Summit (NJ) 2015 three-sport standout Zanelli picks Providence for lacrosse

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Playing three sports has helped Chris Zanelli become an appealing college recruit in lacrosse. The junior midfielder at New Jersey power Summit has a combination of strength and speed developed through playing football and skills and unselfishness acquired by playing hockey. Zanelli’s college destination is Providence College, a commitment first reported by Joe Lombardi when […]

Iona Prep (NY) football standout Aviles’ college future is in lacrosse

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Riley Aviles has a big game today. Aviles is a wide receiver/safety on the Iona Prep football football team, which hosts Xavier at 1:30 p.m. Aviles is also a standout in lacrosse. He was named first-team all-league and Attackman of the Year for the CHSAA Metro Division this past spring. Lacrosse is also the sport he’ll be […]

Pleasantville (NY) standout Reda will continue family’s lacrosse tradition at Union

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To say Owen Reda has been immersed in lacrosse almost since birth would not be an overstatement. “I was introduced to lacrosse when I was really little by my dad (Richard Reda) who played at Virginia in the ’80s,” said Reda, a senior midfielder at Pleasantville High School (N.Y.). “My sister (Meghan) plays at Fairfield […]

SUNY Cortland gets another tristate 2014 commit in Castellano

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The Class of 2014 continues to grow for St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) when it comes to commitments. The count is now 11 with the latest verbal coming from midfielder Luke Castellano, who decided on SUNY Cortland, a decision first announced when it was made by Joe Lombardi on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider special coverage section. Though small […]

Yorktown (NY) three-year varsity standout Graham makes his college choice

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Austin Graham took center stage for one of the nation’s most successful and tradition-rich programs as a sophomore. It happened in a battle of New York powers as Yorktown visited Smithtown West. Starting goaltender Zach Reilly left the game in the first half with a broken collarbone injury, and was sidelined for most of the […]

Brewster HS (NY) attackman Erickson will follow brother’s path to college lacrosse

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Liam Erickson is a can-do attackman. “I consider myself a good feeder, finisher and dodger,” the Brewster High School (N.Y.) senior said. “I also pride myself in my abilities to ride on clears and move off ball. Overall, I believe I am a hard player with a high IQ for the game.” Erickson will soon […]

Rising sophomore Trimboli will take his 96-mph shot to Syracuse

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It was quite a week for Syracuse University when it comes to the Class of 2016. For starters, as we first reported on Lacrosse Insider special coverage section, ‘Cuse got its first 2016 commit when Smithtown West High School (N.Y.) midfielder Dan Varello verballed to SU. The Orange ended the week by picking up another […]

Pingry School (NJ) standout Rogers makes Middlebury his choice

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With the huge increase in the number of players participating in lacrosse, finding an opportunity to attend a school that is as strong academically as it is athletically is more challenging than ever. One of the top 2014 defenders in New Jersey has been able to find a college that meets that description. Eric Rogers […]

LSM Mickunas verbals to Penn, becomes second Ivy tristate 2016 commit

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If you were with us on Lacrosse Insider earlier this week, you already know that Penn has become the second Ivy League second to garner a rising sophomore tristate commitment. The first came when we first reported that midfielder Cooper Telesco of Ridgewood, N.J., committed to the admissions process at Cornell. Joe Lombardi is now […]

Elwood-John Glenn (NY) 2015 two-way standout Tiernan bound for Binghamton

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TJ Tiernan is an impact player whether he or his team have possession of the ball or not. “I would describe myself as a two-way player who works equally as hard offensively as I do defensively,” said the Class of 2015 midfielder at Elwood-John Glenn High School (N.Y.). Tiernan’s hard work is paying off.  He […]

Smithtown West HS (NY) FOGO Varello gives Syracuse its first 2016 commit

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Syracuse University and Smithtown West High School (N.Y.) both broke into the Class of 2016 earlier this week. Joe Lombardi broke the news earlier this week on our LaxLessons.com special coverage section, Lacrosse Insider, that faceoff specialist Danny Varello will be following his brother Joe’s path to Division I lacrosse. Joe Varello, a standout for […]

Don Bosco Prep (NJ) standout McCullough keeps Prime Time’s Stevens Tech connection in full force

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The Cross River, N.Y.-based Prime Time travel program has a big — and growing — connection with the Stevens Institute of Technology. For starters, Prime Time Director Nick Daniello played for the Ducks. And now, two Prime Time 2014 players will follow his path. We told you about John Jay defenseman Bob Giordano’s decision. Now, […]

Ridgewood (NJ) middie Telesco gives Cornell its first 2016 commit

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Cornell has its first Class of 2016 commit and it comes from the Garden State. Cooper Telesco, a rising sophomore midfielder at Ridgewood High School (N.J.), committed to the admissions pricess at Cornell on Aug. 15, a verbal first reported when it was made by Joe Lombardi on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider special coverage section. Telesco […]

John Jay (NY) 2014 standout Lanza on Marquette: ‘I wanted to go to a school that would provide me with good opportunities for a job after I graduate’

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The Class of 2014 for John Jay High School (N.Y.) has experienced a significant amount of growth this month. We told you that defender Bob Giordano verbally committed to Stevens Institute of Technology. Earlier this week, another verbal increased the Indians’ number of rising senior commits to four. The latest verbal comes from another defender, […]

Tappan Zee (NY) midfielder Pollack will continue family’s D-I lax tradition

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For the family of Hudson Valley region (N.Y.) lacrosse standout Trevor Pollack, playing at the Division I level is not exactly a unique accomplishment. After all, his uncle played collegiate lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University. Pollack’s sister, Jacqueline, is a distance runner on the Boston College women’s track and field team. But for Tappan Zee […]

Trinity-Pawling (NY) transfer Madden’s next move will be to UMass

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Shane Madden will soon have another new home. The midfielder is transferring to Trinity-Pawling School (N.Y.) from Brookfield High School in Connecticut. He’s also decided where he will be playing after two seasons at T-P. The 2015 standout verbally committed to UMass earlier this week, as reported by Joe Lombardi on LaxLesson.com’s Lacrosse Insider section. […]

Greenwich (CT) midfielder Saleeby will takes his speed, shot to Dickinson

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Lacrosse is a fast-paced game. That suits Sam Saleeby just find. The athletic midfielder from Greenwich High School (Conn.) thrives in unsettled situations, using his speed to set up his shot. “Sam is one of the best pure shooters I have on my team,” Greenwich coach Scott Bulkley said. Needless to say, those type of […]

South Side (NY) standout Parker selects Air Force ‘to get a great education, play great lacrosse and serve our great country’

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Stephen Parker will have plenty to write about if one of his early assignments at South Side High School (N.Y.) next month is “What did you do this summer?” The defenseman/longstick midfielder sure had another eventful one, performing well at several events, including the Long Island Showcase. As the summer draws to a close, Parker […]

McLaughlin gives Garden City (NY) its seventh college-bound rising senior

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The Class of 2014 is closing in fast. Garden City had eight college-bound seniors on the team that won a second straight New York State Class B title this past spring. This year’s crop of rising seniors is now up to seven college commits. Today, we take a look at the latest — Brendan McLaughlin, […]

Class of 2016 Massapequa (NY) midfielder Kimmel becomes third Chief to commit to Towson

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Towson University has established quite a pipeline to Nassau County (N.Y.) Class A champion Massapequa. The Tigers now have secured commitments from three current Chiefs. The latest also marks the Tigers’ second Class of 2016 tristate verbal. It comes from midfielder Casey Kimmel, a commitment first reported when it was made on Aug. 10 by […]

New Canaan (CT) star Stanton will follow his brother’s college path

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After winning the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference championship in 2012, there was some uncertainty surrounding the New Canaan High School lacrosse program. That’s because the Rams were starting a new coaching era as former NCHS standout Chip Buzzeo took over for Alex Whitten. New Canaan went on to accomplish a rare feat in the […]

Cold Spring Harbor (NY) 2015 standout Burke will continue family’s D-I tradition

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Colin Burke first made a splash on the recruiting scene in 2012 when he was named Nassau co-MVP of the Long Island Showcase Nassau vs. Suffolk rising sophomore game. Now, Burke, a Class of 2015 standout from Cold Spring Harbor, knows the college where he will be headed. The attackman/midfielder has verballed to Fairfield University, […]

Lake Placid update – Title-game results, photos, schedules

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The Lake Placid Summit annual lacrosse extravaganza is winding to a close this weekend. More than 180 teams, from Under-15 all the way up to the Masters division, have converged on scenic Lake Placid, N.Y., for one of the most eagerly awaited events of the summer. Here’s a rundown of titles awarded so far, with […]

NJ standout Coakley gives Towson its first 2016 tristate verbal

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Ben Coakley of Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, N.J., provided Towson University’s men’s lacrosse program with a first. The agile and athletic left-handed attackman decided on the Tigers, marking Towson’s first Class of 2016 tristate verbal. Coakley’s commitment was reported when it was made on Aug. 5 by Joe Lombardi on LaxLessons.com’s “Lacrosse Insider” […]

Aquinas (NY) defender Perotto gives Binghamton another 2015 commit

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Binghamton University has had a big week. If you have been following along on LaxLessons.com’s “Lacrosse Insider” section, you already know that the Bearcats doubled their number of Class of 2015 commits to four. The latest verbal came from Mike Perotto, a strong position defender from the Aquinas Institute of Rochester (N.Y.), whose commitment was […]

Sachem North (NY) ‘late bloomer’ Hoffman headed to Army

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Jimmy Hoffman is a late bloomer, according to his coach at Sachem North (N.Y.) High School, Jay Mauro. When it comes to projecting potential at the collegiate level, that’s a good thing. “He can shoot the heck out of it and plays tough defense,” Mauro said of Hoffman, a left-handed midfielder. “One of his best […]

Hard-nosed and versatile Moynihan of West Islip (NY) headed to Quinnipiac

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Michael Moynihan epitomizes the type of player that has helped West Islip emerge as one of the most successful high school program in the nation the last decade. The Lions are known for their hard-nosed style of play with versatile players tailor-made for that brand of lacrosse. Meet Michael Moynihan. The rising senior for WI […]

Chaminade (NY) 2014 standout Roberts looks ahead to Lafayette

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Growing up in Manhasset, N.Y., James Roberts became immersed in lacrosse at a young age. It’s a passion for the game that has only grown through the years and will continue to grow even more. Roberts, a Class of 2014 attackman/midfielder at defending CHSAA (N.Y.) AAA champion Chaminade, is not only looking forward to his […]

Lacrosse world focuses on Lake Placid this week

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More than 180 teams, from Under-15 all the way up to the Masters division, have converged on scenic Lake Placid, N.Y., for one of the most eagerly awaited events of the summer: The Lake Placid Summit. Here is info on the event. Scholastic Team List Scholastic Tournament Schedule Guide Adult Team List Adult Tournament Schedule […]

Delbarton (NJ) midfielder McCarthy continues Lafayette continues tristate recruiting success

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Lafayette College has been making major recruiting strides among tristate standouts. We’ll be spotlighting two Lafayette-bound Class of 2014 standouts – one from New York (Chaminade attackman James Roberts) and one from New Jersey (Delbarton midfielder Will McCarthy). We begin with McCarthy, whose verbal was first reported when it was made on Aug. 2 by […]

Rising star Bloom on rising Miller Place (NY) program is headed to Marist

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Miller Place lacrosse is on the rise. The Panthers completed an unlikely trip to the Long Island championship game last year where they fell to Garden City, which went on to take its second straight New York State Class B title. The growth of the program, which has been at the varsity level for just […]

Chance to work with goalie great Schneider is key in Class of 2015 UMass-bound Sconone’s commitment

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It’s not often a recruit says a goalie coach was key in his college decision, but Doc Schneider is no ordinary goalie coach, and he sure was no ordinary goalie. Schneider, a former Massapequa High School and UMass goaltending standout, is now an assistant coach at UMass who also coaches the team’s goalies. In a […]

Massapequa 2015 attackman Dilena is Marist’s latest LI commit

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Marist College’s recruiting splash on Long Island added some ripples earlier this week when the Red Foxes picked up a verbal from one of Long Island’s top attackmen. It came when Paul Dilena of Nassau County Class A champion Massapequa verballed to coach Keegan Wilkinson’s program, a commitment first reported when it was made by […]

Delbarton (NJ) 2015 star Shaffer continues family’s Duke tradition

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Duke has become a family affair for the Shaffers. John Shaffer is a sophomore midfielder for the Blue Devils’ men’s team. Hayler Shaffer will be a freshman on the Blue Devils’ women’s team. And Reed Shaffer, a Class of 2015 midfielder for national power Delbarton (N.J.), is up next. Shaffer committed to Duke earlier this […]

Sachem North (NY) 2015 standout Sean O’Brien on Army: ‘It’s an opportunity for me to get a stellar education, play lacrosse and serve my country’

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Sean O’Brien showed plenty of flashes of his vast potential this past season at Sachem North High School (N.Y.). As a sophomore starter on a young Flaming Arrows squad, it didn’t take long for the 6-foot-2, 165-pound attackman to distinguish himself as one of the team’s best players. “He’s a great kid with a ton […]

Oregon 2015 standout Paris will make the move to Michigan

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In our newest feature, “Beyond the Northeast,” we take a look at college commitments by standouts from beyond the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. Today, we travel to Oregon for the first time. Portland, Ore., to be precise, and Lincoln High School. That’s where Ben Paris plays. Paris, […]

Midfielder McCulloch from NY state champ, nation’s No. 1 team, Ward Melville, commits to Cornell

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The 2013 varsity season was a baptism under fire for Jake McCulloch. And he answered the call. Jake McCulloch earned a starting spot on a midfield line that included two of the tristate region’s Class of 2013 standouts: Duke-bound Jack Bruckner and Rutgers-bound Christian Mazzone. Together, the trio were a big reason Ward Melville won […]

Syosset (NY) attackman Mac O’Keefe latest LI 2016 standout to pick Penn State

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After being asked when he first started playing lacrosse, Mac O’Keefe didn’t respond with a grade in a school. Nope. It goes back further than that. “I was introduced to lacrosse probably when I learned to walk,” said the rising sophomore at Syosset High School (N.Y.). So it should come as no surprise that O’Keefe’s […]

Maryland gets its first tristate 2016 commit in NJ standout Chiachetti

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The fact that Jared Chiachetti plays football and basketball should tell you plenty about his ability — and potential — as a midfielder in lacrosse. Chiachetti, who plays for St. Augustine Prep (N.J.), was one of the most heavily recruited players at his position in the Class of 2016. Notice the use of the word […]

Syracuse-bound Niskayuna (NY) Class of 2016 standout Goldstock will follow cousin Luke’s D-I path

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Lacrosse fans will recognize the last name. After all, attackman Luke Goldstock wrapped up his varsity career at Niskayuna High School this past spring by leading the Silver Warriors to an unbeaten record through the New York state semifinals and as a consensus Top 5 player at his position nationally by high school lacrosse experts […]

Sleepy Hollow (NY) standout Parens will take his all-out style of play to Clark

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If you’ve been to a Sleepy Hollow High School (N.Y.) game the last couple of season, it probably didn’t take you long to notice Ben Parens After all, the two-way midfielder never leaves the field. Well almost never. He’s also had games where he’s won every faceoff. Literally. Including wins against Briarcliff and Dobbs Ferry […]

St. John the Baptist (NY) standout Annitto finds right mix of academics, athletics in Wesleyan

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Nick Annitto is an outstanding lacrosse player. The rising senior attackman/midfielder at St. John the Baptist (N.Y.) is a versatile player who is an effective dodger and finisher who is equipped with good speed. But when it came time to choose a college, Annitto weighed academics equally with athletics. The final result was a decision […]

Ober will look to make a difference on defense at Denver

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Jon Ober’s introduction to lacrosse came when he was 9 or 10 years and something caught his eye at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store — a plastic lacrosse stick. Ober persuaded his mother to buy it for him, but never would have guessed at the time where it would take him. Ober, a rising and […]

Greenwich’s Perry, among leading defenders in CT, decides on Denison

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Greenwich High School (Conn.) coach Scott Bulkley says Cole Perry is one of the top longstick midfielders in Connecticut. But Perry brings more to the Cardinals than that. He’s also a team leader on and off the field who will be a team captain in 2014. Those are the attributes that made Perry is coveted […]

Bronxville (NY) star Tarry on his choice: ‘Princeton has always been an excellent defense team’

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As the leading defender on New York Class C state finalist Bronxville, Charlie Tarry was regularly assigned to defend against the opponent’s top scorer. In the downstate semifinals on June 5, Tarry was faced with his most challenging assignment of the season. After all, 2012 state champion Shoreham-Wading River’s University of Maryland-bound leading scorer, Tim […]

Smithtown East (NY) defender Talay set on Stony Brook

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Stony Brook University has been in the recruiting spotlight here. Just yesterday, we told you the third Class of 2014 player from Sachem North High School (N.Y.) to commit to the the Seawolves: defenseman Anthony Ross. Today, we take a look at another senior standout from a high school power located near Stony Brook who […]

Here’s the 98-player U.S. World Team tryout list

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A total of 98 players were invited today to try out for the U.S. Men’s team that will compete at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships in Denver July 10-19, 2014. Tryouts are scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Goucher College in Baltimore. Those who are being invited were announced at halftime of […]

Hewlett (NY) midfielder Anderson decides on Dominican

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There’s no doubt that there’s been an increased emphasize on size in college lacrosse the last few years. But there’s still room in the game for those that may not exactly measure up. Meet Jimmy Anderson. The midfielder at George W. Hewlett High School (NY) is 5-foot-7 and 145 pounds. “I am not the biggest […]

Somers (NY) midfielder Corpolongo sets sights on St. John’s

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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 […]

Wantagh (NY) playmaking attackman Cain commits to St. Joe’s

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For Kyle Cain, the road to Division I lacrosse started just after he finished second grade when he won a lacrosse stick in a raffle. Now, the rising senior at Wantagh High School (N.Y.) is preparing for Division I. The lefty attackman verbally committed to St. Joseph’s University last week, as first reported at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. […]

Sound Shore League six-game championship schedule set for Aug. 1

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The Sound Shore Lacrosse League has set its championship schedule. Five games will be played Thursday, Aug. 1 at SUNY Purchase, league director Chuck Cohen announced tonight. The other game, also set for Aug. 1, will be at Legacy Field in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. High School, 6 p.m., at SUNY Purchase Division 3, 7 p.m., […]

Ridgefield (CT) rising senior standout Maher follows college path of his brother, but in a different sport

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Dylan Maher learned what it takes to become a college-bound athlete before he verbally committed to Division III power Dickinson College last week. That’s because Maher’s older brother, recent Ridgefield (Conn.) High School graduate Bryce Maher, will be playing baseball at the University of Massachusetts. “He has pushed me and helped me become the person […]

Spectacular summer sets stage for Arceri to become PSU’s first Class of 2016 commit

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What a difference a few weeks can make for a lacrosse recruit. Just ask Gerard Arceri. After spending his freshman season on the varsity team at Smithtown East (N.Y.) No. 3 on the depth chart in the faceoff X, the rising sophomore has enjoyed a breakout summer. It’s included strong showing at the Maverik Showtime […]

Lakeland/Panas (NY) rising senior Zingaro, starter since freshman year, makes his college choice

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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. […]

Hauppauge’s Zelen will take his size, speed to Albany

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University at Albany head coach Scott Marr has made tapping into New York talent one of the recipes to the success he’s enjoyed during his 13-year tenure with the Great Danes. The formula is in full force as far as Class of 2014 commits go. Albany now has a total of five commits from New […]

Somers (NY) attackman Cousin will follow brother’s path to Siena

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The Somers High School (N.Y.) Tuskers are on a recruiting roll. So too are brother combinations. Earlier this month, we told you that Port Washington (N.Y.) rising junior midfielder Joey Frocarro would become the third brother in his family to play at Princeton. Jack Fowler, a rising junior defender at Chaminade (N.Y.), meanwhile, will be […]

Upstate NY defender and Texas native Hazen headed to UMass

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If we had theme weeks here at LaxLessons.com/blog, this week’s theme would undoubtedly be high school football stars turning to lacrosse for their collegiate futures. It’s become a familiar scenario, but especially so this week. Continuing right now. Hunter Hazen is from Texas. So that means you shouldn’t have to ask whether or not he […]

Here are your Battle of the Hotbeds all-star game rosters

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Tonight’s the night at the Battle of the Hotbeds. The tradition-rich annual event, which is always held as the travel tournament season is winding to a close, will be holding its all-star games tonight. Here’s the lineup: Class of 2015, 9 p.m. (Field 1); Class of 2016, 10 p.m. (Field 1); and Class of 2014, […]

Empire State Cup tryout dates, coaching staffs announced for all six regions

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Coaches and tryout dates for the 2013 Empire State Cup have been announced. The 2013 event will be played Aug. 1-4 at Onondaga Community College in upstate New York. New this year is the partnership with the Cup and U.S. Indoor Lacrosse (USIL) for games this winter. The Cup and USIL will run combines in several […]

Ohio State lacrosse snags its seventh tristate Class of 2015 commit in athletic midfielder Barker

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Few programs have made as big as splash when it comes to landing Class of 2015 commitments from players in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as Ohio State. Make that the Ohio State University. The Buckeyes, after all, have picked up  seven — count ’em, seven — of them. The latest came over the […]

Brewster (NY) midfielder DaRos decides on Fairfield

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Liam DaRos didn’t have too look to far to find a perfect college fit. Rising senior Liam DaRos of Brewster High School (N.Y.) committed to Fairfield University, as first reported at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. An athletic, two-way midfielder, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound DaRos is a strong shooter with a high lacrosse IQ. He also is a two-way starter […]

Chaminade junior Fowler continues family’s Duke tradition

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The Fowler/Duke connection is in full force. Duke faceoff star Brendan Fowler and incoming Duke freshman goaltender Danny Fowler will have another Blue Devil brother. Rising junior longstick midfielder Jack Fowler has verballed to Duke, as first reported last week at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. Jack Fowler is a technically sound defender who plays well off the ball. […]

Wantagh’s Sommer is latest LI standout set on Marist lacrosse

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Marist College and head coach Keegan Wilkinson are making their mark on Long Island. After landing a commitment early last week from rising senior Billy Andrle of East Meadow High School, the Red Foxes picked up another big verbal from a Long Island defender this past season, as first reported at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. Wantagh High School […]

Junior Jinks, already with 100 career goals, headed to Hartford

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Dylan Jinks still has two more varsity seasons ahead of him, which makes what he’s accomplished so far at Southern Regional High School in New Jersey all the more impressive. The rising junior attackman scored his 100th career goal for Southern Regional, which finished 18-2, losing to Tournament of Champions winner Ridge 12-4 in the […]

Garden City playoff hero Stasco set on St. Joseph’s

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It was an unforgettable moment in an unforgettable season. With two seconds remaining in regulation of the New York State Class B semifinals on June 5 at Marist College, Dale Stasco was on the receiving end of a perfect pass from teammate Cody George. Stasco then let it rip and his blast found the back […]

Ridgefield (CT) rising senior Carbone picks Providence

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Micky Carbone’s importance to Connecticut power Ridgefield High School’s lacrosse team was evident right from the start of this past season. The junior midfielder scored three goals in the Tigers’ 10-5 win at Greenwich on April 3. He went on to finish the season with 13 goals and seven assists as Ridgefield finished 17-4. Carbone’s […]

Big week for recruiting commitments; summer circuit sizzles

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Star attackman Daniel Bucaro of unbeaten New York state champion Ward Melville, regarded by many as the top uncommitted rising junior in the nation, made his college commitment this past week, verballing to Georgetown. It was a week filled with commitment news, and one in which the summer showcase circuit sizzled as well. For more, […]

Yorktown’s Alvarado looks ahead to LIU Post

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It’s been a busy week for college commitments for Yorktown. The Huskers, who won their 36th Section 1 (N.Y.) title this past spring, had three rising seniors make commitments that were reported this past week at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. Those three are: defensive midfielders Kris Alvarado (LIU Post) and Matt Gonzalez (Plattsburgh State) and attackman Nick Bonitatibus […]

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 […]

Champ Camp scores and schedule

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The Champ Camp, now under way at Johns Hopkins University and other sites in the Baltimore region, is in Day 3 of an eventful week of action. Here’s a recap of scores and a look at the upcoming schedule. Have a recruiting commitment to report? Email us at info@laxlessons.com. LAXLESSONS Links Become a Lacrosse Insider […]

St. Augustine (NJ) rising junior DeCaprio makes Michigan his choice

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Nick DeCaprio makes things happen on the lacrosse field. The rising junior defender at St. Augustine Prep (N.J.) is an aggressive defender with good speed and stick skills who excels in transition. After two more seasons with the Hermits, DeCaprio will be making the transition to Division I lacrosse. This week, he decided where that […]

Battle of the Hotbeds schedules, rosters

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The following is information for the Battle of the Hotbeds Tournament being played Sunday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 24 at the University of Delaware and surrounding high schools in Newark, Del. * Schedules * Rosters * University of Delaware fields map * Glasgow High School, Newark High School, Christiana High School field maps Have […]

Quinnipiac cops commitment from high-scoring CT standout

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Quinnipiac has copped a verbal commitment from one of Connecticut’s highest-scoring attackman: rising senior Kevin Cop of Southington. Cop compiled quite a stat line last season: 52 goals, 28 assists and 80 points. Kevin Cop didn’t have to look far to find a perfect college fit. The rising senior verbally committed yesterday to Quinnipiac University, […]

Massapequa’s Griff Konen latest LI lacrosse standout bound for Binghamton

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Binghamton University made a big splash on Long Island this week. As first reported at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi, the Bearcats picked up a pair of commitments from rising junior standouts from Long Island – Sachem East midfielder Joe Licata and Massapequa attackman Griffin Konen. Both players performed well last week at the Maverik Showtime Lacrosse National Recruiting […]

Daniel Bucaro, one of nation’s top rising juniors, goes for Georgetown lacrosse

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It was a breakout season for both Ward Melville and Daniel Bucaro. The Patriots finished 22-0 in winning their New York Class A state championship – their first state crown since 2000 – and finished as the consensus No. 1 team in the various national rankings. Bucaro, meanwhile, in his first year as a starter, […]

Minisink Valley (NY) two-time All-American, rising junior Joey Sessa set on Yale

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Yale was thisclose to making it to the NCAA Division I Final Four this past spring. The Bulldogs lost to eventual national finalist Syracuse 7-6 in the quarterfinals. Judging by the Bulldogs’ recent recruiting efforts, a semifinal appearance in the coming years seems almost inevitable. On what was a big day for major recruiting news […]

Sachem East (NY) speedster Joe Licata bound for Binghamton

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There’s little question what Joe Licata’s strengths are on the lacrosse field. The rising junior midfielder at Sachem East High School (N.Y.) has the coveted combination of speed and skills. Those ingredients helped him earn a spot in the Class of 2015 all-star game at last week’s Maverik Showtime Lacrosse National Recruiting Spotlight at Western […]

Rye grad Mike Benincasa decides on Delaware

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Mike Benincasa’s athletic ability is evident as soon as he steps foot on the lacrosse field. The recent Rye High School (N.Y.) graduate was a four-year varsity standout as a center on the Garnets’ hockey team. Benincasa will be playing both sports this coming school year at the Westminster School (Conn.). After that, Benincasa will […]

Kellenberg’s Kavanagh, brother of Notre Dame standout, headed to Hofstra

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Brendan Kavanagh’s style of play is similar to that of his brother, Notre Dame standout and former Chaminade star Matt Kavanagh. “I have a Canadian, hockey-type style of play like my brother,” Brendan, a rising senior attackman at Kellenberg Memorial (N.Y.) said. Both are also lefties. But when it came time to make his college […]

Plenty of memorable moments at Maverik Showtime; more news

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One of the nation’s premier summer showcases, the Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Spotlight, wrapped up late this week at Western Connecticut STate University in Danbury, Conn. For more on that and other top stories in tristate lacrosse, check Joe Lombardi’s latest column on tristate lacrosse for InsideLacrosse.com. With the 2013 season now complete, our latest […]

Rye Country Day’s Miller makes Cornell his choice

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Tyler Miller is coming off a big bounce-back season. After leading Rye Country Day in school as a freshman, Miller was sidelined his sophomore season after undergoing knee surgery in January. This past season, Miller emerged as one of the leading players in the Hudson Valley, leading to a variety of Division I opportunities. The […]

Garden City middie Riedell finds the perfect fit in Washington & Lee

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Garden City has had a recurring theme during its run of back-to-back New York Class B state titles. Namely, strong senior classes. If that trend continues next season, Connor Riedell will undoubtedly be a big reason. Riedell is a two-way midfielder with good speed who excels in transition. Earlier this week, the athletic right verbally […]

Collins will play his college lacrosse close to home at Brown

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Rhode Island may not be considered a high school lacrosse hotbed, but there’s one squad in the Ocean State with an array of Division I talent that would rival many teams in the tristate. It’s La Salle Academy in Providence. There’s one of the nation’s top rising juniors, Duke-bound attackman Joseph Manown. Rising senior midfielder […]

St. Anthony’s midfielder Bonomi bound for Richmond

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Ryan Bonomi is no stranger to joining new lacrosse programs. The rising senior at St. Anthony’s played on the varsity team at Northport before transferring prior to his junior season with the Friars. In another year, the athletic, two-way midfielder will be preparing to make another transition to a new team. Bonomi has given a […]

Maverik Showtime all-star game recaps

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Here are recaps of Wednesday’s nights all-star games at the sixth annual Maverik Showtime National Lacrosse Recruiting Spotlight at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Class of 2015 Team Maverik (Blue) 14, Team Cascade (White) 12 MVP: Daniel DeSanti, LSM/D, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) Leading goal scorers: Team Maverik – Riley O’Sullivan (Don Bosco Prep, N.J.) […]

Don Bosco Prep’s O’Sullivan shifts gears to Syracuse

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Riley O’Sullivan has had a change of heart. The rising junior from New Jersey Tournament of Champions finalist Don Bosco Prep verbally committed to Georgetown this past December. But late last month, O’Sullivan decommitted from Georgetown and committed to Syracuse, as reported at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi. O’Sullivan, a resident of Valley Cottage in Rockland County (N.Y.), is […]

Joey Froccaro will be third brother to play at Princeton

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There may be no name as synonymous with a college lacrosse program right now than the name Froccaro and Princeton lacrosse. For good reason. Jeff Frocarro wrapped up his college career this past spring as an All-Ivy League standout and four-year starter. Jake Frocarro ended his freshman year by earning Ivy League rookie of the […]

Syosset rising sophomore Aronson commits to Army

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The now prevalent trend of sophomores making verbal commitments all began at Syosset. It started when Ryan Feit became the first 10th-grader to make a Division I lacrosse verbal commitment when he declared his intentions to LaxLessons.com to attend Johns Hopkins in October, 2010. Now, less than three years later, another Syosset player has made […]

Maverik Showtime Spotlight marks sixth year

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The Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Spotlight, which has emerged as the most selective showcase, marks its sixth year this week at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. For more, check Joe Lombardi’s latest column on tristate lacrosse for InsideLacrosse.com. Have a recruiting commitment to report? Email us at info@laxlessons.com. LAXLESSONS Links New iPhone/iPad and Android […]

Lacrosse Insider: Recruit Central: Westchester (NY) standout commits to Cornell

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With the summer travel season at its height, the wave of verbal commitments is now in full force. You can keep up with commitments as they are made on Lacrosse Insider.

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You have a direct connection to one of the leading lacrosse experts in the nation, Joe Lombardi, author of the LaxLessons.com “Lax with Joe” blog. You can post your comments for Joe on this thread or email him at joe@laxlessons.com. Joe is one of the most established, respected and versatile multimedia producers in the New […]

T of C champion Ridge leading scorer Palladino headed to Harvard

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It was quite a season for the Ridge Red Devils, who edged Don Bosco Prep 8-7 to win the New Jersey Tournament of Champions for the first time. There were many key contributors to Ridge’s historic season, including JT Palladino. The rising senior lefty attackman was the Red Devils’ leading scorer. While defending the T […]

Your guide to Under Armour All-America Classic weekend

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It’s Under Armour All-America weekend at Towson University in Maryland. A busy weekend of activities will be highlighted by the 2013 Under Armour All-America Classic, which will be shown live on Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. on ESPNU. Here are links to rosters and schedules: * Schedule of events * Roster, bios of the […]

Under Armour Classic weekend schedules, results, rosters

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It’s Under Armour All-America weekend at Towson University in Maryland. A busy weekend of activities will be highlighted by the 2013 Under Armour All-America Classic, which will be shown live on Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. on ESPNU. Here are links to rosters and schedules: * Schedule of events * Results * Roster, bios […]

Brunswick (CT) rising sophomore Reilly Walsh looks ahead to Duke lacrosse

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Bronxville’s run to its first-ever New York state title-game appearance this past spring featured the talents of an outstanding senior nucleus. But there were also some impact players who were underclassmen. Freshman attackman/midfielder Reilly Walsh had three goals and two assists as the Broncos downed defending Class C state champion 14-13 in overtime in the […]

Savio lands at Loyola after stellar senior season

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In an era of early recruiting commitments, with high school sophomores and even freshmen, deciding where their college destinations will be,  Graham Savio’s story is all the more unique. The recent Greenwich High School (Conn.) graduate had received limited recruiting interest prior to the start of the 2013 spring season. But after several dominant performances […]

Tufts-bound defender Kaplan will join teammate Decker at D-III level

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Two of the leading players in the Westfield High School (N.J.) varsity program will both be headed to top-notch Division III programs. If you were with us today at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi, you learning of the commitments of rising seniors Patrick Decker to Gettysburg and Jake Kaplan to Tufts. Decker is a midfielder. Kaplan is a tenacious […]

Chicago-area goalie Anastos will be heading East to Lafayette

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We’ve gone far beyond the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region, to bring you commitment news the last few days. From Las Vegas to Florida, in fact. If you were with us yesterday at Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi, you learned of a commitment from a location right in between. Jonathan Anastos, a […]

Rosters for Under Armour Underclass Uncommitted Games

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It’s Under Armour All-America weekend. For a rundown of the 88 boys and girls All-America teams that will be playing in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic set for Saturday, July 6 at Towson University, click here. You can check out the New England, New Jersey and upstate New York underclass teams here. Now, […]

AJ Ferraro, one of Florida’s top defenders, decides on Navy

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If you’ve been with us the last few days on Twitter.com/Joe_Lombardi, you know that the That goes for beyond the borders of the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. Last week, we told you about an attackman from Las Vegas, Grant Gravitt, who verballed to the University of Denver. […]