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