Half Hollow Hills goalkeeper Sal Santoro sets for a shot...

Half Hollow Hills goalkeeper Sal Santoro sets for a shot on goal during a Suffolk Division I boys lacrosse game against Sachem North in Dix Hills on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Goaltenders are the backbone to every successful lacrosse program, and it’s no different this spring season on Long Island. The best of the best give their team a chance to win every game.

Here’s a look at some standout goaltenders with a few games left in the regular season, by saves, save percentage and team record. 

Adrian Beltre, Hempstead: 201 saves, 64.2% save percentage, team record 4-7

Brendan Carroll, Smithtown East: 158 saves, 59.8% save percentage, team record 8-5

Kyle Conklin, Wantagh: 169 saves, 62.8% save percentage, team record 9-4

James Demakopoulos, Wheatley, Carle Place: 160 saves, 70.2% save percentage, team record 8-4

Amari Elliot, Lawrence: 237 saves, 64.8% save percentage, team record 5-9 

Ben Greco, Bellmore JFK: 173 saves, 67.1% save percentage, team record 6-6

Jake Kelly, Bethpage: 158 saves, 66% save percentage, team record 6-6

Sal Santoro, Half Hollow Hills: 131 saves, 58% save percentage, team record 9-3

Adam Wachholder, Comsewogue: 164 saves, 64.5% save percentage, team record 8-4

Brayden Wilcken, Mount Sinai: 109 saves, 71% save percentage, team record 12-0

Stats through May 5

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