Top 100 boys lacrosse players for 2014
Lynbrook's Joe Grossi receives a pass during the fourth period. (May 16, 2013) Credit: James Escher
Newsday takes a look at the top 100 high school boys lacrosse players on Long Island heading into the 2014 season, listed in alphabetical order.
Shoreham-Wading River, D, Senior
At 6-2, 205 pounds, he's strong one-on-one and quick when getting to loose balls. Committed to Stony Brook.
East Meadow, D, Senior
Has a menacing presence and will go to Marist.
Smithtown East, M, Sophomore
Emerged as a dominant faceoff guy last season and became Penn State's first reported 2016 commit.
Sachem North, D, Senior
A fixture at lacrosse showcases for the past couple years. One of the top defenders in the country. Headed to Penn State.
Massapequa, M, Senior
The future Georgetown player had 21 goals and 43 assists last season and is widely considered Nassau's top midfielder.
Syosset, D, Senior
Always defends the opponent's top scorer, and for good reason. He's headed to Ohio State.
Half Hollow Hills East, A, Senior
The Cornell-commit had 36 goals and 21 assists.
Chaminade, M, Senior
Could be the fastest player on Long Island. Will take his array of skills to Princeton.
Garden City, D, Junior
Committed to Ohio State. Disrupts offenses with good stick skills and a knack for getting groundballs.
Manhasset, D, Senior
An aggressive player with great off-ball communication skills. Committed to Fairfield.
Lynbrook, D, Junior
Committed to Lehigh. Key returning starter from last season where he excelled as a sophomore. Can cover opposing attackers or middies.
Shoreham-Wading River, A, Junior
Had 79 points last season and was a presence as an underclassman for championship teams. Committed to Ohio State.
Ward Melville, A, Junior
He had 57 goals and 30 assists as the Patriots finished undefeated and won a state championship last year. Committed to Georgetown.
Massapequa, A, Senior
A very creative scorer (61 goals last season) who is headed to Quinnipiac.
Wantagh, A, Senior
An adept finisher and feeder (33 goals, 26 assists in 2013). Headed to St. John's.
Sachem North, M, Senior
An exceptional faceoff specialist who is bound for Stony Brook.
Northport, A, Senior
He scored 48 goals and added 38 assists last season. The dynamic scorer is headed to North Carolina.
Massapequa, D, Senior
Made a name for himself defending some of the best in a powerful conference. Committed to Towson.
St. Anthony's, M, Senior
A savvy playmaker who will go to Princeton.
Sachem North, A, Senior
The Stony Brook-bound standout racked up 62 points in 2013.
Riverhead, M, Sophomore
The longstick midfielder was named Suffolk rookie of the year. Committed to Maryland.
Chaminade, M, Senior
Could help the Flyers capture a second straight state title. A great scorer and passer who is headed to Villanova.
Syosset, A, Junior
A Johns Hopkins early commit who is prime for even more production this season.
St. Anthony's, G, Senior
Emerged in the state final last season and is one of the Island's best between the pipes. Headed to Hofstra.
Smithtown East, M, Junior
A tremendous two-way talent playing in a deep division. Committed to Yale.
Sachem East, A, Senior
A four-year starter who racked up 45 points last season. Headed to St. John's.
Garden City, G, Senior
One of Nassau's steadiest net-minders. Will make stops for UMass next.
Manhasset, A, Junior
Can dodge and finish with the best of them. Could have a big season.
Comsewogue, A, Senior
Racked up 31 goals and 32 assists last season.
Manhasset, M, Senior
A special player with a high lacrosse IQ. Will go to the University of Pennsylvania.
Port Washington, G, Sophomore
Still young, but considered by many to be one of the county's best stoppers. Started since he was in eighth grade. Verbally committed to UMass.
Half Hollow Hills West, D, Junior
A four-year starter who committed to St. John's.
Smithtown West, D, Senior
One of the Bulls' trio of starting D-I defensemen. Headed to Lehigh.
Port Washington, M, Junior
A top-flight scorer and faceoff guy, will follow his brothers' footsteps toward Princeton.
Hewlett, M, Senior
The Binghamton commit will likely exceed his 27 goals from last season.
Westhampton, A, Senior
The agile scorer known for a great outside shot will head to Fairfield.
St. Anthony's, M, Senior
One of the Island's most heralded midfielders. Georgetown will enjoy his services.
Manhasset, A, Sophomore
The lefty finisher scored 40 goals last season -- as a freshman. Verbally committed to Duke.
Garden City, A/M, Senior
The 5-foot-8 attack could lead the Trojans to another county title. Scored 38 goals last season and is headed to Dartmouth.
Smithtown West, D, Senior
A physical, strong, big-bodied presence who is bound for Virgina.
Lynbrook, M, Senior
Headed to Binghamton. Off to a fast start with 14 goals this season.
Northport, D, Senior
The 6-3 Towson commit has the speed to defend smaller, quick players.
Middle Country, M, Senior
A two-way player with effective dodging skills. Will play at Division II powerhouse LIU Post.
East Hampton, M, Senior
The Navy commit is a big presence (6-3, 205 pounds) who causes turnovers and makes plays.
Northport, M, Junior
A faceoff stalwart who is committed to Maryland.
Sachem North, M, Senior
Came into his own last year and is now headed to West Point.
Chaminade, G, Senior
The Army-bound goalkeeper should play a big role for the Flyers this season.
Kellenberg, A, Senior
The lefty is a good dodger and sees the field very well. Committed to Hofstra.
Smithtown West, A, Senior
Few high school players in the country can create scoring opportunities and finish better than this Penn State commit.
Massapequa, A, Senior
Three-year starter and leader of team's attack with 28 goals last season. Headed to Towson.
Huntington, M, Senior
A big-time player with all the tools. Committed to Binghamton.
Massapequa, M, Senior
A defensive midfielder with a motor that doesn't stop. Headed to Marist.
Hicksville, M, Junior
Transferred from Holy Trinity. A big-time scorer and Ohio State commit.
Cold Spring Harbor, A, Freshman
Had 35 points as an eighth-grader. Verbally committed to Virginia.
St. Anthony's, A, Junior
The Ohio State commit will give the Friars a boost coming back from an injury.
Locust Valley, A, Sophomore
The right-handed twin with a knack for creative scoring who is committed to St. John's.
Locust Valley, A, Sophomore
The left-handed twin with a knack for creative scoring who is committed to St. John's.
Chaminade, M, Senior
An exceptional playmaker who is headed to Harvard.
Smithtown West, D, Senior
The 6-2, 190-pound standout headed to UNC continues to get bigger, stronger and better.
MacArthur, A, Senior
Committed to Binghamton. Could improve upon his 38 goals last season.
Hicksville, A, Senior
Headed to Chapel Hill and led the Comets with 54 goals and 15 assists last season
Ward Melville, A/M, Junior
A versatile player headed to Cornell who earned a starting role on the nation's No. 1 team last year.
Calhoun, M, Senior
The Albany commit had 28 goals last season.
Garden City, D, Senior
Can frustrate top scorers and generate tunovers.
West Islip, M, Senior
A hard-nosed versatile player who will take his talents to Quinnipiac.
Islip, A, Senior
Finished second in scoring on Long Island (43 goals, 63 assists). Headed to Army. Has the ability to make others better.
St. Anthony's, D, Senior
Will head to Navy after a post-grad year at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut.
Syosset, A, Sophomore
Verbally committed to Penn State. A finisher with strong proficiency to freeze and fake out goalies.
Manhasset, D, Senior
Key for a shot at the county title. Committed to Boston.
Miller Place, D, Senior
A true leader who helped the Panthers to a county title last year.
Long Beach, M, Junior
A fixture at showcases with unrivaled speed. Missed time last year, but could have a big season.
Lynbrook, A, Junior
In his third season on varsity, an excellent off-the-ball player who will also look to initiate on offense. Scored 30 goals.
Eastport-South Manor, A, Senior
Quarterbacks the Sharks' offense. Headed to Boston. Had 29 goals, 18 assists.
Rocky Point, A, Senior
Likes to push the ball and is an offensive threat from anywhere. Albany commit.
Rocky Point, D, Senior
Also committed to Albany. Has strong skills and is an adept passer.
Ward Melville, D, Junior
Aggressive, but always under control with great footwork. Committed to Cornell.
Ward Melville, M, Senior
Can finish and feed. A great leader for the defending state champion.
Chaminade, A, Senior
Is great with both hands and is always looking to make the extra pass. Headed to Lafayette.
Carey, M, Senior
The Stony Brook-bound leader scored 33 goals last season.
Smithtown East, A, Sophomore
Tallied 20 goals and 25 assists.
Smithtown East, A, Senior
Had 26 goals and 34 assists. Committed to Drexel.
Friends Academy, A, Senior
A strong shooter and feeder, he led the Quakers to their first county title last season.
Babylon, A/M, Senior
A lethal scorer who had 44 goals and 33 assists last season.
Oceanside, M, Senior
The Syracuse-commit scored 27 goals last season and could improve that total this time.
Bay Shore, A, Senior
The Stony Brook-commit had 30 goals and 37 assists last season.
Smithtown West, G, Senior
One of the county's best stoppers. Headed to Ohio State.
Carey, A, Junior
A two-year starter who verbally committed to Penn State.
Commack, M, Freshman
A versatile player who is already committed to Maryland.
Garden City, M, Junior
Regarded by many as Long Island's best faceoff guy. Will see more of the field this season.
Northport, A, Junior
The Maryland-commit scored 24 goals and had 22 assists last season.
Smithtown East, D, Senior
Quick and aggressive with good communication skills. Headed to Stony Brook.
Miller Place, M, Senior
Scored 20 goals for upstart squad. Committed to Marist.
Cold Spring Harbor, M, Senior
Racked up 29 goals and 11 assists. Headed to Notre Dame.
Babylon, M, Senior
The Army-commit had 31 goals and 17 assists.
Baldwin, M, Senior
Headed to Yale. Racked up 23 goals and 34 assists last season.
Smithtown East, A, Junior
At 6-3, 180 pounds, the UNC commit presents a matchup problem for defenses.
Garden City, D, Senior
Has played a vital role on championship teams and only gets better. The Penn State commit should have a big season.
Chaminade, D, Senior
Committed to Villanova. A superb defender with a high lacrosse IQ.
Miller Place, D, Senior
Headed to Providence. Has the ability to rise to occasion in big games.
Smithtown West, M, Senior
Should give his team a formidable duo alongside Ryan Keenan. Committed to Maryland.
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