Lacrosse continues to grow in West Michigan and the boys game has three strong teams in the area.
Here is a look at the Holland Sentinel All-Area Boys Lacrosse Team, led by the player of the year.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Niko Moungkhoun
SCHOOL: Zeeland
GRADE: Junior
POSITION: Attack
NET WORTH: All-state third team. All-conference.
COACH’S VIEW: “Elite finisher, great vision and hard worker.” – Chris Scheldt
ALL-AREA TEAM
Griffin Dobb
SCHOOL: West Ottawa
GRADE: Senior
POSITION: Midfield
NET WORTH: All-conference first team. Will play at Hope College next year.
COACH’S VIEW: “Griffin is a great midfielder with size, speed, strength and athleticism. He had a 50 point season despite every team designing their defense around stopping him. Grif also played through pain and injury all season and still led our team in goals and assists. He can dodge or shoot with either hand and can run around or through just about anyone. His success is a direct result of his work ethic on and off the field. He lives in the weight room and puts in personal time at the field asking me constantly to open the field for him so he can get extra reps. He sets a great example for his teammates and younger players.” – Murle Greer
Carson Durham
SCHOOL: Zeeland
GRADE: Junior
POSITION: Long-stick midfield
NET WORTH: All-conference honorable mention.
COACH’S VIEW: “Non stop motor, threat in transition, shut down defender, great off the ground.” – Chris Scheldt
Teague Ferlaak
SCHOOL: Holland Christian
GRADE: Freshman
POSITION: Goalie
NET WORTH: All-conference. Tallied 234 saves (64%).
COACH’S VIEW: “You never know what you are going to get at the beginning of the season when you start a Freshman in goal. However, Teague came out and exceeded expectations both in goal but also leading the defensive core. It is comforting to know we are set in goal the next three seasons.” – Chip Ferlaak
Will Langejans
SCHOOL: Holland Christian
GRADE: Senior
POSITION: Midfield
NET WORTH: All-conference with 37 goals scored.
COACH’S VIEW: “A classic two-way middie who is many times the best athlete on the field and looks it. Several games just took over with this athleticism and drive. Has the ability to get his shot of with a great first step on his dodge.” – Chip Ferlaak
Noah Leak
SCHOOL: West Ottawa
GRADE: Freshman
POSITION: Midfield
NET WORTH: All-state honorable mention. Tallied 100 ground balls and 55% faceoffs won.
COACH’S VIEW: “Noah made it clear that he was a varsity caliber athlete from the first day of practice. His ability to win tough ground balls and clear to the offense was a highlight of the season. He is the hardest worker out there and has no concern for his personal safety. We watched teams throw everyone at him and he still came out with the ball. He also took the majority of our faceoffs this year and finished with a 55% win percentage as a freshman. He is dependable and will do whatever is asked of him for his team.” – Murle Greer
Ethan Morrow
SCHOOL: Holland Christian
GRADE: Senior
POSITION: Faceoff
NET WORTH: All-conference. Totaled 71.2% faceoff win percentage, 413 career faceoff wins.
COACH’S VIEW: “Ethan is a testament to hard work and focus. He showed why he was one of the top face off specialists in the state. In such a key position he was able to take over several games by not letting the other team get the ball to start a possession.” – Chip Ferlaak
Reed Overweg
SCHOOL: Zeeland
GRADE: Sophomore
POSITION: Attack
NET WORTH: All-state honorable mention.
COACH’S VIEW: “Great vision and tough on ground balls.” – Chris Scheldt
Conor Reidy
SCHOOL: West Ottawa
GRADE: Senior
POSITION: Defense
NET WORTH: Totaled 24 ground balls and 13 forced turnovers. All-conference honorable mention.
COACH’S VIEW: “Conor drew all of the best attackman in our conference and held them to season lows. He is a shut down 1-on-1 defender and extremely smart off ball as well. He started every game for us despite shoulder issues that nearly sidelined him this year. He is hard working, coachable and a leader.” – Murle Greer
Carson Riley
SCHOOL: Zeeland
GRADE: Sophomore
POSITION: Midfield
NET WORTH: Lead the team in ground balls.
COACH’S VIEW: “Two-way midfielder, good finisher, dodger, and takes faceoffs.” – Chris Scheldt
Henry Rosich
SCHOOL: Holland Christian
GRADE: Junior
POSITION: Defense
NET WORTH: All-conference honors.
COACH’S VIEW: “Henry is one of the hardest working players on our team. Really stepped this season taking on the other teams best player and still caused 32 turnovers. A natural leader set the tone daily by his example.” – Chip Ferklaak
Thomas TenBrink
SCHOOL: Holland Christian
GRADE: Junior
POSITION: Attack
NET WORTH: All-conference honorable mention with 37 goals.
COACH’S VIEW: “Thomas is a hard working attackman with a great shot with both hands. Grew into this new position and got better as the year went on.” – Chip Ferlaak
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