Daily Sports Digest: Mamaroneck Boys Lacrosse Preview

The Top Spot:

The Mamaroneck boys' lacrosse team had a successful season last year going 9-9 and falling to Suffern in the Section 1 Quarterfinals. This time around Head Coach Jeff Barnard and the Tigers are looking to do even better.

Patch recently caught up with Coach Barnard to discuss this year’s season.

As far as age and, more importantly, experience goes, what type of team do you expect to have this season?

“We have a very young team this year. We only have four seniors on the roster. Our junior class is very strong, and we do have many experienced players.”

What were some of the weaknesses your team had last year that you hope to improve upon this season?

“Our main weakness last year was not reaching the sectional finals. This is a goal we have this year, and we all believe it is obtainable.”

Who are some of your returning players coming back who you see being big contributors?

“Many of our key point leaders return this year, including Peter Conley and Scott Greenberg. Other midfielders, including Daniel McCarthy, and Dylan Pailes Friedman will also play very important roles. On attack, we expect big things from Justin Csenge. On defense, Nick Charla, Alex Roth, and Alex Lanni all look excellent. We also will rely heavily on both our goalies, Simon Cantwell and Thomas Brill.”

Who are some of your new players you are expecting to thrust into a larger role on the team?

“Reed Malas is an outstanding freshman. We are expecting big contributions from him this season.”

How has the team been preparing in the off-season?

“The boys were in the weight room frequently, participated in open gym and field practices, and many played on a winter indoor team.”

What are your goals for the season as a team?

“As a team, our goals include working hard, improving every practice, supporting each other, and reaching the Section One Finals.”

Are there one or two games circled on the schedule this season?

“Bronxville, Scarsdale, and White Plains have been our biggest league rivals. Outside of our league, we look forward to playing Fairfield Ludlow High School in Connecticut and Oceanside High School in Long Island.”

What are you personally looking forward to this season?

“I share the same goals and expectations as the players do.”

Today’s Schedule:

In boys basketball, Tuckahoe will take on Section 2’s Mechanicville at 5:00 p.m. at the Glens Fall Civic Center in the Class C State Semifinals. The winner of this game will go on to play on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. for the State Championship.

In girls basketball, Irvington will take on Saranac Central at 11:45 a.m. at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy in the Class B State Semifinals. The winner will advance to the championship game at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

In girls basketball, Pearl River will face off against Averill Park at 3:15 p.m. in the Class A State Semifinals at Hudson Valley Community College. The winner of the game will play in the State Championship at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.

In girls basketball, Ossining will take on Cicero-N. Syracuse in the Class AA State Semifinals at 8:00 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College. The winner will play in the State Championship on Saturday at 8:45 p.m. 

Saturday’s Schedule:

In boys basketball, Tappan Zee will take on Jamesville-DeWitt at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Glens Fall Civic Center in the Class A State Semifinal. The Winner of this game will play in the State Championship on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

In boys basketball, Mount Vernon will take on Albany CBA at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday in the Class AA State Semifinals. The winner of the game will play at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday for the State Championship.

Weekly Sports Poll:

It’s March, so this week’s poll question deals with the topic that will be on everyone’s mind for the next month: The NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky and Syracuse come into the field of 68 as the top two seeds but, as we all know, anything can happen in March.

Let us know what number one seed you think has the best chance to win it all this season in our , and if you don’t think any of them will win let us know in the comments section.

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