Giants, Coughlin make Iona Prep’s opening week of practice a memorable one
Giants coach Tom Coughlin addresses Iona Prep players at the Quest Diagnostics Training Facility in East Rutherford, N.J., as Iona Prep coach Rick Trizano, right, looks on. For New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Iona Prep, the scheduled start of practice earlier this week wound up being a perfect storm of problems. “Due to the weather issues we […]
Player’s perspective: Syracuse-bound Chavez sees league games as the key for Rye (NY)
For Lazarus Chavez and the Rye High School Garnets, the path to the Section 1 (N.Y.) final starts within their league. The senior Syracuse University-bound defenseman sees games against Fox Lane, Horace Greeley, Byram Hills, Pleasantville and Harrison as critical to the Garnets’ success in 2014. So too, undoubtedly, will be the play of Chavez, an […]
Lacrosse Insider: Hewlett (NY) standout Fuchs bound for Binghamton after decommiting from Cornell; 2014 verbals for Iona Prep, Wappingers, John Jay standouts
Kevin Fuchs has found a new college home. The Hewlett High School (N.Y.) standout had been planning on following the collegiate path of another former Hewlett standout, Max Seibald, by committing to the admission process at Cornell University almost a full year ago. But Fuchs informed Joe Lombardi that he has had a change of […]
Player’s perspective: Joe Delasho, Fordham Prep (NY) midfielder
When it comes to New York’s CHSAA, much of the discussion here of late has focused between the always intriguing Division AAA race between nationally ranked powers Chaminade and St. Anthony’s. But, as we’ve told you, things will be very interesting in Division AA as well. Iona Prep won the title game 10-9, rallying from […]
Player’s perspective: Ross Schnitzer, Iona Prep (NY) defender
It was a fantastic finish for Iona Prep last season. The Gaels rallied back from a three-goal fourth-quarter deficit to beat rival Fordham Prep 10-9 for their fifth New York CHSAA Division AA title in the last six years. How does Iona Prep look in 2013? For more, we turn to Ross Schnitzer. The 6-foot-4, […]
Iona Prep’s Fee will take his work ethic — and skills — to Bucknell
Good size, a strong shot and stick skills are not the only things Division I coaches look for in an attackman. Shane Fee can attest to that. There’s another attribute that just as — if not even more — important. And it’s one you may not have thought too much about. “When you work hard, […]
Quick, elusive attackman Wooters decides on Nazareth
The Fall Early Signing Week is an eight-day window for seniors bound for most Division I and Division II conferences to sign National Letters of Intent. Signing Week ended last week, but senior commitments continue to come in for Division III-bound players. One of the first ones we’ll be taking an up close look at […]
Player's perspective: Iona Prep's John Castellano, senior attack
It’s become an annual ritual. Namely, the site of Iona Prep boys lax players hoisting Metro League and then Catholic state championship trophies. John Castellano hopes to help the Gaels celebrate once again. A senior attackman, Castellano is one of Iona’s top returnees and one of its go-to scorers. Here are John’s perspectives on the […]
Player profile: Iona Prep's Ben Borsellino, senior midfielder
Can Iona Prep three-peat? That’s the biggest question entering the season surrounding the Gaels, who have won back-to-back state titles (the first in the school’s history). How does Iona look heading into the CHSAA season? What are some of the Gaels’ big crossover games this year? You can find that out — and more — […]
Former Iona Prep star named CAA rookie of week
The weekly honors continue to roll in and former Iona Prep star Nick Trizano is among the players from the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region earning recognition.
Player’s perspective: Iona Prep’s Pete De Salvo, senior midfielder
Last season was a historic one for the Iona Prep Gaels, who won their first state championship. Leading the way was a core group of four Division I-bound seniors, including Nick Trizano, who scored his 300th career point and finished second on the all-time state scoring list behind Casey Powell. How will the new-look Gaels […]
An unforgettable day at Iona Prep
Moments earlier, his team had wrapped up a 12-10 win over St. John the Baptist of West Islip and its first-ever New York Catholic Class A state championship. The celebration had now subsided and Iona Prep coach Rick Trizano called for their attention. “Guys, are you ready now to to walk off this field?” he […]
Goalies steal spotlight in Metro semis
Rye Country Day goaltender Chandler Grinnel breaks through for a one on one scoring opportunity against Iona Prep (top). After he scored a goal, he celebrates with teammates. (Photos by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) It probably won’t surprise you to hear I’ve been to countless lacrosse games. But this might. In just about every game, I’ve wound […]
Lakeland/Panas edges Iona Prep; Somers' Petre scores career-high six goals vs. Clarkstown South
Gus Guido had a big game on offense for Iona Prep, but the Gaels fell to Lakeland/Panas 10-9. (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) For a photo gallery from the Lakeland/Panas-Iona Prep game, click here. Saturday scores and highlights Ward Melville deals Yorktown first loss
