South Jersey Boys' Lacrosse Players to Watch

S.J. Boys' Lacrosse Players to Watch

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Attack: James O'Donnell, Lenape, Sr. O'Donnell is a four-year starter and Widener recruit who should carry the load offensively for Lenape.

Attack: Owen Demmerly, Shawnee, Sr. The 2011 Inquirer Player of the Year in South Jersey boys' lacrosse, Demmerly finished his junior season with 83 goals, 33 assists, and 56 groundballs.

Attack: Robby DiOrio, Shawnee, Jr. DiOrio netted 33 goals and 58 assists last season and earned second-team All-South Jersey honors. He is a key piece to a lethal Shawnee offense.

Attack: Mike Walker, Haddonfield, Sr. One of the most dangerous goal-scorers in South Jersey, this Ithaca recruit should lead one of the area's most balanced attacks.

Midfield: Kyle Borbi, Shawnee, So. Borbi burst into high school lacrosse, scoring 42 goals and dishing 28 assists as a freshman. He already has committed to Notre Dame.

Midfield: Steve Pontrello, St. Augustine, Sr. Arguably the most dangerous player in South Jersey, Pontrello netted 51 goals and 23 assists as a junior and is expected to shine this season against one of the state's toughest schedules.

Midfield: Tommy O'Neill, St. Augustine, Sr. O'Neill is a strong two-way middie who netted 32 goals and 22 assists as a junior. He will continue his career next season at Penn State.

Defender: Sean Grey, Seneca, Sr. Arguably the area's most highly regarded defender. this Wagner recruit was second-team All-South Jersey as a junior.

Defender: Tim Fair, West Deptford, Sr. Fair is a physical defender who recorded 72 groundballs as a junior.

Goalie: Dan Willis, Moorestown, Jr. Willis made a name for himself in the postseason last year, stifling some of the area's best offenses as a sophomore. The Villanova recruit will look to build off that impressive run.

- Chris Melchiorre
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