As the title of this post states, Yorktown goalie Michael Bonitatibus has decided to attend Loyola beginning next fall. The decision came down to Albany and Loyola. Michael’s older brother, Rocky, is a freshman on the lacrosse team at Albany and the team is coached by Scott Marr, the brother of Yorktown’s coach Dave Marr.
Still, Michael picked Loyola. Congratulations to him. He’s a great goalie and just as important (ok, only to me) an engaging interview.
Here’s what Michael had to say about his decision:
So, why Loyola instead of Albany?
I thought it was a better fit despite my brother being up in Albany. I thought it would be more fun. it’s friendly and inclusive.
(Yorktown coach) Dave Marr’s brother, Scott, is the coach at Albany. Was it tough to turn Albany down?
That was definitely one of tte major factors but [Dave Marr] is totally happy for me and my decision.
What did you like so much about Loyola?
It really was just the atmosphere. Lacrosse is everywhere. And I have a bunch of friends down in that area.
This should be quite a year for Yorktown. The whole defense is going to Division I schools. How much are you looking forward to this upcoming season?
We’re definitely closer as a family this year and I just think our defense is going to be unstoppable. We work so well together and we’re always all on the same page.
What skills do you feel like you can best bring to the college game? What part of your game do you feel the most confident in right now?
My clearing game. And also my attitude toward lacrosse. I’m a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky type of guy who brings that attitude toward the game. I have no worries.
How long have you been thinking about playing lacrosse in college?
I’ve been playing for so long, since second grade. This is a big thing for me. When I was little, I used to be a frontrunner with all the big teams and rooting for them, but as I’ve gotten older, I realized that every place has something special. And I think that about Loyola. There are great guys down there and it’s overall a great college.
How about breaking the news to Rocky? Was he disappointed?
He definitely wanted me to go to Albany with him, so it was hard. I had to let someone down.
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Congrats Mike. Well deserved.
Congratulations, Michael! We are thrilled for you. Loyola has received a great goalie and an even better guy. All the best!
Joe on the greeley website it says Greeley is going down to class B is this true? I looked at the numbers and it show greeley with 1021 kids. the cut off for class A is 999.
the classification numbers changed. I believe 1100 and over is now A…also heard they are looking into making NYS lax like football with AA, A, b, and so on….intereseting….
Joe big news-
maximum games this year has changed from 18 to 16 b/c of current economics (check with an AD). This has a big effect on teams schedules for out of section.
Joe~
Any confirmation on the number of games? If that’s the case how come basketball has so many games – about 25 I believe. Football has the fewest. Looking for confirmation.
Word is that Section one teams have to cut back funding and games by 10%. That should mean a couple of game cancellations for these teams.
it is starting in the spring and will conitinue into next year. Probably going to change how power schedules are done so teams will have more choice in their opponents. Basketball will lose games next year.
Where is the cost savings? Transportation and referee fee’s? Anything else? It just seems unfair when there are 1000 basketball games.
Yeah, buses are expensive plus officials. Every sport will be hit i believe it is just starting in the spring. I want some confirmation on this. i believe the source is very reliable and it is a pretty important subject for the spring.
PS Mike is the man….Congrats!
I hear this but nothing final yet. I think they will do this starting next school year. I also heard yorktown was granted class A
Congratulations Michael!
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