The talent on offense all over Long Island is undeniable. There is a ton of loaded teams this upcoming season featuring some of the dodgers and goal scorers in the country. Read about some special duo's that you'll have to watch this season.
Shoreham-Wading River- Liam Kershis (Duke) and Alec Gregorek (Navy)
This attack duo will look to repeat an incredible showing last season. Liam Kershis makes an argument as the top 2024 lacrosse player on Long Island. Despite being a little undersized, his quickness, IQ and playmaking ability makes him special. He’ll be able to find Alec Gregorek, who's one of the top scorers on Long Island. He finished with 60 goals last year as he has a knack for finding the back of the net. Both can create on their own, but look for their teamwork to torch opposing defenses
St Anthony’s- Owen Duffy (North Carolina) and Jack Spiedell (Harvard)
This is one of the most exciting combinations in America. Duffy is flat out one of the best dodgers in the country. He is very flashy and has tremendous feeding ability. It'll be tough to find a defender in high school lacrosse that can keep him in check. He’ll be finding Jack Spiedell for a ton of goals this spring. Spidell is one of the top finishers in the 2023 class. He has silky hands and scores key goals for the Friars. Don’t be surprised when he shows off his dodging ability as well.
Garden City- Stevie Finell (Duke) and Jack Archer (Lehigh)
These are some of the most clutch midfielders on Long Island. Finell is one of the most athletic players in the nation. He is a force dodging down the alley or coming across on a sweep. He had timely goals for the Trojans last season including the game winner in the Woodstick Classic. His linemate Jack Archer is the definition of a big game player. He had a stellar junior year which included a hat trick in the state title and putting up 7 goals vs Syosset
Manhasset- Jack Peterson (Harvard) and Liam Connor (Colgate)
This midfielder-attack duo will be one you’ll have to see in person. Jack Peterson is a special kind of athlete. His first step is explosive and he has incredible north-south speed. He was unstoppable towards the end of his junior year. He’ll use his vision to find one of the best goal scorers on Long Island within Liam Connor. The Colgate bound senior has some of the best IQ on Long Island.. He is an excellent off ball player for Manhasset, as he is always in the right spot. Connor catches everything and has become an elite finisher
Bayport-Blue Point- J.J Ailleo (Navy) and Ben Morris (Johns Hopkins)
These two incredible lefties form a fire and ice duo. JJ Ailleo is one of the toughest players to match up from a physicality standpoint. At 6’2 and over 200 pounds he can bulldoze through defenders or run past them. He has a cannon of a shot and can also find his teammates. The other lefty sniper, Ben Morris, is a natural goal scorer. He has a very accurate shot and has the ability to score at will. Morris had a huge summer for Team 91 Wolfpack and it looks like he will have a major breakout during his junior season.
Chaminade- Gavin Creo (Richmond) and Brendan Riley (Amherst)
One of the best pure athletes on the island within Gavin Creo will be the leader for the Flyers. Creo is one of the quickest attackmen on the island. He gave defenders so many issues last spring and summer. He also displayed his ability as an elite catch and shoot guy. He’s joined by the another senior within Brendan Riley. He is a crafty lefty that dominated all of last summer and this winter. He'll be an amazing finisher for the Flyers, as he has a rocket of a shot. Amherst might've came away with the biggest steal in the 2023 class for any division 3 school.
Mount Sinai- Lucas Laforge (Michigan) and Jake Spallina (Syracuse)
Despite losing Joey Spallina, this Mustangs offense is in good hands. Lucas Laforge is one of the best lefty attackman on Long Island. His shot is absolutely incredible, he displays a really quick release and is such an unpredictable shooter. Jake Spallina is gonna impact the game all over the field. He’ll be a terrific FOGO, but on offense he’ll be a serious threat. He's a terrific athlete with a great shot on the run. It looks like him and Laforge will put up a ton of goals this season.
St Anthony’s- Jackson Greene (Harvard) and Jack Ponzio (Navy)
Another incredible duo for the Friars offense. The last two years these players have been dominant at the midfield. Greene is an extremely talented dodger and is also a dangerous perimeter shooter. His teammate Ponzio is a problem for defenses. He can dodge from anywhere on the field and create opportunities. His physicality and goal scoring ability is something that will be on display throughout his senior year.
Hills- Andrew Cosentino (Towson) and Anthony Raio (Class of 2025)
This Hills lacrosse team is on the rise and this could be the year they take the next step. Andrew Cosentino has been an excellent midfielder the past two seasons. He led the team with 57 points doing it by scoring and feeding. He’ll be joined by an electric 2025 prospect within Anthony Raio. The youngster has dominated since his 8th grade year and he could be in for a huge sophomore year. Raio can score in a variety of ways and he forces a defense to slide very early or put an LSM on him. He'll be one of the top recruits in America.
Ward Melville- Niko Barbero (Siena) and Nick Bruckner (Harvard)
This duo has the opportunity to have a special breakout year. Barbero is a guy who simply always creates separation. His dodging ability from either at X or the wing will destroy defenses. He has a big talented midfielder within Nick Bruckner alongside him. Bruckner is a big and tough player who is so tough to guard downhill. He uses his size and speed to his advantage and he is someone who can takeover games this spring.
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