Notre Dame Boy's Lacrosse 2007 - "No Regrets"

 

Frank Skawinski, head coach

Kevin Walker, assistant coach

 

Coming off a 6-10 record in 2006 and falling a game short of qualifying for post-season play, the boys' lacrosse team set a goal to improve upon their game in every aspect for the 2007 season.  With a solid core of returning players and the loss of only a few key seniors, the varsity team's depth was aided by the addition of a large sophomore class. First year coach Frank Skawinski was hoping to have a successful start to his coaching career with the Lancers lacrosse team. The team's philosophy was simple: "No Regrets." Senior captains Michael Penna (Honorable Mention) and Joe Broderick led the team and were the heads of the defensive unit. Rounding out the defense was senior Pat Purcell and juniors Matt Plumb, Will Pearce, and Matt Pinto. Junior Joe Banno (Honorable Mention) assumed the starting position of goalkeeper for the Lancers coming off an astounding sophomore year by posting a .667 save percentage, ranked 11th amongst goalies in the state. At midfield, seniors Brian Chaves and Niloy Shah, as well as returning juniors Kevin Conniff, Bill Javins, and Mike Criscuolo paced the Lancers. Many sophomores also competed for playing time on the varsity squad.