national champion North Carolina, Kotowski is dominant near the cage.

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Krissy Kowalski, Manhasset, G, Jr.
She's the backbone of the Indians' defense thanks to her quick hands and patience when defending shots.

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Quinn Lacy, North Shore, G, Sr.
As an active goalie, Lacy sets up the team's transition game through clears and communication.

Natalie Langella, Northport, A, Sr.
Speed and dodging skills have Langella poised to lead the Tigers' attack.

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Emma Lemanski, Wantagh, G, Sr.
With quick reaction times, Lemanski is a top goalie in Nassau who excels on clears.

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Sophia LoCicero, Lynbrook, M, Jr.
With skills on offense and defense thanks to incredible athleticism, LoCicero is a playmaker.

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Arianna Marciano, Portledge, M, Jr.
Speed and great vision in the midfield make Marciano a threat in transition.

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Kelly Marra, Sayville, M, Sr.
A two-sport athlete committed to the University of Massachusetts for lacrosse and soccer, Marra's athleticism is always on display.

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Amanda Masullo, Middle Country, M, Sr.
She had 36 goals and 25 assists last season and is expected to do even more this year.

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Rachel Masullo, Middle Country, M, Sr.
With 35 goals and 25 assists last season, Masullo was an electric playmaker for the Mad Dogs.

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Jill Mayr, St. Dominic, M, Sr.
The four-year varsity player had 42 goals and 18 assists last season and is very good on draws.

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Christina McCabe, Oceanside, A, Sr.
The Sailors rely on McCabe as a one-on-one scorer and facilitator thanks to her great field vision.

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Caroline McCarthy, Port Washington, D, Jr.
An incredibly reliable defender who channels shots against some of Nassau's best players.

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Alexandra McNicholas, South Side, M, Sr.
A do-it-all player between the thirties who will take her talents to Louisville.

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Jenn Medjid, Garden City, A, Jr.
Capable of taking any defender one-on-one, Medjid is equal parts finisher and facilitator.

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Taylor Mennella, Smithtown West, M, Soph.
Stepping into a larger role this season, Mennella has the speed in transition and defensive instincts to establish herself quickly.

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Kaitlyn Meyer, Seaford, D/M, Sr.
With the versatility to play multiple positions, Meyer is a defensive leader and reliable player.

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Madison Miller, Manhasset, M, Sr.
A nightmare to defend because of her arsenal of moves attacking the cage, Miller also causes havoc as a defender.

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Alexandra Murphy, Wantagh, M, Sr.
An offensive leader who also shows effort on ground balls.

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Katie Murphy, Hauppauge, M, Sr.
All-around athlete headed to Adelphi for basketball, Murphy is lightning fast and has the athleticism to go by any defender.

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Abbey Ngai, Cold Spring Harbor, G, Sr.
A pure athlete in the cage who makes the saves others can't. She's the backbone of the Seahawks defense.

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Jamie Ortega, Middle Country, M, Sr.
The offensively gifted player is considered the nation's top senior by Inside Lacrosse and led Suffolk in points last season with 128.

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Ally Palermo, Seaford, M, Sr.
A pure athlete with top-notch speed and agility who can dominate a game on both ends. She's one of Long Island's most exciting players.

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Cailee Perettine, Farmingdale, M, Sr.
The field general is bound for Boston College and is looking to follow up a 37-goal season with even more.

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Katelyn Politi, MacArthur, M, Sr.
One of the Generals' best players last season, Politi had 23 goals and 29 assists.

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Kelly Quinn, Ward Melville, D, Sr.
Communication and intelligence are keys on defense, and Quinn has them both.

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Siobhan Rafferty, Long Beach, M, Sr.
Dominant on the draw and on defense, Rafferty is an offensive talent who will play at Stony Brook.

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Sarah Reznick, Long Beach, G, Jr.
One of Long Island's most well-rounded goalies, Reznick is capable of disrupting an offense.

Maggie Reynolds, St. Anthony's, M, Sr.
Excellent instincts and field vision make Reynolds a weapon on both ends of the field.

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Hailey Rhatigan, Sachem North, M, Jr.
With the ability to finish anywhere inside the eight-yard line, Rhatigan is a key player for the Flaming Arrows.

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Madison Rielly, Manhasset, A, Jr.
An excellent first step and arsenal of moves near the cage make Rielly a valuable attacker.

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Alexa Ritchie, Bethpage, A, Sr.
A goal-scoring machine, Ritchie found the back of the net 57 times last season.

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Rachel Rosen, Port Washington, M, Sr.
Rosen is an excellent athlete with the speed to leave the defense behind in transition.

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Samantha Russo, Sachem North, D, Sr.
Russo's tenacity on defense is matched by her intelligence, making her a an important defender on and off the ball.

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Madison Sanchez, Rocky Point, M, Jr.
Quick and aggressive, Sanchez had 31 goals and 29 assists last season.

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Melissa Sconone, East Islip, A, Soph.
Sconone has a bright future given her tremendous natural abilities as a finisher.

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Alison Schwasnick, Oceanside, M, Sr.
A shutdown defender, Schwasnick is also a potent scorer and a leader on the draw.

Meaghan Scutaro, Mount Sinai, D, Jr.
A shutdown defender who is arguably one of the best at her position in Suffolk.

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Jessica Smith, West Babylon, G, Jr.
A specialist on clears, Smith is a strong all-around goalie and the backbone of the Eagles' defense.

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Julia Smith, Smithtown East, A, Sr.
Smith goes strong to goal and has five years of varsity experience as a starter.

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Meghan Smith, Northport, D, Sr.
A vocal leader on defense, Smith relies on communication and body position to shut down shooting lanes.

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Olivia Smith, St. Anthony's, D, Sr.
A reliable defensive star bound for the University of Pennsyvlania who will be an anchor on the back line for the Friars.

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Molli Spencer, Roslyn, A, Sr.
A deceptive lefty attacker who led the Bulldogs in goals last season with 52.

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Taylyn Stadler, Syosset, A, Jr.
Stadler is the type of speedy attacker who can create problems thanks to her ability to dodge and adapt to defenses.

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Camille Stafford, Huntington, D, Sr.
The low defender sees the field well and leads the defense, and she'll play at USC next season.

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Erin Tierney, Massapequa, D, Jr.
An anchor for a stingy Chiefs defense, Tierney will match up against some of Nassau's best players.

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Sophia Triandafils, Shoreham-Wading River, M, Sr.
The all-around player is crafty on offense and skilled on defense, making her one of Suffolk's best two-way threats.

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Meaghan Tyrrell, Mount Sinai, A, Jr.
On a defense-first team, Tyrrell's offensive talents will prove vital.

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Hannah Van Middelem, Mount Sinai, G, Sr.
Her anticipation and hand skills make her one of Long Island's top goalies.

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Erin Vaughan Ware, MacArthur, A, Sr.
Her skills as an attacker are vital to the Generals, who benefitted from her 40-goal, 25-assist season as a junior.

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Emily Vengilio, Mount Sinai, D, Sr.
The lockdown defender keeps attackers from easy looks at the cage, leading one of Long Island's top defenses.

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Emma Ward, Babylon, A, Fr.
A draw specialist and sturdy scorer, Ward poured in 49 goals as an eighth-grader last season.

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Cassidy Weeks, Bayport-Blue Point, M, Jr.
One of the fastest players in Suffolk, Weeks is a great dodger with top-notch stick skills.

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Katie Whelan, Long Beach, M, Sr.
Coach Rachel Ray calls Whelan a triple-threat because of her all-around skills on offense, defense and the draw.

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Jill Winwood, Kings Park, M, Sr.
A team leader and potent goal scorer, Winwood is quietly one of Suffolk's most dominant players.

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Chelsea Witteck, Smithtown West, A, Sr.
The post attacker is a five-year starter hoping to increase her scoring output this season.

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Michelle Yu, Oyster Bay, M, Sr.
A dangerous dodger who capitalizes on opportunities to score, Yu is electric for the Baymen.

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Kyla Zapolski, Bayport-Blue Point, M, Sr.
The draw specialist is a fast two-way player who will be one of the Phantoms' leaders this season.

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