The Spartans have returned to the field for another season of boys varsity lacrosse. Comsewogue is off to a good start, remaining in the top five in the standings. Lacrosse is a high-scoring sport, and the Spartans have had no issue putting balls in the net this season.
The Comsewogue Boys Varsity Lacrosse team is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and competes in Division II. The boys are led by longtime head coach Peter Mitchell. “Coach Mitch”, as he’s lovingly referred to, has been at the helm of the Spartans since 1999. Mitchell has over 300 career wins and has multiple playoff appearances under his belt.
The Spartans won the Class B Suffolk County title in 2021 and 2022, claimed the Long Island title in 1978, and captured the New York State Championship in 2002. They’re a consistent playoff contender under Coach Mitch’s tenure.
Currently, the Spartans boast a 4-1-0 record, placing them in fourth in the Division II standings. Comsewogue has fared well through five games, losing only one. The loss came against a Nassau opponent in Wantagh, where they were routed 22-14. Other than that, the Spartans have remained strong on defense, allowing 22 goals and keeping their opponents to single-digit scoring. The Spartans have scored 74 goals so far this season.
In the Section XI scoring standings, Comsewogue has three players on the list. Luca Lattanzio ranks 9th in points with 32, 5th in goals with 20, and 16th in assists with 12. Lattanzio reached the 200 career point mark this season as well. Dylan Giorlando is on the list with 12g-8a-20pts, and Gianni Marino is on the list with 11g-9a-20pts. In terms of goaltending, Dylan O’Connor has 69 saves, tying him for 14th. Collin Schmalz has won eight faceoffs, and Brady Pesce has won nine.
Newsday announced their top-100 boys lacrosse players list prior to the season, and three Spartans made the list. Connor Rocchio Sr., Defense All-County, Luca Lattanzio Sr. Attackman HM All-County, and Logan McCaffrey Sr. Defense HM All-County.
This spring, the Comsewogue Spartans Boys Varsity Lacrosse team will have eight seniors walk the stage at graduation. Anthony Marino (Long Island University), Connor Rocchio (Marist), Hunter Marquardt (Pace University), Jared Einhart, Jack Pacifico (Farmingdale State College), Jack Campagna (Oneonta), Brady Pesce, and Luca Lattanzio (Queens College of Charlotte).
It’s still early in the season, but the Spartans have their road map laid out for them. They’ll play nine games at home and six games on the road this season. Home or away, it makes no difference as long as goals keep coming.
Comsewogue is a strong contender in Suffolk County. The Spartans have a veteran coach at the helm, and all the key pieces to make a deep run in the playoffs. A bit of a drought since their last Suffolk County title may be motivation to claim another one this season for the blue and gold.
