Author Archives: Jared Valluzzi
LILJ’s Top 10 Teams from the NLI
On July 7th and 8th, one of the most exciting events of the summer took place within the NLI. On those two days at Ward Melville High School, amazing teams across Long Island and a couple out of state teams battled it out. It was the best going against the best, and everyone put on
Top Individual Performers from the LI Summer Showdown
The Long Island Summer Showdown in July was filled with amazing talent. Some of the best 2023’s, 2024’s and 2025’s across America battled it out in front of some of the best college programs in the nation. Take a look at 10 players in each class that had exceptional performances.
2022 LILJ Big X Classic Preview
The Big X Classic is back once again this summer. On June 25th and 26th some of the top boys and girls lacrosse teams will be at LIU Post competing for the right to be called Big X champs. The boys divisions range from 2023 through 2025 and the girls divisions range from 2025 through
LILJ 2022 Boys All NYS Championships Teams
The boys state championships at Hofstra showcased great games and plenty of talent. Three Long Island teams came away with a state title and players from all over the state displayed their amazing talent. Take a look at the players from all over New York that dominated on Saturday and got named to the 1st
LILJ 2022 Boys Paumonak Award 15 finalists
The Paumanok award for girls and boys will be announced tomorrow (June 16th) during the Girls All Long Island Games at Mount Sinai High School. After releasing the nominees for the award on Monday, the boys list has now shrunk. Checkout the 15 finalists that the LILJ staff selected for the Paumanok award and leave
LILJ 2022 Boys Paumonak Award Candidates
The Paumanok award is back for the first time since 2019. This award goes to the top Long Island player in the senior class. This player is outstanding on the field and elevates the players around them to make their team successful. They also have the characteristics of being a team leader. Here are the
2022 LIC Boys All Tournament Team
The Long Island Championships this weekend were incredible. On Saturday, the boys teams put on a show and there were some standout players. Checkout the top performers from Saturday’s championship games. Here is the first team, second team and honorable mention list. LIC All Tournament First Team Attack- Matt Perfetto (Manhasset)- The senior attackmen dominated
Garden City Players Spotlight: Jack Cascadden and Brendan Staub
Seaford Players Spotlight: Boys Captains
When you think of Seaford boys athletics, you might think of their Nassau County football championships and the success they had on the gridiron in past years. But this year the Seaford senior class made a statement on the lacrosse field. The Vikings are the number 2 seed in Nassau Class C and have had
Bayport-Blue Point Players Spotlight: Goalie duo of Matt Nilan and Eric Grahn
In high school lacrosse, some teams are lucky enough to get one very talented goalie. But for Bayport-Blue Point, they were fortunate enough to have two of them. Matt Nilan and Eric Grahn are the two goaltenders for Bayport and have created an amazing duo. Nilan is a senior headed off to Towson next year
