Lacrosse – 2016 Preview: Class A South

Teams listed in alphabetical order

BRICK

Schedule

Head coach: Mark Wilsea, first season.

Career record: 0-0.

2015 record: 11-8 (3-4).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Jonathan Ling, Brenen Baron, Dean Muzzio, Zac Abruzzese, Anthony DiCristina, Zion Powell, Nick Deufemia, Rich Cosgrove, Zack Phillips, Liam Rea, J.T. Carey, Tyler Palmer, Gavine Cole.

Games to watch: 4/14 vs. Brick Memorial; 4/16 at Toms River South; 4/22 at Toms River North; 5/5 at Toms River East.

BRICK MEMORIAL

Schedule

Head coach: Brent Middlemiss, 10th season.

Career record: 53-78.

2015 record: 7-10 (2-5).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Billy Porter, Sr.; Hunter Vojtko, Jr., Mike Mowder, Jr., Luke Vescovi, Sr.

Key newcomers: Mike Morton, Jr.; Henry Moran, Jr.; Mike Ferra, So.; Steve Assante, Jr.; Vinnie Spinillea, Jr.

Games to watch: 4/2 vs. Wall; 4/11 vs. St .Rose; 4/14 at Brick; 4/16 at Jackson Memorial; 4/20 vs. Toms River North; 4/27 at Lacey.

JACKSON MEMORIAL

Schedule

Head coach: Joe Pienkowski, second season.

Career record: 7-10.

2015 record: 7-10 (4-3).

Assistant coaches: Tyler DiStefano, Bob Wyskowski, Pat Conti.

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Corey McKay, Sr., A; Justin Mayer, Sr., A; Aiden Schell, Jr., A; Henry Smith, Sr., M; John Chitren, Jr., M; Chip Straniero, Sr., LSM; Sean Duggan, So., D; Mitch Mills, Jr., D; Tom Olenik, Jr., LSM; Dylan Furnback, Jr., G.

Key newcomers: Dakota Neron, Jr., M; Spencer Swain, Jr., D; Anthony Gasser, Sr., A; Kyle Housey, Jr., A;

Games to watch: 4/7 vs. Howell; 4/9 vs. Toms River North; 4/14 at Southern; 4/16 vs. Brick Memorial; 4/18 vs. Jackson Liberty; 4/20 at Brick.

LACEY

Schedule

Head coach: Shane Allen, eighth season.

2015 record: 14-6 (5-2).

Assistant coaches:

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group II.

Returning starters/reserves: Ryan Mahon, Sr., M/FO; Connor Wilson, Jr., M; Mike Trezza, Sr., G; Corey Spatz, Sr., LSM.

Key newcomers: Nick DeOliveira, Jr., M/FO; Tom Campbell, Sr., A; Sean Feery, Sr., M; Matt Milden, Jr., D.

Games to watch: 4/4 at Brick; 4/11 at Jackson Liberty; 4/14 vs. Southern;  4/15 at Toms River North; 4/20 vs. Southern; 4/27 vs. Brick Memorial; 5/4 vs. Jackson Memorial.

SOUTHERN

Schedule

Head coach: John Pampalone, 10th season.

Career record: 120-49.

2015 record: 18-1 (7-0).

Assistant coach: Mike Jinks.

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group IV.

Returning starters/reserves:Nick Simonelli, Sr., A (33g, 47a); Kyle Mulrane, Jr., A (36g, 9a); Will Johnson, Jr., M (26g, 10a); Evan Henken, Sr., D; Anthony Triola, Sr., D/LSM; Gordon Von Schmidt, Sr., LSM; James Manzo, Sr., M (8g, 4a); Jon Manzo, Sr., M (5g, 11a); Giancarlo Disporto, Jr., DM; Kyle Brown, Sr., M (2g, 2a).

Key newcomers: Tristan Farina, Jr., G; John Loftus, Jr., D/LSM; J.T. Villani, Sr., D; John VanNosdall, Sr., D; Dan Hem, Sr., LSM; Luke Gerhart, So., D; Chris Citarella, Jr., DM; Will Gallagher, Jr., DM; Ryan McWhorter, So., A (3g); Austin Ogule, Jr., A; Nick Fontana, Fr., A; Anielio Russo, Fr., A; Dylan Smith, Jr., M; Ryan Comfort, So., M; Anthony Firmani, So., FOGO.

Games to watch: 4/5 vs. Rumson-Fair Haven; 4/7 vs. Jackson Liberty; 4/14 at Jackson Memorial; 4/20 at Lacey; 4/29 vs. Toms River North; 5/6 vs. Freehold Township.

TOMS RIVER EAST

Schedule

Head coach: Michael Alfieri, second season.

Career record: 0-13.

2015 record: 0-13 (0-7).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Brad Correia, Sr., D; Jake Dallago, Sr., G; Michael Grasso, Fr., M; Sal Esposito, So., A; Ben Cagno, Jr., A; Nick Price, Jr., M.

Key newcomer: Tyler Budrow, Fr., G.

Games to watch: 4/8 at Brick Memorial; 4/19 vs. Toms River South; 4/27 vs. Toms River North; 4/30 at Jackson Memorial; 5/5 vs. Brick.

TOMS RIVER SOUTH

Schedule

Head coach: Sean Hirtes, first season.

Career record: 0-0.

2015 record: 2-13

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group III.

Returning starters/reserves: Tyler Sosa, Sr., M; Ethan Lucas, Jr., M; Cooper Guzzi, Jr., M; Jacob Newton, Sr., M; Kyle Brooks, Sr., M; Justin Szomboran, Sr., M; A.J. Alvarez, Jr., A; Timothy Kaiser, Jr., A; Dillon Simeon, Sr., D; Connor Ryan, Sr., D; Declin Mullin, So., D; Ray Camaraza, Sr., D; Johnny DeBuduo, Jr., G; Alex Lopez, Sr., G.

Key newcomers: Sean Ryan, So. M; Mike Caulfield, Jr., M; Devon Murray, Sr., M; Robert Hull, So., M; Roberto Bonilla, Sr., M; Andrew Xiques, Fr., A; Justin Minneti, So., D.

Games to watch: 4/16 vs. Brick; 4/19 at Toms River East; 4/22 at Brick Memorial; 5/3 at Toms River North.

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Schedule

Head coach: Howard Baranker, second season.

Career record: 10-4.

2015 record: 10-4 (5-2).

NJSIAA section: South Jersey Group IV.

Returning starters/reserves: Ryan Clancy, Josh Francis, Andrew Lombardi, Tom Butz.

Games to watch: 4/5 at St. John Vianney; 4/9 at Jackson Memorial; 4/13 at St. Rose; 4/15 vs. Lacey; 4/18 vs. Howell; 4/20 at Brick Memorial; 4/29 at Southern.