2012 TIMES ALL-NORTH BOYS LACROSSE TEAM

FIRST TEAM

Attack

Dalston Day, Salmon River (NAC MVP)

Joey Hayes, Carthage

Zach Hopps, Massena

Mitchell Rick, Watertown (FL MVP)

Eric Soderquist, Watertown

Midfield

Dan Conlin, Carthage

Brad McKinney, Watertown

Seth Oakes, Salmon River

Lindsey Pound, IHC

Defense

Malcolm Lynch, Watertown

Andrew Swords, Carthage

Goalie

Matt Netto, Watertown

SECOND TEAM

Attack

Nate Cole, St. Lawrence, Sr.

Matt Moran, IHC, Sr.

Midfield

Austin Cavender, Salmon River, Jr.

David Damon, General Brown, Sr.

Chris Gamble, Carthage, Sr.

Shayne Watson, Watertown, Jr.

Defense

Jake Humerickhouse, General Brown, Jr.

Brady Mitchell, Salmon River, Jr.

Taylor Morgan, Carthage, Jr.

Jude Whalen, IHC, Soph.

Goalie

Ryan LaClair, Indian River, Sr.

Craig Miller, Colton-Pierrepont, Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Black Baldwin, St. Lawrence, Jr.

Luke Bender, Massena, Sr.

Kyle Cooke, Massena, Jr.

Eb Foote, Canton, Sr.

Jesse Gilbert, Canton, Sr.

Matt Guyette, IHC, Soph.

Derik Hall, South Jefferson, Jr.

Adam Kehoe, Carthage, Jr.

Billy Koelmel, IHC, Sr.

Michael Roukous, General Brown, Jr.

Corey Slate, South Jefferson, Jr.

Kendall Vecchio, General Brown, Jr.

FIRST-TEAM BIOS

Name: Mitchell Rick

School: Watertown

Grade: 12

Position: Attack

Stats: 67 goals, 36 assists

College Plans: Binghamton University

Coach’s Report: “Mitchell stepped up his game this year. He was our go-to guy and he really dominated the offensive end of the field as our leader.” Brian Navarra, Watertown.

Name: Dan Conlin

School: Carthage

Grade: 12

Position: Midfield

Stats: 32 goals, 36 assists, 98 ground balls

College Plans: Nazareth College

Coach’s Report: “Danny was the consummate team player. He sacrificed offensive time late in the year so he could concentrate on helping the strength of our team, which was our defense.” Kirk Ventiquattro, Carthage.

Name: Dalston Day

School: Salmon River

Grade: 11

Position: Attack

Stats: 59 goals, 32 assists, NAC MVP

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: “He is an unbelievable, all-around player. In a few games he scored six or seven goals just in a half. He can score. It’s just one of those things you can’t teach a kid. He throws the ball at the net and can put it in.” Jim Barnes, Salmon River.

Name: Joey Hayes

School: Carthage

Grade: 12

Position: Attack

Stats: 42 goals, 31 assists

College Plans: SUNY Oswego

Coach’s Report: “Joey showed up to practice every day with his lunch pail and went to work. He’s easy to coach, he’s a very intelligent player who made the most of his abilities.” Kirk Ventiquattro, Carthage.

Name: Zach Hopps

School: Massena

Grade: Senior

Position: Attack

Stats: 47 goals, 42 assists

College Plans: SUNY Cortland

Coach’s Report: “He’s a tremendous athlete and an outstanding student and person. He was our team leader on offense and was asked to do a lot. He was somebody we needed throughout the entire year. He sees the field very well, is a great dodger and he’s quick.” Kris Kovell, Massena.

Name: Malcolm Lynch

School: Watertown

Grade: 12

Position: Defense

Stats: 132 ground balls (8.3 per game)

College Plans: St. Lawrence

Coach’s Report: “Macky was all over the field for 48 minutes a game, he was a ground ball machine.” Brian Navarra, Watertown

Name: Brad McKinney

School: Watertown

Grade: 10

Position: Midfield

Stats: 35 goals, 23 assists

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: “Brad controlled the midfield for us between box lines and really stepped up for us in some big games this year.” Brian Navarra, Watertown.

Name: Matt Netto

School: Watertown

Grade: 12

Position: Goalie

Stats: .639 save percentage, 208 saves

College Plans: Bowdoin College to play football

Coach’s Report: “If not the best, Matt is one of the top goalies to ever play at WHS and in the Frontier League.” Brian Navarra, Watertown.

Name: Seth Oakes

School: Salmon River

Grade: Senior

Position: Midfield

Stats: 42 goals, 19 assists

College Plans: Onondaga Community College

Coach’s Report: “He’s just another great, skilled kid. He’s very strong and very talented. He has an incredible shot, probably one of the hardest shots I’ve seen. He is one player who can carry the team on their shoulders.” Jim Barnes, Salmon River.

Name: Lindsey Pound

School: Immaculate Heart

Grade: 12

Position: Midfield

Stats: 32 goals, 28 assists, 148 ground balls

College Plans: Monroe Community College

Coach’s Report: “Lindsey was a four-year varsity contributor. He didn’t take off one play... he faced off, played man-up, man-down, offense, defense and did all of that from the midfield for 48 minutes every game. He went 150 mph and gave 150 percent in both practices and games.” Denny Patrick, IHC.

Name: Andrew Swords

School: Carthage

Grade: 12

Position: Defense

Stats: Three goals, 67 ground balls

College Plans: SUNY Potsdam

Coach’s Report: “Andrew Swords was the best coaching move I’ve ever made. The night before the first game in 2011, I asked him to switch to long-pole (defender) and the switch worked out for the team and Andrew Swords. He’s a defenseman with attackman-like skills.” Kirk Ventiquattro, Carthage.

Name: Eric Soderquist

School: Watertown

Grade: 10

Position: Attack

Stats: 49 goals, 20 assists

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: “Eric was easily one of the best dodgers and shooters in the Frontier League this year.” Brian Navarra, Watertown.

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