Hurley among St. Anthony’s 12 D-I senior commits
We told you earlier this week that the St. Anthony Friars lead the region in seniors who have committed to collegiate programs with 14. Twelve of them are bound for Division I programs, including Brendon Hurley, who has committed to join new coach Scott Nelson’s program at Binghamton. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound Hurley, a right-handed midfielder, […]
Yorktown junior standout Mariano selects UMass
The goal that playing Division I lacrosse could very well be a reality moved front and center into Nick Mariano’s mind when the Yorktown attackman earned a spot on the school’s varsity squad as a freshman. Now, just over two years later, it’s become a reality. Mariano has verbally committed to accept a scholarship offer […]
Ridgefield’s Gollogly will take his size, speed to Siena
Defending Connecticut Class L state champion has its fourth senior college commit. Neil Gollogly, an athletic midfielder who excels in unsettled situations, has committed to Siena College. Following his junior season at Ridgefield, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound Gollogly helped Team Superstar 2012 Blue finish 29-2 over the summer, with wins in the Maverik Bigtime Shootout and […]
What HS from the tristate has the most college-bound seniors?
Our “Updated recruiting review and commitment rundown” has been a trusted source for news and info since its inception nearly three years ago. But like most well-recognized brands, it has undergone some changes of late. No, it doesn’t have its own iPad app. (At least, not yet.) It does, however, now sort recruiting commitments alphabetically […]
Wrapping up a busy week in recruit commitments
It was quite a week, folks. It seemed like every few hours, a new name was being added to our “Updated recruiting review and commitment rundown.” You’d almost think it was the start of fall. Wait. It is. So things promise to remain active for the next few months. Needless to say, you’ll want to […]
Longo hopes to be part of the start of something big at ASA
Chris Longo with ASA coach Vince Daniels and ASA academic advisor Damien Jones. During his three years on the varsity team at Somers, Chris Longo was a big part of one of the most established and successful programs in Section 1. As a collegiate player, he’ll have the chance to build a program from the […]
Millbrook School’s Moroney gives his take on Towson
Aaron Moroney has the speed and smarts to make an immediate impact at Towson University. That’s where the Canadian native, a senior at Millbrook School in New York’s Hudson Valley, is headed. Here’s a Q&A with the lefty long-stick midfielder/defenseman on his choice: What were the main factors in your decision to attend Towson? I […]
John Jay’s Ferentini selects Stevens
The Prime Time travel lacrosse program has established a strong connection with the Division III collegiate program at the Stevens Institute of Technology. For starters, Prime Time director Nick Daniello played for the Ducks. Prime Time defenseman Anthony Grasso of Fox Lane has committed to play for Stevens. And now, so too has another Prime […]
Cornell-bound Albrecht on fast track for D-I success
Lacrosse proudly carries the tagline of being the fastest game on two feet. Tyler Albrecht’s game is a perfect example of why that statement is true. The midfielder from Millbrook School in New York’s Hudson Valley plays the game fast in almost every way. Fast can describe his foot speed as well as his shot. […]
Arlington junior standout Hanson decides on Albany
Dan Hanson can beat a defender in any number of ways. The Arlington junior midfielder has good athleticism, speed, stick skills and dodging ability. Those are attributes that should also spell success at the next level. Hanson decided where that will be – at the University at Albany. Here’s a Q&A with Dan on how […]
Some upcoming CT/LI fall events/programs to keep an eye on
Last week, we took a look back at the fall travel team tryout schedule. While some tryouts have already been held, others are upcoming. So be sure to re-visit that story by clicking here. In the meantime, we have a couple of other fall events of interest to pass along. Chelsea Piers Connecticut will be […]
Penn State-bound Sanders makes quick adjustment to field lacrosse
The game of field lacrosse is still relatively new to TJ Sanders But that hasn’t stopped the senior attackman at Millbrook School in New York’s Hudson Valley from being a recruit target of several of the nation’s top Division I programs. The 6-foot, 170-pound lefty has decided which one he will be taking his exceptional […]
Chalk up another one for the Buckeyes; CSH middie Winkoff headed to Columbus
We told you on Monday that Ohio State landed a commitment from Bayport-Blue Point attackman Brian Ward. Well, chalk up another one for the Buckeyes. And it also happens to be a junior standout from Long Island. Cold Spring Harbor’s Allen Winkoff will be joining his friend Brian Ward in Columbus. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Winkoff, […]
Bayport-Blue Point’s Ward opts for Ohio State
Brian Ward first discovered lacrosse at the age of 5. Now, just over 10 years later, he’s on the brink of playing at the highest level of Division I lacrosse. The junior lefty attackman/midfielder from Bayport-Blue Point, a starter since eighth grade, has verbally committed to Ohio State. Now, here’s a Q&A with Brian on […]
Goaltender Gabrielsen among four D-I bound players for Millbrook School
Tucked away in a Hudson Valley hamlet about an hour and a half north of Manhattan and near the Connecticut border, Millbrook is a small town known for its scenic elegance. Millbrook School, meanwhile, is hoping to make a name for itself when it comes to lacrosse. As we told you on our “Updated recruiting […]
Syracuse’s Desko on leaving Big East: ‘Lacrosse wise, you aren’t going to find any better competition than the ACC’
It’s official. Syracuse and Pittsburgh have accepted invitations to join the Atlantic Coast Conference. The development, first reported late Friday night by Pete Thamel of The New York Times, was made official today. Needless to say, the move will have huge ramifications, giving the ACC 14 times and strong representation in more Northeast markets. As […]
New Marquette coach taps into his LI roots
It should come as no surprise that one of new Marquette coach Joe Amplo’s main priorities has been to tap into his Long Island roots when it comes to landing recruits. Early returns have been positive for the Farmingdale native and former Hofstra associate head coach (pictured above). That’s one of the topics we discuss […]
Marquette-bound Riportella is WI’s latest D-I recruit
West Islip has sent an astonishing number of players to the collegiate ranks during its emergence as one of the nation’s premier programs during its run of eight straight Suffolk County titles. Though West Islip, which had won four state titles in five years prior to this season, fell to Farmingdale in the Long Island […]
Syosset’s Andrew Keith follows his brother’s path to Cornell
When it comes to gaining an advantage in the recruiting process, few things beat family ties. That’s the big story surrounding Syosset junior standout Andrew Keith’s decision to attend Cornell. The midfielder’s brother, Thomas, is a junior defenseman for the Big Red. As you’ll soon learn, that factor played a big role in the younger […]
Fall travel team tryout schedules set
As we told you in this space earlier this month, college programs will soon be starting their fall ball events. Now, it’s time for travel teams throughout the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region, to get things going for the fall. That all starts with fall and spring tryouts, many […]
Quigley gives Yorktown its fourth college commit
The presence of athletic midfielders who also excel on the football field has served Yorktown’s lacrosse program well the last few years. But next season, the Huskers will be minus both Ty Schuldt and Justin Mabus. Which means that senior Brian Quigley will be counted on heavily. “We expect big things from him,” Yorktown assistant […]
9/11 lacrosse stories
It was an event that has forever altered the nation and the world. Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It is a day to reflect, and a day to remember those who were lost, including those with ties to the lacrosse world. Here are some of those stories: * […]
Soon-to-launch Chelsea Piers Connecticut names Bulkley as lacrosse director
Chelsea Piers is coming. Coming to Connecticut, that is. Just like its sister complex on Manhattan’s West Side, the soon-to-launch Stamford facility will include athletic facilities as well as programs for youths and adults and professional instructors. One of the sports featured will be lacrosse. And a familiar name will be running that program. Greenwich […]
College Fall Ball schedule
Some leaves have actually started to fall – believe it or not. It’s true. I saw it myself. Labor Day has come and gone, and now, before you know it, fall ball will be open us. We’ll be looking ahead to fall travel team events, of course. But first, let’s check out how the fall […]
St. Anthony’s attackman Molloy is bound for Brown
With the arrival of Labor Day, the pace of college commitments should pick up even further. On Sept. 1, NCAA coaches were able to directly contact juniors, many of whom are or will be making unofficial visits the new few weeks and months. What college has been doing the best so far in landing commitments […]
New summer showcase tournament to launch
Say the names Jake Reed and Maverik Showtime and lacrosse coaches and players alike quickly recognize them as two of the premier summer recruiting showcase events. Will the National Invitational 175 soon be added to that list? Time will tell, but one thing is certain. A new event will debut on the calendar that includes […]
LP’s Kostik eager to help Albertus Magnus launch collegiate lax program
Much has been made of the new programs set to launch next spring at Michigan and Marquette. But there’s another college much closer to the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region, preparing to start a program as well. We’re talking about Albertus Magnus College in New Haven. Albertus will launch […]
College programs starting fall workouts – and in one case, tryouts
As August gives way to September, fall is in the air. Well, almost anyway. There’s a full slate of college football games this weekend, and that can only mean one thing. Fall ball in lax is set to start, too. We’ll have more on that, of course, in the days and weeks to come. But […]
