It won’t officially be decided until early June.
But the process of selecting the Hudson Valley members of the USILA all-America team actually evolves over the course of many months.
So now that we are at the midway point of the season, let’s take a first look.
We undoubtedly have a pretty good idea who most of the leading candidates are. So let’s hear your thoughts.
John Jay’s Chris Bocklet is the lone returning AA from last season. History tells us that those who have received the award as juniors — or even in some very rare cases sophomores — and who continue to play at the standard they’ve established almost always repeat as AAs the next season.
Even so, that leaves seven other spots. Who do you think should get them and why?
Please focus your comments on why certain players should receive the honor rather than why some should not. With your help, this can be a positive and informative discussion that opens a lot of eyes.
Here are a few quick facts:
• Last year’s AAs were: Bocklet, Brian Douglass, Kevin Stockel and Ryder Bohlander (John Jay), Andrew Collins (Lakeland/Panas), Rob Bosco (Hen Hud), T.J. Smith (Rye) and Jay Lucas(Fox Lane).
• The number of selections went to eight in 2006. The number is determined by the USILA based on the number of teams that offer lacrosse.
• More than 300 players through the country earn AA honors each year.
• Prior to Bohlander and Bosco in 2006, the last Section 1 junior named AA was Jordan Rabidou (Somers) in 2002.
• T.J. Smith’s selection last year marked the first all-American in Rye history.
• The last Section 1 all-American named who had not committed to a Division I program was Steve Settembrino of Yorktown in 2004. Settembrino, who attended Trinity-Pawling for a year after graduating from Yorktown, now plays for a Division I program: UMBC.
• The last three-time Section 1 AA was Chris Watson, who graduated from Yorktown in 2001.
Related link:
• “All-America selection info”:http://www.uslacrosse.org/mens_div/hs_aa_process.phtml
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yorktown will have their share of AAs next year since Rockys the only one worthy of it this year
jojo bocklet rocky king drew
Bocklett and Jojo are locks. So theres 2.
Rocky is the only one deserving of AA on Town, Rannagan is a bit of a strech, Mikey B. will be one when hes a senior.
As for Kurpis, and Interliccio they are both overrated, although Interliccio is only a sophmore, maybe he can get it when hes a senior.
Mckay of L/P is good, but L/P dropped 5 in a row, as the senior goalie he has to shoulder a lot of that responisibility.
King is real good and is deserving, but Battalucco is the real good, the best section 1 defensemen.
Perrelle is playing unbeliveable as of late, 13 goals in the last 2 games, and is on the way of having a big year.
My picks,
Bocklett
JoJo
Rocky B
Badalucco
Perrelle
King
There doesnt have to be six, if there is i’d throw Ranagan and Latino in there.
Bocklett and Jojo are locks. So theres 2.
Rocky is the only one deserving of AA on Town, Rannagan is a bit of a strech, Mikey B. will be one when hes a senior.
As for Kurpis, and Interliccio they are both overrated, although Interliccio is only a sophmore, maybe he can get it when hes a senior.
Mckay of L/P is good, but L/P dropped 5 in a row, as the senior goalie he has to shoulder a lot of that responisibility.
King is real good and is deserving, but Battalucco is the real good, the best section 1 defensemen.
Perrelle is playing unbeliveable as of late, 13 goals in the last 2 games, and is on the way of having a big year.
My picks,
Bocklett
JoJo
Rocky B
Badalucco
Perrelle
King
There doesnt have to be eight, if there is i’d throw Ranagan and Latino in there.
Laxman, Drew should also be in there
Gordon def.
That outstanding showing I saw vs Darien by M Bon points to him being seriously considered depending on how rest of season goes. Same commnet for Latino (see how rest of season goes). If the other 2 guys had a let down and Rye went to states with Rix continuing to play fantastic,could be enough reason to make him a long shot choice. Notice alot of IF’s in there! Hart was great for rye last yr so up -hill for Rix as this only his 1st yr as starting varsity goalie but boy he’s picked up the position big time. Great athelete and leader.
The d pole from brewster should be there. Mine are Bocklet, JoJo, Perrelle,the d pole from brewster, rocky b,king, gordon, and the goalie is whoever wins the yorktown john jay game
not a shot that rocky b kurp rannagan mike b and interlicchio will all get AA. but all should get some consideration.
rocky b and rannagan hold down the ytown midfield… according to the ytown website rocky has 11 Gs and 4 As and rannagan has 14 Gs and 12 As .. kurp is once again their leading scorer, and if he ends it that way i dont see why he wouldnt be up there… mike b is playing stellar right now and if he keeps it up, and has a HUGE game vs jj (cant wait) interlicchio is still young but scoring alot (18 Gs)
thoughts
Some of you lose any sense of credibility with your picks.
jojo, bocklet and drew are the 3 locks. bocklet and drew are ranked top 15 in the country so to suggest they are not top 2 in section would be silly. jojo is an obvious talent who unfortunately is playing on a bad team.
mike b at this point is deserving as he has played very well against better competition than most others have faced.
so far his teammates have been too inconsistent to single one out to be picked but one other from town will probably be picked unless they lose a section game or two.
king should be considered but will need a big game against yorktown (he struggled against jay).
baldaluco is all over the field but not likely that brewster gets two unless they beat yorktown.
Gordan from rye should be in the running but needs a strong second half.
latino and granelli should get a serious look but doubtful jay gets four this year as they are not as dominant as they were last year.
perelle will need a big game against jay to be seriously considered.
with plenty of games left there is time for a few others to solidify their qualifications but they will need big games against the better teams.
Perrelle has 31 goals already and Brandofino has 21 for Pac. Why wouldn’t Perrelle be considered strongly for all american when considering Interlicchio and Ranagan.Pacs players numbers outway the two Town players. All these kids are great players. There ia a lot of time left. Should be interesting. Good luck guys and continue the good work.
After reading these I think it’s hilarious how little some of these people know.
AA Locks
1. Rocky B-Ytown
2.Michael B-Ytown
3. Bocklet-JJ
4. K. Drew-JJ
5. JoJo-Somers
6. King-Brewster
The other two spots up for grabs
Badalucco, Perelle, Kurpis, Gordon, Ranagan, Gauteri
Where is perelle loking for college????
And Ill also throw in Fox from Yorktown, Granelli from JJ and the kid from Iona Prep (sorry I don’t know his name) competing for the final 2 spots
ive heard perrelle was getting looks from delaware
AA’s
Bocklet-JJ
jo-jo- Somers
Drew-JJ
Granelli-JJ
Badalucco-Brewster
Rocky B-Ytown
Latino-JJ
Gordon-Rye
thats it.
AA’s
Bocklet-JJ
JoJo-Somers
Rocky B-Town
King-Brewster
Perrelle-Mahopac
Drew-JJ
Badalucco-Brewster
Gordon-Rye
hotlax,
Please rest assured that the rest of us are just SO greatful that we can have the benefit of your knowledge to help us pick AA.
I hesitate to mention any picks in your presense but here goes:
Bock, Drew and Jo Jo definite. Just about def are Rocky B and Gordon. Def would be EITHER Latino or Mike B depending on the Town/JJ game unless one of them collapses in performance before then. Others in running are King, perelle, baldaluco, granelli, kurpis, the kid from Iona (Trinziano—SP?)
trizano will definaely get AA but in the catholic league since they have a different AA thing.
But i certainly agree with your picks Slacrosse
The kid from Iona is Nick Trizano, and he has the skills, but the stats can get inflated due to a weak Catholic schedule (he had 12 points vs. Xavierian)
Iona has proved they can play with Sec. 1 Talent this year and will turn even more heads next year returning their entire four year starting attack line (Trizano, Gillespie, O’Hagan). Odds are those names will be in this conversation next year
I really think Whalen is being over-looked. He has been shutting down attack-men. He held King to 1 goal, he held Connor English to one goal and pretty much controlled him with ease the entire game. JJ just recently played Corning East Whalen held their attack-man to 0 goals and dominated him. He is leading John Jay’s defense and is improving every game.
Corning East’s attack-man is going to Albany to play lax next season.
I think Myles Gillespie is better than Triziano, he had a much stronger game against Rye than Triziano did, even though Nick has better stats. A definite consideration next year, should make Empires this year.
I agree. I don’t know why but Whalen’s name has been kept under the radar. He didn’t get a lot of playing time last year but who would on John Jay’s defense last year. He easily could have been all-section on another team.
He held Marasco to one goal too and it was off of a fast break
Well it seems like Bocklet and Drew are total locks now that they’ve been named UA AAs.
keough shuts down all who go against himif he continues to shtu down look for him to be a long shot
AS a harrison resident and area lacrosse fan, Donald Keough stands in the way of the harrison rye rivalry. He is a very skkiled player who has shut down mostly every player he has matched up against this season. So far his number one challenge of Joe Marasco has proved he can play with the best. He should be a very good candidate as an All-American this season. Also he should defeinitly be a top pick for this years hudson valley empire team. THe real challenge stand on May 8th when the Garnets face John Jay and Keough will be covering Virginia bound Chris Bocklet. Everyone should keep a close eye on Keough and rye for the finish of the season. I think Keough has avery good shot of following TJ Smiths steps in becoming the second All AMerican from rye in two years. Adding to that kevin gordon has a very good shot as well to pair with Keough to show how talented rye really is.
Rye had and off game against iona…I think if they played again Rye would win by atleast five. Nick Trizano is a skilled player but he wouldnt be top on rye after, Gordon Keough Prostano and Even Santangelo…Rober Santangelo is an impressive player, reigning in the crease he is one of the best Finishers In section one and he is one of the most underrated players. I take Santangelo over any iona player, thus proving there is depth in the rye team. If any iona players make All American even though they are still very good players and i respect them, (gillespie, trizano) it is due to unfair selection.