Season Preview: 2011 Port Washington Boys Lacrosse

After losing 17 seniors this year, the Port Washington boy’s lacrosse team is looking to win games this season with young leadership.  “We have a lot to replace,” said Coach Joseph Mascaretti. “It’s almost a brand new team.” 

This year’s team will be running with five seniors and a multitude of underclassmen and will depend heavily on their midfield to win. “All three middies are well rounded,” Mascaretti said. “They’re old-school-type middies that will play offense, defense, the wing on face-offs, pick up ground balls, score goals.” 

“These three guys will determine if we are successful or not this year,” he added.

Port Washington will look to Jake Froccaro, Joe Mele, and Brieg Bevilaque to be their impact players and team leaders this season.

Port Washington boys lacrosse is looking to do the right thing on and off the field, work hard each day to become the best student athletes they can become. According to their coach they want to grow together as a team and then let the results be what they may. “We are ready to win games,” Mascaretti said.

Last Season: 9-6. Finished in 8th place and lost in the first round of the playoffs to Farmingdale.  

Coach: Joseph Mascaretti (2nd year)

Position Breakdown:

Attack:

John Crawley: Sophomore. He started on attack last year with around 30 points. Good dodger, scorer, and feeder with good vision.  

Coach says: He’s much more of a physical presence this year.  

Jon Keren: Senior lefty.  Sat out last year due to injury.  

Coach says: Looking for him to be a finisher.

Jon Obadia: Junior: Third attackman. Transfer from St Anthony's.  

Coach says: Very happy he decided to come back home.  Excellent stick skills and high lacrosse IQ. He’s small but very quick.

Midfield:

Jake Froccaro: Junior. He can do it all.  He’s an All-County Player.  

Coach says: Our best player, maybe the best in Nassau County.  

Breig Bevilaque: Senior. He’s a big, strong and fast midfielder.  He’s a physical presence on the field.  He has scored five goals in two games so far.  

Coach says: Very excited for him to have a great final year.  

Richard Greenberg: Sophomore. He’s a natural athlete.  

Coach says: Has shown tremendous improvement in terms of stick skills and shooting ability.  

Defense:

Joe Mele: Junior. He’s a third year varsity starter.  He’s a great on ball defender.  

Coach says: He’ll guard the opponent’s best player.  He’s a very polished defenseman.  He understands the game.

Eric Lewis: Senior leader. He’s gritty and has a good work ethic.

Coach says: Not as polished, but he makes up for it with his hard work and toughness.

Eddie Sigman: Junior. He’s a second year player on varsity and first year as a starter.  

Coach says: Similar style to Joe Mele.  

Goalie:

Marco Rystic: Senior. It's his first  year starting in the cage for Port Washington, and he is getting better every day.

Coach says: Great at stopping the ball and improving during the clears and directing the defense.  

Expectations:  “I try not to set expectations," Mascaretti said. “The boys have set high expectations for themselves, and are working hard to reach them. As a coaching staff, we are giving them the tools to reach these goals.” 

Key Games:

4/9 @ Long Beach 1:00 PM

4/12 vs. Hicksville 4:30 PM

4/29 @ Calhoun 4:45 PM

5/4 Plainview JFK 4:30 PM