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FLG Alumni Feature: Miller’s Sophomore Spring

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Matt Miller, Quinnipiac junior attacker, was just getting into a groove before his spring sophomore season was curtailed by Covid-19. As a sophomore in 2020, Miller played in all six games, starting in five of them. Before the season ended, he scored five goals, gathered four ground balls, and had four assists and caused turnovers. Prior to becoming a Bobcat, Miller played varsity lacrosse and soccer at Smithtown West, as well as club lacrosse for FLG. He credits playing football and soccer for his improved footwork and physicality. Now, Miller looks forward to get back to the lacrosse field and make up for an unfinished season.

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FLG Coaches Feature: Get to Know Coach Dunne

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG’s Boys Coach, Eric Dunne, is an expert in bringing humor and volume to the sidelines. Dunne also works as a social studies teacher at Farmingdale Senior High School, and coaches the boy’s lacrosse team. When he’s not teaching or coaching, Dunne finds time to spend with family and friends or practicing Jiu-Jitsu. His loud nature and martial arts skills definitely help Coach Dunne run a tight ship. Get to know more about Coach Eric Dunne:

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FLG Committed Spotlight: Defender Danielle Malpica Chooses Springfield

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

Recent Springfield College commit, Danielle Malpica, has found a way to balance school, sports and serving her community. Malpica plays lacrosse, runs cross country, and is giving soccer a go this fall at Long Island Lutheran High School. The senior defender from Glen Head, NY currently works as a peer mentor to children with autism and plans to study occupational therapy at Springfield. Malpica is an all conference player, high school team captain, and lefty defender on FLG’s 2021 Women’s Roster.

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Alumni Feature: Desiree Kleberg’s Freshman Season at Quinnipiac

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Hallie Harvey

FLG alum, Desiree Kleberg experienced an outstanding first-year season with the Quinnipiac Bobcats this spring. Kleberg, the midfielder from Huntington Station, NY, totaled 12 points and appeared in seven games as a freshman. While in high school, Kleberg was a key player for FLG and Walt Whitman Girls Varsity. Similarly, Kleberg was a top ten scorer in Suffolk County as a senior, with 59 goals and 22 assists, and in 2017 she earned player of the Game in the FLG Showcase.

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