25 CIAC BOYS LACROSSE PLAYERS TO WATCH
Christian Alliegro, Darien, Sr. M: Headed for Navy, he is part of a very deep group of middies on the state's No. 1 team.
Kyle Colsey, Ridgefield, Soph. A: Roy's middle son, Ryan's younger brother, Kyle was the Tigers' leading scorer last year as a freshman.
Ryan Colsey, Ridgefield, Sr. A: Virginia-bound, he scored four goals in the Class L final last spring. Jack Coughlin, Amity, Sr. M: The Navy commit helped the Spartans to an unbeaten regular season last year.
Patrick Coughlin, Amity, Soph. A: Jack's brother stepped in as a freshman and shone in the offensive end.
Henry Dodge, Staples, Sr. M: All-America pick, headed for Vermont, was among the state's top faceoff men.
David Evanchick, Darien, Sr. D: Yep, another Evanchick who shone in two sports, anchoring the Blue Wave defensive end. He's committed to Villanova.
Marco Firmender, Fairfield Prep, Jr. M: A fine shooter and dodger, he scored 49 goals last season and committed to Penn.
Peter Grandolfo, Fairfield Prep, Jr. M: Committed to Bucknell, he's a solid, creative two-way midfielder.
Kayden Hinchey, Glastonbury, Sr. A: The Guardians' leader in points and assists last season is committed to Lynchburg. Charlie Howard, Staples, Sr. A: All-America attackman set a school record with 50 goals last season. Headed for Boston University.
Colin Lenskold, Wilton, Sr. G: Headed for Utah, he moves the ball well and keeps the defense organized.
Spencer Liston, Wilton, Jr. FO/M: Not only strong at the faceoff X, he's an athlete who can score and set up goals. Committed to Providence.
Max Manware, Cheshire, Sr. LSM: Committed to Jacksonville, he's a key to a team that could challenge in the SCC and Class M. Grant Masterson, Wilton, Sr. M: A throwback twoway midfielder headed for Army, he led the Warriors in goals and points last year.
Bryce Metalios, Greenwich, Sr. A: Scored 56 goals with 17 assists last year, a standout finisher. Matt Minicus, Darien, Sr. A: Loyola-bound All-America pick scored 52 goals and 56 assists, including eight points in the FCIAC final.
Michael Norton, New Canaan, Sr. M: Bowdoinbound midfielder is a leader for a Rams team hoping to be back at the top of Class L and the FCIAC. Kai Prohaszka, Ridgefield, Sr. D: A force on defense, in transition and on faceoffs. He's bound for North Carolina.
Tim Shannehan, Fairfield Prep, Soph. A: Creative with great vision, he was one of the young players who helped the Jesuits to the Class L final last year.
Jake Sommer, Wilton, Sr. D: Big, fast and strong and excellent in defensive coverage, he's headed for Notre Dame.
Jeremiah Stafford, Darien, Sr. LSM: A standout defender and in transition, he's headed for the Air Force Academy.
Dillon Stephens, New Canaan, Soph. D: One FCIAC coach said he deserved lots more attention last year.
Seth Sweitzer, Hand, Sr. LSM: He'll play football in college, but he'll play a two-way role this spring in the meantime.
Luke Winkler, Ridgefield, Sr. M: Headed to Lehigh, he scored the game-winner in last year's Class L final.