2025 Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse team-by-team preview capsules

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Boonton​

Coach: Mickey Norton, 12th season

Last year: 11-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Colin Bostrom (34g, 52a); Sr. A Christian Fokas (42g, 25a); Sr. G Cody Larsen; Sr. A Matt Sulpy (11g); Sr. Conor Striegel (9g, 10a); Jr. Brady Derr.

Newcomers: Sr. FO/M Connell Koba; Sr. D Joe Leva; Sr. D Enes Qose; Sr. A Jeffrey Schmucker; Jr. D Enes Qose; So. D Santino Adornetto; So. D Bret Claridge; Fr. D Peter Harbeson; Fr. M Sean Tracy; Fr. M Joey Medina;

Outlook: Boonton expects to compete for the Klank, Morris County Tournament and NJSIAA Group 1 titles.

Chatham​

Coach: Christian Scarpello, fourth season

Last year: 12-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Carter Newman; Sr. D/M Alex McWilliams; Jr. M Shep Boyd; Jr. A Kyle Gibney; Jr. D Lochlan Mahoney; Jr. D Paul Kuppenheimer; Jr. D/M Pat Roskell; So. A Nicholas Lagunowich.

Newcomers: Sr. M/A Declan Leheay; Sr. A Ryan Grosso; Jr. D Johnny Roskell; Jr. M Michael Freeman; Jr. M Cormac Leheay; So. M Charlie Dunn; So. M Quinn Grosso.

Outlook: Experienced on defense but young offensively, Chatham hopes to win Group 3.

Delbarton​

Coach: Matt Kovachik, eighth season

Last year: 15-8; Morris County Tournament champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Jared Baudin; Sr. A Bobby Cusimano (18g, 10a, 24gb); Sr. M Peter Falk; Sr. M Andrew Johnson (14g, 2a, 17gb); Sr. G Finn McGuire; Sr. FO Philip Minardo; Sr. A James Olsen (10g, 3a, 8gb); Sr. D Anthony Pallone; Sr. LSM Will Pedicano (6g, 5a, 79gb 31ft); Sr. D Bo Popham (35gb, 19ft); Sr. M Chase Quenault; Sr. LSM Kip Rand; Sr. M David Rodriguez; Sr. A Gavid Romweber (14g, 26a, 9gb); Sr. M Alex Schobel; Sr. G Tanner Shimko; Sr. A Asher Testa (40g, 20a, 31gb); Jr. FO Christian Troczynski.

Newcomers: Jr. A Pierce Bolger; Jr. D Dara Corr; Jr. A Chase Houser; Jr. A Jack Sheridan.

Outlook: Deep, experienced Delbarton hopes to end the season on top.

High Point/Wallkill Valley​

Coach: Marc Russell, 18th season

Last year: 4-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Neeko Basanyi; Sr. A Dan Cunha; Sr. A Alex Sonvico; Sr. A Ethan Munoz; Sr. M Brian Gruber; Sr. M Jaden Cali; Sr. D Davin Hutchinson; Sr. D Jacob Van Eeuwen; Jr. D Joe Retz; Jr. LSM Eugene Davina; Jr. D Spencer Loughlin; Jr. A Brooks Baker; So. M Dylan Jenkins.

Newcomers: Fr. Ryder Gervald; Fr. Gabriel Perrotto-Wald; Fr. Mason York; Fr. Michael Sauers; Fr. Luke Honold.

Outlook: The Sussex County co-op is looking forward to the new Klank competition.

Jefferson​

Coach: Scott Reid, 16th season

Last year: 15-6

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A/M Chubb Reid; Sr. G Jamison Reid; Sr. A/G James Markt; Sr. D/M Ethan Orlando; Sr. D/LSM Aidan Fitzsimmons; Jr. M Matt Leppard; Jr. M Steven Cruz; Jr. D Jason Post; So. A/M Tommy Del Masto; So. D Kelan Rich.

Newcomers: Fr. D Logan Fitzsimmons; Fr. A Brendan Fox.

Outlook: Jefferson hopes to remain competitive after shifting to the Waterman.

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Kinnelon​

Coach: Tom Mott, third season

Last year: 13-5

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Matt Goldstein; Sr. M Jon Papendick; Sr. LSM Ben Klinger; Sr. M Luke Baitzel; Sr. M Andrew Corrado; Sr. M Chase Murphy; Sr. D Luke Mauriello; Sr. D Joe Marino; Sr. T.K. Kosco; Jr. M Peter Correia; Jr. G Pat Dyszkiewicz; Jr. D Landon Smith; Jr. D Jesse Chomik; Jr. M Matt Weiss; Jr. A Ryan Caamano; Jr. M Joe Ferrara; Jr. M Kymani Hinton; Jr. M Joey Baitzel; Jr. D Landon Smith.

Newcomers: So. M Trevor D'Anton; So. LSM Skyler Porter; So. LSM Julian Tangara; Fr. M Chase Brancaleone; Fr. A Josh Fein; Fr. Brett Gent; Fr. M Vasili Mihalis; Fr. A Michael Ferretti.

Outlook: Kinnelon is counting on the large junior class.

Kittatinny​

Coach: John Lade, sixth season

Last year: 2-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Ethan Dalling; Sr. M Aran Kover; Sr. A Grady Bohannon; Jr. D Shane Carman; Jr. M Niko Martinez (9g, 10a); Jr. D Jack Brex; Jr. D Greyson Lobb; Jr. G Luke Hendershot; So. M Mike Strong (11g, 16a); So. A Greg Roycroft; So. M Callum Trilling.

Newcomers: Sr. Aidan May; Fr. Jamo Reilly; Fr. Cooper Lobb; Fr. Dexton Casper; Fr. Carter DeCataldo; Fr. Mike White.

Outlook: The Cougars hope to win the Pooley and finish over .500.

Lenape Valley​

Coach: Rich Shahpazian, fourth season

Last year: 3-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D/M Elijah Arnott; Sr. D Joel Berkowicz; Sr. M/FO Gage Graziano; Sr. D/LSM Alfredo Lopez; Sr. G Jack Phelps; Sr. D/LSM Lucas Sarnella; Jr. A Tyler Brennan; Jr. A Chase DeOliveira; Jr. M Dylan Fowler; Jr. M Kevin Giusti; Jr. D Michael Mariani; Jr. A/M Mason Nikituk; Jr. M/A Colby Van Tuyl; So. D Brailin Peralta; So. D Jackson McDonald.

Outlook: The Patriots hope to succeed in the Pooley, HWS, and Group 1 North.

Madison​

Coach: John Schiavone, second season

Last year: 10-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Connor Rodin; Sr. A Joquin Soler (31g, 26a), Sr. M James Fox (22g, 21a); Sr. M Jake Denison; Sr. D Martin Tuttle; Jr. A Matt Lutz (70g, 34a); Jr. D Cal Regan; Jr. D/M Kaiden Chou; Jr. D Cole Chemaly; So. A Finn Dwyer; So. M Justin Goldberg (25g, 4a); So. M Colin Byam; So. G Aiden Manning; So. D/M Brody Witz.

Newcomers: So. G Declan McManus; So. D/M Connor Mineo; So. D Gracy Soeder.

Outlook: Much of Madison's offense returns.

Mendham​

Coach: Mike Smith, 10th season

Last year: 5-13

Returning letter-winners: Sr. FO Ryan Lazzara; Sr. M Christian Kotarski; Sr. D Tommy Suchanek; Sr. D Jake Fox; Jr. M Cristian Forlenza; Jr. M Pat Grob; Jr. M Hudson Loures; So. LSM Liam Gregory.

Newcomers: Sr. A Tommy Cahill; Jr. A/M Brody Connelly; Fr. M Thomas Ferrara.

Outlook: Mendham hopes to compete for the Morris County Tournament and NJSIAA Group 2 titles.

Montville​

Coach: Rick DeBonta, 19th season

Last year: 9-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Mike Colaiacovo (49g, 54a); Sr. M Doug Larsen; Sr. D/M Aiden Dembowski; Jr. G Nick Vacca; Jr. A Ryan Conlon (46g, 9a); Jr. D R.J. Fardo; Jr. D Ethan Zapisek; So. FO/M Nick Violante (13g, 4a, 77gb).

Newcomers: Sr. A Logan Engle; Jr. A Evan VanderWekke.

Outlook: Montville is hoping to win the one-goal games.

Morris Catholic​

Coach: Marc Rubino, third season

Last year: 4-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Mercer Acuna; Sr. Tyler Raucci; Sr. Jack Mulholland. Jr. A Dante Domino; Jr. LSM Liam Whelan; Jr. A Jake Leroy; So. A Ryan Keller.

Outlook: Morris Catholic hopes to improve after shifting to the Dowling.

Morris Hills​

Coach: Eric Turner, fifth season

Last year: 7-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Richard Haulik; Sr. D Jack Petry; Sr. M Justin Redwood; Sr. D Filip Salabaj; Sr. A Drew Suskind; Sr. D Chris Walter; Jr. M T.J. Gordimer; Jr. D Ralph Gioioso; Jr. M Ryan McGavin; Jr. M Robert Parsons; Jr. A Eric Bourdon; So. M Jack Sweeney; So. A Advai Aiyer; So. D Dylan Bourdon; So. G JeanPaul Medina Solano.

Newcomers: Fr. D Robert Studer; Fr. A Shayne Santiago; Fr. A Matthew Sackett; Fr. M Anderson Blich; Fr. M Colin Apgar; Fr. G Marshall Cromwell; Fr. D Joe Wadleigh; Fr. D Tyler Pfarrer.

Outlook: Morris Hills lost 12 seniors but gained 14 freshmen.

Morris Knolls​

Coach: Terry Reilly, 12th season

Last year: 19-3, 7-0 Rizk champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Bobby Brickner; Sr. D/M Ayden Espeut; Sr. A Matthew Lamb; Sr. D Patrick McMorland; Sr. G Josh Savitch; Sr. D Nick Van Dean; Sr. A Julian Vogel; Jr. M/FO Chase Bloete; Jr. M Brandon Strunck; So. A Dylan Ralston; So. D/LSM Aidan Shaw.

Newcomers: Sr. A Adam Lusardi; Jr. M Jon Doherty; Jr. A Ryan Nevins; Jr. D Payton Ralston; So. M Brendan Bershefski; So. A Niles Furlong; So. G Jack Gordon; So. D/LSM Gabe Koenigsberg; So. A/FO Max Martins; So. M Ben Rolph; So. D Luke Southren; So. D Cole Southren; So. D/M Trey Steinman; Fr. M Brody Berner; Fr. A Johnny Carlucci; Fr. D Joey Knaack; Fr. D/LSM Sean Morris.

Outlook: A large, talented senior class will lead Morris Knolls.

Morristown​

Coach: Cody Katzenberger, first season

Last year: 8-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Alex Davis; Sr. D Dane Karlsons (21gb); Sr. D Cam Trombetta (20gb); Sr. M Ryan Myers (20gb); Jr. A Max Giaquinto.

Newcomers: So. M Luke Simon; Fr. A Benny Mehl; Fr. M Max Bermudez; Fr. M Cian Stork; Fr. M Ethan Alexopoulos; Fr. D Jade Savage.

Outlook: Katzenberger is the young Colonials’ third coach in four years.

Morristown Beard​

Coach: Steve Manitta, first season

Last year: 4-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Ryan Novak; Sr. G Mike Urbach; Sr. M Kevin Sokolowski; Sr. M Marco Valastro; Jr. D Nick Anderson; Jr. A Charles Fernandez; Jr. M Jude Franco; Jr. M Oscar Speranza; Jr. A Matt Baum; Jr. D Lucas Achilarre.

Newcomers: So. M Zach Redling; So. M Jayden Scherr; Fr. A/M Nate Cortell; Fr. A/M Luke Harmaty.

Outlook: Morristown Beard will have a challenging non-division schedule, and is facing a combined NJSIAA Non-Public Tournament.

Mount Olive​

Coach: Chris Blough, fourth season

Last year: 6-13

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Tobey Clark; Sr. A Shawn Lavery; Jr. D Logan Berg; Jr. D Jake Reiner; Jr. G Nico Orzillo; Jr. LSM Dylan Louis.

Newcomers: Sr. M David Lupo; Sr. M Logan DiGiesi; Sr. M Alex Maggio; Jr. FO Gavin Donohue; Jr. D Cole Vogt; So. FO Jacob Diaz; Fr. A Ryan Tessier; Fr. A Anthony D'Alessio; Fr. M Luke Carter; Fr. M Jackson Kohrs; Fr. LSM Ethan Acosta.

Outlook: Mount Olive will be led by experienced defensemen.

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Mountain Lakes​

Coach: Tim Flynn, 46th season

Last year: 14-8; Group 1 North champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Merric Martorana (24g, 18a); Sr. D Milo Penniston; Sr. D Nick Squeglia; Sr. D Bradley Rodgers; Sr. M Colin Masters; Sr. M Connor Higgins; Sr. G Brendan Sentiwany; Sr. M Esa Ellahi; Jr. A Holden Gillespie (36g, 22a); Jr. Vinny Cina; Jr. M Carson Fitch; Jr. A Massimo Corvelli; Jr. FO Billy Barrett; So. Lawson Fagan (11g, 25a);

Newcomers: Sr. M Collin Webb; Jr. LSM Duco DeBelier; Jr. G Bailey Austin; Jr. D Ryan Sluck; Jr. M Colby Walsh; Jr. A Mason Aston; Jr. D Aaron Gellert.

Outlook: Mountain Lakes doesn't rebuild, it reloads — and the goals never change.

Newton​

Coach: David Gallucci, fourth season

Last year: 12-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G C.J. Wojtach; Sr. A Ty Guzzo; Sr. D/M Paul Reinhart (5g, 13a, 110gb); Sr. M Alex Karr; Sr. D Ryan Corino (45gb); Jr. A Max Faye (40g, 24a); Jr. M Matthew Ellsworth (35g, 30a); Jr. D/M Tyler Catalano; Jr. D Joey Gallucci; Jr. LSM Sean Carson; Jr. A Ganon Hawryluk; So. FO Damien Thoresen.

Newcomers: Sr. D Lorenzo Belcaro; Sr. LSM Izzak Corranza; Sr. D/M Hunter Zander; Jr. D Vincent Mancuso; Jr. M Tyler Bailey; Jr. D Brandon Serrano; Jr. D Jordan Guglielmetti-Lopez; So. M Matin Tabatabaee; So. FO Brianna Murray; Fr. G Matthew Fisk; Fr. M Reid Corino; Fr. M Evan Cotter; Fr. M Matthew Theil; Fr. M Ethan Coulier; Fr. D Lars Peirson.

Outlook: Newton is building off three winning seasons, including the most victories in program history last spring.

Parsippany Regional​

Coach: Liam Dugan, first season

Last year: 12-7

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Gavin Barbrack; Sr. D/M R.J. Ellerbee; Sr. M Zach Paszko; Sr. D/M Nick Graziano; Sr. LSM/D Owen Garcia; Sr. M Xavier Ballesteros; Sr. M Alex Spada; Sr. D Nick Spada; Jr. A/M Rob Hemenway; Jr. G Matthew Hemenway; Jr. A Jared Hanenberg; Jr. M Quinn Barbrack; Jr. D Shaan Patel.

Newcomers: So. LSM/D Dante Gutierrez; So. LSM/D Vincent D'Accardi; So. A Trevor Gorman-Carevello; Fr. M Nathan Cerrullo.

Outlook: The crosstown co-op has both firepower and experienced defenders.

Pequannock​

Coach: Stephen Donnelly, sixth season

Last year: 7-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Kieran Brady; Sr. G Mason Cheff; Sr. LSM Frank Colvin; Sr. M Angelo Cundiff; Sr. M Joe Heaney; Sr. M/FO Ed Shalongo; Sr. D Ryan Denton; Sr. D Nick Pownall; Jr. A Anthony DiSimone; Jr. M Dylan Roemmele; Jr. D Shane Albinson; So. A Ryan Tripp; So. M Gavin Visscher.

Newcomers: Sr. D Justin Gryzskin; Jr. M Charlie Aiosa; Jr. D Joe Barroquiero; Jr. M Nick Cialkowski; Jr. M/A Zack Corbett; Jr. D Ryan Herrmann; Jr. A/M Vlad Kosovnik; Fr. Jack Emma.

Outlook: Veteran Pequannock should contend for the Curcio title.

Pope John​

Coach: Joe Della Fera, second season

Last year: 7-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Travis Heller (41g, 15a, 48gb); Sr. G Dan O'Leary; Jr. A Jack Gallucci (14g, 21a, 17gb).

Newcomers: Fr. A/M Brody Pilek; Fr. D Jacob Post.

Outlook: The Lions hope to return to the HWS final and have more success in the Waterman.

Randolph​

Coach: Bill Rentiers, second season

Last year: 12-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Ryan Potanovich; Sr. M Elliot McClendon; Sr. A Vincent Tallman; Jr. M Mark Manolis; Jr. D/LSM Justin Novak; Jr. D/LSM Nick Cirella; So. A Everett Palumbo; So. M Ryan Barnett.

Outlook: The young Rams hope to make waves in the Morris County and NJSIAA Tournaments.

Roxbury​

Coach: Justin Meeth, fourth season

Last year: 11-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Griffin Warsaw; Sr. A Trevor Klapmuts; Sr. M Vineet Varghese; Sr. M Van Krause; Sr. D Vito Martinelli; Jr. M Connor Boyle; Jr. A Soham Bhagavatula; So. G Gage Martins; So. D Gavin Prendergast; So. D Patrick Shivas; So. LSM Gio Del Rosario; So. M Jimmy Murphy.

Newcomers: Fr. A Colton Curtiss; Fr. M Will Henderson.

Outlook: Roxbury hopes to build on last spring's success to win MCT and NJSIAA games, and finish over .500.

Sparta​

Coach: Sean Peterson, fourth season

Last year: 18-3; Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Adam Teixeira; Sr. M Hunter Chlodnicki; Sr. D Christian Hantson; Sr. D Sam Sakowski (71gb); Sr. A Matt Ciarelli (38g, 25a); Sr. M Mike Pandiscia (18g, 19a); Jr. M Marco Aquino (33g, 10a); Jr. A Eddie Brown (44g, 31a); Jr. D Stone Herbison; Jr. D Eric McCall (81gb).

Newcomers: So. M Danny Westervelt; So. G Jake Alliegro; Fr. A Jace Stiansen.

Outlook: Veteran Sparta hopes to challenge in the Waterman and defend its HWS title.

Vernon​

Coach: Adam Coleman, seventh season

Last year: 6-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Luca Vizzini; Sr. D Gavin Pych; Sr. D Tristan Elder; Sr. A Jake Del Rosario; Sr. D Nate Dimas; Jr. D Ethan Maldonado; Jr. M Dean Grundy; Jr. M Branden Curley.

Newcomers: Jr. A Brandon Houghtaling; Jr. M Ryan Andriola; So. M Andrew Geisen; So. D Hunter Hoffman; Fr. A Nick Curry; Fr. M Patrick Naughton.

Outlook: Vernon will rely on a veteran defense in front of Vizzini.

West Morris​

Coach: Rob Goodwin, 25th season

Last year: 7-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Jaxon Corkery; Sr. G Jack Janke; Sr. D Peter Miragliotta; Sr. D Kieran Jackson; Sr. M Brady Bentrewicz; Jr. M/FO Luke Gouse; Jr. A Jake Garafolo; So. D Brody Mansolino.

Newcomers: Sr. D Matt Lavista; Sr. A Ben Barnhill; Jr. M Mike Finlay; Jr. D Jake Dellisanti; Jr. M Tyler Klein; Jr. A Aiden Cuccaro; Jr. M Sam Turner; Jr. A Jacob Sisco; So. M/A Jack Ryan; So. M Mason Vazquez; Fr. M/FO Brady Sabo.

Outlook: West Morris is rebuilding around newcomers.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse 2025 team-by-team preview capsules

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