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Preseason Report: Eastridge, GC and Geneva

March 23, 2005 -
EASTRIDGE

Eastridge was 4th in Monroe County-2 with a 2-8 record (2-15 over all) with two wins against Greece.

The Lancers were seeded 6th in the Class B Tournament and lost in a close quarter final game to Victor (11-10).

Junior midfielder, Kevin Kimber and junior goalie Mike Matteo received first team all league honors in MC-2.

Eight seniors graduated in 2004 including attackmen Jesse Alaimo (FLCC) and Dan Driffill.

The high point in a very long season must have been the last game of 2004 when the Lancers lost in an 11-10 sectional game against Victor. Although they lost Alaimo and Drifill in attack the Lancers still have goalie Mike Matteo in the nets and seniors Joe Staszczyk and Luis Aloma in front of him. Seniors Kevin Kimber, Mike Passantino and junior Sean Sawyer return in the midfield while seniors Brian Sutton and Nick Savine return to the attack. With experienced players and Matteo in the goal, the Lancers should show an improvement in their MC-2 division record.

2005 SEASON
Top Returning Players:	Kevin Kimber - Sr - Mid Brian Sutton - Sr - Att Mike Passantino - Sr - Mid Nick Savine - Sr - Att Sean Sawyer - Jr - Mid Joe Staszczyk - Sr - Def Luis Aloma - Sr - Def Mike Matteo - Sr - G

Top New Players:	R.J. Pixely - Jr - Mid Todd Horne - So - Att Germaine Davidson - Jr - Def

Team Strengths:

Team Weaknesses:

Season Outlook:

Updated:	03/19/2005

GATES CHILI

The Spartans will play their first Varsity game for Gates Chili in 2005 and will compete in the Monroe County-2 division. Mark Sweeney, formerly of Webster returns to the Varsity sidelines to lead the young squad. Senior Dave Street and sophomore Andy Hilton will lead the attack, juniors Charles Giehi, Andy McEntee and Jim Drabin will be in the midfield and the defense will be the watched by sophomores Jacob Johnson with a long stick and Dave Bellaivia in the goal.

2005 SEASON
Top Returning Players:	Dave Street - Sr - Att Charles Giehi - Jr - Mid Andy Hilton - So - Att Andy McEntee - Jr - Mid Jim Drabin - Jr - Mid Jacob Johnson - So - Def Dave Bellaivia - So - G

Top New Players:	Tom Elkins - Fr - Att

Team Strengths:	Hark working team - Strong attack and goalie

Team Weaknesses:	First year Varsity - Lack of depth

Season Outlook:	Expect to be competitive within MC-2

Updated:	03/15/2005

GENEVA

Geneva ended in 3rd place in the Finger Lakes 1 league with a 2-6 league record and at 10-9 over all.

Seeded 3rd in the Class C tournament, the Panthers lost (12-10) to Penn Yan in the finals. Matt Warner (11th - mid), Luke Bonney (12th - Att), Craig McDonald (11th - Def) and Dan Rago (12th - Mid) were named to the All Tournament Team.

Six players graduated including David Gillotte (def) (Alfred St.), Andrew Shamy (mid) (FLCC) and Craig McDonald (def) (Albany) who was named to the All America Team, first team All League and All Tournament Teams. Luke Bonney (att) was named to the Academic All America Team as well as Section Five and All League teams. Dan Rago (mid) (Alfred State) was also an All Tournament Team selection.

Geneva is loaded with seniors this year and many with good experience. The Panthers will have seniors Matt Warner, Henry Heaton, Carson Poole, Jake Queener and Mark Bloom all returning to the midfield. Seniors Mike and Chris Toner will return with sophomore Greg Bonney in the attack and seniors Dutchie Venuti and Jason Edwards will rejoin sophomore Andy Torruella in the defense. Senior Goalie Nick Sharman is expect in the goal. The returning Panthers should have the maturity to make up for the loss of All American defenseman, Craig McDonald and the offensive power of players like Rago and Bonney.

First year Head Coach LJ Russell who has had many years of experience as an assistant has added some tough non-league games in the form of Section three teams Henninger and CNS and will play Class A schools, Pittsford and McQuaid Jesuit as well. A number of Finger Lakes coaches pick Geneva as a top team this year.

2005 SEASON
Top Returning Players:	Matt Warner - Sr - Mid Henry Heaton - Sr - Mid Carson Poole - Sr - Mid Jake Queener - Sr - Mid Mark Bloom - Sr - Mid Mike Toner - Sr - Att Chris Toner - Sr - Att Greg Bonney - So - Att Dutchie Venuti - Sr - Def Jason Edwards - Sr - Def Andy Torruella - So - Def Nick Sharman - Sr - G

Top New Players:	John Warner - So - Mid Dan Toner - Jr - Def Steve Healy - Jr - Mid Josh Bloom - Jr - Mid

Team Strengths:	Loaded with senior leaders and great kids.

Team Weaknesses:	Lack of depth at defense and loss of key players from last year.

Season Outlook:	Seniors will make Geneva competitive.Difficult schedule that will hopefully prime the Panthers for sectionals.

Updated:	03/05/2005

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