Boys lacrosse players to watch 2014
MICHAEL ARONOW
Sachem North, Defense, Senior
A shutdown defender who guards the opponent's top scorer. Bound for Penn State.
CRAIG BERGE
Massapequa, Midfield, Senior
A complete midfielder who could produce more goals this season.
SAM BONAFEDE
Chaminade, Midfielder, Senior
Perhaps the fastest player on Long Island. Will do a little of everything for the CHSAA state champions.
DANNY BUCARO
Ward Melville, Attack, Junior
Racked up 87 points for the defending Class A state champions, who went undefeated last season.
BRIAN CANNON
Northport, Attack, Senior
Had 48 goals and 38 assists last season after emerging as a sophomore.
SEAN CERRONE
Chaminade, Midfielder, Senior
Will be counted on to produce offensively. Has worked on a lethal overhand shot.
ALEX CONCANNON
Syosset, Attack, Junior
Verbally committed to Hopkins. Has excellent speed and change of direction, tremendous vision and lacrosse IQ.
JACK CONCANNON
St. Anthony's, Goalie, Senior
Emerged in the CHSAA state final with 10 saves. Committed to Hofstra.
JAMES FARRELL
Manhasset, Midfield, Senior
Farrell (above, right) could help lead the Indians toward a county title this season.
GREG GALLIGAN
St. Anthony's, Midfielder, Senior
He's key for the Friars offensively this season. Committed to Georgetown.
CODY GEORGE
Garden City, Attack, Senior
Returns as the defending Class B state champion’s top scoring threat. Had 36 goals last season.
LOGAN GRECO
Smithtown West, Defense, Senior
A big, physical, plus-defender who is headed to Virginia.
RYAN KEENAN
Smithtown West, Attack, Senior
Few can create scoring opportunities better than the Penn-State commit.
PAT MCCORMICK
Hicksville, Attack, Senior
Headed to the University of North Carolina and led Hicksville with 54 goals and 15 assists last season.
KIERAN MULLINS
Islip, Attack, Senior
Was a relative unknown last year but finished second in scoring on Long Island (43 goals, 63 assists). Headed to Army; has ability to make others better.
WILL SANDS
Friends Academy, Attack, Senior
A strong shooter and feeder, he led the Quakers to their first county title last season.
NICK SPILLANE
Carey, Attack, Junior
A two-year starter who verbally committed to Penn State.
JAMES SULLIVAN
Garden City, Midfielder, Junior
Regarded by many as Long Island's best faceoff guy. Will see more of the field this season.
JORDAN WALTER
Cold Spring Harbor, Midfielder, Senior
Racked up 29 goals and 11 assists. Headed to Notre Dame.
BRIAN WILLETS
Smithtown East, Attack, Junior
At 6-3, 180 pounds, he presents a matchup problem for defenses.
CHRISTIAN ZAWADZKI
Smithtown West, Midfield, Senior
Should give his team a formidable duo, alongside Ryan Keenan. Committed to Maryland.
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