Ossining (NY) A/M O’Connor follow his uncles’ path to college lacrosse

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Most college-bound lacrosse players remember when they first chose to play the sport. Mike O’Connor does too. But in his case, the word “chose” may not exactly fit. You see, the senior attackman/midfielder at Ossining High School (N.Y.) is the nephew of two former Yorktown High School All-Americans who went on to play at Army: […]

St. Anthony’s (NY) senior Rivera on his college choice: “The bottom line is Cortland wins national championships’

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When you play at St. Anthony’s (N.Y.), winning championships is the rule not the exception. While finding a college program that achieves similar success is a challenge to say the least. Greg Rivera thinks he’s found what’s he’s looking for in SUNY Cortland. The rising senior attackman verbally committed to the Red Dragons last week, […]

Cortland-bound Bonitatibus gives Yorktown six Class of ’14 commits

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When Nicky Bonitatibus held the Charlie Murphy Cup (above) after Yorktown’s 14-2 win over Lakeland/Panas on May 4, it was a ritual not only familiar for the Husker program but the Bonitatibus family. Three older brothers — midfielder Rocky, goaltender Michael and defenseman/longstick midfielder Joey — all played for Yorktown. Today, Nicky became the latest […]

Hen Hud’s Dalton will take his athleticism, speed to Cortland State lacrosse

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Hendrick Hudson (N.Y.) coach Craig Solomon doesn’t have to think for long when asked what Brett Dalton’s greatest attribute is. “Brett is one of the most athletic kids I have ever coached,” Solomon said. “He has great speed and excels from box to box.  His ability to get groundballs and turn that into transition opportunities […]

Quigley gives Yorktown its fourth college commit

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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 […]