Spring Sports

Division I boys lacrosse preview

Here’s a look at how the Division I boys lacrosse season might play out in 2015.

Here’s a look at how the Division I boys lacrosse season might play out in 2015.

Bishop Guertin (last year: 19-2): The Cardinals are going for a sixth-straight title this year, and while they lost a lot of talent from a year ago, they've got a lot back. That includes Alex Astarita, Nick Prunier, Gage Sevigny, Charlie O'Brien, Mike Carluccio and Tim Hinrichs.
Bedford (last year: 21-0): The Bulldogs enter the season with a 61-game winning streak that dates back to 2011, when they lost to Souhegan in the D-II semifinals. The streak will likely fall this season, but Bedford will contend thanks to the return of Samuel Stanton, Dakota Clark, Mike Vailas and Colin Cashin. Sean Tierney gets the tough task of replacing Matt Howe in goal.

Pinkerton (last year: 17-4): The Astros are expecting to have a down year, by their standards, but Pinkerton should still be among the top teams in the division. Brett Dattilo and Cam Richard are back to lead Pinkerton.
Souhegan (last year: 11-6): The Sabers were upset in the quarterfinals a year ago by Exeter, and have their sights set on getting to the final four for the second time in two years. Leading the way are juniors Joe Nutting and Brendan Cray, while sophomore twins Foster and Alex Burnley will anchor the defense.
Londonderry (last year: 10-8): The Lancers have a new coach in Sean LeBlanc, who will try to get Londonderry back to the final four after missing out last year. Londonderry returns all-state performers Matt Rimol and John Derhak.

Nashua South (last year: 4-11): The Panthers have a solid group of seniors returning who went through some growing pains a year ago. Leading the way defensively are goalie Brian McKinley and Mike Osgood, while the offense will look to Steve Saucier and junior Collin Morrow.
Nashua North (last year: 10-7): The Titans lost some of their top players from a year ago, but return senior Tom Haller, who could be one of the best offensive players in the division. Defensively, Greg Stanton, Ben Levesque and Mike Dubien return as starters in front of goalie Hanzla Sheikh.

The rest: Concord, Dover, Exeter, Hanover, Manchester Central, Manchester Memorial, Merrimack, Salem.