NEWSLETTER 16feb11

-Don McDuffee at Inside Lacrosse published a detailed preview of SB Lacrosse, complete with two videos: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/02/09/ncaa-preview-2011-no-8-stony-brook


Click on the video above to see Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse give a detailed season preview of the 2011 Seawolves.



Click on the video above to see an interview with Coach Rick Sowell on the 2011 Seawolves.


-Quint Kessenich covered SB Lacrosse in the Baltimore Sun Faceoff Blog, mentioning that the entire offense returns and that he thinks the team is underrated. Kessenich also mentioned that Kevin Crowley '11 is his favorite for the Tewaaraton in 2011. http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/02/qa_with_espns_quint_kessenich_5.html

Mark Dixon also wrote in the Baltimore Sun Faceoff Blog that Kevin Crowley '11 is a Tewaaraton favorite for 2011: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/02/qa_with_espns_mark_dixon_5.html#more

-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse posted his weekly podcast, including coverage of SB Lacrosse and an interview with Coach Rick Sowell. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/02/07/quint-kessenichs-espnu-podcast-%E2%80%94-february-7-2011

-The America East published its 2011 Preseason Poll, which has SB Lacrosse picked to repeat as AE Champions. SB was unanimously ranked #1 in the conference (coaches cannot vote for their own team): http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205092214


-The Long Island Pulse printed an article on SB Athletics and the massive improvement the university has made over the last ten years.
http://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/page.aspx?pid=613


Upon hiring Athletic Director Jim Fiore in 2003, SB had only one conference championship in Division I. In 2009-10 alone, it earned six. Men's lacrosse is a Final Four contender, and existing athletic facilities are being built and upgraded due to private fundraising. SB Athletes have posted a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average each of the last four straight years.

-SB Athletics has announced that it will be streaming all SB Lacrosse games in 2011 live on the web. We will get back to you with more details as they appear. http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40510&p=805105#p805105

PROFILE: Russ Bonanno '12

A closer look at new midfielder Russ Bonanno '12:


Russ Bonanno '12
Seaford, NY / Seaford HS / Nassau Community College
Midfield
Junior
6’1’’ 190lbs
#5

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/bonanno_russ00.html




-Transfer from Nassau Community College; 2009 National Champions

-2010 Stats: 27G, 7A. http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=16&collegeid=1453&category=Roster&slid=8&teamid=83724&athleteid=259382

-2010 All-Region

-2009 Stats: 21G, 12A

-2008 Stats: 34G, 23A.

-2008 All-County, Team Captain

-Can play both attack and middie: http://mcmsdev.ncc.edu/StudentLife/Athletics/MensLacrosseAboutTheProgram.htm

-Second-team All-Long Island football player, both offense and defense: 1132 rushing yards as a sophomore, 18 TDs, 3 INTs. http://www.liblitz.com/2006%20Weekly%20Previews%20POW/news_stats_2006.html



Nassau Community College
http://www.laxpower.com/update11/binmen/XNASXX.PHP
#1 NJCAA Poll
#1 NJCAA RPI
#1 Region XV Ranking
#2 NJCAA CPU Rating
2010 National Semi-finalist


Seaford HS
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XSEANY.PHP
#488 National CCR
#192 National SOS
#177 East Coast Ranking
#86 NY State Ranking
#21 NY Section 8 Ranking
#17 NY Class C Ranking

PROFILE: Kyle Moeller '12

A closer look at new defenseman Kyle Moeller '12:


Kyle Moeller '12
South Setauket, NY / Ward Melville HS / Manhattan College
Defense
6’2’’ 191lbs
Junior
#44

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/moeller_kyle00.html

Kyle Moeller '12 lead Manhattan College in 2010 with 23 caused turnovers and anchored the best man-down defense in NCAA.

-Transfer from Manhattan College; left handed defenseman with two years of eligibility remaining

-2010 Second team All-MAAC: http://www.maacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17400&ATCLID=204941957

-2010 MAAC All-Defensive team

-Totaled 74 GB and 56 caused turnovers from 2009-2010

-2008 All-Division, All-League and All-County at Ward Melville HS

-2008 Paul Treder Memorial Scholarship Award winner: http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=3632059

-2008 Top 205 All Star, Hotbeds All Star

-2008 Long Island Exception Senior

-2008 Long Island All Star

At Ward Melville HS, Moeller helped his team earn the #1 national ranking in 2008. Moeller will have an immediate impact at SB and has already cracked the starting lineup.

-Ice Hockey: Two-year Canadian Elite Prospect, North America Top 100, U-16 team, and Captain of the Select Team. http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=1368745

-Member of the National Society of High School Scholars http://www.gojaspers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12500&ATCLID=1368745


Ward Melville HS
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XWARNY.PHP

#44 National CCR
#100 National RPI
#17 East Coast Power Rating
#14 RPI in NY State
#6 Ranked in Class A
#2 NY Section 11

NEWSLETTER 10feb11

-Edward Lee at the Baltimore Sun wrote an article on SB bracing for the national spotlight. The article includes an interview with Coach Sowell and an analysis of new faces and the schedule: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/02/stony_brook_bracing_for_turn_i.html

-The latest edition of Lacrosse Magazine covered SB in its lead story and pictured Coach Sowell, Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11 on the cover: http://www.laxmagazine.com/blogs/dasilva/020311_inside_the_february_issue_of_lacrosse_magazine

-A first for the program, Lacrosse Magazine featured SB Lacrosse on the cover of its February 2011 magazine.

-Lacrosse Magazine also featured SB Lacrosse on its webpage, including senior co-captains Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11. Both were named All America in 2010 and drafted into the MLL.

-Preseason polls are out, now that the 2011 season is underway:

(#5) LaxPower Forum Poll (behind Maryland; in front of Duke): http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42049

(#7) Baltimore Sun (behind Cornell; in front of Notre Dame): http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/01/an_unofficial_stab_at_2011s_pr_2.html

(#6) USILA Coaches Poll (behind Duke; in front of Notre Dame): http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/d1usila/2011-01-31

(#8) Nike IL Media Poll (behind Cornell; in front of Princeton): http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/d1media/2011-01-31

(#8) Faceoff Yearbook Poll (behind Notre Dame; in front of Hofstra): http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/11/29/face-yearbook-2011-division-i-top-20-rankings

(#10) LaxNews Rock-it Pocket Ranking (behind Duke; in front of Army):
http://www.laxnews.com/

And for SB Athletics coverage on national polls, see here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/020111aaa.html




Nationally ranked SB Lacrosse takes on Virginia on 2/26/11 in a rematch of the 2010 Quarterfinal thriller.


-SB Football extended Coach Priore's contact through 2016. Coach Priore has led the Seawolves to a share of the last two Big South titles with a 10-2 conference record, including 18-6 at LaValle Stadium: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020111aaa.html


-The College Shack is selling SB Lacrosse hats for $16, found here: http://www.thecollegeshack.com/category-s/427.htm

PROFILE: Rashad Cureton '12

A closer look at new midfielder Rashad Cureton '12:

Rashad Cureton '12

Amityville, NY / Holy Trinity HS / Onondaga CC

Midfield

Junior

5'7'' 180lbs

#32

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/cureton_rashad00.html

Faceoff specialist Rashad Cureton '12 was named to the 2010 All Tournament Team en route to a National Championship.

Watch video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l7O2XiTuU

2009 Stats: approximately 70% at the faceoff X: http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2010/03/occ_mens_lax_team_begins_defen.html

2009: 3G: http://www.sunyocc.edu/athletics.aspx?id=1459

2010 Stats: approximately 75% at the faceoff X: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/07/juco-lacrosse-championship-preview

2010 Profile and Stats: 2G, 11A http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=16&collegeid=1282&category=Roster&slid=8&teamid=96210&athleteid=259635

Cureton, pictured above holding his 2010 Tournament MVP Award, was instrumental in the victory over Essex in the Finals.


2010 All Tournament Team and MVP: https://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?category=National&archive=true&regionId=1&articleId=11545

2010 Region 3 Tournament MVP: http://www.herkimergenerals.com/information/regionals/2010menlaxregionals

2009 JuCo National Champions: http://www.laxpower.com/update09/binmen/XOCCXX.PHP

2010 JuCo National Champions: http://insidelacrosse.com/node/46564

Commits to SB: http://www.sunyocc.edu/athletics.aspx?id=6229

Rashad Cureton '12 has been consistently successful at the faceoff X and can also run the fast break.

-HS running back; All-Long Island Team; Class A CHSAA Downstate Champions

-Recruited by Syracuse lacrosse

-Totalled 180 GBs in two seasons at Onondaga: http://www.sunyocc.edu/athletics.aspx?id=1459

-More photos (#14): http://www.littlefallstimes.com/sports/x1406502974/Lazers-go-2-for-2-in-Region-III?photo=8

Holy Trinity HS

http://www.laxpower.com/common/hs_boys.php

#63 National CCR

#21 in NY State

#3 Catholic League

Onondaga CC

http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binmen/rating04.php

#1 National JuCo RPI (National Champs)

NEWSLETTER 4feb11

-Chris Vaccaro at LaxMagazine published an article on the Canadian pipeline to SB and how Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11 landed at SB. Also mentioned in the article are Robbie Campbell '12, Kyle Belton '12, Greg Miceli '12, and Joe Laforet '13. The article pictures McBride as well. http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2009-10/news/042010_mcbride_crowley_give_seawolves_canadian_exposure


-Gary Lambrecht at LaxMagazine wrote an article on SB's recent successes entitled "Crowley Envisions Final Four for SBU", with a picture of Crowley against UMBC: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2010-11/news/122710_crowley_envisions_final_four_for_stony_brook_lacrosse


Kevin Crowley '11 has ammassed 176 career points in only 3 seasons. Crowley said "I haven't let those points sink in. I'm thinking more about taking the next step — working harder, lifting harder, doing whatever it takes to help us get to the final four."


-Geoff Shannon's High School Notebook at Inside Lacrosse included coverage of SB commit Alec Lucas '15 and the success of his team in Coppell, TX. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/21/high-school-notebook-coppell-colorado-illinois-maryland-west-islip


-Christian Swezey at the Washington Post also covered the Coppell HS Cowboys and their success as well, also mentioning Alec Lucas '15. The article detailed how strong Coppell HS lacrosse is while being in a football-dominated state: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/18/AR2011011806013.html


-SB was ranked #25 in Kiplingers 100 Best Value in Public Colleges. SB moved up 14 slots from last year in a survey that includes over 500 institutions. http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/Stony_Brook_University_is_Ranked.shtml

-SB Lacrosse started practice on 1/24. You can find video for a limited time on the SB Athletics site here: http://www.goseawolves.org/


SB Lacrosse started practice on 1/24 and prepares for a home game against Virginia on 2/26/11 at LaValle Stadium.


For more coverage on practice go to SB Athletics: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/012411aab.html


-SB Lacrosse season tickets are on sale here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/012611aaa.html


In 2010 SB is slated to play at home against Virginia, Delaware, Cornell, Bryant, UMBC, Binghamton, and Albany.


-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse did an analysis of SB's 2011 schedule: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/26/quint-kessenich-2011-ncaa-lacrosse-schedule-analysis

PROFILE: Adam Dahms '12

A closer look at new attackman Adam Dahms '12:


Adam Dahms '12
Attack
Chantilly, VA / Westfield HS / CCBC-Essex
Sophomore
6’1’’ 190lbs
#9


SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/dahms_adam00.html


A talented lefty goalscorer, Adam Dahms '12 joins SB from Essex CC where he was named to the 2010 JuCo All America 1st Team.

-Transfer from Essex Community College: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/athletics/essex/mlacrosse.html

-2010 stats: 43G, 14A (profile, photo, stats): http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=16&collegeid=1235&category=Roster&slid=8&teamid=92263&athleteid=293547

-2010 Regional Champs- 2G, 1A: http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=11448

-2010 All-Region XX first team

-2010 Region XX All-Tournament Team

-2010 All-Maryland JUCO First Team

-2010 first-team All-American: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/athletics/essex/mlacrosse.html

-2010 2nd Leading in Goals in MD JuCo; 4th in total points: http://mdjuco.org/sports/mlax.html

-CCBC-Essex Profile: http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=16&collegeid=1235&category=Roster&slid=8&teamid=92263&athleteid=293547

-2007 All Concorde District First Team Attack: http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28071&p=350312&hilit=+adam+dahms+#p350312


Westfield HS
http://www.laxpower.com/update09/binboy/XWFDVA.PHP
#31 Ranked Regional RPI (DC/MD/VA)
#12 Ranked RPI in Virginia
#6 Ranked RPI in Northern Virginia

Essex CC
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binmen/rating04.php
#3 National JuCo RPI

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28jan11

-The 2011 MLL Draft occurred last week. Kevin Crowley '11 was chosen as the first pick in the draft and will go to the Toronto Nationals. Steve Waldeck '10 was drafted last season by the Nationals.


Jody Gage, GM of the Nationals, said about Crowley: "He's an unbelievable midfielder. We just felt he was the best player in the draft... He's a playmaker with great size and can play both ends of the field."

Jordan McBride '11 was chosen in the third round, going to the Rochester Rattlers. Later in the draft, Tom Compitello '11 was chosen by the Boston Cannons and Adam Rand '11 will go to the Toronto Nationals as well.

Jordan McBride '11 was chosen by Rochester in the 3rd round (14th overall). He was only the third attackman taken in the draft.

-Inside Lacrosse blogged live from the draft, and pictured Crowley in the ensuing article.
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/21/live-2011-mll-collegiate-draft

Adam Rand '11, chosen in the 6th round (31st overall), will join Crowley and Waldeck in Toronto. All three Seawolves formed the faceoff unit that lead the country in winning % for nearly three seasons.

-SB Athletics covered the draft as well: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/012111aaa.html

-Laxpower printed full results of the draft here: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=21598&page=2

Tom Compitello '11 was chosen by Boston in the 5th round (28th overall).

PROFILE: Matt Bellando '14

A closer look at new attacker Matt Bellando '14:


Matt Bellando '14
Attack
Miami, FL / Saint Andrews School
5'5'' 170lbs
#30


SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/bellando_matt00.html


Matt Bellando '14 lead the Scots to three consecutive FHSAA championships and lost only three games in three years.


-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuLNrqePEWo

-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5wlN-MVx_Y

-US Lacrosse All-American 2008, 2009, 2010 (photo): http://www.saintandrews.net/page.cfm?p=821&newsid=482

-Palm Beach Post Boy's Lacrosse Player of the Year 2008, 2009, 2010 (photo): http://www.pbgametime.com/news/matt-bellando-st-andrews-post-all-area-boys-lacrosse-player-of-the-year/92026/

-Florida Dairy Farmers Boy's Lacrosse Player of the Year 2009, 2010

-2010 Palm Beach Sun-Sentinel Player of the Year

-US Lacrosse 97 Senior Showcase

-MVP Honors at the US Lacrosse 97 Senior Showcase (photo): http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/blogs/Matt-Bellando/US-Lacrosse-Showcase/08/US-Lacrosse-review.aspx

-2010 ESPN All-Rise second team: http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/articles/2010/06/23-boys-All-RISE-second-team.aspx

-LaxPower 2010 All-Eastern Region first team: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=20626

-2009 LaxPower First-team Mid-Atlantic Region

-2007 First-team All-Dade County at Coral Reef HS

-Inside Lacrosse Freshman power 100 (#66): http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/08/16/inside-lacrosse-august-2010-issue-mens-freshman-power-100



Matt Bellando '14 set the Scots' records in 2010 for career goals (256) and career points (366). Bellando finished his career with 308G, 134A for a grand total of 442 points in four seasons.


-Sun Sentinel article and interview with Bellando (photo): http://www.saintandrewsschool.net/uploaded/Athletic_Photos/Lacrosse/SS_Lax.pdf

-Maxpreps profile and stats (photo): http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/zWTF_lYqGke8448anIthJg/lacrosse-spring-10/profile-matt-bellando.htm

-Palm Beach Post article (photo): http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/03/35/85/image_8585353.gif

-ESPN Rise blog with Matt Bellando '14, part 1: http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/blogs/Matt-Bellando/US-Lacrosse-Showcase/07/US-Lacrosse-preview.aspx

-ESPN Rise blog with Bellando (part 2) describing his experiences at the US Lacrosse Showcase, including winning the MVP Award. He also mentions playing with fellow SB freshman Cole Millican '14. http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/blogs/Matt-Bellando/US-Lacrosse-Showcase/08/US-Lacrosse-review.aspx

-CBS12 interview and video: http://www.cbs12.com/video/?videoId=20990159001&lineupId=&play=now

-Lacrosse Magazine article and interview on Matt Bellando '14 and Cole Millican '14: http://www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2009-10/news/071610_florida_natives_set_for_champion_showcase



Matt Bellando '14 has often been the subject of media coverage during his HS career, including publications by Inside Lacrosse, ESPN, Laxpower, CBS, and various local outlets in Florida.


-Quint Kessenich at Inside Lacrosse listed Bellando as a "Hidden Gem": http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/27/recruiting-roundup-quints-hidden-gems-espn-rise-games

-ESPN Rise covered the US Lacrosse Showcase, including scores from MVP Matt Bellando '14: http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/articles/2010/07/US-Lacrosse-boys-showcase-recap-day-3.aspx

-ESPN Rise article on the US Lacrosse Showcase, including coverage of Bellando scoring 5G, 2A on opening day (photo). http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/articles/2010/07/US-Lacrosse-boys-showcase-recap.aspx



At the US Lacrosse Showcase, coaches raved about Bellando’s determination. “He was double and triple teamed every time he got the ball, but he always seemed to find his way to the net,” coach Jeff Ransom said.


Saint Andrews School
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XSANFL.PHP
#18 National CCR
#20 National Poll
#2 National RPI
#1 Florida South FHSAA
#1 Florida District 10

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 22jan11

-Mark Dixon of Inside Lacrosse reported on the 2011 MLL Draft, mentioning Kevin Crowley '11 as the best midfielder available. Dixon also listed under "Chemistry Guys" Tom Compitello '11 as a relentless riding attackmen who puts up big numbers. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/18/mll-collegiate-draft-2011-mark-dixons-draft-categories

-Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse analyzed the upcoming MLL Draft, and included Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 as locks for the draft. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/20/inside-lacrosse-staff-overunder-mll-collegiate-draft-edition

-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse published a mock draft for the upcoming MLL Draft, predicting Kevin Crowley '11 at #1 and Jordan McBride '11 at #13. The article pictured Crowley and is found here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/19/mll-collegiate-draft-2011-quint-kessenichs-mock-draft

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse also published a mock draft of the upcoming MLL Draft, predicting Kevin Crowley '11 at #1 and Jordan McBride '11 at #18. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/19/mll-collegiate-draft-2011-kyle-devittes-mock-draft

-Steve Waldeck '10 was chosen to play for Team USA in the 2011 Champion Challenge on 1/30/11 in South Bend, IN. Team USA will be coached by former SB Assistant, Kevin Cassese as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011811aaa.html

Watch Steve Waldeck '10 play in the 2010 Champion Challenge on 1/30/11 on ESPNU at 1:30pm and again at 10pm.

You can find Waldeck's MLL profile updated here: http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=4021535&seasonid=5244

-IL Indoor reported on Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth scoring 3G and the OT gamewinner against the Colorado Mammoth, and then scoring 6 points the next night. The article also pictures Duch in uniform:
http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/01/11/3-star-challenge-week-1-new-jerseys-same-game-changing-results/

-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor ranked the Best 50 Lacrosse Players on the Planet and slotted Rhys Duch '08 at #9. IL mentioned Duch's 11 point performance against Toronto and pictured him in action. http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/01/08/the-top-50-number-one-and-the-next-nine/

Paul Tutka of IL Indoor remarked that Rhys Duch '08 is "one of 2010's absolute best ball players".


-NLL.com has an updated profile of Rhys Duch '08 here: http://stats.nll.com/stats/player.php?id=458

And you can find Duch's league-leading stats here: http://stats.nll.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&season_id=54

PROFILE: Zach Smith '14

A closer look at new midfielder Zach Smith '14:

Zach Smith '14

Dix Hills, NY / Half Hollow Hills West HS

Midfield

5’10’’ 177lbs

#33

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/smith_zach00.html

Zach Smith '14 (pictured in white) can play defensive midfield as well as faceoff.

-2010 Adidas National Lacrosse Classic All America- Long Island South Team: http://www.adidasnationallacrosseclassic.com/2009_player_selections___coaches

-Maxpreps profile and partial stats: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/pubEcY-Xek-dMSeCetmuDw/lacrosse-spring-08/profile-zachary-smith.htm

-Faceoff specialist (partial 2010 stats): http://longisland.newsday.com/sports/highschool/team.php?id=34-7

Zach Smith '14 wins the draw against Bayport-Bluepoint in 2010.

-2010 HHH West HS Scholar-Athlete award and Coach’s Award

-Cross Country and Winter Track athlete

Coach Anthony Cascio remarked that Zach Smith '14 is a "Tough, fast middie who is an all-around threat."

Half Hollow Hills West HS

http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XHHWNY.PHP
#103 RPI in NY State

#42 Ranked in NY Class B

#25 Ranked in NY Class B Section 11

#11 NY B-11 Division 1

PROFILE: Dom Cerasi '14

A closer look at new midfielder Dom Cerasi '14:

Dom Cerasi '14

Centereach, NY / Middle Country HS

Midfield

6'1'' 190lbs

#22

SB Profile: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/cerasi_dominic00.html


-2010 Stats: 27G, 13A http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37160&p=747944&hilit=miller+floyd#p747944

-2010 All Suffolk County: http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2010-07-01-84568.112114-sub18238.112114_Athletes_earn_accolades.html

-2010 All Division: http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2010-07-01-84568.112114-sub18238.112114_Athletes_earn_accolades.html


Dom Cerasi '14 lines up an outside shot against Hills East HS. Cerasi registered 27G from midfield in his senior year.


-Team Captain 2009, 2010

-2010 Middle Country HS Most Valuable Athlete

-Career Registered 56G, 27A (2007-2010)

-Football Captain (2009, 2010)

-Brother of former SB Captain Larry Cerasi '07. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/cerasi_larry00.html


Middle Country HS:
http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binboy/XMIDNY.PHP
#232 East Coast Ranking
#21 NY State Ranking
#14 NY Class A Ranking
#32 NY Section XI
#16 NY A-11 Division 1

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JAN11)

-Coach Sowell & staff have been hard at work on the recruiting trail, signing an unprecedented 11 high school juniors to play at SB in 2012. The athletes below, now seniors, comprise the current list of commitments to suit up for SB Lacrosse as the Class of 2015:

Pat McGushin '15 (GK) St. Charles, IL / St. Charles North HS

Andrew Dorsey '15 (LSM) Clifton Park, NY / Shenendehowa HS

Connor Duddy '15 (MID) Port Jefferson Station, NY / Comsewogue HS

Nick Pelella '15 (FO) Port Jefferson Station, NY / Comsewogue HS

Alec Lucas '15 (FO) Coppell, TX / Coppell HS

Michael Diggle '15 (MID) West Islip, NY / West Islip HS

Luke Miller '15 (MID) Mastic, NY / William Floyd HS

Justin Berger '15 (DEF) Kendall Park, NJ / South Brunswick HS

Alex Harris '15 (LSM) Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS

Mason Pynn '15 (MID) Saanich, BC / Claremont Secondary HS

In 2010, the Victoria Junior A Shamrocks selected Mason Pynn '15 in the first round of the B.C. Jr. A Lacrosse League annual draft.

-Geoff Shannon at Inside Lacrosse announced a verbal commitment from a HS junior to play at SB in 2013- please note that Mason Pynn '15 is incorrectly listed as a junior. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/01/06/recruiting-roundup-long-island-express-canada-rutgers-umbc-bryant

John Lynott '16 (LSM) Massapequa, NY / St. Anthony's HS