Freehold HS (NJ) defender Mike O’Brien’s childhood decision to play lacrosse as well as football results in D-I future
It’s the busiest time of year for major D-I commitments in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the NY/NJ/CT tristate region. Get caught up right here, right now. Mike O’Brien started playing lacrosse as a way to keep in shape for football. “I got introduced to lacrosse through football growing up,” O’Brien said. “My brother, […]
2017 attackman Niko Szelest from Section 2 (NY) champ Albany Academy is headed to Hobart
Hobart is on the board when it comes to the Class of 2017. The Statesmen have just picked up their first rising sophomore commitment, as first reported by Joe Lombardi on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider premium coverage section. That commitment was made by Albany Academy attackman Niko Szelest. Szelest, who racked up 69 points this past […]
NJ standout Jennings will take his team-first style to Siena lacrosse
JT Jennings is an outstanding individual talent, but his key to success as a defender is teamwork. “I would say my best skill is team defense and understanding when to slide and recover,” said the senior at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School (N.J.). That skill set should serve Jennings well at the next level. […]
Upstate NY 2016 standout, Capital Challenge defensive MVP Dylan Joy verbals to Vermont
Dylan Joy had never stepped foot on the University of Vermont’s sprawling and scenic campus in Burlington, Vt., prior to an unofficial visit there last year. The Class of 2016 defender/longstick midfielder came away convinced he had found a perfect. “Burlington is a great place and I’m excited to be there for four years,” said […]
Defender Gelinas becomes first 2016 tristate commit for both Bucknell and Bronxville HS (NY)
Photo by Jane Haslam/MaxPreps.com It’s been a busy recruiting stretch for Bronxville. As first reported on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider premium coverage section on Sept. 29, BHSClass of 2017 standout Ara Atayan gave the earliest verbal commitment in Division I lacrosse history when he committed to North Carolina. Now, Bronxville sophomore defenseman Jack Gelinas has given […]
NJ 2016 midfielder Waters decides on Delaware
Matt Waters is a midfielder who makes things happen. “I am strong between the lines as well and am able to push the tempo and creates scoring situations,” said the sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven (N.J.). Those skills translate to success at the next level, which will be at the University of Delaware. Waters’ commitment was […]
Albany cracks into Class of 2015 with Auburn (NY) standout Burgmaster
The University at Albany has made its way into the Class of 2015 among recruits in the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. Jack Burgmaster of Auburn High School (N.Y.) and the Team United travel program, a throwback two-way midfielder, has verballed to the Great Danes, a commitment first […]
Andriano latest Somers (NY) standout off to Western New England
Western New England University is quickly becoming a hotspot from Somers High School (N.Y.) standouts. Former Tusker midfielder Jack Ahearn is a junior midfielder at WNE. Last year at this time, attackman/midfielder Chris Marasco committed to the Golden Bears. Marasco will be a freshman at WNE this fall. Earlier this week, Class of 2014 midfielder […]
Somers (NY) midfielder Corpolongo sets sights on St. John’s
It was quite a week for the Somers High School (N.Y.) boys lacrosse program. The Tuskers saw two rising seniors commit to Division I programs in a 24-hour, midweek stretch. Attackman Tim Cousin will join his brother Kevin at Siena College. And, in another brother combo, Justin Corpolongo is the latest member of his family […]
Lakeland/Panas (NY) rising senior Zingaro, starter since freshman year, makes his college choice
If it seems like Michael Zingaro has been a part of the Lakeland/Panas (N.Y.) lacrosse program forever, there’s good reason for that sentiment. Zingaro, after all, is a three-year (going on four-year), starting goaltender for the Rebels. But after one final varsity season, Zingaro will attempt to accomplish a similar feat at the next level. […]
