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LILJ Presents Boys 2023 End of Season Watch List
With the talent on the boys side of lacrosse seemingly impressing more and more, it’s no surprise that the 2023 boys have loads of talent. With the end of the season near, these young men have shown incredible abilities on the field. With some heading to incredible universities and others still finding their way, these amazing players will no doubt find their way at the next level and we can’t wait to watch what they’ll bring next year. Here is the 2023 boys end of season watch list! Please let us know by sending a dm to @lilaxjournal if there’s anyone that should be added to this list, as we are always looking to promote as many deserving players as possible.
LILJ Presents 2023 Girls End of Season Watch List
As the season comes to a close, despite winning and losing, there have been some fine young ladies to step on the lacrosse field this year all across the Island. These rising seniors have proven their talent and given their extreme work ethic, have found individual success. Many of these girls are headed to prestigious universities where they hope to continue their success on and off the field. Watching these young women grow into fabulous lacrosse players has been an incredible experience and we wish them the best in their future endeavors. Please let us on Instagram @lilaxjournal if someone you know deserves to be added to the list as we are always looking to expand and promote as many deserving players as possible.
LILJ Presents 2024 Girls End of Season Watch List
As we approach the girls Long Island Championship games this weekend the season has come to an end for many teams on the island. Regardless of the overall team success the LILJ wants to highlight these ladies in the class of 2024 across the island for what they did for their respective teams and for what they will continue to do in the future as they begin their recruiting process. Here are the following players that have made the 2024 watch list. As always we are looking to grow the list to promote as many deserving players as possible, so please feel free to dm us on Instagram @lilaxjournal if you know someone that deserves being recognized for the season that they had.
Massapequa Players Spotlight with Joely Caramelli, Jess Giller, and Bridget Valentine
One of the top girls teams in Nassau County and on Long Island are the Massapequa Chiefs. This season they went 10-4 in the regular season and have clinched the number one seed in the Nassau Class A bracket. They are led by three stud junior midfielders, Joely Caramelli, Jess Giller, and Bridget Valentine who fill out the draw circle for the Chiefs. The uniqueness of this lethal trio is that they have been playing lacrosse together for over 10 years. Their time on the field together goes all the way back to their days playing PAL lacrosse in the Massapequa community.
One of the top girls teams in Nassau County and on Long Island are the Massapequa Chiefs. This season they went 10-4 in the regular season and have clinched the number one seed in the Nassau Class A bracket. They are led by three stud junior midfielders, Joely Caramelli, Jess Giller, and Bridget Valentine who fill out the draw circle for the Chiefs. The uniqueness of this lethal trio is that they have been playing lacrosse together for over 10 years. Their time on the field together goes all the way back to their days playing PAL lacrosse in the Massapequa community.No. 2 Ranked Bayport-Blue Point Lady Phantoms Team Preview
Coming in as the number two ranked team in the LILJ preseason rankings are the Bayport-Blue Point Lady Phantoms. Last year was a historic season that saw them go a perfect 17-0 and win the Class C Long Island Championship. Their come-from-behind win over Manhasset earned them their first championship in the history of the program. This year it will be about running it back and trying to defend their title. Coached by Ryan Gick, he is looking forward to seeing some of the returning players have expanded roles this season.
No. 10 Ranked South Side Lady Cyclones Team Preview
As we are now in the top 10 of the LILJ preseason rankings, coming in at number 10 are the South Side Lady Cyclones. Rob Devlin is their head coach and last season they went 10-3 and were in the Class B county finals where they lost to Garden City. The program has seen a lot of recent success, appearing in at least the semifinals each year since 2018. This year they return a strong group of veterans that will look to guide them right back to the county finals and elevate them over the top.
No. 13 Ranked Comsewogue Warriors Team Preview
The 2021 season saw the Comsewogue Warriors go 15-2, making it all the way to the Long Island Class B Championship where they were defeated by Garden City. Throughout their history they have made the playoffs the last 30 years and have nine county titles, two Long Island championships, and two New York State championships. This year they come in as the 13th ranked team in the LILJ preseason rankings. The Warriors are coached by Pete Mitchell, and he’s excited to see what his team can do after losing some key pieces in the class of 2021.
No. 14 Ranked Huntington Blue Devils Team Preview
