Suffolk girls lacrosse preview
Bay Shore's Kyra Harney controls the ball against Ward Melville in the Suffolk Class A girls lacrosse final at Dowling Sports Complex on May 31, 2012. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
BAY SHORE MARAUDERS
Coach: Allison Pfeffer
Key players: Kyra Harney, M, Sr.; Carly Cox, A, Sr.; Corinne Schmidt, D, Sr.; Katie Kirk, A, Sr.; Allie Dolder, D, Sr.
Outlook: Harney leads returning county champs.
WEST ISLIP LIONS
Coach: Joe Nicolosi
Key players: Lindsay Darrell, M, Sr.; Vanessa Costantino, M, So.; Riley Hill, A, Sr.; Kiera Kelly, D, Sr.; Emily Piciullo, A, So.
Outlook: Darrell, Costantino and Hill spearhead a strong offense.
WARD MELVILLE PATRIOTS
Coach: Kerri Kilkenny
Key players: Emma Jehle, G, Sr.; Kelsey Catalano, M, Sr.; Shea McAvoy, M, Sr.; Katie Koester, D, Jr.; Alex Vignona, A, Jr.
Outlook: Jehle and Koester are at the heart of the defense; Catalano leads the offense.
EAST ISLIP REDMEN
Coach: Steven Levy
Key players: Nicole Levy, A, Jr.; Carlee Ancona, M, Sr.; Valerie Pelling, M, Jr.; Leeann Salim, G, Sr.; Alexa Mattera, M, So.
Outlook: Levy scored 79 goals and led the county with 124 points.
NORTHPORT TIGERS
Coach: Carol Rose
Key players: Ali Pavinelli, A, Sr.; Vinchenza Patrone, M, Sr.; Madison McNally, M, Sr.; Noelle Peragine, M, So.; Julia Sarcona, A, Sr.
Outlook: Strong attack will ensure the 11-time county champs remain in contention.
WEST BABYLON EAGLES
Coach: Colleen Kilgus
Key players: Samantha Apuzzo, M, Jr.; Sam Geiersbach, M, So.; Jessica Geiersbach, A, Sr.; Hope Coticchio , D, Sr.; Paige Dimuro, G, Jr.
Outlook: Apuzzo and Geiersbach sisters lead a powerful offense.
HALF HOLLOW HILLS THUNDERCOLTS
Coach: Lori Horbach
Key players: Jennifer Casadonte, M, Jr.; Dani Lully, M, Jr.; Mia Inserra, M, Jr.; Paulina DiFatta, G, So.; Jenna Marinis, D, Sr.
Outlook: Casadonte will lead the team.
MIDDLE COUNTRY WOLVERINES
Coach: Lindsay Dolson
Key players: Nikki Ortega, M, Jr.; Jamie Ortega, M, Fr.; Rachel Masullo, M/A, Fr.; Amanda Massullo, M/A, Fr.; Gabby Redding, A, Sr.
Outlook: Nikki Ortega had 66 goals, 47 assists.
WHITMAN WILDCATS
Coach: John Labate
Key players: Nicole Kleet, M, Sr.; Cristen Cummings, D, Sr.; Casey Martin, D, Sr.; Amelia Rivior, A, Sr.; Nicole DeLuca, M. So.
Outlook: Cummings and Martin anchor the defense; Kleet, who scored 98 goals in the last two seasons, leads the offense.
SACHEM EAST FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Allison Macchio
Key players: Katie Trombetta, M, Sr.; Kyle Larkin, G, Sr.; Casey Gelderman, M, Sr.; Cara Trombetta, M, So.; Kaitlyn Shanahan, M, Jr.
Outlook: Led by five-year starter Katie Trombetta and four-year starter Larkin.
HAUPPAUGE EAGLES
Coach: Diana Lopez
Key players: Keri McCarthy, M, Jr.; Sydney Nino, A, Jr.; Carly Tellekamp, A, Jr.; Darla Poulin, A, Sr.; Casey Cummo, M, Jr.
Outlook: Will run a transition-based offense.
LINDENHURST BULLDOGS
Coach: Paul DiGiulio
Key players: Ashley Claud, M, Jr.; Rebecca Conway, D, Jr.; Christina Zolezzi, A, Sr.; Nicole Stoppelli, A, Jr.; Kiersten Gustavson, M, Jr.
Outlook: Looking to return to the playoffs.
SMITHTOWN EAST BULLS
Coach: Ann Naughton
Key players: Michelle Scannell, M, Sr.; Annie Collins, D/M, Jr.; Shannon Kavanagh, M, Fr.; Julia Smith, A, Fr.; Ashley Stoessell, G, Jr.
Outlook: Scannell, Collins and Kavanagh are impact players in the midfield.
NORTH BABYLON BULLDOGS
Coach: Diana Caroleo
Key players: Allyson Kennedy, M, So.; Jayde Sains, M, Jr.; Jasmine Perkins, M, Jr.; Alyssa Chetti, G, Jr.; Sydney Routunno, D, So.
Outlook: Kennedy returns after scoring 61 goals as a freshman.
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD RAIDERS
Coach: Emily Armstrong
Key players: Madison Ostrick, M, So.; Mackenzie Reh, A, Jr.; Paula Cortezano, G, Sr.; Kristi Carroll, M, Sr.; aranda Kilanowski, A, Jr.
Outlook: Young team will be looking to improve, with Ostrick and Reh leading the attack.
CONNETQUOT THUNDERBIRDS
Coach: Sal Piscitelli
Top players: Tiffany Zullo, M, Sr.; Torrye Zullo, M, Sr.; Megan Smith, A, Sr.; Alexandra Lopez, M, Jr.; Nicole Arceri, D, So.
Outlook: Twins Tiffany and Torrye Zullo provide all-around skill on the field and veteran leadership off it.
SMITHTOWN WEST BULLS
Coach: Carie Bodo
Key players: Pam Giordano, M, Sr.; Natalia Lynch, M, So.; Mackenzie Heldberg, M, So.; Loren Antonacci, A, Sr.; Addie Stapleton, M, Jr.
Outlook: Strengths will be transition offense and defense.
SACHEM NORTH FLAMING ARROWS
Coach: Alexis Curcio
Key players: Jessica Mazliah, A, Sr.; Brittnai Sergio, M, So.; Maddi Hoffer, M, So.; Brook Basso, M, Jr.; Katherine Avanzato, A, Sr.
Outlook: Mazliah and Avanzato lead the attack.
FLOYD COLONIALS
Coach: Brian Midwinter
Key players: Allison Conn, A, So.; Courtney Sulfaro, A, Sr.; Alaina Jones, M, Sr.; Leah Kelly, M, So.; Colleen Conn, D, Jr.
Outlook: Rebuilding year; Conn leads young players.
COMMACK COUGARS
Coach: Melissa Read
Key players: Amy Hauser, A, So.; Diana Johnston, M, So.; Lauren Ridings, M, Jr.; Brianna Cook, D, So.; Julia Manetta, A, So.; Outlook: Hauser heads a talented group of returning sophomores.
LONGWOOD LIONS
Coach: Randall Grossman
Key players: Alison Johnson, A, So.; Briana Sweeney, M, Sr.; Caitlin Sweeney, M, Sr.; Melissa Gabay, G, Sr.; Tori Staker, M, Fr.
Outlook: Johnson, who scored 56 goals as a freshman, leads the attack.
RIVERHEAD BLUE WAVES
Coach: Ashley King
Key players: Carolyn Carrera, M, Sr.; Sam Brodeur, A, Jr.; Amanda Dickerson, M, Jr.; Emily Jehle, A, Sr.; Courtney Troyan, M, So.
Outlook: Carrera (43 goals, 18 assists) will lead the way from the midfield.
BRENTWOOD INDIANS
Coach: Danielle Lillis
Key players: Ana Campos, M, Sr.; Nina Soto, M, Sr.; Alissa Ramos, M, Jr.; Natalie Saravia, G, Jr.; Shyla Murray, M, Fr.
Outlook: Heart of the team is midfield.
COPIAGUE EAGLES
Coach: Christie Ruppert
Key players: Nicolette Vassuer, A, Jr.; Julissa Figuereo, A, Jr.; Dianelly Valerio, M, So.; Christina Orvieto, A, So.; Vitoria Clement, D, Sr.
Outlook: Young team looking to improve.
MOUNT SINAI MUSTANGS
Coach: Al Bertolone
Key players; Shayna Pirreca, A, Sr.; Sydney Pirreca, M, Jr.; Kasey Mitchell, A, Jr.; Julia Michaels, G, Sr.; Mary Ellen Carron, M, Jr.
Outlook: State champs are led by Pirreca sisters. Shayna is a constant scoring threat.
EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SHARKS
Coach: Rebecca Thorn
Key players: Rebecca Tooker, D, Sr.; Samantha Giacolone, G, Jr.; Kristen Anderson, A, Sr.; Kaylee Huff, M, So.; Kelsea Huff, M, Fr.
Outlook: The two-time defending Class B champions will return all but two players.
SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER WILDCATS
Coach: Rachel Feirstein
Key players: Lauren Daly, G, Jr.; Shannon Rosati, M, Sr.; Sophia Triandafils, M, Fr.; Sam Higgins, M, Fr.; Erin Blomberg, D, Jr.
Outlook: Daly, one of the Island's top goalies, leads a well-rounded team.
SAYVILLE GOLDEN FLASHES
Coach: Adam Sznitken
Key players: Olivia Russell, A, Sr.; Kaitlyn Wandelt, M, Jr.; Kathleen Barry, D, Sr.; Molly Andrews, G, Jr.; MacKenzie Burns, M, Jr.
Outlook: Talented squad looking to return to the county finals.
BABYLON PANTHERS
Coach: Tim Harrison
Key players: Shelby Fredericks, M, Sr.; Kaileen Hart, M, Sr.; Hallie Merz, A, Sr.; Rachel Gregory, D, So.; Megan Nerney, D, So.
Outlook: Fredericks, (61 goals, 55 assists) leads a well-balanced and versatile team.
BAYPORT-BLUE POINT PHANTOMS
Coach: Ryan Gick
Key players: Kerrigan Miller, M, So.; Cassie Dooley, M, Sr.; Cassie Stucklen, M, Sr.; Anna Martin, D, Jr.; Jill Rall, G, So.
Outlook: Miller, Stucklen and Dooley lead a young, but deep squad.
ROCKY POINT EAGLES
Coach: Dan Spallina
Key players: Shannon Abernethy, G, Sr.; Kristen LoManto, M, Sr.; Ashley Faulhaber, A/M, Sr; Adrianna Greco, A, Jr.; Brittney Rinaldi, D, Jr.
Outlook: Trio of seniors and eighth grader Madison Sanchez lead team looking to return to the county semifinals.
HARBORFIELDS TORNADOES
Coach: Kerri McGinty
Key players: Chandler Banks, G, Sr.; Carli Clementi, M, Sr.; Chelsea Abreu, M, Jr.; Nicole Bifulco, M/A, Jr.; Caitlin Schaefer, A, So.
Outlook: Banks, Clementi and Abreu should keep the team in contention.
HUNTINGTON BLUE DEVILS
Coach: Kathy Wright
Key players: Samantha Lynch, M, Jr.; Alyssa Amorison, A, Jr.; Emma DeGennaro, A/M, So.; Katie Reilly, M, So.; Anna Tesoriero, G, Jr.
Outlook: Looking to take the next step as a Class C contender.
WESTHAMPTON HURRICANES
Coach: Mary Bergmann
Key players: Alexa Smith, A, Sr.; Zoe Recchion, A, Sr.; Sarah Culver, M, Jr.; Caitlin Smith, A, So.; Lauren Smith, D, Sr.
Outlook: A. Smith and Recchion lead the attack; L. Smith anchors the defense.
KINGS PARK LADY KINGSMEN
Coach: Sally Ayres
Key players: Joelle Goldstein, M, Sr.; Emily Santoli, M, Sr.; Casey Rote, A/M, Sr.; Shannon Mazza, A/M, Sr.; Tori Silvers, A/M, Sr.
Outlook: Eyeing the playoffs after narrowly missing last year.
COMSEWOGUE WARRIORS
Coach: John Farmer
Key players: Haley Lochren, A, Jr.; Deb Fruhauf, D, Sr.; Seaver Lipshie, M, Jr.; Anna Pellela, D, Sr.; Hannah Dorney, A, 8th grade
Outlook: Rebuilding year.
DEER PARK FALCONS
Coach: Kristin Engel
Key players: Hailey Leitch, A/M, Jr.; Shannon Doolan, A, Sr.; Catherine Pfundstein, D, Jr.; Kaylan Dimodugno, M, Sr.; Kasey Dorney, A, Eighth grade
Outlook: Deer Park will transition to a new playing style on both ends of the field.
MILLER PLACE PANTHERS
Coach: Kerri Kaszubski
Key players: Kristen Ierna, A, Sr.; Alyssa Parrella, M, So.; Kristen Roberto, M, So.; Monica Cortes, M, Jr.; Jill Babinsky, D, Jr.
Outlook: Looking to bounce back from a 2013 season marred by injuries.
ISLIP BUCCANEERS
Coach: Masina Longo
Key players; Kylie Ohlmiller, A, Sr.; Taryn Ohlmiller, M, So.; McKayla Patch, D, Sr.; Hana Lepore, D, Sr.; Cheyenne Coughlin, A, So.
Outlook: 13 players return to fast, athletic team.
MATTITUCK TUCKERS
Coach: Meghan Cereola
Key players: Katie Hoeg, M, So.; Audrey Hoeg, M, So.; Patricia Briscotti, M, Jr.; Riley Hoeg, A, 7th grade; Nikki L'Hommedieu, G, Sr.
Outlook: Katie Hoeg (60 goals, 42 assists) will join her cousin Audrey in the midfield on a young team with a lot of promise.
EAST HAMPTON/BRIDGEHAMPTON/PIERSON BONACKERS
Coach: Ryan Mahoney
Key players; Maggie Pizzo, M, Sr.; Amanda Seekamp, M, Sr.; Carley Seekamp, A, Jr.; Jenna Budd, A, Jr.; Maddie Aldrich, G, Jr.
Outlook: Solid core of players led by Pizzo and Seekamp.
BELLPORT CLIPPERS
Coach: Charly Rogener
Key players: Hailey Wagner, M, Jr.; Courtney Pabst, M, Jr.; Megan Schaffer, D, Sr.; Annika Johnsen, M, Jr.; Kiara Burke, M, So.
Outlook: Hopes are high after a transition year in 2013, as an athletic team will now have some experience. Wagner scored 63 goals last season.
CENTER MORICHES RED DEVILS
Coach: Michelle Ceraso
Key players: Paige Volkmann, M, Jr.; Sarah Volkmann, A, Fr.; Emily Fey, M, Sr.; Janine Ratti, A, So.; Pam Schenck, M, Sr.
Outlook: P. Volkmann in addition to a large senior class will lead an improved team.
GLENN KNIGHTS
Coach: Janine Bright
Key players: Monika Sivilli, M, Jr.; Amelia Biancardi, M, So.; Makayla McDermott, A, Sr.; Christina Torzilli, D/A, Jr.; Victoria Tsangaris, A, So.
Outlook: Sivilli (63 goals) leads the way.
HAMPTON BAYS BAYMEN
Coach: Theresa Sarano
Key players: Nikki Nolan, M, Jr.; Alex Maitland-Ward, M, Jr.; Hayley Wood, A, Sr.; Caroline Muller, A, Sr.; Tori Laureano, M, Sr.
Outlook: Second-year varsity program looking to build a foundation.
SOUTHAMPTON MARINERS
Coach: Jessica Sanna
Key players: Jennifer Leahy, A, Sr.; Arlette Castro, M, Sr.; Scout Mercer, D, Sr.; Natalie Cummings, D, Sr.; Alexandra Ambrose, G, So.
Outlook: First varsity season.
MERCY MONARCHS
Coach: Mike Katz
Top players: Kayla Schroeher, M, Sr.; Savannah Connors, M, So.; Monica Healy, D, Jr.; Tasia Kristich, M, Sr.; Alyssa Devito, G, Jr.
Outlook: First varsity season.
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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.
