Matt Schairer, King Philip

An All America selection at attack, bound for Quinnipiac University, Schairer rewrote the KP record book for goals (61) and points (115) in a single sesaon. "He can do everything," said KP coach Dan Warren of the four-year starter, who also scooped up 60 ground balls.

Schairer surpassed Sam Wilcox's goal-scoring record by one and his 54 assists is second only to Ben Henderson. Not only does Schairer have great stick control, he scores from both sides and is a terrific passer. "His lacrosse IQ is off the charts," added Warren. Schairer doesn't overpower foes with strength or speed, but with cunningness.

"He has a great outside shot, he dodges well, any loose ball he'll get," added Warren. He is also a member of the KP football team.

Andrew Sutton, King Philip A defensive specialist, it was not unlike Sutton to intercept and run the length of the field with the ball (as he did against Reading, scoring a goal in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Division 1 Tournament). Sutton plays the wing on faceoffs and is very effective at getting his long stick into piles and coming up with the ball.

A three-year member of the varsity, Sutton picked up a team-best 110 ground balls this season for KP, which won 19 matches overall, earning a No. 4 seed for the Division 1 South Tournament. Sutton plays close defense in a zone defense or marks the foe playing behind the cage.

He is also a member of the KP hockey team and the National Art Honor Society.

Chris Pellichero, King Philip

A three-year fixture on defense for the Warriors, Pellichero relied on those same aggressive skills on the ice for the KP hockey team as he did for the Hockomock League champions. He fetched 110 ground balls, third best on the team, while also scoring five goals.

"He roams the middle and helps us double-team the ball," said KP coach Dan Warren of Pellichero's cover skills and ability to create takeaways "And he's very good at clearing the ball. He knows who to pass to on the break and when to shoot."

Pellichero has attended lacrosse showcase camps and plays for the Panther select team.

Mike Saulnier, King Philip

"He was such a huge difference maker," said KP coach Dan Warren of Saulnier's ability to win faceoffs. Take control of the ball is a distinct advantage, the Warrior senior winning 173 draws, a superb 70 percent rate. "He gave us so many possessions and gave us a chance to win."

The Warriors "Unsung Hero" award winner, Saulnier also netted 27 goals and totaled four assists for the Hockomock League champs, who ventured to the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Division 1 Tournament.. Smart at countering moves on faceoffs, "winning that first one is huge momentum-wise," added Warren of Saulnier's takes out of the dirt. He will attend Anna Maria College.

Kyle Lasher, King Philip

The Warrior junior, a three-year member of the varsity but first year starter, Lasher had a breakout season for the Hockomock League champions. Lasher netted 49 goals and delivered 20 assists, while also fetching 132 ground balls.

With determination and drive, Lasher was a terrific two-way player. And as a lefthanded shooter when the defensive slide left Matt Schairer, he was there to convert. "He's a tremendously accurate shooter, he has a nice quick release," said KP coach Dan Warren.

Lasher was an extremely accurate shooter inside of 10 yards. A captain-elect for the 2009 team, Lasher also plays hockey.

John Cuozzo, King Philip

A four-year member of the varsity and three-year starter Cuozzo was an effective and dominating presence in working from midfield. "He has a lot of energy, endless amounts and he did a great job of using it," said KP coach Dan Warren.

Cuozzo netted 31 goals and collected 21 assists for the Hockomock League champs, who won 19 matches overall and advanced to the quarterfinals of the MIAA Division 1 Tournament. "He really matured this year," said KP coach Dan Warren.

Cuozzo was terrific at whirling distance shots at the opposiving net, keep foes on guard, not knowing when he'd shoot or pass. "He has a nice hard bounce shot," added Warren. He was the winner of the Kevin Flaherty Memorial Award.

Mike Morrill, Mansfield

Such a force on the field, such energy and passion for the game. The Hornet senior was the No. 2 leading scorer with 22 goals and 24 assists, knowing when to shoot and when to pass. Not just that, but the All Hockomock League choice was a true two-way player.

A four-year starter for the Hornets, the Endicott College-bound Morrill was way beyond average in still skills, dodging, shooting and passing, not to mention an acute knowledge of the game.

"He's a very competitive player, he always hustles and he has great awareness," said Mansfield coach Tim Frias as Morrill also fetched 94 ground balls. He is a three-time All Sun Chronicle pick and a two-time Eastern Mass. Coaches Association pick.

Ryan Murphy, Mansfield

A sophomore, standing just 5-foot-9 and in his first varsity season made a tremendous impact for the Hornets, the primary source of offense this season. The explosive (speed-wise) attacker netted a team-best 34 goals and was credited with 20 assists.

"He reads the defenses so well," said Mansfield coach Tim Frias of Murphy's ability to create space, find a shot or set up a teammate. "He can play physical or he can play with finesse. He's a natural attacker." He netted four goals in the big rivalry match with Foxboro.

Also a member of the football and hockey teams, he plays with the Mass. Elite lacrosse program

Dan Pennelletore, Mansfield

True grit, determination and with dignity, the Hornet senior defender was a presence on the Mansfield side of midfield. "He's such a top-notch kid," Mansfield High coach Tim Frias praised the senior captain and Hornet MVP on the season.

Pennelletore, also a member of the football team and headed to Endicott College, plays in the Mass. Elite lacrosse program. He had a goal and six assists on the season along with taking 105 ground balls.

"He knows where to be on the field," said Frias. "Football has contributed a lot to his athleticism. Along with his defense, he provided great leadership for the team."

Andrew Bourget, Mansfield

A four-year starter in goal for the Hornets, Bourget was deceptive - how can such a big guy be so agile and make so many clever saves? Bourget was just that, making 222 saves this season, a 62 percent success rate, which is high on the lacrosse field.

Notably too, during Bourget's tenure, the Hornets qualified for the MIAA Tournament three times and won 51 matches with him in net. "He has a good feel for the offense, what teams might do," said MHS coach Tim Frias, "and he's very limber for a big kid."

Headed for the Mass. Maritime Academy, Bourget has been a two-year starter with the football team and ended his Hornet career by serving as "Winnie" on Senior Night.

Kyle Bainton, North Attleboro

The heart and soul of the Rocketeer varsity, the senior captain led the team in scoring with 23 goals and seven assists, being named Offensive MVP for the season. With strength, speed and skill, coach Jeremy Nodelman used Bainton all over the field, as an attacker, as a short stick midfielder, as a long stick midfielder.

"He's a very tough kid," said Nodelman of the two-year starter. Bainton has terrific field vision and intuitiveness on the field. He is strong in a two-way role for the Rocketeers.

Headed for Eastern Conn. State University, Bainton was also a member of the North football team and plays lacrosse in the offseason with the IAS club.

Mike Curren, North Attleboro

No one would have thought that Curren battled a concussion and a balky knee all season. A two-year varsity member and co-captain, Curren served as an attacking midfielder for North. He finished the season with 12 goals and 11 assists.

Curren also served as North's faceoff specialist, winning 70 percent of his draws. "He did a lot of work in the off-season to develop his skills," added Nodelman. "He has a good knowledge of the game."

Selected as the Rocketeer MVP for the season, Curren is also a member of the golf and swim teams, plays with the IAS lacrosse program and will be attending Assumption College.

David Santos, Foxboro

"He's such a good athlete and a heady player," Foxboro High coach Matt Noone praised the Warriors' junior goalkeeper. In helping Foxboro qualify for the MIAA Tournament, Santos made 223 saves on the season, a .668 save percentage with a 6.7 goals against average.

"He has super quick hands and does a great job of directing the defense," added Noone as Foxboro's last line of defense. Santos is a two-time All Hockomock League and All Sun Chronicle selection and is a two-year captain.

Santos was the Warriors' Defensive MVP on the season and was the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award. He is also a member of the FHS hockey team and plays in the Mass. Elite lacrosse program.

James Saunders, Foxboro

The Warrior sophomore attacker had a terrific breakout season with 18 goals, three against Mansfield in Foxboro's upset win and also scored the match-winning goal with five seconds left against Medway.

Saunders developed his toughness on the football field and speed during the winter track season. "He's a good athlete, he's fast and he loves the sport," spouted Foxboro coach Matt Noone of Saunders. "He does it all for us, he'll be one of our best."

Saunders also took faceoffs and played strong defense. A two-year starter, he is also a member of the FHS Student Council and plays club lacrosse.

Matt McCarthy, Foxboro

A four-year starter for the Warriors, McCarthy is one of those tough Foxboro kids. Nurtured by his participation in football and as a wrestler, McCarthy had the strength and stamina to always be on the field. An attackman this season, McCarthy flourished with a team-best 22 goals and a team-best 35 points.

"He's such a heady player," praised Foxboro coach Matt Noone of McCarthy understanding match situations and having a grasp for the flow of the game. "He's our spoken leader, he injects a lot of energy into the team, both on and off the field."

McCarthy wasn't hesitant about his defensive duties either, "he rides well too," added Noone of his skills in winning loose balls and creating takeaways.

Tim Mogan, Foxboro

"He's a one of a kind kid," praised Foxboro coach Matt Noone of all the intangibles that the senior, a four-year member of the varsity brought to the field, to the sideline, to practices. Headed for Union College, Mogan might be more reknown as a Foxboro High football player and wrestler.

"He brought that toughness to the field," added Noone as Mogan finished as Foxboro's second-leading scorer with 18 goals and 14 assists. Moreover, Foxboro beat Mansfield for the very first time and qualified for the MIAA Tournament.

Mogan also took faceoffs, winning close to 70 percent. "He brings leadership, he leads by example," added Noone.

Brendan Clist, Tri-County

The Cougar midfielder was the second leading scorer in the Mass. Vocational Schools League and No. 1 on the Tri-County charts with 50 goals and 15 assists.

Clist, a senior and three-year member of the Cougar varsity, was very capable of shooting and passing with either hand. He had exceptional dodging skills to beat defenders, while also have very good strength in taking the ball to the net.

"He was just as good at finishing off as he was in creating offense for us," said Tri-County coach Matt Murphy. "With the ball in his stick, good things happened."

Andrew Gregg, Tri-County

A second-year member of the Cougar varsity, Gregg may have been the one reason that the Cougars won 13 matches overall, qualified for the MIAA Division 3 Tournament and advanced to the semifinal round of the Mass. Vocational Schools Tournament - he won faceoffs.

"Ball possession is the most important thing and Andrew gave us opportunities to score by winning draws," said Tri-County coach Matt Murphy of Gregg being able to overpower his faceoff foe, not just with strength, but will skill.

Gregg won 75 percent of his faceoffs, while scoring 17 goals. He is also a member of the Cougar soccer team.

Kevin Hart, Tri-County

Pound for pound and inch-for-inch Hart was superb in funneling foes away from the Tri-County goal, either with his strength and stamina or with his intuitive knowledge and an uncanny feel for the game. The result was Tri-County producing a 13-5 record and gaining a No. 8 seed for the MIAA Division 3 Tournament.

The junior, in his second varsity season, was an impact player for coach Matt Murphy. "He has a great sense for where to be on the field, how to to deny angles," said Murphy of his defensive stopper.

Hart is also a member of the Cougar football team and plays lacrosse in the off-season with the King Philip youth program.

Mike Cavanaugh, Tri-County

The record-setting junior from North Attleboro as the Mass. Vocational League's most prolific scorer and Player of the Year. The Cougar attakman, a three-year starter, produced 112 points this season for Tri-County, which won 13 matches, qualified for the MIAA Tournament and advanced to the semifinals of the Vocational School League tournament.

"His stick skills, his ability to beat defenders one on one were outstanding," said Cougar coach Matt Murphy. The team captain and Vocational Schools All-Star team selection bred some of his toughness by wrestling during the winter season.

This spring, Cavanaugh netted 75 goals and 37 assists. In three varsity seasons, Cavanaugh has 256 career points with 169 goals and 87 assists.