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Second year head coach Chaz Bulera will look to take the Mavericks back to the NEAC Championship game this spring, but it will be no simple feat due to the loss of key senior leadership from last year. Looking to fill those leadership roles are captains Jimmy Luthart (Amherst, NY), Chris Brunetto (Amherst, NY ), Matt Dunkle (Frontier, NY) and Tony Lepkowski (Lancaster, NY). Under the guidance of these captains, newcomers such as Tyler Strassburg (West Seneca East, NY), Joe Kozovski (Pickering, ONT) and Brent Rickan (Williamsville North, NY) on the attack look to help ground a potent offense led by 1st Team All NEAC Joe Glieco (Williamsville South, NY). Accompanying the attack at midfield will be a pair of quick and crafty midfielders from Orchard Park, NY, Sean Murray and Jake Engleman. Leveling out the midfield will be Kevin Bozella (Baltimore, MD), a big and strong dodger capable of shooting from both sides of the field. Helping to reassure possession on the offensive side of the ball will be face-off specialist Charlie Coogan (Rome, NY) returning to the team after a year layoff due to a knee injury. Defensively, the Mavericks return all but one of their young starting long sticks. Mike Walters (Williamsville South, NY) brings a physical presence to an aggressive and fast group. Freshman Grant Rickan (Williamsville North, NY) will look to stabilize the close defense with Sean Olivieri (West Seneca East, NY). At long stick midfield Caleb Higgins (Clarence, NY) returns after an impressive freshman campaign, leading the team in ground balls and often defending the opposing team’s best offensive player. Higgins will be joined by another rangy long stick defender, Mike Tolentino (Vestal, NY). Anchoring the defense at short stick will be the tenacious John-Henry Jackson (Marcellus, NY) and heady Brian Roff (Liverpool, NY). Quarterbacking the defense will be paramount. There is a heated battle between three returners in the goal, all with needed attributes. Jordan Ellis (Orchard Park, NY) has quick hands and pin point accuracy with clearing passes. Sean Kettles (Churchville, NY) with his incredible direction and focus and Chris Coogan (Rome, NY) possessing intensity and a tenacity for the game that is unmatched. A fine group of young men lead the Mavericks into a 2010 season that will see many highs and lows. There is one date set on their calendar, Sunday May, 2nd. Playing on that day is their focus, winning is the only goal.
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