Early Summer Tourney Recaps
Tournament Recaps
Committed Team:
FLG Committed Player – Jack Tigh (Yale)
The committed team got off to a strong start at NYLA. Despite injuries, the boys were able to remain undefeated in their 2014 campaign, with strong wins over the West Islip Varsity Team and Primetime 2015. The strongest performances came from Jonathan “The Wall” Klobus and Nick “No Goal” Gray; both looked stout behind the strong play of Quintin Germain and Matt “Patrick” Kane.
The offense started the day off slow, scoring 6 goals in the first game, but finished the day with strong showings, scoring 13 and 11 goals in their last two games. The coaches hope to continue their success throughout the summer as they look forward to the Best of the Best Showcase.
2015 Boys:
After playing for the first time together in a BBL scrimmage, the 2015 boys showed incredible growth in the NYLA Tournament. The team was resilient as they battled each game despite tired legs and strong in their two wins against the Sting and the Long Island Outlaws, winning by three and four goals. There were inspiring performances by Jared Warner, who played in six games, while Ryan Kelly, who “can do it all” according to Coach Hungerford, helped push the team to victory. The defense was tenacious behind two of the best in Nicholas DeLuca and John Shea. Performances led to interest from a number of coaches including Boston University, Navy, Rutgers and Adelphi, just to name a few. They are currently battling in the King of the Hill Tournament at McDaniel College.
The 2015 boys are known for their relentless effort on the field, and this week they did not disappoint. The team left everything they had on the field and each game was battled to the end. At one point, goalie Tommy York picked up a long pole and took a run at long stick midfield to help out his teammates. Ryan Kelly, Nicholas Orlowski, Jared Warner, and Justin Wright all stood out this weekend. The performances by the whole team led to interest by Ithaca College, Lynchburg and Bowdoin. The team looks forward to continue playing together as the season progresses.
2016 Boys:
The 2016 boys kicked their summer off with positive play at NYLA Tournament. Despite a slow start, the team continued to improve as they finished off the day with a strong 12-4 win over the New Jersey Riot. Top performances this week came from Lawrence Galizia, who was a force in the middle of the field causing turnovers and starting the transition game, while Goalie Zach Walsh stepped up in net and provided strong leadership to the defense. At the X, Charles Mazzocchi and James Gadaleta were dominant, winning countless possessions for the offense. Kevin Pastier led the team with seven goals in three games and was relentless on the ride, causing turnovers and transition offense. Alex Alacqua also grinded all day on both offense and defense, showcasing his talents as a two way midfielder. The talented group received attention from schools such as Duke, Navy, LIU Post and St. Johns. They hope to continue growing as a team as the summer progresses.
2017 Boys:
The youngest team to take part in the NYLA Tournament was the 2017 boys team. Another team with a lot of talent, they truly showed how dominant they can be when playing with each other. In their second game of the day, they won big 10-4, showcasing their electric offense and stout defense. Kevin Mack, Jarred Strauss and Jack Gatto shined on the offensive end and played very strong together. Defensively, Dylan Guarneri, Phil Puccio, Kyle Higgins and Luke Pacher shut down teams, giving up an average of five goals per game. The team looks strong heading into the busiest part of the summer and hopes to improve each week.
2018 Boys:
The 2018 boys spent their weekend at the FLG Spring Shootout. The team looked strong winning their first game by 9 and their third game by 13. They finished the weekend strong on Sunday, winning their final game by a goal and giving the team a third place finish in their division. Driven by their strong team defense and skilled long-poles, the team only let up an average of 3 goals in four of their games. As the summer progresses, the team hopes to continue playing shut down defense and scoring in bunches.
FLG 2020 – James Moroney
2019 Boys:
The sharp shooting seventh graders went 4-1 at the FLG Spring Shootout with each of their wins against strong teams. The boys started off the weekend 3-0 after beating the Jesters 6-4, BBL 10-1 and Express NYC 9-4. They then continued to win when they took third place after defeating the Jesters one more time 8-5. Standout performances came from Charles Andrea, Michael Farrell, Chris Glynn, Mitchell Kozak, Steven Moscatiello, Alex Racanelli and John Whelan. The team hopes to keep up the successes as they continue into the summer.
Next up for the 2019 boys was Laxfest. The boys played hard and experienced success during the weekend with a 10-3 win over Laxachussets and a 5-4 win over Superstar. The team played well and got along very well with each other. Chris Glynn had a wonderful weekend for the team playing hard in every game. Michael Farrell, John Whelan, Steven Moscatiello, Jack Mansfield and Louis Perfetto also had great weekends for the team and really made a difference on the field.
2020 Boys:
The 2020 boys found their stride at the FLG Spring Shootout. They went into the weekend hopeful and came out victorious. Winning their first three games Saturday, the team came into Sunday ready to play. When all was said and done, the team had finished in third place with a 4-1 record. They fought hard and came back from being down in two games, showing a lot of heart and effort throughout the weekend. Led by Jacob Bruno and Brian Mack on defense, the team allowed only 15 goals through five games over the weekend. Midfielders James Moroney, Liam O’Donohue and Casey Reynolds controlled the center of the field and were a force to be reckoned with. The team hopes to improve despite their early success.
The 2020 boys continued their summer at Laxfest this past weekend and found their stride, finishing with three great efforts. “The team plays hard and continues to show that they never give up,” said Coach Fast. The best part of the weekend was the character and sportsmanship exhibited by the boys — they truly lived up to the FLG name. “It is a pleasure to coach these kids,” said Coach Fast, “we look forward to continuing to grow as players and young men.” Tim Barrett, Brian Mack and James Moroney all had strong tournaments and left everything they had on the field.
2021 Boys:
The young guns of FLG showed real resilience at the FLG Spring Shootout. After a slow start, they were able to finish the weekend without another loss. The team improved every game and showed huge growth throughout the day. The offense was sharp, moving the ball swiftly between players, and always had their head up looking for the next pass. The defense was strong on man-down, working hard to protect their goalie. At the end of the day, the 2021s did a great job and we look forward to seeing what they can do next.
The youngsters on the 2021 team delivered dominant performances throughout the weekend at Laxfest. Starting off the tournament with wins of 10, 10, 11 and 12 goals, the team found themselves clicking on all cylinders. They were dominant throughout the tournament and everyone battled each time they stepped on the field. The transition game was the most improved, providing numerous scoring opportunities for the offense. Jack Cacioppo, AJ Pascarella, Brian Connelly, Steve Pidegian, Max Willard, Dillon Skeans and Nolan Garcia were dominant throughout the weekend and truly left a lasting impression on the coaches. Coach Bennazzi hopes the team continues their success as they move further into the summer.
2022 Boys:
Despite a tough bracket, the youngest FLG team was able to fight their way through the competition at the FLG Spring Shootout and take the third place medals. Coach Kennedy had high expectations for his team, and the skill and technique exhibited by these young men was just incredible. We witnessed the growth of a young team in their final game on Saturday as the 2022s finished off the day with a 19-3 win, showcasing their incredible progression as lacrosse players. “The games were exciting and the team really came together and exceeded my expectations” said Coach Kennedy. Jason Kozak, Brandon Rosenblatt and Matt Dileo really made an impression on Coach and helped their fellow players both on and off the field. As the summer continues, we look forward to watching the growth and maturity of this team.
We have seen incredible growth and effort from our youngest athletes so far this summer. The third and fourth grade squad looked to tackle the competition at the Long Island Laxfest this past weekend and picked up right where they left off. With stout defense leading the team, the offense found their footing and began to play well. Overall, the team played great — the effort, dedication and relentless play was a sight to see on the field. Strong efforts by James Rossellon and Aaron Daversa led the team to success as the 2022 team showed great maturity. With the heart of the summer schedule coming up, the young guns are projected to be a dominant force throughout the summer.
