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Recapping the Inaugural Revo Athletics Combine
This past Sunday the LILJ and Revo hosted the first ever combine which featured top flight male and female athletes between the classes of 2024-2026. The combine got started with all athletes in groups completing a series of injury prevention tests. The injury prevention tests varied from testing of the mobility in the hips, spine,
Previewing the Revo Athletics Combine
This Sunday the LILJ and Revo are holding the first of its kind combine at Revolution Athletics in Bohemia. Revo is the number one school on Long Island for speed, strength and agility and trains the top athletes locally. The combine will feature male and female athletes from across the island ranging from the classes
LILJ Ten 2024 FOGO’s to Watch
So many games are won or lost because of what happens at the face-off X and who comes away with more possessions. While some of these players are truly a face-off get-off, some of them defy the term FOGO and can stay on the field as a true midfielder and make winning plays beyond just
LILJ Committed Feature with Danny Aiello
The United States Naval Academy has their share of commits from the island. One of those commits is 2024 Bayport midfielder Danny Aiello. Aiello got the call from Navy Head Coach Joe Amplo on July 1st, and it wasn’t long after that before he announced his commitment. Making the decision to commit to Navy has
LILJ Ten 2024 Boys Players to Watch: Goalies
This week the LILJ highlights the last line of defense and the ones manning the pipes. Often times a goalie that’s confident and has momentum can carry a team a long way. Here are 10 goalies seen by the LILJ. Some are coming off of monster 2022 seasons, others may have seen time briefly but
LILJ Ten 2024 Long Poles to Watch
Continuing the LILJ’s ten 2024 players to watch, this week we’re highlighting the long poles, featuring players who play close defense and or LSM. This class features some premier players at their respective positions that can make a case for not just being some of the best in their own class, but some of the
LILJ Ten 2024 Boys to Watch: Midfield
The LILJ will be highlighting ten players to watch from each position as we continue to recognize the class of 2024. This week we’re starting with the middies as they bring so many different components to the game to impact it in different ways. Here are ten middies seen by the LILJ that will continue
Presenting the LILJ Boys Class of 2024 Watch List
The time is now for the class of 2024. These young men have dedicated the entire spring and summer putting in the work on and off the field to get to September 1st which is the start of when they can officially begin being recruited by colleges all across the country as they aspire to
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.
LILJ’s Partners with Revolution Athletics Long Island’s #1 Sports Training Facility
The LILJ is proud to announce their new partnership with Revolution (Revo) Athletics. Revo Athletics which is located in Bohemia N.Y. is a top of the line sports training facility that trains Long Island athletes across a variety of sports in proper movement to reach their highest potential both in their sport and as individuals.
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 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
LILJ Presents 2024 Boys End of Season Watch List
With the 2022 high school season coming to a close there has been a plethora of players in the class of 2024 that have had the opportunity see the field. Some of them will even be playing this weekend in the Long Island Championship. Regardless of the amount of wins or losses their team had,
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
Mount Sinai Advances to Another County Championship After Beating Islip
Anytime you hear the number one player in the country is in attendance, especially during a playoff game, everyone gets excited, especially the fans of Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Mustangs have been perfect so far this season with a whopping 16 wins and zero losses. Much of their success runs through the electrifying Joey
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
LILJ Pre-Playoff Top 25 Boys Rankings
With the playoffs around the corner, here’s the new top 25 rankings for boys high school lacrosse. There’s been a lot of movement in the top 25 since spring break, including a couple of new squads cracking the new rankings. Things are really starting to heat up as the regular season comes to a close.
The Top Long Island Men’s Lacrosse Players in the Division 1, 2 and 3 NCAA Tournament
The most exciting time in college lacrosse is here, as the NCAAÂ tournament is upon us. The Division 1, 2 and 3 brackets were released on Sunday after all the conference title games came to a close. Throughout each bracket, a lot of teams have impact players from Long Island. Take a look at all
LILJ Covers the 20th Annual Louis Acompora Jamboree
On Saturday April 30th Northport High School hosted the 20th annual Louis Acompora Lacrosse Jamboree. For those that aren’t familiar with the story of Louis Acompora, he grew up playing lacrosse in the Northport community and tragically lost his life at 14 years old in his first career high school game playing goalie after taking
Epoch Game of the Week 1: Mt. Sinai Begins Title Defense with 12-4 win over Class A Northport
High school lacrosse on Long Island is back in full swing for the first time since 2019. The LILJ is attending games each and every day which includes one game each week  that is deemed the “Epoch Game of the Week”. The first epoch game was a matchup between two Suffolk County powerhouses. The reigning
No. 2 Ranked Mt. Sinai Mustangs Team Preview
The Mt. Sinai Mustangs enter the 2022 season as the defending Long Island Class C champions and are the second ranked team in the LILJ preseason rankings. They were 16-1 and defeated Manhasset in what was an unforgettable championship game. They also competed in the LILJ High School Winter League where they went 5-1 against
No. 5 Ranked Shoreham Wading River Wildcats Team Preview
As we are now inside the the top five teams in the LILJ preseason rankings, the Shoreham Wading River Wildcats come in at number five. This team had the most prolific offense of any team on Long Island last year, averaging over 16 goals per game. Despite their lethal offense and a 13-2 record they
No. 6 Ranked Northport Tigers Team Preview
The Northport Tigers are the sixth ranked team in the LILJ preseason rankings and enter 2022 as the defending Class A Long Island Champions. Overall they finished last season with a 15-3 record, winning their final 13 games. This year they are coming back with every intention of repeating as Long Island champs and competing
No. 8 Ranked Bay Shore Marauders Team Preview
The Bay Shore Marauders are going to be a tough out in 2022. They are ranked eighth in the LILJ preseason rankings, and have already gave people a sneak preview of what this team can do in the LILJ High School Winter League, making it to the championship game. After going 11-3 last season and
No. 9 Ranked Ward Melville Patriots Team Preview
The Ward Melville Patriots are ranked ninth in the LILJ preseason rankings after going 13-4 and appearing in the county finals last year. Their season came to an end at the hands of Northport who went on to win the LIC. They are also fresh off of playing in the LILJ High School Winter League.
No. 11 Ranked Smithtown East Bulls Team Preview
Landing at number 11 in the LILJ preseason rankings are the Smithtown East Bulls. Last year in a tough Class A conference they went 12-5 but were defeated in the quarterfinals by Northport who ultimately went on to win the LIC. They are also fresh off of playing in the LILJ High School Winter League
Boys 2022 Pre-season Watch List presented by LILJ
With over 150 commits in the 2022 class, to say this group is deep would be an understatement. The 2022 boys from the island don’t just include the number 1 recruit in the nation, but this class has a plethora of talented, skilled, and hungry young men looking to be the best. The 2022 class
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.
No. 14 Ranked Huntington Blue Devils Team Preview
The 2022 season for the Huntington Blue Devils will be about trying to complete unfinished business. Last year they started the season winning their first 10 games and finished 12-3 to earn the top seed, but were upset in the Quarterfinals of the Class A playoffs by Sachem North. A disappointing end to the season
No. 18 Ranked West Islip Lions Team Preview
After a strong 2021 campaign West Islip comes into the 2022 season ranked 18 in the LILJ preseason rankings. Led by Head Coach Tom Corcoran, they went 12-5 last season and made it all the way to the Suffolk Class B Championship Game where they were defeated by Comsewogue. However, this year the team will
No. 19 Ranked Smithtown West Bulls Team Preview
The Smithtown West Bulls head into the 2022 season as the 19th ranked team in the LILJ preseason rankings. Last year was a very good season for the Bulls that saw them go 12-4 and make an appearance in the Suffolk Class A semifinals. They were defeated by Northport who went on to win the
No. 20 Ranked East Islip Redmen Team Preview
The 20th ranked East Islip Redmen come off the heels of a 8-8 season where they appeared in the postseason. They made it to the Class B semifinals but were defeated by rival West Islip. This was the first time since 2016 that the team did not make an appearance in the County Finals. This
No. 24 Ranked Hauppauge Eagles Team Preview
The Hauppauge Eagles head into 2022 looking to advance past the quarterfinals and make a serious run at the Class B County Championship after being defeated by East Islip last season. The team has a number of upperclassmen returning that are poised to make it happen. Head Coach Jim Konen expressed how he views his
No. 25 Ranked William Floyd Colonials Team Preview
We begin with the LILJ preseason rankings with the William Floyd Colonials who are ranked 25. They are coached by Desmond Megna and are coming off of a 9-7 season where they lost in the first round of the playoffs to Smithtown East. This year they have hopes of finishing with another above.500 record and
LILJ presents Long Island Boys High School Teams to Watch in 2022
The spring season is getting closer and closer which means it’s time for the LILJ to examine the teams across Long Island and how we think their season might turn out. We have ranked the top 25 teams on the Island as part of our annual preseason rankings. With not everyone being able to make
LILJ Committed Feature: Joe Hobot
After a long recruiting journey, Joe Hobot of Smithtown East has recently committed to continue his lacrosse career at Johns Hopkins University beginning in the fall of 2023. Hobot recently recovered from a torn adductor muscle in his groin which he suffered last year during the spring which limited the amount of time he saw
Joe Juengerkes; Three Sport Star
Joe Juengerkes is a three sport star from Suffolk county. The Islip native is currently in the midst of his senior football season. Juengerkes plays quarterback for the Buccaneers, and despite missing some time this season he is putting up great numbers for a 3-4 Islip squad.
Committed Corner Week of 10/25
Boys Jake Deacy (2021, Attack, Comsewogue)- Marist, Deacy is a gun-slinging south-paw for the Warriors of Comsewogue. Jake will take command of an up-and-coming Comsewogue team in 2020. If he can step-up and quarterback this offense, they could be Championship contenders. Girls Grace Gately (2021, Attack, Manhasset)- Villanova, Gately is a dynamic, goal scoring attacker for the
LILJ Mid- Season Top 10 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Teams (Update)
We are mid- way through the season! LILJ has been coming at you live all across Long Island, covering the game in Nassau and Suffolk County, as well as for our Parochial Schools. With much thought and input. LILJ believes that this list is a well represented Top 10 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Teams throughout all
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