2026 Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse team-by-team preview capsules

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Boonton​

Coach: Mickey Norton, 13th season

Last year: 12-8, 4-2 Klank

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Brady Derr (6g, 2a); Sr. D Enes Qose; So. A Jeffrey Schmucker (31g, 16a, 47gb); So. M Sean Tracy (14g, 6a, 20gb); So. LSM Peter Harbeson (38gb).

Newcomers: Sr. D Brandon Parliman; Sr. M Bryan Duffy; Jr. D Bret Claridge; So. D Christian Johnson; So. A Joey Medina; So. M Nico Scardilli; Fr. A Nesim Aktas.

Outlook: Boonton's all-time goals and points leaders are gone to Susquehanna, leaving the team to regroup.

Chatham​

Coach: Christian Scarpello, fifth season

Last year: 15-6, 3-3 Gibbs; Morris County Tournament finalist; Group 3 North finalist

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Shep Boyd; Sr. D Lochlan Mahoney; Sr. D Paul Kuppenheimer; Sr. A Kyle Gibney; Sr. M/D Michael Freeman; Sr. M/D Cormac Leahy; Sr. D/M Pat Roskell; Sr. D Johnny Roskell; Sr. FO Colton Walsh; Sr. G Will Davenport; Jr. A Nicholas Lagunowich; Jr. M Charlie Dunn; Jr. M Quinn Grosso.

Newcomers: Sr. A/M Hunter Bigham; Sr. M Ryan Hoffelder; Jr. G Tucker McWilliams; Jr. D Nick Pacchia; Jr. D Keane Mahoney; Jr. A/M Andrew O’Day; So. FO Christian Cicola; So. A/M Sam Lowe; Fr. A/M Thomas Mierkiewicz.

Outlook: Chatham is loaded with talent and hopes to bring home trophies.

Delbarton​

Coach: Matt Kovachik, 10th season

Last year: 19-3, 6-0 Fitch-Pitt champion; Morris County Tournament champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. FO/M Christian Troczynski (7g, 2a, 90gb); Sr. A Pierce Bolger; Sr. D Dara Corr (21gb, 12ft); Sr. A Chase Houser (20g, 12a, 19gb); Sr. D Tommy Kovachik; Sr. A Jack Sheridan (7g, 2a); Jr. FO Jesse DeNegri; Jr. M Brandon Fodor (23g, 15a, 20gb); Jr. D John Fodor; Jr. FO Kane Quenault.

Newcomers: Jr. D Carter Baker; Jr. M Matt Good; Jr. G Matt McGinty; Jr. M Brendan Sommer; Jr. D John Trafford; Jr. G Ethan Yang.

Outlook: Delbarton expects continued success.

High Point/Wallkill Valley​

Coach: Marc Russell, 19th season

Last year: 4-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Spencer McLoughlin; Sr. M John Carambatos; Sr. D/LSM Eugene Davina; Jr. M Dylan Jenkins; Jr. G Aiden Viggiano; So. M Ryder Gervald; So. A Michael Sauers; So. A Luke Honold; So. M Gabriel Perrotto-Wald; So. Mason Yorke.

Newcomers: M Alex Barradas; D Izaiah Ficarella; D Marty Koert; D Justin Mujica; M Cael Osborn; G Tanner Swords; M Kole Tiger; D Bryce Yanoff; M Patrick Davina,

Outlook: The Sussex County co-op is young but hopes to be competitive in the Klank.

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Jefferson​

Coach: Scott Reid, 17th season

Last year: 15-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Matthew Leppard; Sr. M Steven Cruz; Sr. D Jason Post; Jr. M/FO Tommy Del Masto; Jr. LSM/D Kelan Rich; Jr. M C.J. Paskas; So. D Logan Fitzsimmons; So. A/M Brendan Fox.

Newcomers: Sr. A Ben Thomson; Sr. D Seamus Glander; So. M Aiden Santarpia; So. G Jovan Tisma; Fr. G Dylan Bak; Fr. M Liam Molina.

Outlook: Record-setting twins Chubb and Jamison Reid are off to Stockton, but Jefferson still expects to succeed in the Rizk.

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Kinnelon​

Coach: Tom Mott, fourth season

Last year: 11-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Joey Baitzel; Sr. A Ryan Caamano; Sr. D Jesse Chomik; Sr. A Peter Correia; Sr. G Patrick Dyszkiewicz; Sr. M Kymanni Hinton; Sr. M Matt Weiss; Sr. D Luke Piccolo; Sr. M Peter Schmidt.

Newcomers: Jr. M Trevor D'Anton; Jr. LSM Skyler Porter; So. M Chase Brancaleone; So. M Brett Geng; So. A Joshua Fein; So. A Michael Ferretti; Fr. M Gage Brancaleone; Fr. A Nick Papendick; Fr. LSM Ryan Hindelong; Fr. D Connor McLaughlin; Fr. D Parker Herrick; Fr. M Henrik Olsen; Fr. G John Donaldson.

Outlook: The Colts hope to improve in the second half of the season.

Kittatinny​

Coach: John Lade, seventh season

Last year: 6-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Shane Carman; Sr. M Niko Martinez (18g, 10a); Sr. D Jack Brex; Sr. D Greyson Lobb; Sr. G Luke Hendershot; Jr. M Michael Strong (23g, 31a); Jr. A Greg Roycroft (13g, 10a); Jr. M Callum Trilling (9g, 8a); So. M Cooper Lobb (13g, 7a); So. D Jamo Reilly; So. Dexton Casper.

Newcomers: Sr. M Kevin O'Keefe; Sr. D Vinny Falchetta; Jr. M Justin Bair; Jr. A Roman Volpe; Jr. D Nate Colon; Fr. M Ben Calache; Fr. M Kenny Williams.

Outlook: Deep and experienced Kittatinny will compete for the Pooley title.

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Lenape Valley​

Coach: Rich Shahpazian, fifth season

Last year: 11-10, 3-3 Pooley

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Kevin Giusti; Sr. A Tyler Brennan; Sr. A Chase DeOliveira; Sr. M Dylan Fowler.

Outlook: The Patriots are building on last spring's success.

Mendham​

Coach: Mike Smith, 11th season

Last year: 11-6, 5-1 Rizk

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Cristian Forlenza; Sr. A/M Patricio Grob; Sr. M Hudson Loures; Sr. M Brodie Connelly.

Newcomers: Fr. G Quinn Loures.

Outlook: Mendham expects continued success.

Montville​

Coach: Rick DeBonta, 20th season

Last year: 11-10, 4-3 Rizk

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Ryan Conlon; Sr. A Evan VanderWekke; Sr. D/M Gabe Aboyoun; Sr. D/M Jimmy Palmiero; Sr. D R.J. Fardo; Sr. D Ethan Zapisek; Sr. LSM Tom Breen; Sr. G Nick Vacca; Jr. G Caleb Bruno; Jr. FO/M Nick Violante; Jr. D Noah Bruchhauser; Jr. LSM Nick Brandt; So. M Pete Matarazzo.

Newcomers: Sr. M Colin Grieco; Sr. D/M Gavin Boeckel; Sr. M Silvio Maffucci; Jr. M/FO Nick Scelba; So. D/M Anthony Gallipoli; So. A Jack Green; So. A Noah Guilburt; So. M Justin Martinez.

Outlook: Montville is trying to build around hustle.

Morris Hills​

Coach: Eric Turner, sixth season

Last year: 4-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Robert Parsons; Sr. FO Ryan McGavin; Sr. D Juan Foronda; Sr. D Ralph Gioioso; Sr. M Eric Bourdon; Jr. D Dylan Bourdon; Jr. M Jack Sweeney; So. D Tyler Pfarrer; So. A Colin Apgar; So. M Shayne Santiago; So. M Robert Studer.

Outlook: Morris Hills is relying on a veteran defense.

Morris Knolls​

Coach: Terry Reilly, 13th season

Last year: 10-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/A Chase Bloete; Sr. M Brandon Strunck; Jr. D/M Trey Steinman; Jr. D Gabe Koenigsberg; Jr. A Niles Furlong; Jr. A/FO Max Martins; Jr. D/LSM Aidan Shaw; Jr. A Dylan Ralston; Jr. M Ben Rolph; Jr. G Jack Gordon; So. M/A Brody Berrier.

Newcomers: Jr. M/D Jeremy Frendo; Jr. G Ryan Frey; Jr. M/A Brendan Bershefski; So. A Trent Fasciana; So. A Johnny Carlucci; So. FO/D Sean Morris; So. D Joey Knaack; So. LSM/D Kyle Sipple; So. G Lucas Pereira; So. M/FO Logan Ahlert; So. D/M Adam Laws; Fr. LSM/D Grady Jackson.

Outlook: Morris Knolls hopes to take a step up in the Waterman.

Morristown​

Coach: Cody Katzenberger, second season

Last year: 10-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. LSM Jackson Kornfeld; Sr. G Ben Szporn; Sr. M Noah Vanzile; Sr. M Peter Babcock; Jr. D Jacob Daily; Jr. M Luke Simon; So. M Benny Mehl; So. M Ethan Alexopoulos; So. M Cian Stork; So. D Jaden Savage.

Newcomers: Jr. D Lucas Pecchia; So. M Max Bermudez; So. A Joey Giacomaro.

Outlook: The young Colonials are optimistic.

Morristown Beard​

Coach: Steve Manitta, second season

Last year: 9-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Nick Anderson; Sr. A Charles Fernandez; Sr. M Jude Franco; Sr. M Oscar Speranza; Sr. A Matt Baum; Jr. M Zach Redling; Jr. M Jayden Scherr; So. A/M Nate Cortell.

Newcomers: Sr. D Jake Kahm; Sr. G Theo Allen McGrann; Sr. LSM Bryce Chiccino; Sr. M Ry Fleming; Jr. M Mason Schwartz; Fr. M Logan Schonwetter.

Outlook: Veteran Morristown Beard will be more athletic.

Mount Olive​

Coach: Chris Blough, fifth season

Last year: 2-17

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Logan Berg; Sr. D Jake Reiner; Sr. G Nico Orzillo; Sr. A Dylan Louie; Sr. FO Gavin Donohue; Sr. D Cole Vogt; Jr. FO Jacob Diaz; So. A Ryan Tessier; So. A Anthony D'Alessio; So. M Luke Carter; So. M Jackson Kohrs; So. LSM Ethan Acosta.

Newcomers: Jr. M Connor Schiller; Jr. D Tommy Rucker; So. D Alex Schweitzer; So. Matt Wood; Fr. A Parker Cooke; Fr. G Jake Burke; Fr. LSM Brody *******; Fr. M Cameron Tyburski.

Outlook: Mount Olive wants to compete in the Pooley, and win Morris County and NJSIAA Tournament games.

Mountain Lakes​

Coach: Tim Flynn, 47th season

Last year: 14-8, Group 1 North champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Holden Gillespie; Sr. Vinny Cina; Sr. M Carson Fitch; Sr. A Massimo Corvelli; Sr. LSM Duco DeBelier; Sr. G Bailey Austin; Sr. D Ryan Sluck; Sr. M Colby Walsh; Sr. A Mason Aston; Sr. D Aaron Gellert; Jr. A Lawson Fagan; Jr. LSM Ty Plotts; So. M Owen Higgins; So. FO Jayden Hernando.

Newcomers: Jr. D/M Lucas Ramirez; Jr. G Eli Forman; Jr. D Dylan Gambuti; Jr. D Vance Fusco; Jr. LSM Jack Wallace; So. D/M Will Oliver.

Outlook: Mountain Lakes doesn't rebuild, it reloads — and the goals never change.

Newton​

Coach: David Gallucci, fifth season

Last year: 13-6, 6-0 Pooley champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Max Faye (29g, 20a); Sr. M Matt Ellsworth (43g, 22a); Sr. D/M Tyler Catalano; Sr. D Joey Gallucci; Sr. D Sean Carson; Sr. D/A Ganon Hawryluk; Jr. M Damien Thoresen; So. A/M Reid Corino (15g, 14a); So. A/M Ethan Collier (6g, 5a); So. FO/D/M Evan Cotter.

Newcomers: Sr. M Tyler Bailey; Sr. D Brandon Serrano; Jr. M Matin Tabatabaee; Jr. FO/M Brianna Murray; Jr. G Knowledge Jones; Jr. D Jordan Guglielmetti-Lopez; So. G Matt Fisk; Fr. D Landon Zosche; Fr. D Jayden Stewart; Fr. M Kyle Gunderman; Fr. A Rocco Gallucci; Fr. M Luke Cole.

Outlook: After setting a program wins record last year, Newton is aiming at having five consecutive 10-win seasons and finishing over .500 for the fifth straight year.

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North Warren/Belvidere​

Coach: Chad Sajnoski, second season

Last year: 5-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D/M Anthony Freda; Sr. D/M Nathaniel Singh; Sr. M Trey Zebrun (11g, 9a); Jr. D Brayden Baker; Jr. D/LSM Bradford Cook; Jr. FO Joseph Fleyzor-Podias; Jr. M/G Aidan Hamill; Jr. A/M Killian Lynch (5g, 2a); Jr. D Michael Price; Jr. D/FO Colton Sikkes (!3g, 9a); So. D/LSM Owen Bryson; So. D/M Cooper Cinnater; So. M/A Max Gerkhardt (4g, 8a); So. D Mason Kolb; So. M/D Ian Ksiaszek; So. A/M James Migut (23g, 8a); So. A Bradley Schmidt; So. M/A Kurt Stiehl (11g, 4a).

Newcomers: So. A Bradley Schmidt; Fr. D Austin Inscho.

Outlook: North Warren/Belvidere is relying on a sophomore core in its second year on varsity.

Park Regional​

Coach: Ian Curley, first season

Last year: 8-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Chase Olszewski (50g, 23a); Sr. A A.J. DiLauri (18g, 23a); Jr. M Garret Walters (14g, 19a).

Outlook: The young Hanover Park-Whippany Park co-op hopes to earn MCT and NJSIAA victories, and finish above .500 for the first time since 2020.

Pequannock​

Coach: Stephen Donnelly, seventh season

Last year: 7-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Michael Fields; Sr. A Anthony DiSimone; Sr. M Dylan Roemmele; Sr. D Shane Albinson; Sr. D Joe Barroquiero; Sr. M/FO Zack Corbett; Sr. D Ryan Herrmann; Sr. M Charlie Aiosa; Jr. A Ryan Tripp; Jr. M Gavin Visscher; So. Jack Emma; So. D Luke Pera; So. M Chris Maizys.

Newcomers: Jr. M Patrick Iglar; So. LSM Cameron Haggerty; So. D Zach Dabice; So. A Maddox Corbett; So. D Nate Linzenbold; So. G Dylan Pierantozzi; Fr. M Alex Rogers; Fr. LSM Axl King.

Outlook: Much of Pequannock's offense returns, with younger players expected to step up on defense.

Pope John​

Coach: Joe Della Fera, third season

Last year: 16-3, 7-0 Waterman champion; Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Jack Gallucci; Sr. M Sam Conetta; Sr. A Hunter Parillo; Sr. D Matt Sledge; Jr. D Matt Reilly; So. A Brody Pilek.

Newcomers: Jr. G Anthony Klimzcuk; Jr. M Braden Hammond; Fr. M Anthony Bunnicant.

Outlook: Top scorer Travis Heller and faceoff legend Mike Ramirez are off to college, but Pope John expects to remain competitive.

Randolph​

Coach: Bill Rentiers, third season

Last year: 3-13

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Luke DeNigris; Sr. LSM Justin Novak; Sr. M Cole Miller; Sr. M Mark Manolis; Sr. M Nick Forde; Sr. G Matthew DeVos; Sr. LSM Nick Cirella; Sr. A Gavin Vetter; Sr. D Logan O'Malley; Sr. D Trevor Cuonzo; Sr. A Connor Decker; Jr. A Everett Palumbo; Jr. A Anthony Santoro; Jr. D Jonathan Ford; Jr. M Ryan Barnett; Jr. M Ricky Fleischer; Jr. M Lorenzo DeFinis; Jr. D Jack Branam; Jr. M Ethan Pasia; Jr. M Will Mihalko; Jr. G Evan Schwartz; So. G Jason Grannum; So. M Jack Novak.

Newcomers: Fr. D Michael Bosontina; Fr. M Tyler Thibodeaux; Fr. D Lochlann Wenger.

Outlook: Randolph expects to bounce back.

Roxbury​

Coach: Dave Biank, first season

Last year: 4-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Connor Boyle; Sr. A Soham Bhagavatula; Jr. M Billy Connelly; Jr. M Jimmy Murphy; Jr. D Patrick Shivas; Jr. D Gio Del Rosario; Jr. D Gavin Prendergast; Jr. G Gage Martins; So. FO Christian Tummino; So. M Tyler Oliver; So. D Mason Borsky; So. A Colton Curtis; So. M Will Henderson; So. D Raymond Stednitz; So. M D.J. Benfatti.

Newcomers: Jr. M Liam May; Fr. A Destin Vasquez.

Outlook: The young Gaels expect to succeed under former assistant coach Biank.

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Sparta​

Coach: Sean Peterson, fifth season

Last year: 12-9, 4-2 Waterman; Group 2 North finalist

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Mike Pandiscia (25g, 24a); Sr. M Marco Aquino (14g, 9a); Sr. A Eddie Brown (40g, 20a); Sr. D Stone Herbison; Sr. D Eric McCall (4g, 2a, 49gb); Sr. A Luke Spelman (10g, 25a); Jr. M Danny Westervelt (9g, 9a); Jr. G Jake Alliegro; So. A Jace Stiansen (37g, 7a).

Newcomers: Sr. M Brady Shagawat; Sr. D Marcelo Distefano; Jr. FO Johnny Palmer; So. M Beck Hassloch.

Outlook: Sparta hopes to return to the HWS and Group 2 North finals.

Vernon​

Coach: Adam Coleman, eighth season

Last year: 4-13

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Dean Grundy; Sr. M Branden Curley; Sr. D Ethan Maldonado; Jr. D Jackson Moore; Jr. M Andrew Geisen.

Newcomers: Jr. A Jack Paton; So. A Collin Sensbach; Jr. D Connor Pych; So. D Dylan Noah; So. M Chace Tenier; So. LSM Logan Clayton; So. M Pat Naughton.

Outlook: Vernon hopes to improve on last spring's record and return to the NJSIAA Tournament.

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West Morris​

Coach: Rob Goodwin, 26th season

Last year: 10-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Sam Turner; Sr. A Mike Finlay; Sr. A Aiden Cuccaro; Sr. D Jake Dellisanti; Sr. M/FO Luke Gouse; Sr. A/M Jake Garafolo; Jr. A Jack Ryan; Jr. D Brody Mansolino; So. M Christian Cardello; So. M Alex Svoboda.

Newcomers: Sr. G Seamus Buckley; Sr. M Tyler Klein; Jr. D Noah Lynar; Jr. G Eli Collins; So. A Jake Reed; So. D Aidan Lawrie; So. G Kavi Nair; So. M/FO Brady Sabo.

Outlook: West Morris is building around Gouse and a veteran offense.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse 2026 team-by-team preview capsules

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