2007 Record 14-5

  • McQuaid 16-6
  • Corning East 8-12
  • Auburn 12-9
  • B'ville 5-12
  • West Genesee 8-14
  • Liverpool 12-10
  • Henninger 14-3
  • Central Square 17-11
  • Geneva 12-7
  • Auburn 14-7
  • B'ville 14-7
  • F-M 13-12
  • Corcoran 16-7
  • Oswego 11-8
  • Nottingham 17-7
  • West Genesee 3-15
  • Liverpool 14-9
  • *Liverpool 20-10
  • *B'ville 11-12

  • *Sectional playoffs



Central ESG Team earns Silver

With both teams finishing 4-1 in the Empire State Games, Long Island's win over Central in a tough game on Day 3 turned out to be the tie-breaker for the Gold medal. Bringing a Silver Medal back to CNS was Steve Ianzito, who had 5 goals and 2 assists, along with 7 ground balls. Congratulations, Steve!
Click here for more on the 2007 ESG Men's lacrosse tournament.

June Booster Club meeting

The minutes from the June Booster Club meeting are available at the Booster Club page.
There is also information if you would be interested in being the next webmaster.

Northstar named to Central ESG Team

Congratulations to Steve Ianzito for being selected for the Empire State Games Central Lacrosse team! The Games are being held this year in Westchester County from July 25-29.

Scholarship Award Winners

Congratulations to these players for receiving this year's team scholarship awards, handed out by the Booster Club at the annual team banquet:
Academic Award: Joey Vivano
Leadership Award: Nick Della Pelle
General Scholarship Award: Pat Dumigan
Sid George Award: Jeff Gilbert
CNSYLC Scholarship: Josh Oliver

 

New officers for the Booster Club

A new team of Booster Club officers were elected at Thursday night's meeting. Peg Puma will captain the team as President for 2007-08 school year. Tina Haney and Maureen Myers will share the Vice President duties. Rounding out the lineup will be Terri Stimson as Secretary, and Janet Girard in the Treasurer's spot.

 


2007 Section 3 All-Stars

Nine Northstars have been named to the Onondaga National All-Star teams. Senior middies Nick Blumer and Jeff Gilbert have been named to the first team, while seniors Nick Lococo, Jamie Praino, and Nick Della Pelle as well as junior Steve Ianzito were named to the second team. Honorable Mentions include James Haney at attack, Gairet Myers, LSM, and defenseman Nick Taddeo. Congratulations!

 

Exceptional Seniors!

Congratulations to Nick Blumer, Jeff Gilbert, Nick Lococo, and Nick Della Pelle, all of whom have been invited to play in the Exceptional Seniors game on June 12th!

 

Season ends against the Bees

The Northstars season came to an end Tuesday as the Baldwinsville Bees jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the second quarter and held off a furious second-half comeback attempt by the Northstars, who had goals by James Haney and Jeff Gilbert in the last minute to pull to within one with 12 seconds remaining.

SCORING: James Haney 5-0, Jeff Gilbert 2-2, Nick Lococo 1-3, Nick Blumer 1-0, Steve Ianzito 1-0, Josh Oliver 1-0
SAVES: Jamie Praino 16.

 

Northstars advance with win over Liverpool

The Northstars have advanced to the Section 3 semi-finals with a 20-10 victory over Liverpool Friday night. James Haney had 7 goals, and Nick Lococo had a goal and six assists as eight different players scored in the victory. Highlights are available at WTVH.com

SCORING: James Haney 7-0, Nick Blumer 3-1, Josh Spenard 3-1, Steve Ianzito 2-2, Josh Oliver 2-0, Nick Lococo 1-6 , Tom Beasley 1-0, John Stimpson 1-0, Mitchell Jenks 0-1, Adam Neider 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 9, Devin Heldt 3.

 

Playoffs begin Friday

Liverpool will be returning to town on Friday as the Northstars begin the 2007 Section 3 playoffs as the # 2 seed. Game time is 6PM

 


Northstars sink 'Pool

The Northstars wrapped up their regular season with a 14-9 win over Liverpool on Friday. Nick Lococo led the scoring with 5 goals and 2 assists.

SCORING: Nick Lococo 5-2 , Nick Blumer 3-2, James Haney 3-2, Josh Spenard 1-1, Steve Ianzito 1-1, Jeff Gilbert 1-0, Adam Neider 0-1, John Stimpson 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 18, Devin Heldt 1.

 

Wildcats in top form, defeat Northstars

In Camillus, the Northstars fell to # 1 West Genesee Tuesday evening, 15-3, as the Wildcats played a neary flawless game in front of a large, enthusiastic home crowd. Despite the smothering offense, Jamie Praino had 18 saves on the night.
The Northstars finish the regular season Friday night, looking to wrap up the #2 playoff seeding as they host Liverpool at 7PM.

SCORING: Adam Neider 1-1, Steve Ianzito 1-0, Nick Lococo 1-0 , Jeff Gilbert 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 13, Devin Heldt 2.

 


Even more photos!

We have several new sets of photos from recent JV and Roxboro Modified games, including some from the annual Gillette Rd. vs. Roxboro battle. Check them out here.

 

 

Two days, two games, two wins

Thursday the Northstars travelled back up to Oswego to finishthe game that was suspended due to lightning on April 26th. Oswego's Brent McClelland scored five goals to lead the Bucs, but the Northstars came out on top 11-8 with Jeff Gilbert leading the offense with 4 goals and 2 assists, and goalie Jamie Praino collecting 21 saves.

Friday was Senior Night as 17 Northstars and their parents were honored before facing off against Nottingham. It was Junior James Haney, though, that led the way in the goal-scoring department as he hit the back of the net 6 times, adding 2 assists. Senior Nick Lococo had 4 goals of his own and assisted on 6 others for a ten-point night. The Northstars led 7-3 after the first quarter, and never looked back from there.

The 'Stars are now 8-0 in League play, have won their last 10 games, and are tied with West Genesee for the League lead. There's no better way to set up what should be a great game Tuesday as they travel to face the Wilcats at West Genny's new stadium. Faceoff is scheduled for 7PM!

 

OSWEGO SCORING: Jeff Gilbert 4-2, Steve Ianzito 2-1, Nick Blumer 2-0 , Nick Lococo 1-3, James Haney 1-1, Adam Neider 1-1, Josh Oliver 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 21.

 

NOTTINGHAM SCORING: James Haney 6-2, Nick Lococo 4-6, Steve Ianzito 3-0, Nick Blumer 2-1, Jeff Gilbert 1-2, John Stimpson 1-0, Mitchell Jenks 0-1, Adam Neider 0-1
SAVES: Devin Heldt 4, Jamie Praino 3.

 

Northstars featured in Post-Standard article

Neil Kerr's feature story in this Friday's High School Lacrosse section is about the Northstars. Find the article here. More later on Thursday's win over Oswego.

 

Northstars crack Class A top 20

In the latest New york State Sportwriters Association Poll, the Northstars come in at # 17. West Genesee, the only other Section 3 team in the Class A top 20, is # 1.

 

Corcoran falls to the Northstars 16-7

A seven-goal third quarter helped the Northstars pull away from Corcoran and stay undefeated in League play. Nick Blumer led the way with four goals, while Nick Lococo and Adam Neider each added three.
Thursday, the Northstars travel back up to Oswego to finished a lightning-suspended game, leading 4-3. Friday, Nottingham comes to town for a 7PM game.

SCORING: Nick Blumer 4-0 , Nick Lococo 3-1, Adam Neider 3-0, Josh Spenard 2-0, Jeff Gilbert 1-3, James Haney 1-2, Mike Barnes 1-0, Steve Ianzito 1-0, Gairet Myers 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 7, Devin Heldt 2.

 


More photos!

Thanks to the Brodheads and the Donadio's we have photos from recent JV, Freshmen, and Roxboro modified games. Photos can be found here.

 


Northstars hold on against F-M, 13-12

After taking a 5-0 lead into the second quarter, the Northstars withstood a furious F-M comeback in the fourth to hang on for a 13-12 victory. Now 5-0 in League play, the 'Stars have three games next week, including the continuation of the Oswego match that was stopped due to lightning.
Photos can be found here.

SCORING: Steve Iannzito 3-0, Nick Blumer 2-1, Nick Lococo 2-0, Josh Oliver 2-0, James Haney 1-1, Josh Spenard 1-1, Mike DeBottis 1-0, John Stimpson 1-0, Jeff Gilbert 0-4
SAVES: Jamie Praino 14

 

Freshmen photos

We have some photos from the Freshmen game at Central Square on May 2nd, thanks to Kim Donadio!

 


JV vs Auburn

Photos from the recent JV vs Auburn game, thanks to Cyndie Brodhead, can be found here.

 


Adam Neider (#33) congratulates Nick Lococo after one of his 5 goals

Northstars down state-ranked B'ville 14-7

Senior Nick Lococo and Junior Steve Ianzito combined for 13 points, and Nick Blumer added 3 goals and an assist to power the Northstars over the #19 B'ville Bees Tuesday night at Bragman Stadium. But the defense should also get a big nod in this game as they held the #2 goal scorer in Section 3, Jeremy Boltus, to just two goals, and the Section's top assist and point man, Jack Venditti, to one assist on the evening. And when the Bees did get shots off, goalie Jamie Praino came up big with 15 saves. The Northstars remain undefeated in League play at 4-0.

In a game originally scheduled for Friday, the Northstars will now host the F-M Hornets Thursday at 7PM.

SCORING: Nick Lococo 5-3, Steve Iannzito 4-1, Nick Blumer 3-1, James Haney 2-1, Jeff Gilbert 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 15, Devin Heldt 1

 

More photos!

Thanks to Cyndie Brodhead we now have photos from three recent Roxboro games and two JV games. Blame me for the late posting . . . Click on "Photos" in the left sidebar and choose the photo set to view.

 

Northstars double-up Auburn 14-7

The Northstars put forth their most complete game of the season, playing dominate lacrosse both offensively and defensively the entire game. While still smarting from the loss of our faceoff men (Mike Sciarrino and Matt Didone) to injury, Jeff Gilbert, Mike DeBottis and Mike Barnes more than held their own against the Maroons. Defensively, Jamie Praino was at the top of his game and the poles, Nick Taddeo, Nick DellePelle and Mick Krajacic, gave Auburn little room to breathe. The Northstars also added a new harassing ride to their arsenal and it proved effective, catching the Auburn defense unprepared to match our intensity with their clearing attempts. Offensively, CNS moved the ball well and put 9 past the Auburn defense in the 1st half. Nick Blumer (2-0), Stephen Ianzito (3-0), Jeff Gilbert (1-3), John Stimson (1-0) and Mike DeBottis (0-1) hit the scoring column for the middies. Attackers that put some damage on the board included Nick Lococo (3-3), Jim Haney (2-0) and Adam Neider (2-0). In the goal, Jamie Praino finished with 7 saves and 4 goals allowed and Devin Heldt finished at 3 saves and 3 allowed. CNS hosts Bville (Tues) and FM (Friday) next week.

Photos from the Auburn game can be found here.

 

CNS Future Stars

 

The CNS Boys Lacrosse Booster Club hosted the Roxboro Road and Gillette Road modified programs at Bragman Stadium as part of the Future Stars Recognition program. The CNS Varsity played the Auburn Maroons and treated the crowd to a 14-7 victory. Each modified player was individually introduced at half-time and enjoyed a pizza party in the concession stand. This program was started this year by the boosters and is expected to introduce the players and parents to the wonderful program our district enjoys, with a very active booster organization and the best facilities in the league (and state!).

More Future Stars photos can be found here.

 

Concession stand reminder

This season, CNS is host to the Section III playoffs as well as a State Regional round and the State Finals. In lieu of a fund raiser (chocolate, magazines, etc), the booster club was recruited to run the concession stand for not only the JV and Varisty home games but all of the Section III Tournament and State Tournament as well. While the crew required to host a regular season home game is not very large, the hands required to handle the Section III tourney is larger and the State Tournament is larger still. At the State level, we are expecting to have all 7 sales windows open and operating, so you can imagine the requirements for staff working behind the scenes to keep the food and drinks flowing at such a high attendance event. Please try to get involved early to gain some experience and be there for the boosters when the post season rolls around as your support will be required to make this a success!

Please bring a hat to wear when behind the counter at the concession stand. Be prepared to laugh and have some fun, because it really is a good time and an opportunity to show your kids you care! Larry Neider, our very efficient Concession Stand Coodinator, does an EXCELLENT job seeing that everything runs smoothly and that everyone is prepared for the job, so don't worry about being a "newbie".

 

Boosters plan for next year

Self nominations are being taken for the four CNS Booster Club board positions (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) for 2008. Three positions are currently held by parents of Seniors so there will be an urgent need for replacements. The next board meeting is May 10th and anyone wishing to nominate, ask questions or just see what goes into planning for our teams is welcome. The board meetings are generally held in the high school cafeterias around 6:30pm and only last about an hour. Also, and just as importantly, we have a need for next years Concession Stand Coordinator as well as a Web Site contributor. Both positions are important to our organization and since we're losing both positions at the end of the year, getting a volunteer for next year now would be a real help to get some cross-training done. Thanks!.

 

Lightning suspends Oswego game

Lightning caused play to be suspended with 6:23 left in the second quarter Thursday night in Oswego with the Northstars leading 4-3 on three goals from Jeff Gilbert and one from Adam Neider. Play will resume on May 9th at 6PM in Oswego.

 

Freshmen win at Liverpool

After being snowed out against the West Genesee Wildcats on Wednesday, the freshman Northstars opened the season April 20th on the road against the Liverpool Warriors. The game started out very well for the Northstars with Nick Oppedisano scoring the first goal of the young season early in the first quarter. Liverpool scored one in the first quarter as well to tie the game up at 1-1. The game remained that way until Rick Estrada got the Northstars back on track in the third quarter with a goal, followed in the fourth by another Nick Oppedisano goal that put the game away.

The Northstar defense did a tremendous job keeping the Warriors away from the goal, with Ed Kashmer, Ryan Rufolo, Andy Falvey, Andrew Ellis, Chris Wisniewski, Eric Centner and Ryan O'Mara being cited by Coach Hamilton. And 8th graders Joey Newton (midfielder) and Zach Ryan (goalie) did very well in their first game playing freshman.

The Freshmen roster can be found here.

 

Northstars down visiting Geneva 12-7

Last season it took overtime for the Northstars to defeat visiting Geneva. This year the Northstars, led by James Heany's 4 goals and 3 assists, prevailed 12-7. Photos taken by Mike Gilbert can be found here.

 

SCORING: James Haney 4-3, Nick Lococo 2-2, Nick Blumer 2-0, Jeff Gilbert 1-1, Steve Iannzito 1-0, Josh Spenard 1-0, Adam Neider 1-0
SAVES: Jamie Praino 13

 

 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Coach and Mrs. Aldrich on the birth of their son on Monday!

 

JV Photos

Thanks once again to Cyndie Brodhead for photos from the JV's wins over Henninger and Central Square. Those photos can be found here.

 

Northstars outpace Central Square 17-11

Using an eight-goal third quarter, the Northstars held on for a 17-11 win in Central Square Friday night. The win brings CNS to 2-0 in League play. Photos taken by Mike Gilbert can be found here. Mike also took some photos at the B'ville game.

 

SCORING: James Haney 5-3, Steve Ianzito 4-2, Jeff Gilbert 3-1, Nick Blumer 2-1, Nick Lococo 1-5, Nick Blumer 2-0, Mitchell Jenks 1-0, Josh Spenard 1-0, Adam Neider 0-1, John Stimson 0-1
SAVES: Jamie Praino 6, Devin Heldt 2

 

Photos from JV's win over Liverpool

Thanks to Cyndie Brodhead for these photos from the JV's win over Liverpool on Saturday.

 

Northstars dominate Black Knights

The Northstars grabbed a victory in their first League game of 2007 win a convincing win over the Black Knights from Henninger. Ten different players scored for CNS as they dominated every quarter. Thursday finds the Northstars traveling to Central Square for a 7PM League contest.

 

SCORING: Nick Blumer 3-0 ; Nick Lococo 2-3 ; James Haney 2-2 ; Jeff Gilbert 1-1 ; Adam Neider 1-1 ; Steve Iznzito 1-0 ; Mike Barnes 1-0 ; Tom Beasley 1-0 ; Mike DeBottis 1-0 ; John Stimson 1-0 SAVES: Jamie Praino 9 ; Devin Heldt 2

 

Northstars win at L'pool, 12-10

In their last tune-up before the League season begins, the Northstars got hatricks from Steve Ianzito and James Haney, and 6 points from Nick Lococo (2-4) to defeat the Warriors 12-10. CNS went into halftime leading 8-7 after surviving a tumultuous second quarter that saw the teams combine for 11 goals. The Northstars first League game will be Tuesday night, 7PM, as the Henninger Black Knights come to town.

 

SCORING: Steve Iznzito 3-1 ; James Haney 3-0 ; Nick Lococo 2-4 ; Nick Blumer 2-0 ; Jeff Gilbert 1-1 ; Josh Oliver 1-0 ; Adam Neider 0-1 ; SAVES: Jamie Praino 8

 

West Genesee 14, CNS 8

After the Northstars tied the game at 5-5 in the second, the #1 state-ranked Wildcats scored 5 unanswered goals and went on to a 14-8 win Thursday afternoon. Photos from the game can be found here.

 

The Northstars close out their vacation week schedule with a visit to Livrpool Stadium Saturday evening for a 7PM game.

 

The next Booster Club meeting will be at 6:30pm 7PM next Wednesday, April 18th, in the High School cafeteria.

 

SCORING: Nick Blumer 3-0 ; Steve Iznzito 2-0 ; Jeff Gilbert 1-2 ; Nick Lococo 1-1 ; James Haney 1-0 ; SAVES: Jamie Praino 16

 

Tough loss to the Bees

The Northstars took an early 3-0 lead against Baldwinsville, Wednesday, but the Bees quickly recovered, going on win 12-5. Jeremy Boltus and Jack Venditti combined for 12 points on the day for the Bees. Seniors Jeff Gilbert and Nick Lococo each scored 2 goals for CNS. Here are some photos from Mike Gilbert. The Northstars regroup to host the West Genesee Wildcats Thursday at 1PM (JV at 11AM).

 

SCORING: Jeff Gilbert 2-2 ; Nick Lococo 2-1 ; Mike Sciarrino 1-0 ; Nick Blumer 0-1 SAVES: Jamie Praino 16

 

A win in the snow

The Northstars led Auburn 4-0 at the end of the first quarter, and held on to win 12-9 on a cold and snowy afternoon in Auburn Thursday. Seven different players scored to move the Northstars to 2-1 on the season. CNS has three games scheduled for next week, beginning with an 11AM game Tuesday in B'ville. Thursday at 1PM West Genesee comes to Bragman Stadium (JV at 11AM), and Saturday has the Northstars visiting Liverpool at 7PM. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Gilbert)

 

SCORING: Nick Blumer 3-1 ; Jeff Gilbert 2-1 ; James Haney 2-0 ; Josh Oliver 2-0 ; Gairet Myers 1-0 ; Mike Sciarrino 1-0 ; John Stimson 1-0 ; Adam Neider 0-1 ; SAVES: Devin Heldt 8

 

Northstars fall to Corning East

The Trojans outscored the Northstars 5-2 in the second half to pull away for a 12-8 win Tuesday at Bragman Stadium, led by three goals apiece from Carter Bloor and Mitch Keefer. For the Northtars, James Haney (2-1), Nick Lococo (2-1), and Mike Sciarrino (2-0) each had two goals, and Jeff Gilbert (1-2) and Steve Ianzito (1-0) each added one. Devin Heldt had seven saves. Photos from the game can be found here.

 

The Northstars look to bounce back Thursday, April 5th, at Auburn. Game time is set for 4:30 at the lower Athletic Field at the Auburn HS.

Next up: Corning East

Tuesday night the Corning East Trojans come to town to face the Northstars in a now 5:30PM game at Bragman Stadium. Corning East lost in the Class B 2006 NYS Championship Game to Huntington, now the Nation's # 1 team according to the STX/Inside Lacrosse rankings. Corning East is currently ranked # 22 in that same poll. For a scouting report on the Trojans, read this recent article from the Corning Leader.

Nick Lococo featured

Senior attackman Nick Lococo is featured in the Syracuse Post-Standard's High School Lacrosse Preview. The article can be found here.

Northstars win opener

The Northstar began the 2007 with a 16-6 victory over Section 5's McQuaid Jesuit at a very cool Bragman Stadium Wednesday night. Mike Sciarrino had five goals, while James Heany had four goals and added 2 assists. Others in the scoring column, Jeff Gilbert (2-5), Nick Blumer (2-0), Adam Neider (1-1), Matt DiDone (1-0), Josh Oliver (1-0), and Nick Lococo (0-5). Devin Heldt had 10 saves.

Varsity season begins vs. McQuaid Jesuit

The 2007 Northstar Varsity season begins Wednesday as Section 5's McQuaid Jesuit visits Bragman Stadium. The opening face off scheduled for 7PM, which follows the JV game between these same schools. For a scouting report on McQuaid from SportsFive.net, click here

For Last-minute Schedule Changes

For last-minute game or practice schedule changes, check the District site here

Fundraising plan for 2007

The Fundraiser event for 2007 is turning away from the traditional candy and magazines and towards the opportunity for all of us to help make the Cicero-North Syracuse lacrosse program the talk of the state! Bragman Stadium will be hosting the New York State Boy's Lacrosse Championship Finals this season, and the Booster Club will be handling the concession stand for this event, as well as for the Section III Championships and early-round State Tournament games.

In lieu of the traditional fundraiser, we are looking for you to give some of your time helping to make these events not only major successes financially, but also a great source of pride for both the CNS District and Section III. Please go to the Booster's Club page to find out more about this effort, as well as other team projects for the 2007 season.

2007 Varsity Schedule

The 2007 Varsity schedule is now available. Action begins with three scrimmages with Section 5 Rush-Henrietta, and North country power-houses Watertown IHC and Carthage. The regular season gets underway on March 28 as the Northstars host another Section 5 school, Rochester's McQuaid. Section 4's long-time power Corning East visits the Northstars April 3rd.

That game is followed by four non-league games against traditional Section 3 foes - at Auburn and B'ville, home against West Genesee, and at Liverpool.

The League schedule begins Tuesday, April 17th as Henninger visits Bragman Stadium, and then the Northstars head up to Central Square the following Thursday.

Non-league games against Section 4 Horseheads and Section 5 Geneva provide the final tune-ups before the remaining 8 games of the season.

Current progress on schedules for the JV and lower level teams can be found at MySchedule.com.

Directions and maps to the away games can be found here.

Help Our Modified Programs

If you missed the opportunity to drop off your used lacrosse equipment for our Modified Lacrosse Programs at Sportscenter 481, you can still donate your unwanted equipment (helmets, sticks, gloves and pads) (clean and in good condition) by emailing Mary Ellen Gilbert at maryellen_gilbert@hotmail , or phoning her at 451-4425