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Boys Lacrosse Ready to Step to Next Level
After hot finish to 2010 season, the Warriors are ready to push it to the limit.
As the weather warms up, the start of spring sports at Watchung Hills Regional High School is right around the corner. Today, we'll take a look at the Warriors boys lacrosse team.
The Warriors come into this season loaded with experience. With 15 seniors on board for the 2011 season, head coach Andrew Apel and his team will be in a season long battle with the teams of the difficult Skyland Conference. The Warriors are looking to build on a strong finish to last year’s season.
Last season’s resultsThe Warriors put up an 7-11 record in the regular season, and advanced as far as the quarterfinal round of the Group IV state tournament.
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Ryan Naples, Attack (Sr.) – Was solely a shooter early in his career, has developed into a versatile, athletic talent.
Mike Chilvers, Midfield (Sr.) – Expected to be a workhorse in the middle of the field for the Warriors.
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Stefano Costa, Defense (Sr.) – Acosta will be the vocal leader for the defense. Apel believes he is “invaluable” to the team.
They’ll MissMax Smith, Midfield – One of the most versatile players on last year’s squad, Smith is now playing lacrosse at Emerson.
Bobby Swanton, Goalie – The #1 goalkeeper from last year is now studying at Kutztown University.
Kevin Burke, Defense – A center on the football team during his time at Watchung Hills, Burke is now attending Rutgers.
Colin Sofo, Midfield – A defensive back on the football squad for the Warriors, Sofo is currently at Penn State.
Coach’s Take“Our senior leadership (is our strength). They have the understanding of what we want to do, what we want to do in practice. We don’t have to yell at the kids as much, because they’re on them. They take responsibility. We have 9 or 10 strong, smart seniors that are really going to help us.” - Apel
They said it“Last year we went to states and we lost a lot of games we shouldn’t have. This year, hopefully we take states. I think we can do it if we play to our potential. Last year, we didn’t (play to our potential).” - Costa
Position Grade 0 Brandon McNamara D Sen 1 PJ Pimentel G Soph 2 Cary Rakin G Soph 3 Mike Chilvers M Sen 4 Tyler Stazschak A Soph 5 Kevin Carroll A Soph 6 Ed Berliner M Jun 7 Matt Keller G Soph 8 Ryan Lavorerio A Sen 9 jacob Van leenen M Fresh 10 Matt Bowman A Sen 11 Jeff George M Soph 12 Ryan Naples A Sen 13 Chase Montani A Sen 14 Jake Cunningham A Jun 15 Nick Malinousky G Fresh 17 Bobby Fahy A Soph 17 Mike Tedesco M Soph 18 Drew Vautin M Sen 19 Robert Keller LSM Sen 20 Connor Maloney D Soph 21 Kyle McCann M Sen 22 Jared Goetz M Jun 23 Tim Tedesco M Sen 24 Danny Rito D Soph 25 Chris Cotrill G Soph 26 Stefano Costa D Sen 28 Connor McGauley A Jun 29 Brandon Bickerton D Sen 30 Nick Sibilla M Jun 31 Andrew Hanrahan D Jun 32 Andrew Keller M Soph 33 Jon Cracolici A Jun 34 Matt DeBiasse D Jun 36 Nick Meininger D Soph 37 Danny Phillips D Fresh 39 Ben Betines M Sen 40 Peter Cowan M Soph 41 Max Leibowtiz M Jun 42 Martin Rakin m Sen 43 Max Ayre D Sen 44 Charlie Perruso D Soph 45 Jordan Van Leenen D Fresh 47 Jed Leibowitz A Soph 48 Billy Ard M Soph 50 Greg Albert A Soph 51 Matt Schenk M Soph 54 Stephen Ayre D Soph 55 Ryan Vrindten D Soph Ali Minaian D Soph
