Sinai's Joey Spallina took another step forward as a junior. Desktop notifications are on | Turn off. From the moment he stepped out onto the turf, Dom Pietramala wasted little time announcing his presence. The brand is set to release a full mens line in early 2022. 1 recruit in the Class of 2022 according to Inside Lacrosse. Spallina said he doesnt think about pressure or high expectations. At environmental forum, officials discuss host of issues including waste management, housing needs. Mount Sinai had to do everything possible to get Spallina the ball and he notched 122 points as a junior. Spallina improved on his first collegiate game against Vermont, in which he scored just one goal on a team-high 15 shots. Being very familiar with their history, fast-forwarding to the impact that they have made in the womens game, I am beyond thrilled to be at the jumping-off point of what is to come on the mens field while under Coach Gaits leadership at Syracuse. All rights reserved. Joey Spallina. Bring them back to Memorial Day weekend.. Please enable notifications or using normal browsing mode. He earned a journalism degree from Stony Brook University in 2010. You might be using private browsing or have notifications blocked. Spallina beat Chris Allen (17 saves) 53 seconds into the fourth for a 6-4 lead. 22 scored from a sharp left angle with 6:07 remaining before adding an exclamation point with 53.9 seconds left. Bottom row:Jack Cascadden ofGarden City,Jake Deacy ofComsewogue,Jake Demert ofBay Shore. It wasnt easy, but they took it very seriously. Yes Not now. They cut backdoor and theyre really good at it and they just got the better of us today at it.. 2 Shoreham-Wading Rivcr, 16-5, in the Suffolk County Class C final. Log in ACCOUNT. The Mustangs will defend their Long Island title against Manhasset or South Side Saturday at Hofstra University. Excellence is what we strive for, but youre never going to be perfect with everything. An all-around athlete, his skills were on display as he led Syosset to the top-seed and the Nassau Class A championship. One of the top faceoff specialists in the country, Cascadden was a key cog for the Long Island Class B champions that used an opportunistic offense and grinding defense to win the title. Both goalies, SWRs Jaden Galfano (seven saves) and Mount Sinais Brayden Wilcken (11 saves), played well. The other noticeable trend was the volume of commitments despite the dead period the NCAA Division I Council has extended through the end of 2020. P.O. 22. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Now that Ive committed, I feel like the work is just beginning, Spallina said. Ranked No. Sinai, Spallina is a two-time Suffolk County Attackman of the Year,two-time Newsday first-team All Long Island, and was the first freshman to be named All Long Island, named Newsday player of the year, Long Island Championship MVP, and is a Suffolk County and Long Island Champion. Other times, when defenders were all over Spallina, hed be relaxed, jogging, with no panic in his eyes, Drumm said. Hes got to be one of those historical players, Taylor said. And Spallina, always yearning to wear the same jersey, wants his name to be remembered in the same sentence as the Powells and the Gaits, Daquino said. Spallina (225 goals, 276 assists for his career) surpassed West Islip's Nick Galasso, who set the previous standard at 500 points in 2010, according to Newsday. Pictured,from left: Andrew McAdorey of St. Anthony's, Aiden McCaffrey of Comsewogue, Johnny Schwarz of Shoreham-Wading River. Daquino also worked with Spallina to improve his left hand. That pressure wont go away over the next four seasons at Syracuse, he said. You cant get a wrong impression when you have two impressions, Dom Pietramala said. The accolades extend into Spallinas club level performances. Few players were as talked about as Joey Spallina, the son of Stony Brook womens lacrosse coach and former New York Lizards coach Joe Spallina. You cant hold down 22 and the gang for 48 minutes, Garden City coach Steve Finnell said. The hardest part was calling the coaches of other finalists, like Penn States Jeff Tambroni and Denvers Bill Tierney, whom Dom and Nick Pietramala have known since they were kids. Spallina has already impressed Gait, one of the games best players ever, and Owen Hiltz, who led Syracuse in goals in 2021. It was always a dream of mine to play in the Dome, play for Cuse and wear 22. "Excellence is what we strive for, but youre never going to be perfect with everything. After more than 30 offers, he had . Jay Ottomanelli followed with his second for Garden City (6-2). Joey joining our brand while we begin the growth of our mens product is a nice addition to the Gait team. When Gary Gait told Spallina hed be the next SU head coach, they talked briefly about the No. Joe Spallina (left) has supported his son, Joey, through his experience as a No. Spallina dished out 13 assists, including 12 in the first half, despite not playing the fourth quarter as he led Mount Sinai to a 16-3 win over Hauppauge. Gregorek-Ali finished the season with 60 goals and 23 assists while Kershis ended up with 42 goals and 35 assists. For the better part of his high school career, Joey Spallina has been front and center. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 21 Garden City by two and didnt own a goal, and Brendan Staub was blanketing Spallina. The Shoreham-Wading River girls hoops squad soared to their first Suffolk County title in school history, defeating No. Sinai and Manhasseton June 19 at East Islip. Im a leader and captain. Walking around the University of North Carolina campus in September with his lacrosse-famous father and twin brother, Dom Pietramala could see himself spending four years there even if he didnt play sports. About Us | He notched 131 points, earning All-American honors. Paul Rabil, who jumped over the hood of a car, would take home the top prize. I was honored when [Syracuse] called me, Spallina said a few days later. While kids supported him at games by wearing his Mount Sinai jersey or Syracuses No. Start with their positions. The public-address announcement followed that Spallina had scored the 501st point of his career, a Long Island record. They were the ones playing off of me and cutting hard. I wanted to separate myself and create a name for myself as Dominic Pietramala, not just Pietramalas son, he said. Spallina worked his way from around the back of the cage, dodging a defender before putting in the games final goal with 2 minutes, 37 seconds remaining. Hes my best friend, Dom said about Nick. All rights reserved. He sat with his dad and the rest of his family in front of Mount Sinai (N.Y.) High School on the eve of Sept. 15, ready to announce his verbal college commitment. I hold him to such a high standard at everything. When Mount Sinais head coach Harold Drumm first saw Spallinas outstanding skill set with his Team 91 Crush travel team as a sixth grader. Years ago, when Powell played for the Major League Lacrosses Long Island Lizards, with Joe at head coach, he watched Spallina the teams ball boy put on a show for fans at halftime with his stick work and showmanship. Advertise with Newsday | Smoke shops? He was in the background saying, Mom, I want it to start Sept. 1.. Thanks for signing up! Spallina is the number one ranked Inside Lacrosse and NLF 2022 class high school mens lacrosse recruit and is signed to play at Syracuse University. Asked if there was "any doubt" that Daniel Jones will be the Giants quarterback in 2023, general manager Joe Schoen replied with one word. Sinai, center, gets congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third quarter against Garden City at St. Anthony's High School on Friday, April 22, 2022. Credit:. And two of the best high school boys lacrosse teams around were squaring off, with a national TV audience along for the ride on ESPNU, too. The best part is it was the first game in my high school career I didnt score a goal. Full disclosure, I could be better at times, Joe Spallina said about balancing the relationship between being Joeys father and coach. Your ad choices | California Privacy Rights | We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. We are thrilled to have him.. 22, many fans heckled Spallina. The agreement will provide Spallina with Gait Lacrosse hard goods for the remainder of his high school career at Mount Sinai High School in Mt. An intense drive combined with a successful coach for a father means Spallina is all lacrosse, all the time. pic.twitter.com/R81mSypGpG. Recruiting content, player profiles, college commitments, top players, evaluations, game play highlights, high school schedules and scores, and more in the Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Database (RDB). Both write with their right hand, but Dom is a natural lefty in lacrosse. By Joe Dziemianowicz Special to Newsday March 1, 2023 5:00 am. Joey Spallina, the No. I always loved Syracuse growing up, Spallina told AllSyracuse.comafter he committed. 1 overall, No. All rights reserved. Alexander scored nine goals in Syossets three playoff games and also had three game-winners in the final minutes of games earlier in the season. They trailed No. Contact Newsday | I just stay here. // ]]>. No portion of this site may be reproduced or duplicated without the express written permission of Syracuse University. They grew up with these coaches, Farrell said. They tossed a ball between themselves, one No. Their interests diverge off the field, too. . During this past winter break, Spallina got up at 4:30 every morning, being the first one at the gym at 5 a.m. for a 90-minute workout. AP PHOTO - THE MILESTONE of one year passing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not been accompanied by any commensurate sense of progress when it comes to measures to alleviate that war's disruptive effects. The team we played ran a zone and I just picked it apart, Spallina said. So, Daquino told Spallina he couldnt let defenses lock him, needing to break out and still get the ball. In ninth grade, Spallina became Mount Sinais go-to playmaker. Joey Spallina #22 of Mt. Absolutely not, Dave Pietramala said when asked if he could have foreseen his sons both picking the same destination. SEARCH . You dont get nervous if youre prepared and you trust that your skills will get you through it.. Your Favorites will also appear in your custom dropdown. Spallina broke former Syracuse midfielder Nicky Galassos Long Island points record despite missing his sophomore season because of COVID-19 and being face-guarded every game over his last three high school seasons. Hes just proved on every aspect to be the best high school lacrosse player Ive ever watched or coached, Mount Sinai coach Harold Drumm said. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Thats saying a lot. By Spallinas junior year, he could score several ways going left, backing into defenders, going behind the back or turning the corner and firing, giving them a workout, Reh said. Help. Pietramala, the winningest coach in Johns Hopkins history who mutually parted ways with the university back in April, was not alone. If Spallina seems like a player who has been groomed to succeed at the next level, thats because he has been. The Daily Orange is Syracuse Universitys independent student news organization. Asked about his teams approach to handling Joey Spallina, Taylor said: We had several things we tried. Years later, Spallina was doing the same thing, this time in real games, becoming the hottest name in high school lacrosse. Dom Pietramala also leaned on an unlikely source: Joey Spallina. It was a succinct, entirely shtick-less answer that . They did it the right way., Youre not going to disappoint them, Dave Pietramala reassured his sons. Spallinas drive, playmaking ability and experience playing beyond his years etched his name into the high school record books. SWRs only two losses this year have come to Mount Sinai, including a 12-7 defeat May 15. Then, he drove another 30 minutes to a different gym to work with his speed coach. Subscription terms | College Men. Sinai coach Harold Drumm said after the game. Then the Syracuse-bound attackman erupted for four goals and an assist. But it was little Joey Spallina who stole the show and earned a spot at No. Spallina has always impressed against older competition. Aidan Mulholland started scoring early this spring -- he had six rushing and receiving touchdowns for Manhassets undefeated Nassau champion football team -- and didnt stop until deep into June. Sinai. Hes committed to Cornell. His days start at 5 a.m. at the gym. ), navigate the recruiting process. Laforge scored 27 seconds into the third, cutting it to 2-1. Newsday Player of the Year: Joey Spallina, Mt. Spallina (225 goals, 276 assists for his career) surpassed West Islips Nick Galasso, who set the previous standard at 500 points in 2010, according to Newsday. Mount Sinai (18-0), the Division II regular-season champion, took charge from the start and never allowed SWR (16-2) to pick up any momentum, building leads of 6-1, 10-2 and 14-4 by the end of the first three quarters. The SWR goals came from Francisco Cortes, Liam Kershis, Max Barone, Owen Taylor and Alec Gregorek-Ali. When Spallina moved to the Mount Sinai district the following year, coaches debated if he should play on the varsity team or not. His reign at the top of the Inside Lacrosse and NLF class of 2022 rankings, was expanded to a top 60 beginning September 2020. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Gait Lacrosse, a collaboration between lacrosse legends and brothers, Gary and Paul Gait, launched in the fall of 2019 with only women's lacrosse gear and a small assortment of men's equipment. Dave Pietramala shared a similar sentiment with his sons after both committed to UNC. We're on a mission to grow the game on a global scale and inspire the next generation of passionate lacrosse players. The jersey the most famous one in the sport hangs in his bedroom in Mount Sinai, and the No. 2 in their class, theres no rivalry or ill will. It was the first time the five former No. He often found himself with the ball in his stick in the most pivotal moments for Nassau Class A champion Syosset. Former U.S. Indoor and NLL star Roy Colsey has mentored his son and Virginia commit, Ryan. Surrounded by one of the most talented groups of players in the nation, Mulholland scored 57 goals and assisted on 20 more. Throughout the last 17 years, Dom and Nick Pietramala have not needed to answer the most persistent question twins usually encounter. Your homepage will customize based on your selections. It was a dream while growing up to play for Syracuse and wear No. Reh said Spallina could be one of the best college players of all time. So for me to have that many assisted goals is huge for our team moving forward and us being a complete offense. And thats saying something. Ron Klausner, godfather to the Pietramalas and the director of operations for Koopers Lacrosse Club, remembered the time he had to pull Dom Pietramala off the field during a game at Beach Lax Festival in Ocean City because a parent from the opposing team was verbally accosting him. He was flawless, Berger said. I didnt want Dom to make a decision on where he wanted to go just because of me, Nick Pietramala said, and I didnt want to make a decision on where I wanted to go just because of him.. He was unguardable.. They want whats best for you.. Im excited to represent Gait Lacrosse on and off the field.. Hes committed to play at Notre Dame. He got a feel for how to move people, using his eyes and body language to move defenders and waiting an extra second for the lane to open up. The spotlight on women and their amazing accomplishments shines brighter this March, which is a great thing. He had 32 goals and 23 assists this season and helped lead the Wildcats to a 13-2 record. 1 recruit in the nation earned Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. Its good to have another person to talk to and compare our experiences, Dom Pietramala said. Dom and Nick Pietramala can agree on at least one other one topic: They dont want to room together in Chapel Hill. While growing up a Pietramala had its obvious advantages, including playing Xbox with the Blue Jays, the twins have also received their share of undue scrutiny from the doubters and challengers. It was a sense of family, Dom Pietramala said. Hes unbelievable. Please enable notifications or using normal browsing mode. What makes Joey's scoring record even more remarkable is that he lost a season due to the pandemic in 2020. Several high-profile coaches and former players alike entered Sept. 1 the first day that college coaches can contact prospective players with both their parenting hat and recruiting clipboard. Nine years after Joey Spallina first garnered national attention for a flurry of trick shots at the MLL All-Star Game festivities in 2011, he found himself again at the center of the lacrosse world. This is awesome, honestly, said Spallina, who would be in his fifth varsity season had the pandemic not claimed the 2020 campaign. The setting was postcard perfect at St. Anthonys blue sky, warm air, sun-splashed turf. He thanked his family, friends, coaches and all those who reached out during recruitment. Tue Dec 8 2020 | Nelson Rice and Kenny DeJohn | High School Spallinas arrival couldnt come at a more pivotal time for the Orange, who are coming off. But after dominating that season and growing his body, there was no debate for his eighth grade year. He wants to help bring Syracuse back to the top, said Spallinas father, Joe. So crazy. Hiltz sees Spallina as someone who fits well with the offense, bringing power to a unit that lost its top four scorers from last season. Spallina said he did that in the fall. Joey Spallina is not waiting until his college lacrosse career begins to start making his money. The son of another Syracuse legend, Ryan Colsey of Ridgefield (Conn.) committed to Virginia. Less than a minute later, Laforge put in a rebound. The visits that the Pietramalas made on their own were eye-opening for Dave Pietramala, too. Obviously, not many of them worked. In the second game he started his freshman year on varsity after Hopkins recruit Brendan Grimes suffered a low lumbar stress fracture, Pietramala had seven goals and two assists. SWR long-stick midfielder Ryan Farron said Galfano, a sophomore transfer from Eastport-South Manor, was given a pretty hard task, you know, a lot of shots on the crease, a lot of shots from Joey, you know, not an easy task. After recovering from the turf, Spallina ran into a circle of MLL All-Stars. While hes an unselfish attackman, Spallina also has never met a shot or angle he doesnt like. 22s, Spallina still remembers how he found out the jersey would be his. //
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