GoLocal Coaches Poll: Central Mass Lacrosse
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Our first poll will cover the entire season to this point, and defending Central Mass Champion Algonquin was a unanimous choice at No. 1. Still, do not sleep on the surging Grafton Warriors, or Tyngsborough Tigers. It would also be wise to never count out the talented Pioneers of St. John’s School.
The Rankings
1. Algonquin: (6-0) “(Senior) Conor Healy is the player that's caught my eye so far this season; stepping his game up in good wins over St John's and Minnechaug.”- Terrence Leary, head coach, St. John’s.
2. Grafton (9-0): “Something to point out is how Tyler Reilly, as a junior for Grafton, just recorded his 300th point this past week.”- Nate Skermont, head coach, Shrewsbury.
3. St. John’s (6-1): "Solid all around with (Senior Jeff) Desko as their top offensive threat."- Matt Nofsinger, head coach, Westborough.
4. Tyngsborough (6-0): "Tynsgborough is cruising through CMass teams and will show their mettle come tournament time."- Rick Arena, head coach, Groton-Dunstable.
5. Oakmont: (5-2) “Too much fire power for most of CMass teams, but ran into a buzzsaw in Tyngborough, and a surprising vacation week loss to Groton-Dunstable.”- Marc Zarrella, head coach, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School.
In The Hunt: Hudson (6-1), Nashoba (4-4), Westborough (3-4).
Game of the Week: Algonquin at Longmeadow- Saturday, April 28th.
The Tomahawks hit the road to take on the best team in Western Mass when they play at Longmeadow Saturday. Algonquin has a huge chance to make a statement about their ability to win a state championship, and the Tomahawks’ great defense will have to be sharp against an explosive Longmeadow attack that averages over 13 goals a game.
Also Keep an Eye on: St. John’s Prep (Danvers) at St. John’s- Tuesday, April 24th and Oakmont at Hudson- Thursday, April 26th.
The Pioneers will be tested at home early this week against the “other” St. John’s, one of the top prep teams in the state. Oakmont’s athletic offense has been stifled the past two games, and will look to get back on track against a Hudson team that is really starting to click.
This Week's Poll Participants
Rick Arena, Groton-Dunstable, Dave Dague, Milford, Nate Skermont, Shrewsbury, Terrence Leary, St. John's, Marc Zarrella, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter, Matt Nofsinger, Westborough, Bryan Ronayne, Tyngsborough.
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