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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 family ties to it. Aiello will have the opportunity to continue playing lacrosse with his older brother JJ who will begin his freshman year in the fall of 2023. Getting to play with JJ at the collegiate level was a big factor in his decision, and he’ll also be a part of something beyond just himself as he’ll be training to serve the United States.
LILJ Ten 2024 Girls to Watch: Goalies
Recognizing the 2024 goalie class, the LILJ has seen a number of goalies that have had remarkable seasons and continued it throughout the summer. Some of them already have a couple of years under their belts as a full time starter, while others may have shared the goalie duties and can see their playing time increased next spring. Here are 10 goalies to watch that are in line for big things in 2023!
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 could be in line for a break out 2023 season as they see their roles increased.
LILJ Ten 2024 Players to Watch: Attack
Putting the spotlight on the 2024 attack class, there’s plenty of talent that is going to be must see in the 2023 season. The attributes and skills that they bring to the table were on display over the course of the spring season and throughout the summer. Many of them have already proven that they are more than capable of stepping up in the big games, with some having done it since freshman year. Here are ten attackmen seen by the LILJ that are bound for more success moving forward.
LILJ Ten 2024 Players to Watch: Attack
This week we’re shifting the focus to the attack unit as our ten 2024s to watch continues. Between the impeccable stick work, accurate shooting, and precise passing, so many of them were primary focal points of their team’s offense and at times put the team on their back in some of the biggest games. Here are ten top flight attackers to watch that are poised to continue to open the eyes of many in the near future.
LILJ Committed Feature With Emma Hendry
Commack’s Emma Hendry will be taking her talents to Army West Point where she has committed to continue her lacrosse and academic career. Going back to her recruiting process Hendry recounts getting the call on July 1st from Head Coach Michelle Tumolo, describing her as one of the nicest people to talk to. Initially she was going to wait until September 1st to make her decision, but after visiting the campus in August where she was able to picture herself being there, she knew that Army was the place for her and didn’t need any more time to make a decision.
LILJ Ten 2024 Girls to Watch: Defenders
In the second week of the LILJ’s ten 2024 players to watch, we’re shifting to the defensive side of the ball. The skills and work ethic that they bring to the table were shown throughout both the high school season as well as in summer ball, and it won’t be long before they make the commitment of where they’ll be playing the next four years after high school. Check out ten defenders that will continue to open the eyes of many when they take the field as upperclassmen.
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 best on the island in general. It’s only a matter of time before we start to hear about where they will be committing to college after coming off of big high school seasons and a big summer in front of college coaches. Here are ten poles to continue to watch as they start junior year.
LILJ Committed Feature with Jake Anzelone
