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Preseason Report: AQ, Bath and CC
March 23, 2005  - 
AQUINAS

Aquinas was the first champion of the newly formed GRALL league with a record of 5-1 (9-7 overall). The Little Irish were seeded in the number 2 spot in the Class B tournament but lost to Victor, the number three seed in a close 10-9 game.

Seven players made the all GRALL team with senior goalie Jeff Walker named "Player of the Year". Also on the list were senior attackmen JP Gorman and Bob DeFreze. At midfield were senior John Contestabile and sophomore Connor Burgasser and at defense was senior Josh Kacprzak. Coach Alex Ewing was GRALL coach of the year.

JP Gorman was named to the All Tournament Team in Class B.

Aquinas graduated eleven seniors in 2004 including Walker (Binghamton), Gorman, Kacprzak, DeFreze and Contestabile.

Losing a goalie as good as Walker will be tough for the Little Irish as will be attackmen like Gorman and DeFreeze and in fact the returners will need to step up with leadership help from players like senior defenseman Don Bringley and senior goalie Jason LaShomb (who has committed to Mercyhurst). Junior David Schmandt returns to the attack and senior midfielder Pat Eyre and junior Pat King will help offensively. Coach Ewing has brought up three freshmen; Marc Brandon and Michael Gray at midfield and Alex Gray at defense. Aquinas will play non league games with St. Francis of Buffalo, Pittsford, Penfield and Geneva each of which would be big wins for the young team.
          

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: David Schmandt - Jr - Att
Pat King - Jr. Mid
Mark Pincelli - Jr - M/A
Pat Eyre - Sr - Mid
Don Bringley - Sr - Def
Jason LaShomb - Sr. G
Top New Players: Marc Brandon - Fr - Mid
Michael Gray - Fr - Mid
Alex Gray - Fr - Def
Chris Roland - Jr - A/M
Team Strengths: Good close group of juniors bring back needed experience
Team Weaknesses: After loss of 11 seniors - team is rebuilding
Season Outlook: Looking to repeat performance in GRALL and good showing in Section Five
Updated: 3/18/2005

BATH

Bath tied for second in the first year of the GRALL league in 2004 with a record of 3-3 (10-9 over all).

Seeded 6th in the Class C Tournament, the Rams lost to 3rd seeded Geneva 16-2 in the quarter final round.

Juniors Liam Glover (att), Jeremy Suffin (mid) and Alex Durham (def) received first team all league honors.

Bath lost five seniors in 2004 including goalie Dustin Smith.

The defense will be to reset with the loss of Smith in the goal, but a number of productive midfielders return including seniors Liam Glover, Richie Zajac, Jeremy Sutfin and junior Kyle Benesh. Senior Alex Durham returns in the defense and Greg Gleason will run as a long stick midfielder. Senior Ryan Finney returns to the attack. The Rams will open with Corning West from Section Four and will end with Hamburg from Section 6 and should be competitive in the GRALL. Depth may be a problem but if they stay healthy and can fill the goalie spot, the Rams have some experienced players who could win close games.
       

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: Liam Glover - Sr - Mid
Richie Zajac - Sr - Mid
Jeremy Sutfin - Sr - Mid
Alex Durham - Sr - Def
Ryan Finney - Sr - Att
Greg Gleason - Sr - LSM
Ryan Pedersen - Sr - Def
Kyle Benesh - Jr - Mid
Top New Players: Jeremiah Wilder - Jr - G
Zac Conrad - Jr - Att
Bryant Madigan - So - Def
Justin Longaere - So - Def
McKenzie Durham - Fr - Mid
Collin Muller - So - Mid
Team Strengths: Offense expected to be strong. The Defense will need to develop chemistry
Team Weaknesses: Lack of depth
Season Outlook: Hope to be competitive in GRALL - Get to semi finals in Sectional Tournament
Updated: 03/18/2005

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI

The Saints will play their first Varsity game for C-C in 2005 and will compete in the Monroe County-2 division under the direction of Coach Logan Roberts. Senior Brad Gurbacki and sophomore Ryan Grogan will be in the attack, sophomores Jaime Engletand and Cory Mee will be in the midfield and Rich Amundson (senior) and Brett Hallenbeck (junior) will be in the defense. Junior goalie Evan Williams is expected to mind the nets.
      

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: Brad Gurbacki - Sr - Attack
Rich Amundson - Sr- Def
Evan Williams - Jr - G
Brett Hallenbeck - Jr - Def
Ryan Grogan -So - Att
Jaime Englet - So - Mid
Cory Mee - So - Mid
Top New Players: Ben Rossignolo - So - Mid
Doug Hemink - So - Def
Team Strengths: The team is group of hard workers that have good team chemistry. They are willing to do what it takes to win.
Team Weaknesses: First year varsity lacrosse team - Lack the experience - low numbers at each position.
Season Outlook: Look to be very competitive against the teams on our schedule. Hoping to turn some heads as a first season varsity lacrosse squad.
Updated: 03/17/2005
  
    
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