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By BOB HERZOG Newsday (reprinted
1. CHAMINADE FLYERS Coach: Jack Moran 2013 record: 16-2 Key players: Sean Cerrone, M, Sr.; Sam Bonafede, M, Sr.; Carney Mahon, M, Sr.; James Roberts, A, Sr.; Matt Isnardi, G, Sr. Outlook: Defending champs feature an exceptional midfield, led by Cerrone.
2. ST. ANTHONY'S FRIARS Coach: Keith Wieczorek 2013 record: 11-5 Key players: Greg Galligan, M, Sr.; J.T. Caputo, M, Sr.; Mike Laviano, A, Jr.; Jack Concannon, G, Sr.; Dan O'Brien, D, Sr. Outlook: Potent offense, led by Georgetown-bound Galligan.
3. KELLENBERG FIREBIRDS Coach: Mike Schwalje 2013 record: 9-7 Key players: Brendan Kavanaugh, A/M, Sr.; Kyle Quinn, M, Sr.; Kieran Pues, D, Sr.; Ryan Curran, A, Sr.; Jack Mullen, A, So. Outlook: Hofstra-bound Kavanaugh leads strong offense.
4. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST COUGARS Coach: Larry Collins 2013 record: 10-9 Key players: Nick Annitto, A, Sr.; Brett Portera, M, Sr.; Jack Sarle, D, Sr.; Nick Aquino, A, Jr.; P.J. Usak, M, Jr. Outlook: Leading scorer Annitto returns, but team strength is its defense.
5. HOLY TRINITY TITANS Coach: Steve DeNapoli 2013 record: 3-15 Key players: Kevin Vogelsberg, A, Jr.; Dylan Bodo, M, Sr.; Doug Carman, D, Sr.; Marc Towe, M, Sr.; Ryan Rossi, M, Sr. Outlook: New coach, new attitude for a team with some decent senior leadership.
6. ST. MARY'S GAELS Coach: Matt Panetta 2013 record: 12-5 Key players: Tim Ahearn, A, Sr.; Ryan O'Leary, D, Sr.; Billy Meed, M, Sr.; Nick Graziano, M, , Sr.; Brad Fischer, M, Sr.
7. ST. DOMINIC DOMS Coach: Matt O'Brien 2013 record: 11-7 Key players: Patrick O'Brien, A, Sr.; Grant Galligan, A, So.; Patrick Kiernan, D, So.; Matt Defeo, M, Jr.; Conor McAuliffe, M, Jr. Outlook: O'Brien, a rare veteran, will carry the offense. Galligan has scoring skills.
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