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Preseason Report: Irond, Fpt and Schroeder

IRONDEQUOIT

Last year Irondequoit tied with Fairport for the number 2 spot in the Monroe County-1 league with a 7-3 league record and at 12-5 over all.

Seeded 3rd in the Class A tournament, the Eagles lost in overtime (10-9) to Penfield in the semifinals and junior midfielder, Cory Bottiglier was named to the All Tournament Team.

The Eagles were third in offense (9.9 goals/games) in Section Five and second in defense, allowing only 9.8 goals per game.

Nine players graduated including four first team all-league players. Gone are Craig Lepiane (mid) (MCC), Jon Timkey (att), John Hanss (def) and goalie, Bill Buttaro. Also gone is 2nd team attackman, Jim Mikel (Siena).

Buttaro will be hard to replace in the goal, but no less than three players are competing for the spot. Seniors Curt Boshnater and Dylan Crary or sophomore Zack Nash will win the position or a perhaps Coach Pratt will use some combination of the three. Certainly Timkey and Mikel will be missed in the attack but expect Derek Pino to be strong and newcomers Joe Parker and Andrew Hart will be trying to earn starting positions.

Although the attack and goal may take some tweaking, there is great depth and experience in the midfield and defense. Senior midfielders Sean Doyle, Zack Pixley and Cory Bottiglier will be joined by juniors Mickey Haight and Aaron Bottazzo (who may also play in attack) and they will be formidable on both ends of the field.

In the defense, seniors Dan Nielsen, Kyle Byron and Dave Wesolowski return with defensive middies,
Jake Schindler, Nick Kane and Joe Mason. Newcomers Kyle Sarbou and Ryan Cordero will add depth to the defense.

Don't count Irondequoit out in any game this year. They are an intense group with a strong tradition and are capable of great moments.
  

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: Sean Doyle - Sr - Mid
Zack Pixley- Sr - Mid
Cory Bottiglier- Sr - Mid
Mickey Haight- Jr - Mid
Aaron Bottazzo- Jr - M/A
Derek Pino- Jr. Att
Jake Schindler- Jr. MD
Nick Kane- So - MD
Joe Mason- Sr- LSMD
Dan Nielsen- Sr - Def
Kyle Byron- Sr - Def
Dave Wesolowski- Sr - Def

Top New Players: Joe Parker - Jr - Att
Kevin Coholan - So - Mid
Andrew Hart - So - Att
Kyle Sarbou - Jr - Def
Ryan Cordaro - Jr - Def
Curtis Boshnack - Sr - G
Dylan Crary - Sr - G
Zack Nash - So - G

Team Strengths: Depth and experience at midfield and defense

Team Weaknesses: Three vying to replace All County Goalie Bill Buttaro - Young attack

Season Outlook: Athletic team with good speed and potential to grow

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FAIRPORT

Fairport tied Irondequoit for the number 2 spot in the Monroe County-1 league with a 7-3 record and ended 2004 with a 10-8 record.

The Red Raiders were seeded number five in the Class A tournament and beat Pittsford 11-6 in the quarter finals before loosing to Canandaigua 10-4 in the semi finals. Senior defenseman, Shawn McLaughlin received All Tournament Team honors and he and senior attackman, Pat Van Hall were selected to the all league team.

The Raiders lost 11 players to graduation including Van Hall (Marist) and McLaughlin. Also lost were attackmen William Durdell and Nicholas Bryan (Potsdam) and goalie, Sean Miller (Geneseo).

This year's squad will be young with only eight seniors on the team of thirty-four. In the attack, junior Pat Reilly and sophomore Mike Danylyshyn return and may be joined by junior newcomers Gary Baier and Pete Burkhartt.

Midfield has the greatest depth for the Red Raiders with senior Chris Lindner, juniors Ryan Lowe, Jake Fricano, Brian Sanna, and Jeff Sanna and sophomore Tom Rynn returning.

Senior Steve Hislop and junior Geoff Cook return in defense and may be joined by sophomore Brent Jacobs.

Regardless of age, second year Head Coach, Mike Torrelli has selected some tough out of league games including defending the Class A Champions from Orchard Park (Section Six) and the Class B Champions from Corning East (Section 4). Add to these, tough games with Penn Yan and Canandaigua and the Red Raiders will be challenged. The quality of these opponents along with a very difficult MC-1 league schedule will keep Fairport on their toes and may help to prepare them for the rigors of the sectional tournament.
 

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: Pat Reilly - Jr - Att
Ryan Lowe - Jr - Mid
Tom Rynn - So - Mid
Chris Lindner - Sr - Mid
Jake Fricano - Jr - Mid
Brian Sanna - Jr - Mid
Jeff Sanna - Jr - Mid
Mike Danylyshyn - So -Att
Steve Hislop - Sr - Def
Geoff Cook - Jr - Def

Top New Players: Gary Baier - Jr - Att
Pete Burkhartt - Jr - Att
Brent Jacobs - So - Def

Team Strengths: Offense will be very strong this year but still very young.
This is a very hard working and coachable group.They have the potential to be a very good team by the end of the season.

Team Weaknesses: Very young and inexperienced on the defensive side. With Only 8 Seniors out of 34 players this is a very young team.
Schedule could be a factor with non-league games against Orchard Park, Canandaigua, Penn Yan and Corning East.

Season Outlook: Look to improve as season goes on and expect to make Semifinals in Sectionals. Look to finish 3 or 4 in Monroe County Division 1 this year.

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SCHROEDER

Webster Schroeder posted a 3-7 league record in the Monroe County-1 league and finished the season 8-9 overall.

In the Class A Tournament, the Warriors were seeded 6th and lost to Irondequoit (#3) in the quarter final round. Junior midfielder Mike Catalino was selected to the 1st team All league list.

Schroeder lost only three senior in 2004 including defenseman Tim Baran (Fisher), midfielder Chris Costanza and defenseman Brett Lenzi.

Schroeder has only twenty-two players on the roster this season. Standout midfielder Mike Catalino who signed early with Duke will lead the midfield and may see time with junior Jay Willmes and sophomore Mike Barilla if the two newcomers make the starting lineup. The attack will see Jack Mooney and Tom Costanza back this year. In defense Matt Crandall (early decision to LeMoyne) and Mark Liberti return. If the Warriors stay healthy they have some players who can make some dramatic plays.
  

2005 SEASON  
Top Returning Players: Mike Catalino - Sr - Mid
Jack Mooney - Sr - Att
Tom Costanza - Sr - Att
Matt Crandall - Sr - Def
Mark Liberti- Sr - Def

Top New Players: Jay Willmes - Jr - Mid
Mike Barilla - So - Mid

Team Strengths: Experience - only three seniors last year.Most kids returning Hard Working. coachable kids

Team Weaknesses: Lack of depth - we have low numbers - only 22 kids

Season Outlook: Would like to be competitive in a very strong league in 2005. Hope to win a few games in the play-offs.

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