How did Team 91 Long Island Boys perform in recent lacrosse tournaments. Which Team 91 alumni made significant contributions to their college teams. What were the highlights of the May 8 lacrosse recap for Team 91 players.
Big Ten Tournament Highlights: Michigan’s Historic Victory
The Big Ten Tournament saw some remarkable performances from Team 91 alumni. Justin Brown, a Team 91 2019 Orange midfielder from Half Hollow Hills West, played a crucial role in Michigan’s success. Brown broke a tie with his first goal of the season and added another to help the Wolverines defeat Penn State 17-15 in the semifinals.
Michigan’s success didn’t stop there. The team went on to upset Maryland 14-5 in the final, securing their first Big Ten championship in school history and earning their inaugural NCAA tournament berth. Trevor Kessel, a ’20 Crush defenseman from Shoreham-Wading River, made a significant contribution by collecting a crucial ground ball that led to Michigan’s insurance goal in the closing minutes of the game.
Maryland’s Path to the Final
Maryland reached the title game by defeating their archrival Johns Hopkins 14-9. Brett Martin, a ’20 Crush SSDM from Half Hollow Hills East, showcased his defensive prowess for the Blue Jays by forcing a turnover.
MAAC Tournament: Team 91 Alumni Shine
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament saw several Team 91 players making significant contributions to their respective teams.
- Aiden McCaffrey (’21 Blaze defenseman, Comsewogue) helped Marist secure the MAAC title with a stellar performance in both the semifinals and finals.
- Trevor Marsala (’20 Crush defenseman, Mount Sinai) was instrumental in Siena’s semifinal victory.
- Ryan McCarthy (’21 Ambush, Northport) contributed offensively for Siena in both tournament games.
- Christian Lyons (’19 White, Syosset) found the back of the net for Manhattan.
Ivy League Tournament: Yale’s Impressive Run
The Ivy League Tournament featured outstanding performances from Team 91 alumni representing Yale.
Jared Paquette (’19 White, West Islip) was a standout in goal for the Bulldogs, making 19 saves in the semifinals against Cornell and 13 stops in the final against Princeton. Machado Rodriguez (’21 Blaze, Chaminade) dominated at the faceoff X and contributed offensively in Yale’s semifinal victory.
Patriot League Tournament: Lehigh’s Offensive Firepower
Team 91 alumni played pivotal roles for Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament. Justin Tiernan (’19 Orange, Glenn) and Christian Mulé (’19 Orange, Half Hollow Hills West) led the offensive charge in both the quarterfinals and semifinals. John Sidorski (’19 Orange, East Islip) also contributed to Lehigh’s offensive output.
Navy’s representation in the tournament included strong performances from Xavier Arline (’20 Crush, Shoreham-Wading River), Nick LiCalzi (’20 Crush, South Side), and Jack Flaherty (’22 Smash, Chaminade).
America East Tournament: Close Contests and Strong Performances
The America East Tournament saw Team 91 alumni making their mark for multiple teams.
- Alex Pfeiffer (’22 Smash, Sachem North) was a standout for Albany in both the semifinals and finals.
- Matt Keegan (’21 Blaze, Sachem North) had a strong offensive showing for Binghamton.
- Max Verch (’18 Extreme LSM, Syosset) contributed defensively for Binghamton.
CAA Tournament: Stony Brook’s Run to the Final
Stony Brook’s journey to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament final was fueled by impressive performances from Team 91 alumni.
Blake Behlen (’19 Orange, Commack) was a offensive force for the Seawolves in both the semifinals and championship game. Dane Reda (’20 Crush, Mattituck) and Sean Carlo (’22 Smash, Wantagh) also made valuable contributions to Stony Brook’s tournament run.
Duke’s Regular Season Finale: Team 91 Alumni Dominate
Duke’s 14-2 victory over Merrimack in their regular season finale showcased the talent of several Team 91 alumni.
- Jake Wilson (’21 Blaze defenseman, Shoreham-Wading River) scored his first career goal.
- Brennan O’Neill (’20 Crush, St. Anthony’s) set a career high with seven assists and tied his career best with nine points.
- Andrew McAdorey (’20 Crush, St. Anthony’s) contributed two goals and two assists.
- Aidan Danenza (’20 Crush, St. Anthony’s) added two goals and an assist.
The Impact of Team 91 Alumni on College Lacrosse
The May 8 recap of Team 91 Long Island Boys’ performances in various college lacrosse tournaments demonstrates the program’s significant impact on the sport at the collegiate level. From conference tournaments to regular season finales, Team 91 alumni consistently showcased their skills and made valuable contributions to their respective teams.
Conference Tournament Success
Team 91 players were instrumental in their teams’ success across multiple conference tournaments. In the Big Ten, MAAC, Ivy League, Patriot League, America East, and CAA tournaments, alumni from various Team 91 classes played crucial roles in helping their teams advance and compete for championships.
Offensive Firepower
Many Team 91 alumni demonstrated their offensive prowess during these tournaments. Players like Justin Brown (Michigan), Justin Tiernan (Lehigh), Christian Mulé (Lehigh), and Blake Behlen (Stony Brook) consistently found ways to put points on the board for their teams.
Defensive Standouts
The defensive end of the field also saw strong performances from Team 91 alumni. Players such as Trevor Kessel (Michigan), Aiden McCaffrey (Marist), and Nick LiCalzi (Navy) made significant contributions to their teams’ defensive efforts.
Goaltending Excellence
Jared Paquette’s performances for Yale in the Ivy League Tournament highlight the quality of goaltending produced by the Team 91 program. His 19-save effort in the semifinals was particularly noteworthy.
Faceoff Dominance
The importance of faceoff specialists was evident in the performances of players like Machado Rodriguez for Yale, who helped control possession and create scoring opportunities for his team.
Duke’s Powerhouse Lineup
Duke’s regular season finale against Merrimack showcased the concentration of Team 91 talent on a single team. With players like Brennan O’Neill, Andrew McAdorey, and Aidan Danenza all contributing significantly, it’s clear that Team 91 has become a pipeline for top-tier college programs.
Rising Stars
The recap also highlighted emerging talents from more recent Team 91 classes. Players like Alex Pfeiffer (’22 Smash) for Albany and Jack Flaherty (’22 Smash) for Navy demonstrated that the program continues to produce college-ready athletes year after year.
Program Diversity
One of the strengths of Team 91 evident in this recap is the diversity of colleges and universities represented. From Ivy League schools to large state universities and smaller private institutions, Team 91 alumni are making their mark across the collegiate lacrosse landscape.
Clutch Performances
Many of the highlighted performances came in high-pressure situations, such as conference semifinals and finals. This suggests that Team 91 not only develops players’ physical skills but also prepares them mentally for the challenges of collegiate competition.
Versatility of Skills
The recap demonstrates the versatility of Team 91 alumni. Whether it’s long-pole defenders scoring goals, midfielders dominating faceoffs, or attackmen setting up their teammates, these players show a wide range of skills that make them valuable assets to their college teams.
Continued Development
The success of players from various Team 91 classes (from ’18 to ’22) indicates that the program’s impact extends beyond initial college recruitment. Alumni continue to develop and improve throughout their collegiate careers, taking on larger roles and making bigger impacts as they progress.
Team 91’s Reputation
The consistent success of Team 91 alumni across multiple tournaments and teams reinforces the program’s reputation as one of the premier lacrosse development organizations in the country. This success likely feeds back into the program, attracting more top talent and creating a cycle of excellence.
Future Prospects
With the strong performances of current college players, it’s likely that future Team 91 graduates will continue to be highly sought after by college programs. The success of alumni at the collegiate level serves as inspiration and motivation for current Team 91 players still in high school.
The May 8 recap of Team 91 Long Island Boys’ performances in college lacrosse showcases the program’s far-reaching impact on the sport. From conference tournaments to regular season games, Team 91 alumni consistently demonstrate the skills, versatility, and mental toughness developed during their time with the program. As these players continue to excel at the collegiate level, they not only represent their current teams but also serve as ambassadors for the Team 91 program, reinforcing its reputation as a premier developer of lacrosse talent.
The success of Team 91 alumni across various conferences and divisions of college lacrosse speaks to the program’s ability to prepare players for the next level of competition. Whether competing for national powerhouses like Duke or helping to build emerging programs, these athletes are making significant contributions to their teams and the sport as a whole.
As the collegiate lacrosse season progresses towards the NCAA tournament, it will be exciting to see how Team 91 alumni continue to perform on the big stage. Their successes not only bring pride to the Team 91 program but also inspire the next generation of Long Island lacrosse players to strive for excellence.
The impact of Team 91 on college lacrosse extends beyond individual player achievements. The program’s emphasis on skill development, competitive experience, and mental preparation is evident in the consistent success of its alumni. As these players continue to make their mark in college lacrosse, they reinforce Team 91’s position as a vital pipeline for developing top-tier lacrosse talent.
Looking ahead, the performances highlighted in this recap suggest a bright future for Team 91 alumni in college lacrosse. As younger players step into larger roles and new graduates join collegiate ranks, the program’s influence on the sport is likely to grow even further. The May 8 recap serves as a testament to Team 91’s commitment to excellence and its significant role in shaping the landscape of college lacrosse.
May 8 Recap – Team 91 Long Island Boys
Follow Team 91 on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Did we miss a Team 91 alum? Let us know. CLICK HERE to register for the Team 91 2023-24 Evaluation Camp in July.
Justin Brown proves that the midfield sweep is ALIVE AND WELL 💨💨 @UMichLacrosse
(via BTN) pic.twitter.com/YxcJm2PRVo
— TLN 🥍 (@LacrosseNetwork) May 4, 2023
Justin Brown came through at the perfect time for Michigan.
The Team 91 2019 Orange midfielder by way of Half Hollow Hills West broke a tie with his first goal of the season and then added another to help the Wolverines upend Penn State, 17-15, in the Big Ten semifinals. Brown and Michigan then knocked off Maryland, 14-5, to win the Big Ten for the first time in school history and nab the first NCAA tournament berth since the program’s inception.
’20 Crush defenseman Trevor Kessel (Shoreham-Wading River) collected a crucial ground ball to get the ball back for Michigan, which eventually set up the Wolverines’ insurance marker with fewer than three minutes to go.
Maryland got to the title game via a 14-9 win over archrival Johns Hopkins. ’20 Crush SSDM Brett Martin (Half Hollow Hills East) took the ball away once for the Blue Jays.
MAAC Tournament
Marist 19, Mount St. Mary’s 7
Siena 11, Manhattan 8
Marist 12, Siena 7
’21 Blaze defenseman Aiden McCaffrey (Comsewogue) caused a turnover to help the Red Foxes win the MAAC. McCaffrey was even better in the semifinals, coming up with a half-dozen ground balls and two takeaways.
’20 Crush defenseman Trevor Marsala (Mount Sinai) took the ball away twice and picked up two ground balls in the Saints’ semifinal win before adding three ground balls and a takeaway in the championship game.
’21 Ambush Ryan McCarthy (Northport) doled out two assists to go with three ground balls for Siena against Manhattan. He added two ground balls against the Red Foxes.
’19 White Christian Lyons (Syosset) scored once for the Jaspers.
Ivy League Tournament
Yale 22, Cornell 15
Princeton 19, Yale 10
’19 White Jared Paquette (West Islip) was a rock in the Bulldogs’ cage with 19 saves, four ground balls and a caused turnover to help Yale reach the Ivy finals. He added 13 stops, four ground balls and a takeaway against the Tigers.
’21 Blaze Machado Rodriguez (Chaminade) spurred the rout of the Big Red with a 5-for-8 performance at the faceoff stripe. Rodriguez buried a goal, dished out an assist and picked up four ground balls for Yale.
’19 Orange Angelo Petrakis (Massapequa) won a faceoff and corralled a ground ball for Cornell.
Patriot League Tournament
Lehigh 12, Lafayette 8
Loyola 12, Navy 7
Army 19, Lehigh 13
’19 Orange Justin Tiernan (Glenn) went off for five goals and ’19 Orange Christian Mulé (Half Hollow Hills West) dished out three assists for Lehigh in the conference semis. ’19 Orange John Sidorski (East Islip) added a goal, two assists and a ground ball.
Mulé handed out five helpers and caused a turnover in the quarterfinal win over Lafayette. Tiernan ripped home a hat trick and grabbed a ground ball, while Sidorski chipped in an assist.
’20 Crush Xavier Arline (Shoreham-Wading River) pocketed two goals for the Mids, who also got a takeaway and a ground ball from ’20 Crush defenseman Nick LiCalzi (South Side). ’22 Smash Jack Flaherty (Chaminade) contributed a goal, an assist, a ground ball and a caused turnover for Navy.
America East Tournament
Albany 10, Vermont 4
Bryant 12, Binghamton 11
Bryant 12, Albany 11
’22 Smash Alex Pfeiffer (Sachem North) nearly willed the Great Danes to the title with a three-goal, one-assist, two-ground ball, one-caused turnover effort in the final. Pfeiffer scored once in the semifinal win.
’21 Blaze Matt Keegan (Sachem North) rocketed home a pair of goals to go with an assist for the Bearcats. ’18 Extreme LSM Max Verch (Syosset) chipped in a takeaway and a ground ball.
CAA Tournament
Stony Brook 13, Drexel 10
Delaware 13, Stony Brook 10
’19 Orange Blake Behlen (Commack) tallied twice and set up another goal in the semifinals to push the Seawolves to the title game. Stony Brook also got two goals and two assists from Behlen in the championship. ’20 Crush Dane Reda (Mattituck) caused a turnover against the Dragons, while ’22 Smash Sean Carlo (Wantagh) buried a goal.
Long pole goal and first goal of his career on the Island?
FIRE US UP JAKE WILSON! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TdkvQaFh5d
— Duke Men’s Lacrosse (@DukeMLAX) May 7, 2023
Duke 14, Merrimack 2
’21 Blaze defenseman Jake Wilson (Shoreham-Wading River) blasted home his first career goal and added a ground ball to fuel the Blue Devils’ regular season-ending rout.
’20 Crush Brennan O’Neill (St. Anthony’s) posted a career high in assists (seven) and tied his career best with nine points. He also picked up three ground balls. ’20 Crush Andrew McAdorey (St. Anthony’s) paired two goals with two assists, while ’20 Crush Aidan Danenza (St. Anthony’s) had two goals, a takeaway and a ground ball for Duke.
The Blue Devils also got a trio of ground balls from ’19 Orange LSM Tyler Carpenter (Salisbury, Conn.), a takeaway and a ground ball from ’19 Orange defenseman Kenny Brower and a ground ball from ’19 Orange Connor Drake (Salisbury, Conn.).
Notre Dame 18, North Carolina 9
’21 Blaze LSM Tyler Schwarz (Shoreham-Wading River) caused a turnover and grabbed a ground ball and his twin brother, ’21 Blaze Johnny Schwarz, added a ground ball for the Tar Heels.
Division II
East Coast Conference Tournament
Mercy 19, Molloy 9
’19 White Christian Michaels (Kings Park) denied 14 shots sent his way, complete with two ground balls, for Molloy.
Post 12, Dominican 10
’19 White Billy Gordon (St. Anthony’s) did everything he could for the Chargers, posting a four-goal, one0assist, two-ground ball day in the loss.
Division III
SUNYAC Tournament
Cortland 20, Oswego 10
’21 Ambush Sam Rothman (Half Hollow Hills East) helped the Red Dragons reach the conference title game with a goal, a takeaway and a ground ball. The ’21 Ambush defensive tandem of Logan Schanars (Half Hollow Hills East) and Conner Gallagher (Northport) each gobbled up a ground ball.
Centennial Conference Tournament
Franklin & Marshall 9, Muhlenberg 8
Dickinson 19, Franklin & Marshall 11
’19 White defenseman Kyle Craig (Wantagh) scooped up two ground balls in the semifinal win and added two ground balls and two caused turnovers for the Dips in the final.
Skyline Tournament
Merchant Marine 11, Farmingdale State 9
’18 Extreme Robbie Varello (Smithtown East) scored once and picked up a ground ball for the Rams, while ’18 Extreme Jake Wandle (Rocky Point) also tallied once.
Empire 8 Tournament
St. John Fisher 24, Hartwick 7
’20 Varsity defenseman Nick Cacciola (Shoreham-Wading River) took the ball away twice and picked up a ground ball for Hartwick.
MAC Freedom Tournament
Misericordia 19, Fairleigh Dickinson 5
’21 Ambush defenseman Aidan Bonn (Huntington) snapped up a ground ball for FDU.
Is Long Island Lacrosse the Best?!
Posted on
October 5, 2018
by
Corey Winkoff
A question that gets many lacrosse fans from Strong Island to give an emphatic “YES!” However, for those who live off this great island, their response can be summed up with a “Here we go again.” If
Let us start by dissecting what is means when us lacrosse nuts say, ‘the best. ’
The association between ‘the best’ and ‘largest hotbed’ is evident when lacrosse enthusiasts debate. A lacrosse hotbed includes deep roots in the game in one geographical area, tremendous growth at the youth level with players picking up sticks before they can walk, High School programs who are dedicated to going above and beyond in order to compete during the Spring lacrosse season, and programs unfolding players who go on to become impact players at some of America’s elite lacrosse programs. Using this definition of hot bed, Long Island is no doubt a lacrosse hot-bed.
Ward Melville can be described as a lacrosse rich town with great youth coaching, families who have deep roots in the game, and a High School program that is known for winning championships and producing some of colleges most impactful players! Photo-cred: FLG Lacrosse
Second, the best lacrosse includes sophisticated, persistent, and regimented player development from youth thru High School. Long Island is an example of a geographical area with an over-abundance of moms, dads, and coaches who know and teach the sport. These coaches passion for teaching the game has given athletes on Long Island a chance to learn the game young, play the right way, and go on to excel beyond High School. There are other pockets around America that have parents and grandparents who were raised on the game, now offering their passion and insight to the next generation of stars. Some of these pockets include Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Boston.
Lastly, the best lacrosse includes areas who have people that talk about the game. Philadelphia, for example, has a site (PhillyLacrosse.com) dedicated to promoting the sport, the players, and teams in their area. The Genesee Valley area of New York has a site (BLaxFive.net) with in depth score updates, stats, write-ups, and player commits for every High School lacrosse program in the area. On Long Island, FLG’s digital magazine (Long Island Lacrosse Journal) previews every High School team on Long Island, includes key returners with highlight videos, coaches interviews, games of the week, and much more. Media surrounding the sport of lacrosse is growing, especially in some of America’s top hot beds. National networks, such as the Lax Sports Net (LSN) are doing a great job covering the sport Nationally at all levels, youth, high school, college, professional, and indoor.
While it’s up for debate who has ‘the best’ lacrosse, it’s evident that many pockets around the country have some really good lacrosse. For FLG, the rise and interest surrounding the sport has created this urge to talk more and more about it. Besides FLG’s digital magazine, blog posts, weekly email updates on lacrosse on Long Island, we are rolling out a LIVE STREAMED show via YouTube & Facebook called Beyond The Game. This new platform will not only give us an opportunity to talk about the sport, but we can now connect and share linchpins, mavons, coaches, experts, professionals, and enthusiasts surround the game itself.
Be sure to follow FLG Lacrosse on Instagram to stay in the loop on everything we are doing to promote the game in ‘the best’ area of the country ; )
- slide_template: default
The most ridiculous car names / vlasti.
net
Read the news in Ukrainian
In an effort to be original, manufacturers sometimes make unexpectedly funny steps, as a result of which cars with not the most euphonious names roll off the assembly line On the other hand, no matter how many names you change, the car will not become better.
As you know, an attractive name is of great importance for the commercial success of a car.
In an effort to be original, manufacturers sometimes make unexpectedly funny steps, as a result of which cars with not the most euphonious names roll off the assembly line.
On the other hand, no matter how many names you change, it won’t get better. For example, the export name LADA didn’t make the Russian auto industry feel any better… nom means “whore”?
2nd place can safely be awarded to Mitsubishi Pajero
In this case, the smart minds of the Land of the Rising Sun decided to cater to potential Hispanic customers by choosing the Argentine Pampas cat Leopardus pajeros as their name. The most harmless words that translate the slang Pajero are “masturbator” and “gouging”. That’s why I had to come up with another name for the car – Montero.
3rd place Nissan Moco
Again the Japanese have problems with the Spaniards. In their language, “Moco” means what little kids love to pick out of their own nostrils – simply “boats”.
4th place – Buick LaCrosse
Positioning this model for youth, Buick decided to give it the name of the popular sports game in North America – lacrosse. What was the surprise of GM bosses when in French-speaking Canada Buick LaCrosse flatly refused to buy it. And the thing turned out to be that in translation from French, the name of the car means “masturbating teenager.” The Americans were forced to rename LaCrosse to Allure.
5th place – Chevrolet Nova
Translated from Spanish, “No va” means “Does not go” or simply: “Does not roll. ” And, naturally, General Motors’ attempt to market the Chevrolet Nova in Central and South America was a fiasco.
6th place — Opel Ascona
German automakers were also unlucky. In Northern Spain and Portugal, the word “Ascona” means female genitalia.
7th place — Honda Fitta
Still, the Japanese have the most punctures with names. Take, for example, the word Fitta, which means “vagina” in obscene Swedish and Norwegian. It is clear that no one will drive such a car in Scandinavia. But we must pay tribute – the samurai quickly realized the mistake and for car sales in Europe they dubbed it Jazz “th, and for themselves and the Americans they reduced the” piquant “name to three letters Fit.
8th – Daihatsu Charade
One can only say about her that this is a real charade – in the sense of a headache for the owners.
The Dodge Swinger
climbed to penultimate place, and you probably already know why. After all, you can only read about who swingers are in adult magazines.
In 10th place AMC Gremlin
The amazing indiscretion of designer Richard Teague, who chose such a repulsive name for his offspring, is noticed by carclub.ru. Teague named this car after one of the most vile characters in British folklore, who has an irresistible passion to damage everything mechanical.
From myself, I could add a few more cars to the list. The first thing that comes to everyone’s mind is Volkswagen Passat – the association with the urethral verb arises without delay. The name Daewoo Kalos is very consonant with the first name, although this car is called Lanos in the Russian market. We can say that in this case, marketers have shown timely common sense.
In general, it must be said that the “inconsistency” of names with the national language of a certain market is a widespread process. Of the new examples, one can recall Mitsubishi iMIEV – something like “terrible stench” in German, Audi E-tron – in France this can be understood as “a lot of poop” and Toyota MR2 – in the same France – this is “merde”, which means shit.
I must say that all such troubles are innumerable – there are also Isuzu Trooper, Proton Perdana, Kia Surato and many, many more that make you want to laugh out loud. But still, most of all I want to burst from the French approximate translation of the legendary Russian name – Zhiguli . The descendants of Napoleon and Moliere may accidentally translate this as “I’m on a spree.” On the other hand, why appeal to a foreign language. It is enough that the word “Zhiguli” awakens in the mind the word “gigolo” (Italian gigolo) – a male prostitute.
Source: Moskovsky Komsomolets
A devastating hurricane hit a popular resort, people went missing – photo.
Politeka
October 1, 06:44
Read Ukrainian
Three people missing after Hurricane Xenophon in Greece
This was announced by the Governor of Central Greece Kostas Bakoyannis Facebook.
“A state of emergency has been declared in the municipalities of Lacrosse, Mandoudi, Limni, and Agia Anna. Three people disappeared on the island of Euboea,” he wrote.
According to him, all forces are thrown into the search for missing citizens on Euboea.
The wind speed reached 140 km/h, houses were flooded due to heavy rains, traffic stopped on the roads.
The police and fire department are dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. Local residents in Greece are urged to be careful and not to leave the house once again.
Ukrainians have problems with biometric passports: they need additional documents
As previously reported, Rita Dakota and her daughter went on vacation to Greece, where she was overtaken by a strong hurricane. Now the artist is preparing to record new songs and the next album, and before the start of her working life, Rita decided to spend a few days on the Peloponnese peninsula with her little daughter. The singer seriously scared her subscribers with the news that, together with Mia, she got into a strong hurricane that could harm her and her daughter.
Recall that Japan was hit by a powerful natural disaster: Typhoon Trami is raging on the territory of the island state.
A storm is raging in the south of the country. There, the force of the squall wind is up to 216 kilometers per hour. The epicenter of the typhoon is located 60 kilometers from the island of Tokunoshima, Okinawa Prefecture. The typhoon is moving to the northeast of the country and may soon hit other areas.
Meteorologists called “Trami” “extremely strong” typhoon, warning the people of Japan about record strong storm winds. So, in the city of Nanjo, the wind speed reached a record high of 56.