One of the biggest and most intense high school rivalries continues today at Burns Park as the Chiefs take on the Dalers of Farmingdale. Massapequa is off to a solid start as they are 6-1 on the year (2-0 in their Conference) as their only loss was to Smithtown East in a one-goal game. After graduating almost 17 seniors last
Despite being young, the Chiefs are made up of a bunch athletes who are skilled with HI Lax IQs. They will have a tough match-up today against a very sound Farmingdale defense who is good in transition. Photo Taken By FLG Lacrosse
year the Chiefs are still prime for a shot at a County Championship. Led by Senior Brendan Nichtern (Army Commit) and James Hall (Adelphi Commit) on the attack and senior middie Sal Ienna (Binghamton Commit) the Chiefs have shown serious promise in 2017. On top of that, the Chiefs have an abundance of talented underclassmen who are playing a huge role in the Chiefs early success. With the addition of Coach Powers, the Chiefs have been running two middie lines that play both ways. They like to play fast in transition, control the ball, and break down defenses with their dodging ability. On the defensive side of the ball, Senior leader Michael Peco (Hofstra Commit) alongside junior Griffin Horthawn (Leigh Commit) and Brian Lenehan have a toughness and swagger about thier game. They hope to shut down the fast-paced Dalers on their quest to a Nassau Class A Championship.
Asst. Coach Eric Dunne prepares his defense to keep the Chiefs skilled and savvy offensive group in check. Photo Taken by FLG Lacrosse
After losing key players, Matt DeLuca (University of Delaware), Tommy McPartland (Mercy College), Steve Kunz (University of Albany) and Legendary coach Bob Hart the Dalers are now headed by Mike Hungerford and his assistants John Campbell, Eric Dunne, and Kenny Garia to lead this Senior heavy team. The Dalers are led by players like; Kyle Tucker (Cabrini University), Senior Attack having a total of 16 goals for the season so far, Darrin Simons (Stony Brook University), senior Middie with a total of 14 goals, Kevin McCormick (Uncommitted) Junior, LSM scoring a total of 3 goals in the season thus far, Brian Michael (Air Force) Junior FOGO scoring 2 goals so far, and Brody Agres (St. Johns University), Junior Goalie saving a total of 66 shots. The team is looking stronger than ever hoping to take home a County Championship. The Dalers are looking good this season as they are 7-1. The Dalers only loss was to West Islip by 2. The Dalers are going into tomorrow’s game ready, with the hope of bringing a key victory back to Farmingdale.
MASSAPEQUA:
- Brendan Nichtern – Attack – West Point Commit – Captain – 3 Year Player
- Sal Ienna – Midfield – Binghamton Commit – Captain – 4 Year Players
- James Hall – Attack – Adelphi Commit
- Garrett Gibbons – Midfield – Maryland Commit – Sophomore
- Angelo Petrakis – Fogo – Leigh Commit – Sophomore
- Mike Peco – Defenseman – Leader of the Defense – Hofstra Commit
FARMINGDALE:
- Kyle Tucker, Attack, Senior, Cabrini
- Darrin Simmons, Midfield, Stony Brook
- Kevin McCormick, LSM, Junior, Uncommitted
- Brody Agres, Junior, Goalie, St. John’s
- Brian Michael, Junior, FOGO, Air Force
Game Time: 4pm
Location: John Burns Park, Massapequa, NY
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