By Alan Siegel
asiegel@eagletribune.com
August 29, 2008 02:51 am Londonderry 2007 record: 15-4-1, lost in Class L final Returning starters (2): Steve Carroll, Sr., midfield; Kevin Greene, Jr., midfield Returning lettermen: Kyle Gracia, Sr., midfield; Nick Errico, Sr., midfield; Keith Seymour, Sr., forward; Jimmy Cooper, Sr., defense; Chris Lynch, Sr., midfield; Adrijan Heregredes, Sr., midfield; Joe Creed, Jr., midfield; Ian Baum, Jr., defense; Austin Manor, Jr., goalie Newcomers: Eric Muise, Sr., midfield; Branden Roberts, Sr., defense; Blake Kendrick, Sr., defense; Scott Carpenter, Sr., defense; Mike Shuler, Sr., midfield; James Miller, Jr., midfield; Aaron Starkman, Soph., goalie; Ronnie Weidner, Soph., midfield; Zach Champa, Soph., forward; Connor Pauley, Soph., defense; Kyle Willis, Soph., forward Candidates in all grades: 50 Captains: TBA Returning honorees: Steve Carroll, honorable mention All-Class L Assistants: JV Byron Trefonides, Frosh. Dana Lockwood Opener: Sept. 2 at Winnacunnet Odds and ends: The Lancers advanced past the quarters for the first time since 2001, highlighted by the shocking upset of unbeaten archrival Pinkerton in the semifinals. ... The loss of Robbie McLarney, who's a freshman at Rutgers, will be tough to make up. ... Midfielder Steve Carroll is a speed burner. He won the 400 at last spring's Meet of Champions. Coach Shawn Diaz (6th year, 66-21-5): "Our players have come in this season with a lot of enthusiasm and confidence. This is a great opportunity for a lot of new players to get some great experience right from the start. Class L should be very balanced this year." Pinkerton 2007 record: 18-1, lost in Class L semifinals Returning starters (7): Kenny Kolbeck, Sr., defense; Marc Siragusa, Sr., defense; Omar Khartabil, Sr., midfield/forward; Zach Wheeler, Jr., defense/midfield; Chris Doyle, Sr., goalie; Corey Grant, Sr., midfield; Ethan Berceli, Jr., defense Returning lettermen: Mark Mangini, Sr., defense/midfield; Alex Germaine, Jr., forward/midfield; Mike Wanelik, Jr., forward/midfield Newcomers: Donald Dane, Sr., defense/midfield; Brendan Stack, Jr., midfield; Kyle Dundrum, Jr., midfield; Scott Saucier, Jr., midfield, Ryan Labelle, Sr., forward; Antonio Villavicencio, frosh., midfield/forward Candidates in all grades: 90 Captains: Corey Grant, Kenny Kolbeck Returning leaders: Omar Khartabil 12 goals, 15 assists; Alex Germaine 10 goals Returning honorees: Kenny Kolbeck and Omar Khartabil, Eagle-Tribune All-Stars Assistants: JV John Vaccarezza, Frosh. Steve Gundrum Opener: Sept. 3 at Nashua South Odds and ends: Although the unbeaten Astros lost a heartbreaker to archrival Londonderry in the Class L semis, last year was another great season on the heels of two seasons in which they made the Class L finals. ... The regular season title was Pinkerton's first since 1994. ... The Astros gave up just 0.79 goals a game. ... Donald Dane has had a good preseason and talented freshman Antonio Villavincencio has turned some heads already. Coach Kerry Boles (17th year, 171-92-19): "First and foremost, we need to minimize our injuries. We can't avoid them completely but long-term injuries will have a major impact on our season." Salem 2007 record: 3-13, didn't qualify for Class L tourney Returning starters (5): Josh Richard, Sr., midfield; Aaron Mackey, Sr., midfield; Mike Abi-Aad, Jr., forward; Ethan Carr, Sr., goalie; Mark Baroni, Sr., defense Returning lettermen: Charlie Sprankling, Sr., midfield; Marcus Baldwin, Jr., defense; Brett Miller, Jr., forward; Tyler Rutledge, Jr., forward; Nick LaRochelle, Soph., defense; Brandon Cole, Soph., defense; Max Gordon, Soph., midfield; Peter Ventola, Soph., forward; Craig Fitzgerald, Sr., midfield; Corey Fitzgerald, Sr., midfield Newcomers: Cody Eller, Jr., defense; Brian Broom-Peltz, Sr., midfield; Justin Hollinger, Sr., defense Candidates in all grades: 60 Captains: Aaron Mackey, Josh Richard Returning leaders: Tyler Rutledge 3 goals Returning honorees: Aaron Mackey, honorable mention All-Class L Assistants: Varsity Steve Goyette, JV Dennis Hajjar, Frosh. Justin Golden Opener: Sept. 4 at Spaulding, 4 p.m. Odds and ends: Last year's team didn't have a single senior. ... The three wins was Salem's fewest since the 1999 (3-13) and 2000 seasons (3-11-2). Mike Abi-Aad is back at full strength after a leg injury slowed him last season. ... Brett Miller and Max Gordon are both ready to break out, coach Tony Karibian said. ... At 5-10, goalie Ethan Carr may not be imposing, but his aggresive play will be a boon to the Blue Devils. Coach Tony Karibian (8th year, 46-52-21): "It's going to be a curious year to see how they jell together. Last year, we didn't make the playoffs. Hell or high water, I think making playoffs is a clear goal for us. (It hinges on) consistent play from everybody." Timberlane 2007 record: 3-13-1, lost in Class L first round Returning starters (2): Kevin Zambrano, Sr., forward; Greg Jackson, Jr., defense Returning lettermen: Jarrett McKallagat, Jr., defense; Chris Dow, Jr., midfield; Nick Smith, Jr., forward; Josh Mahoney, Sr., midfield; Doug Robichaud, Jr., midfield; Ben LeSage, Sr., defense; Nick Mascioli, Sr., goal; Dennis Francoeur, Sr., defense Newcomers: Josh Patten, Soph., defense; Jason Mulhall, Soph., defense; James Doiron, Soph., midfield; Matt Culick, Sr., defense; Zach Hinton, Sr., forward; Nick Amarol, Sr., midfield; Matt Atkinson, Sr., midfield; Carlos Gutierrez, Frosh., forward; Shawn Sullivan, Sr., defense; Jeremy Smith, Sr., defense; Scott Lightizer, Sr., midfield; Brian Sullivan, Jr., goalie Candidates in all grades: 55 Captains: Jarrett McKallagat, Kevin Zambrano Returning leaders: Kevin Zambrano, 4 goals; Ben LeSage 4 goals Assistants: Varsity Corey Laycock, JV Jeff Baumann, Frosh. Ken Sinibaldi Opener: Sept. 2 at Goffstown, 4 p.m. Odds and ends: Complete Eagle-Tribune records go through the 1989 season; in that span the three wins last year was the fewest in a season. ... Starting goalie Nick Mascioli is still recovering from a hand injury he suffered during the baseball season. ... Nick Smith is poised for a big year after returning from an ACL injury. ... Co-captain Kevin Zambrano, the youngest of a talented athletic family, is student council president. ... Timberlane grad Corey Laycock, the 2005 Golden Boot champ, will serve as a varsity assistant. He's taking a semester off and plans to transfer from Saint Anselm to a new school in January. Coach Bill Mealey (3rd year, 8-23-3): "Our goal publicly is to make it to the second round of the playoffs. We all know and have talked about the fact that we need to finish in the top 8 and have a home game. ... (The key) is getting a good start."
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