We’ve still got playoffs to get through, but graduation is right around the corner. There is going to be a long line of talented Section 1 and CHSAA players from Westchester, Rockland and Putnam walking across the stage to collect diplomas before heading off to represent the region at the next level.
So the question is, who’s next?
All season long we’ve been keeping an eye on the underclassmen who are impacting varsity games. We recently asked the coaches for input, as well. Based on what they’ve done this spring more than potential or club results, here are 11 underclassmen who’ve already impressed and several more who are on the radar.
2026 lohud Most Impressive Underclassmen
Drew Bier, So., D, Pelham
Austin Davies, So., D, Iona Prep
Luke Dessi, So., A, Greeley
Blake Dimatteo, Fr., D, Stepinac
Nick Harris, So., D, John Jay-Cross River
Drew Hiltsey, Fr., MF, Iona Prep
Max Niejadlik, So., LSM, Rye
Will Niejadlik, So., A, Rye
Patrick Plunkett, Fr., MF, Bronxville
James Tesi, So., A, John Jay-Cross River
Danny Weissman, So., D, Yorktown
On the radar
Spencer Acard, So., SSDM, Greeley; Liam Barrett, So., D, Somers; Bennett Brooks, So., A, Scarsdale; Dylan Colangello, So., A, Briarcliff; Cooper Constantine, So., D, Yorktown; Liam Doherty, Sr., MF, Stepinac; Ford Fairback, 8th grade, A, Pelham; Michael Giamelli, So., D, Greeley; Dan Horowitz, So., G, Lakeland/Panas; Shane Kelly, So., MF, Scarsdale; Declan Kukla, 8th grade, LSM, Tappan Zee; Sam LaMonte, So., G, Scarsdale; Luke Lee, So., D, Mamaroneck; Drew Masucci, So., MF, Briarcliff; Vincent Marchini, Fr., A/M, Yorktown; Colin McDonough, Fr., MF, Pleasantville; Drew Nathan, So., A, Fox Lane; Matteo Pettricione, So., A, Pleasantville; Dash Stewart, So., A, John Jay-Cross River; Colin Sullivan, So., MF, Carmel; Dillon Sykes, So., A, Iona Prep; Trevor Valente, Fr., A, Bronxville; Connor Warzecha, So., LSM, Nyack.
Mike Dougherty covers high school lacrosse for The Journal News/lohud.com
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Here are 11 boys lacrosse underclassmen who have impressed this season
Reporting by Mike Dougherty, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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