Top 100 girls lacrosse players for 2016

Shayne Antolini, Babylon, Midfield, Sr.

Antolini is speedy on both ends of the field and is a tough cover. She has committed to Davidson.

Ava Barry, Middle Country, Attack, Jr.

The Boston University commit from Centereach is efficient with her shots and will play a big role for Middle Country.

Erin Barry, Manhasset, Midfield, Sr.

The speedy All-American is an offensive standout and a defensive nightmare.

Katie Bellucci, Manhasset, Midfield, Soph.

Committed to UPenn, Bellucci is strong between the lines and looks to be more of a finisher on the attack this season.

Grace Beshlian, Wantagh, Goalie, Sr.

Very instinctive and easily one of Long Island's top goalies, Beshlian will play at UConn next season.

Michaela Bruno, Garden City, Midfield, Sr.

The Georgetown commit is a good passer and inside scorer who is also useful on draw controls.

Kate Calabro, Kellenberg, Midfield, Sr.

The speedy player is critical in draw controls and had 29 goals and 33 assists last season. She's committed to Scranton for volleyball.

Charlotte Campbell, St. Anthony's, Goalie, Sr.

Quick reflexes and a strong mentality make the Virginia commit one of the island's top goalies.

Molly Carter, Lynbrook, Attack, Jr.

Molly Carter, Lynbrook, Attack, Jr.

The Syracuse commit had 52 goals and 31 assists last season.

Kaitlyn Cerasi, Wantagh, Attack, Sr.

One of the top midfielders in Nassau, Cerasi is a threat on both offense and defense.

Nicole Ceraso, Plainedge, Attack, Sr.

The Monmouth commit is a strong attacker and tough on defense.

Cassie Cesario, Oceanside, Midfield, Sr.
The Sacred Heart commit is excellent on draw controls and can do everything on the field.

Kasey Choma, Eastport-South Manor, Midfield, Fr.

Choma notched 35 goals and six assists as an eighth grader and has tremendous potential.

Bridget Considine, South Side, Attack, Jr.

Considine is a field general who sees the pitch well on offense and is a great facilitator.

Brianna Cook, Commack, Defense, Sr.

The High Point commit is a standout defender.

Vanessa Costantino, West Islip, Midfield, Sr.

The Lions' playmaker boasts a versatile skill set. She'll play at Syracuse next year.

Sabrina Cristodero, St. Anthony's, Midfield, Jr.

Good quickness and a strong shot make Cristodero an asset for a talented team.

Jackie Cuccurullo, Smithtown East, Midfield/Defense, Sr.

The Harvard commit had 32 goals and 12 assists last season.

Lindsey Dean, Our Lady of Mercy, Midfield, Soph.

The Drexel commit was one of CHSAA's top scorers as a freshman, scoring 26 times with 16 assists.

Samantha DeBellis, Cold Spring Harbor, Attack, Sr.

The Duke commit combines good height and athleticism to help anchor the Seahawks' offense.

Kerry Defliese, Garden City, Midfield/Attack, Sr.

Kerry Defliese, Garden City, Midfield/Attack, Sr.

Defliese is a big-time athlete who has starred in both soccer and lacrosse. She'll head to Syracuse.

Emma DeGennaro, Huntington, Attack, Sr.

The Brown commit is a key cog in a dynamic offense.

Alexandra Di Chiara, Plainedge, Midfield, Jr.

An excellent all-around player, Di Chiara will play at Denver next season.

Hannah Dorney, Comsewogue, Midfield, Soph.

Hannah Dorney, Comsewogue, Midfield, Soph.

The Notre Dame commit was All-County in 2015.

Ashley Duggan, Oyster Bay, Midfield/Defense, Jr.

Oyster Bay's best defender, the Elon commit is also solid on draw controls and adept at scoring.

Emma Fater, Mineola, Midield, Sr.

Emma Fater, Mineola, Midield, Sr.

A lockdown defender, Fater also played well on offense, scoring 21 goals and adding 10 assists.

Elissa Frein, Carle Place, Midfield, Sr.

An All-County player last season, Frein is a strong dodger who leads the Frogs on both sides of the field.

Samantha Geiersbach, West Babylon, Midfield, Sr.

One of Long Island's top offensive threats, Geiersbach will take her skills to Richmond.

Alexa Gentile, Massapequa, Attack, Eighth grade

Despite her youth, Gentile is an unbelievable shooter who sees everything on the field and makes things happen for the Chiefs.

Meg Graham, St. Anthony's Midfield, Sr.

Excellent on the draw with a well-placed shot, Graham will take her talents to Fairfield next season.

Lauren Healy, Plainview JFK, Midfield, Jr.

Healy stepped up with 54 goals and eight assists in her sophomore season, leaving big expectations for what's to come.

Mackenzie Heldberg, Smithtown West, Midfield, Sr.

The Johns Hopkins commit had 42 goals and 36 assists last season.

Audrey Hoeg, Mattituck/Southold/Greenport, Midfield, Sr.

A standout scorer and distributor, Hoeg will play at William & Mary.

Caroline Hoeg, Mount Sinai, Attack/Midfield, Sr.

The Johns Hopkins commit has excellent speed and stick skills. She chose Johns Hopkins over a list of several top programs across the country.

Katie Hoeg, Mattituck/Southold/Greenport, Midfield/Attack, Sr.

The North Carolina commit is talented and has a great sense for the game.

Madison Hoffer, Sachem North, Midfield/Defense, Sr.

Hoffer causes plenty of turnovers and is adept at setting up her teammates, making the North Carolina commit a quality two-way player in Suffolk.

Nicole Holder, Babylon, Midfield, Sr.

Versatile and physical with strong stick skills, Holder is both a feeder and a finisher who will be a huge player on offense.

Paige Hommel, St. John the Baptist, Midfield, Jr.

Dominant on draw controls, the Wagner commit uses her height and technique to her advantage.

Kaeli Huff, Eastport-South Manor, Midfield, Sr.

The USC commit's quickness makes her a weapon on both offense and defense.

Kelsey Huff, Easport-South Manor, Midfield, Jr.

Also committed to USC, she is a very good goal-scorer who is as fast as her sister, Kaeli.

Katelyn Igneri, Syosset, Midfield, Jr.

A playmaker on both ends of the field thanks to great speed and tremendous hustle.

Kelly Jacobsen, Northport, Defense, Sr.

The Tigers captain is committed to Bryant.

Kelly Johansen, North Shore, Attack, Sr.

The USC commit is very athletic and very fast, making her one of the top prospects in Nassau.

Alison Johnson, Longwood, Attack, Sr.

Johnson had 68 goals and 37 assists last season as one of Suffolk's best attackers.

Shannon Kavanagh, Smithtown East, Midfield, Jr.

A gifted athlete, Kavanagh is committed to Florida.

Ally Kennedy, North Babylon, Midfield, Sr.

The Stony Brook commit dominated Suffolk with 75 goals and 17 assists last season.

Kate Kotowski, Cold Spring Harbor, Attack/Midfield, Jr.

A powerful shot and good quickness ranks her among the top juniors on Long Island. She has committed to North Carolina.

Jaclynn Levy, St. John the Baptist, Attack, Sr.

The Stetson commit will be a critical player for the Cougars this season because of her overall knowledge of the game.

Ashley Lynch, Cold Spring Harbor, Attack, Sr.

Quickness, accuracy and a good sense of the field around her make the Louisville commit one of the top attackers on Long Island.

Natalia Lynch, Smithtown West, Midfield, Sr.

The Georgetown commit had 31 goals and 30 assists last season.

Alyssa Mallery, Seaford, Midfield/Attack, Sr.

Mallery makes difficult shots look easy thanks to her instincts and athleticism. She's committed to LIU Post.

Julia Manetta, Commack, Attack, Sr.

With 32 goals and 54 assists last season, Manetta is one of the top distributors on Long Island.

Katherine Markham, Manhasset, Defense, Sr.

The UPenn commit is a great one-on-one defender thanks to her excellent lateral quickness.

Kelly Marra, Sayville, Midfield, Jr.

Marra had 36 goals and 27 assists last season, pacing a Golden Flashes offense that should produce again this spring.

Amanda Masullo, Middle Country, Midfield, Jr.

A great dodger from Centereach with good speed who can also pass and shoot.

Rachel Masullo, Middle Country, Midfield, Jr.

Like her twin sister, Amanda, Rachel runs well in transition and handles the ball well.

Brooke McDaid, Garden City, Attack, Sr.

A great passer and finisher committed to UMass, McDaid adds to the Trojans' overall speed.

Kerrigan Miller, Bayport-Blue Point, Midfield, Sr.

A member of the U-19 National Team, Miller will play at USC after wrapping up her senior season.

Katie Muldoon, Garden City, Midfield, Sr.

The Harvard commit is fast and aggressive inside, making her a real force.

Katie Murphy, Hauppauge, Midfield, Jr.

With good speed and vision, Murphy will be a key member of Hauppauge's scheme this season.

Megan Nerney, Babylon, Defense, Sr.

The High Point commit is relentless on defense.

Abbey Ngai, Cold Spring Harbor, Goalie, Jr.

The Boston College commit is a top talent in the cage.

Taryn Ohlmiller, Islip, Midfield, Sr.

Very athletic and skilled, Ohlmiller will join her older sister, Kylie, at Stony Brook.

Jamie Ortega, Middle Country, Midfield, Jr.

Quick and smart, the North Carolina commit from Centereach will take on a bigger role this season after her sister, Nikki Ortega, graduated.

Madison Ostrick, Patchogue-Medford, Midfield, Sr.

Ostrick had 42 goals and 16 assists last season. She is committed to play at University of Richmond.

Kameron Palagonia, Locust Valley, Attack, Sr.

Kameron Palagonia, Locust Valley, Attack, Sr.

The Sacred Heart commit had 43 goals and 33 assists last season

Allison Palermo, Seaford, Midfield, Jr.

A great dodger with top-notch speed, Palermo will play at Northwestern.

Alyssa Parrella, Miller Place, Midfield, Sr.

Possesses a strong skill set, will join her sister, Tiana, at Hofstra.

Noelle Peragine, Northport, Defense, Sr.

Noelle Peragine, Northport, Defense, Sr.

The Georgetown commit scored 30 goals last season to go along with solid defensive play.

Emily Piciullo, West Islip, Attack, Jr.

Emily Piciullo, West Islip, Attack, Jr.

The Jacksonville commit has a powerful shot and is adept at carving through defenses.

Alexandra Pidedjian, Manhasset, Midfield, Sr.

The Brown commit played in the U-15 National Championships.

Siobhan Rafferty, Long Beach, Midfield, Jr.

Rafferty has a powerful shot and excels in the Marines' zone on defense. A talented two-way player.

Jill Rall, Bayport-Blue Point, Goalie, Sr.

The High Point commit made 107 saves last season for the 13-4 Phantoms.

Janine Ratti, Center Moriches, Midfield, Sr.

Ratti had 48 goals and 22 assists last season, including a four-goal, six-assist performance against Hampton Bays.

Bella Recchion, Westhampton, Midfield, Sr.

A Syracuse commit, Recchion had 32 goals and 22 assists last season.

Katie Reilly, Huntington, Midfield, Sr.

The Princeton commit had 34 goals and 53 assists last season as the facilitator of one of Suffolk's most explosive offenses.

Sarah Reznick, Long Beach, Goalie, Soph.

Reznick committed to Florida as an eighth grader, as her skills and maturity in the cage make her one of Long Island's top young talents.

Rachel Rosen, Port Washington, Midfield, Jr.

An excellent athlete, Rosen uses speed to her advantage on defense.

Madison Sanchez, Rocky Point, Midfield, Soph.

Already committed to Maryland, Sanchez still has plenty of room to grow as a player.

Alison Schwasnick, Oceanside, Midfield, Jr.

An anchor for the Sailors on defense, Schwasnick is skilled overall and is committed to Yale.

Madeline Seims, Clarke, Midfield, Jr.

The Wagner commit had 50 points last season as Clarke's leading scorer.

Nicole Sheintul, Baldwin, Goalie, Sr.

Committed to UMass-Lowell, Sheintul made 171 saves last season for the 10-3 Bruins.

Kelly Siebert, Syosset, Defense, Sr.

A lockdown defender who caused 21 turnovers last season, Siebert is committed to Amherst College.

Ella Simkins, Harborfields, Midfield, Sr.

The Syracuse commit is athletic, versatile and very aggressive.

Nikki Sliwak, Wantagh, Midfield, Sr.

A returning All-Long Island first-teamer from last season, the Maryland commit had 65 goals and 24 assists last season.

Michele Smith, Wantagh, Defense, Sr.

Wantagh coach Jaclyn Stevens calls her "the eyes and anchor of the defense." An All-County Honorable Mention last season.

Allison Stackpole, Massapequa, Attack, Sr.

The Adelphi commit is one of Massapequa' best feeders thanks to her field vision.

Sophia Triandafils, Shoreham-Wading River, Midfield, Jr.

A well-rounded offensive player and strong pressure defender, Triandafils is committed to Penn State.

Cara Trombetta, Sachem East, Midfield, Sr.

The Florida commit is relentless on both ends of the field.

Courtney Troyan, Riverhead, Midfield, Sr.

Troyan had 35 goals last season, including a five-goal performance against North Babylon.

Meaghan Tyrrell, Mount Sinai, Attack, Soph.

Meaghan Tyrrell, Mount Sinai, Attack, Soph.

The Syracuse commit was a U-15 National Champion in 2015.

Cara Urbank, Sacred Heart, Attack, Sr.

With fast stick skills and footwork, the Boston College commit is ready for a strong senior season in CHSAA.

Hannah Van Middelem, Mount Sinai, Goalie, Jr.

Van Middelem's 122 saves last season rank her among the top goaltenders on Long Island.

Erin Vaughan Ware, MacArthur, Attack, Jr.

A consistent threat as one of Nassau's top scorers, Vaughan Ware is in line for another strong season.

Emily Vengiglio, Mount Sinai, Defense, Jr.

The Penn State commit is a key member of a defense looking to keep Mount Sinai at the top of Suffolk lacrosse.

Jill Winwood, Kings Park, Midfield, Jr.

One of the top goal-scorers in Suffolk, Winwood is expected to play big for Kings Park this season.

Hannah Woodward, Wheatley, Midfield, Sr.

Woodward had 93 goals and 12 assists during her dominant junior season.

Michelle Yu, Oyster Bay, Midfield, Jr.

The Dartmouth commit frequently uses her great speed to cut through defenses and find the goal.

Vanessa Yu, Oyster Bay, Midfield, Sr.

The Michigan commit had 51 goals last season after a 72-goal performance the season prior.

Kyla Zapolski, Bayport-Blue Point, Midfield, Jr.

The draw specialist has quick reactions and has committed to SUNY Albany.