Here’s the long-awaited ESG team, which will try to repeat last year’s sterling silver-medal performance. The squad is coached by John Callanan of Suffern and assisted by Joe Corace and Rob Molfetta of Mahopac.

The girls lacrosse team advanced to the gold-medal game last year for the first time since 2001. This year’s competition will take [...]

Stay here for updates from the Nanuet-SWR state semifinal.

After what happened last year (there were six semifinals in a row scheduled from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., the final game was washed out, and the Class C final had to be pushed back until Sunday), the state wisely decided to play the semifinals in each class [...]

After a 74-hour weather delay, Shoreham-Wading River defeated Manhasset 14-8 and will face Nanuet in the Class C state semifinals. Here’s the story from Newsday.

SWR won the state title last year, and has won the Long Island championship three years in a row. And how about this quote from the coach: “The second half [...]

Congratulations to the five All-America and five all-America honorable mention selections. The selection committee was headed by Pearl River coach Laurie Mayernik. Here’s the list:

All-America
Hannah Frey, Nanuet
Courtney Miller, Horace Greeley
Chelsea Robinson, Lakeland/Panas
Ali Steinberg, Suffern
Jessi Steinberg, Suffern

Honorable mention
Caroline Chesterman, Nyack
Caitlin Collins, Lakeland/Panas
Chrissy Gutenberger, North Rockland
Lara Kozin, Suffern
Jaimie Morrison, Yorktown

Frey, Robinson and Jessi Steinberg were repeat [...]

I’m can’t be sure how accurate these lists are (the updates appear to have stopped in 2006, before Yorktown won its fourth state title), but this is still remarkable. Courtney Miller (above) may have scored the third-most goals in a season (125) all-time in the state, while Lauren Kahn of Nanuet may have the third-most [...]

The Golden Knights continued their dominating run through the postseason, defeating Section 9 O’Neill 21-5. Hannah Frey had four goals and six assists, and Lauren Kahn and K.C. Jentzen each had five goals and two assists for the Golden Knights, who led 14-2 at the half.

Justin Jones was at the game, and here’s his [...]

James I. O’Neill is the only Class C team in Section 9, so they automatically advanced to the state tournament. Still, they have won 11 in a row and have that section’s leading scorer in Suzy Williams (43 goals, 45 assists). More information can be found on Varsity 845.

Nanuet can’t look ahead, but I can. [...]

Suffern led the way with 8 all-section players, followed by Lakeland/Panas (7), Yorktown (6), and Nanuet and North Rockland (5).

Also, the all-America selections were made last night, but I can’t release the list until all the players have been notified. I will post them as soon as I can. And ESG coach John Callanan [...]

Only Nanuet came out of Section 2 with a victory yesterday, as Yorktown and Lakeland/Panas saw their seasons end at the University at Albany. The difference for Nanuet and Laklenad/Panas was speed, while for Yorktown it may have been experience.

Here are the stories for Yorktown, Lakeland/Panas and Nanuet.

The Golden Knights will play O’Neill in the [...]

Here’s today’s regional semifinal schedule. All games will be played at University at Albany (directions)

Class B: Yorktown vs. Niskayuna, 3:30 p.m.
Class C: Nanuet vs. Albany Academy, 5:30 p.m.
Class A: Lakeland/Panas vs. Guilderland, 7:30 p.m.

Assuming that nothing has changed since last year, there is no press box and no wireless internet, so I will be calling [...]

Congratulations to Lakeland/Panas, Yorktown and Nanuet, who all successfully defending their sectional titles.

Here are the links: Robinson rescues Rebels in overtime (and video), Yorktown defeats Greeley 19-8 (and video), and Nanuet’s Frey nets 300th in 14-9 win over Pirates (and video).

All the photos and video were by hard-working photographer Matthew Brown.

The day ended with another [...]

Here is the schedule for the rest of the state playoffs. By the way, information on the Section 2 opponents can be found on the Albany Times Union girls lacrosse page.

I think it’s safe to say that Nanuet and Yorktown are about 50/50 or a hair better to win, while Lakeland/Panas is a clear [...]

Here’s the rundown of today’s Section 1 finals at Tappan Zee:

Class C: No. 1 Nanuet vs. No. 2 Pearl River, 3 p.m.
Class B: No. 1 Yorktown vs. No. 2 Horace Greeley, 5 p.m.

Class A: No. 1 Suffern vs. No. 2 Lakeland/Panas, 7 p.m.

SUFFERN VS. LAKELAND/PANAS

UPDATE 6: Lakeland/Panas wins 13-12 in the fourth overtime period — [...]

The three Section 1 finals have been moved from Saturday to Monday because of the weather forecast. The games will still be held at Tappan Zee High School, with Class C at 3, Class B at 5 and Class A at 7.

In the meantime, here’s some reading for you. I saw Lakeland/Panas come back in [...]

The good thing about all six favorites advancing to the final is that there should be some great lacrosse on Saturday, and unlike previous rounds where every game was the same time, I will finally get to watch all of it. Here’s a preview. I’d love to hear your thoughts, and of course add your [...]

The six favorites all advanced through the semifinal round, though it was close for Lakeland/Panas and Pearl River.

Lakeland/Panas 11, North Rockland 10: Caitlin Collins scored five goals and Chelsea Robinson added three goals and two assists for the second-seeded Rebels. Chrissy Gutenberger had six goals and an assist for the Red Raiders.
Suffern 15, Mahopac 4: [...]

Quick turnaround today, except for the top seeds in Class A, who finally get to play a meaningful game for the first time in more than a week. Does anyone dare to predict an upset? I just can’t see it.

Class A
No. 4 Mahopac (8-10) at No. 1 Suffern (16-1-1), 7 p.m.: Suffern beat Mahopac 16-7 [...]

We have our first upset. Angela Napoletano had five goals and an assist as No. 5 Edgemont defeated No. 4 Nyack 11-8. … Scarsdale beat Mamaroneck 13-9 and will face Yorktown tomorrow. Nicole Rafajac and Kimmy Leone each scored five goals and Jenny Pechman (pictured below) had two goals and two assists in the win. [...]

It was three more playoff games, three more blowouts on Tuesday. Hopefully today will bring a change, with three matchups that were close in the regular season—Greeley-Brewster, Scarsdale-Mamaroneck and Nyack-Edgemont. Nanuet, Pearl River and Rye will also host quarterfinals.

The semifinals are still scheduled for Thursday, so in Class B, it will be interesting to see [...]

John Jay defeated Tappan Zee 18-3, Yorktown topped Fox Lane 16-3 and Mahopac beat Arlington 16-2.

All the rest of the 4:30 games were postponed until tomorrow. Be back soon with more.

So the first round wasn’t the most competitive: 22-2, 20-2, 16-4, 19-8, 14-4, 14-5, 15-8, 11-6, 11-7. Average margin of victory: 10.7 goals. And no upsets.

Here’s a look at what the next round has in store. Unfortunately all nine quarterfinal games will be played on Tuesday (eight at 4:30 p.m.), which means I can only [...]

The Journal News college signings database is up and running. It can be found by clicking here. Here’s the list I have for girls lacrosse. Let me know if someone’s missing.

Emma Boehm (Mahopac) — William Smith
Ashley Carey (Mahopac) — Stevens
Caroline Chesterman (Nyack) — Florida
Caitlyn Corace (Mahopac) — Keene State
Jess Curran (Lakeland) — East Stroudsburg
Hannah Frey [...]

Freshman Melina Juliano, who was recently called up from the J.V., had three goals and two assists as Putnam Valley defeated North Salem 11-6.

It was the first playoff win for the two-year-old program, and the third time that No. 8 Putnam Valley beat No. 9 North Salem this season. Interestingly enough, North Salem — also [...]