Preseason 2006 - Hilton

HILTON
March 18,2006 - Hilton placed 5th in the Monroe County-2 division last year with a 5-9 record (5-12 over all). The Cadets were seeded 12th and finished there in the Class A tournament after a loss to Irondequoit (14-2).

Six seniors were lost to graduation including defenseman Matt Faulks (Merchant Marine) and midfielders Marty Berke, Mike Bell, Cris Ciaccia and Jason Palmeri. Also lost was attackman Mitch Richie who has transferred to McQuaid Jesuit.

New Head Coach Jared Smith takes over the reigns from Pete Ritchie this year. Returning are senior Tyler Stiles in the attack, senior Cory Blackburn and junior Jeff DeLong in midfield, junior Eli Towner and sophomore Matt Davidson in defense and junior Aaron Donahey in the goal.

Top newcomers include senior Rob Colilova in midfield and sophomore Jon Graus in the attack.

Hilton will play in the MC-2 division this year but has added games with Penfield and R-H from MC-1, Pal-Mac from Finger Lakes and several with MC-3 teams. This should be a building year for the Cadets, who, with a new coach and a young team will need time to develop. Their schedule will allow them a good mix of wins and games that will be a challenge.

Top Returners:

Matt Davidson – 10 - Def
Eli Towner – 11 - Def
Aaron Donahey – 11 - Goal
Colin Walker – 10 – Mid
Jeff Delong – 11 - Mid
Cory Blackburn – 12 – Mid
Tyler Stiles – 12 - Att
James Moss – 10 - Att

Top New Players:

Rob Colilova – 12 Mid
Jon Graus – 10 - Att