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Here is the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Boys Lacrosse Team as determined by a vote of Section V coaches with input from the Democrat and Chronicle and Messenger Post sports writers.
Player of the Year
Thomas Gravino
Year: Senior
Parents: Susan and Todd Gravino
Position: Midfield
Key accomplishment: 104 (73 goals, 31 assists) points this season
Future plans: Attend the University of Maryland.
Why he’s Player of the Year: Midfielders in lacrosse often are the jack of all trades. And whether they’re keeping the ball hot on offense or getting back on defense, the value of a middie who does it all can’t be overstated.
That midfielder in 2023 was Victor senior Thomas Gravino.
No doubt, the Blue Devils had plenty of talent up and down the field. But standing out among all that star power was Gravino, whose quickness, smarts and skill made him the most dangerous player on the field. And it was his leadership that helped guide the Blue Devils to the Class B state championship game.
The season didn’t end with a state title for Victor, but it did win its first Section V title since 2019 and fifth overall in eight seasons. And Gravino was a big reason why.
Drew Angelo
Year: Junior
Parents: Megan and Ralph Angelo
Position: Midfield/Faceoff
Key accomplishments: 303 face-off wins and 31 points.
Future plans: Play Division I lacrosse at Syracuse University.
Jonah Carrier
Year: Junior
Parents: Jill and Jeremy Carrier
Position: Faceoff midfielder
Key accomplishment: 73% on faceoffs.
Future plans: Attend the University of Maryland.
Ryan Dodge
Year: Senior
Parents: Kathleen and Philip Dodge Jr.
Position: Close Defense
Key accomplishments: 1st team All-Monroe county and one of the top leaders in takeaways this season for Victor.
Future plans: Attend Stony Brook University and play lacrosse.
Carter Earl
Year: Senior
Parents: Kristen Duran and Adam Earl
Position: Midfield
Key accomplishments: Section V title.
Future plans: Attend Wilmington University to study business and play lacrosse.
Jack Faiola
Year: Senior
Parents: Melissa and Mike Faiola
Position: Goalie
Key accomplishments: USA Lacrosse All-American, Section V Defensive Player of the Year.
Future plans: Play Division I lacrosse at Hobart.
Sam Gotham
Year: Senior
Parents: Colette and Jason Gotham
Position: Attack
Key accomplishment: Academic All-American.
Future plans: Attend Stony Brook University and play lacrosse.
Aidan Greco
Year: Senior
Parents: Erin and Tony Greco
Position: Midfield
Key accomplishment: 31 assists.
Future plans: Attend Robert Morris University to study sports management and play lacrosse.
Jack Herendeen
Year: Junior
Parents: Gina and Charlie Herendeen
Position: Attack
Key accomplishment: Led the team in assists (43) for the third year in a row.
Future plans: Verbally committed to Cornell University.
Noah Hezel
Year: Senior
Parents: Britta Svoren and Aram Hezel
Position: Defense
Key accomplishment: 31 caused turnovers.
Future plans: Play lacrosse at Lafayette College.
Robert Kinslow IV
Year: Senior
Parents: Tammy and Bob Kinslow
Positions: Defense and long-stick midfielder
Key accomplishment: 65 caused turnovers.
Future plans: Play lacrosse at Hobart College.
Pax Marshall
Year: Senior
Parents: Wendy and Shawn Marshall
Position: Attack
Key accomplishment: 44 goals.
Future plans: Attending Georgetown University and studying at the McDonough School of Business.
Jackson McEnerney
Year: Senior
Parents: Jennifer and Daniel McEnerney
Position: Attack
Key accomplishment: 260 career points (school record).
Future plans: Attending RIT to study biomedical sciences and continue my lacrosse career.
Cameron Mesh
Year: Senior
Parents: Jennifer and Christopher Mesh
Position: Midfield/Faceoff
Key accomplishments: 181 ground balls and 72% win percentage on faceoffs.
Future plans: Playing football at SUNY Brockport.
Drew Pagano
Year: Senior
Parents: Jen and Patrick Pagano
Position: Long-stick midfield
Key accomplishments: 95 ground balls and 61 takeaways.
Future plans: Attend Mercyhurst University, play lacrosse and study business marketing.
Chase Perryman
Year: Junior
Parents: Tara George and Todd Perryman
Position: Attack
Key accomplishment: 98 points.
Future plans: Play lacrosse in college.
Samuel Ricci
Year: Senior
Parents: Melissa and Matthew Ricci
Position: Faceoff
Key accomplishment: Making it to the state final.
Future plans: I am attending Cornell University in the fall to continue my academic and athletic careers.
Ben Steingass
Year: Senior
Parents: Gina and Mike Steingass
Position: Midfield
Key accomplishment: Winning a sectional title my senior year.
Future plans: Attend Amherst College to major in economics and play lacrosse.
Mikey Valent
Year: Senior
Parents: Judy and Mike Valent
Position: Faceoff midfielder
Key accomplishments: Led Section V in faceoff percentage (81%), also had 40 goals and 9 assists.
Future plans: Study economics and play Division I lacrosse at Hobart College.
Coach of the Year
Dan Stone
Profession: 6th grade teacher (math and social studies), Victor Intermediate School
Varsity coaching experience: Head coach at Victor 2021-present
Family: Married to wife, Tara, 21 years; son, Ryan, 18, and daughter, Anna, 16.
All-Greater Rochester athletes database
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: AGR: All-Greater Rochester Boys Lacrosse 2023 Team
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