BOYS LACROSSE BLOG

#lohudlacrosse preview: Kennedy Catholic

Mike Dougherty
mdougher@lohud.com
With only four players from last season back in the lineup, the Gaels are looking for new stars and new combinations.

Kennedy Catholic Gaels

League: NY CHSAA

Head coaches: Nick and Vin Savastano (seventh year)

Assistants:  James Wilson, Yankel Henrique, Jared Albert

Last season: 17-3

Returning starters: 4

Marquee players: Al Cantarella Sr. D; Matt Clark Jr. A; Brian Devey Sr. G; Matt Kiernan Sr. MF; Nico Quartironi Jr. D; Ryan Joyce Jr. M; Alex Souza Sr. A.

On the verge:  Greg Brann So. MF; Brendan Earl So. D; Brandon Gibson Fr. D; Liam McManus Jr. D; Wyatt Rumpf Fr. M;  Justin Szpindor Jr. M; Brian Szpindor So. A; Tommy Young So. A,

Playing at the next level: TBD.

Rival: Monsignor Farrell

Strong point: Hard-working team.

Biggest concern: Trying to replace a core group of very good players lost to graduation.

Coach speak: "Our entire school was very excited by us winning the CHSAA Class A state championship last year," Nick Savastano said. "We lost many talented players from last season. We have many young players competing for starting positions this year. Our goal is to get better every day and the results will take care of themselves."

Website:  http://kennedycatholicboyslacrosse.stackvarsity.com