When Mount Sinais head coach Harold Drumm first saw Spallinas outstanding skill set with his Team 91 Crush travel team as a sixth grader. The brand is set to release a full mens line in early 2022. At the first day of Boys Latin varsity tryouts in February 2019, Farrell said it was immediately clear he had the talent plus the lacrosse IQ to make an impact in the MIAA. Both write with their right hand, but Dom is a natural lefty in lacrosse. With Spallinas success came increased pressure as he attracted attention around Long Island. Im excited to represent Gait Lacrosse on and off the field.. SUBSCRIBE TO ALLSYRACUSE.COM NOW TO GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE INSIDER CONTENT! Log in ACCOUNT. 2-ranked recruit in the Class of 2022 according to Inside Lacrosse, is an attackman whose flair is paralleled only by his unselfishness. No one has to tell that to SWR coach Michael Taylor. At environmental forum, officials discuss host of issues including waste management, housing needs. "Hes phenomenal. Pictured,from left: Andrew McAdorey of St. Anthony's, Aiden McCaffrey of Comsewogue, Johnny Schwarz of Shoreham-Wading River. 22s had been together in two decades. I will tell you that going on the visits with him to all those places, I saw a different look in his eye when we were at Syracuse, Joe said. 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. Less than a minute later, Laforge put in a rebound. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Reprints & permissions | He led all players on Long Island with 122 points, which included 45 goals and 77 assists. The 13 assists were a school and Suffolk . Dom, adamantly not a morning person, would rather sleep in, then hang out with friends and watch the Ravens or play Madden. Nick, described by his dad as a stickler for the rules, has wanted to serve his country since he was little. The nations top recruit, someone who can help Syracuse return to its proper spot atop college lacrosse, says hes up for the task. They want whats best for you.. I always felt really comfortable with the coaching staff and that was something that was very important to me.. He also boxes four days a week. 22. An astounding high school career, with still one year left to compete at Mt. Hell be playing at Marist. Sinai defeat Manhasset, 14-13, in the Long Island class C title game earlier this month. 2 A whos who of leading environmental advocates joined elected officials in Riverhead last week to discuss and Long Island-wide A publication of Times Review Media Group, 7555 Main Road Bell improved his elite playmaking skills this season, tallying 57 assists. 22. The kid who grew up idolizing Casey Powell and the famed No. Your ad choices | 22 on your back, you better be prepared, he said. When Spallina first picked up a stick at a young age, he already knew how to handle it. Its just going to show that we are battle-tested and that we are ready to go for crunch time, which is coming up, Spallina said. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Syracuse lacrosse commit and the number one player in the 2022 recruiting class Joey Spallina had quite the performance on Tuesday. Spallina will have one more year to move up the all-time Long Island scoring list before he heads off to Syracuse. You might be using private browsing or have notifications blocked. Hes unbelievable. Gait Lacrosse, a collaboration between lacrosse legends and brothers, Gary and Paul Gait, launched in the fall of 2019 with only womens lacrosse gear and a small assortment of mens equipment. The deal also incorporates a product collaboration with Gait and Spallina on his own branded goods. As the final schools the Pietramalas were looking at became harder to separate, Nick created a Google Doc to clarify his priorities and help organize his thoughts. I thought he played a great game, though, you know. The Mount Sinai senior won 19 of 23 faceoffs and collected nine ground balls. He helped Comsewogue win the Suffolk Class B title and helped the team hold Garden City to only five goals in the Long Island final. 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. Joey Spallina #22 of Mt. The shift in perspective for Pietramala happened this summer and fall while he helped his sons Dom and Nick, fraternal twins and juniors at Boys Latin (Md. He broke the record in four years, not five, you know, and we didnt go really deep in the playoffs a couple of those years and every single team does whatever they can do to try to stop him and he still has eight, nine, ten points a game and all the kids on the team thrive off him. 22.COMMITMENT STORY https://t.co/i1W6z5Mhrs pic.twitter.com/mP1tWaVsuW. Subscription terms | Surrounded by one of the most talented groups of players in the nation, Mulholland scored 57 goals and assisted on 20 more. Hes not the strongest or most physical, but he knows how to use his 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame to bully defenders. Bob Liepa is the sports editor for Times Review Media Group, where he has worked since 1992. Few players were as talked about as Joey Spallina, the son of Stony Brook women's lacrosse coach and former New York Lizards coach Joe Spallina. They grew up with these coaches, Farrell said. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. Help. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 2 Shoreham-Wading Rivcr, 16-5, in the Suffolk County Class C final. Eclipses Josh Marcus Named Five Star, Ranks as the No. Copyright var currentYear = new Date().getFullYear();document.write(currentYear); Newsday. 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. Nick stands at about 6-foot-4. An all-around athlete, his skills were on display as he led Syosset to the top-seed and the Nassau Class A championship. His reign at the top of the Inside Lacrosse and NLF class of 2022 rankings, was expanded to a top 60 beginning September 2020. Obviously, not many of them worked. 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. ESPN, what else do you want?. At first, the coaches decided it wouldnt be the right move socially. Spallina was quick and to the point in reading his prepared statement. Dave Pietramala shared a similar sentiment with his sons after both committed to UNC. He had double-digit saves in both regular-season matchups against St. Anthonys. Pietramala, the winningest coach in Johns Hopkins history who mutually parted ways with the university back in April, was not alone. Dom hovers closer to 6 feet. He was the Lyle Thompson of high school lacrosse, Daquino said. So, Daquino told Spallina he couldnt let defenses lock him, needing to break out and still get the ball. Daquino thinks Spallina could become the new face of lacrosse, but Spallinas goals are team-based. The jersey the most famous one in the sport hangs in his bedroom in Mount Sinai, and the No. Spallinas drive, playmaking ability and experience playing beyond his years etched his name into the high school record books. 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. Oh, youre only good because youre Pietramalas son., Oh, its just because of your last name that youre starting.. Although Dave Pietramala emphasized to his sons it was a privilege to get to choose where theyd attend college, he had not realized how much pressure the recruiting landscape and accompanying social media frenzy weighed on those in it. Daquino, who coached Mount Sinais offense, said that Spallina listened to Drumm (who ran the defense) rather than him in practice because he wanted to understand what the defense was doing so he could beat them. 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. Im usually the one telling him hes not doing something today, instead of telling him to go do it. - Joe Spallina on his son, Joey. Hell be playing at North Carolina next year. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. California Privacy Rights | Asked if there was "any doubt" that Daniel Jones will be the Giants quarterback in 2023, general manager Joe Schoen replied with one word. Start with their positions. He earned a journalism degree from Stony Brook University in 2010. You cant get a wrong impression when you have two impressions, Dom Pietramala said. Select your favorites. Some games teams slide early, sometimes late, so we have to be able to beat teams different ways. Box 1500 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:. That gave him 76 goals and 88 assists this season, tops in Suffolk, per Newsday. Mike McAllister is a go-to source for Syracuse Orange content. Spallina spun inside and finally brought Mount Sinai even at 3. The nations top recruit, someone who can help Syracuse return to its proper spot atop college lacrosse, says hes up for the task. He wants to help bring Syracuse back to the top, said Spallinas father, Joe. He's garnered increased media attention after committing to Syracuse, where he will wear No. 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. 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. Billy Dwan, the son of Bill Dwan, Pietramalas long-time assistant at Hopkins, is a five-star defenseman at Loyola Blakefield (Md.) This is awesome, honestly, said Spallina, who would be in his fifth varsity season had the pandemic not claimed the 2020 campaign. Joey is much like me. 1 overall, No. Team 91 LIs Parker McDonald Earns 2025 Five-Star Honors, Leading Edge Playmaking LSM Will Pedicano Earns Five-Star Honors. who verbally committed to Syracuse. 22, especially at Syracuse, Lockwood said, because everything is magnified. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Thats saying a lot. Manage Settings If you do not want to select your favorites now, you can continue to Cuse.com and select your favorites later. And starting at six years old, Spallina traveled for tournaments, playing kids up to two years older than him, forcing him to develop his game quickly. Spallina said he did that in the fall. How do you tell the difference between you two? The jersey the most famous one in the sport hangs in his bedroom in Mount Sinai, and the No. He eventually played up on the famed Team 91 2020 Crush team featuring Brennan ONeill, but never let the spotlight or fanfare get to him. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE . 22 Joey Spallina. Thousands of eager lacrosse enthusiasts checked into Instagram Live broadcasts and waited for word from the No. Perhaps a bit obscured in the shadow of greatness that surrounds Joey Spallina is the understanding that the Mount Sinai boys lacrosse team is a lot more than Joey Spallina. When you put the No. Growing up, that was my dream school. 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. 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. He got up before 5 a.m. for workouts, using shooting drills and hours of film on footwork and defenses to improve. Desktop notifications are on | Turn off. Mount Sinai had to do everything possible to get Spallina the ball and he notched 122 points as a junior. 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. He had 21 goals and 27 assists and was the MVP of the Friars' 12-11 win over Chaminade to capture the CHSAA Class AAA championship. Its where you want to be.. Hes got talent and hes working harder than anybody else, so Im looking forward to seeing what he does on the field.. The things that he did were remarkable, Reh said. 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. 1 recruit in the Class of 2022 according to Inside Lacrosse. That decision was a surprise, perhaps most of all to their dad. Get breaking news alerts from Newsday. Spallinas arrival couldnt come at a more pivotal time for the Orange, who are coming off. Advertise with Newsday | We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Nope. As of this writing, there were 344 commits in the database. But both admitted their excitement that when they head south, theyll do so with someone who will always have their back. After the narrow victory over the Catamounts and . Ranked No. "Excellence is what we strive for, but youre never going to be perfect with everything. 2022 Times Review Media Group All Rights Reserved, Proposal for family-friendly downtown would ban tattoo parlors, smoke shops and rehab facilities, Peconic Bay Medical Center clinicians reflect on recent medical mission to El Salvador, Election 2023: Stark, Kent to face off for county legislature seat, Wrestling: Shoreham-Wading River 8th grader places second in state championships. Spallina is considered the best player in the 2022 cycle and committed to Syracuse back in September over Loyola, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and others. Mount Sinais coaches realized they couldnt run a true offense with one player locked, but also knowing that Spallina couldnt come out of the game. While the attackmen are No. Home Joey Spallina. But after dominating that season and growing his body, there was no debate for his eighth grade year. The buzz was palpable. Terms of service | Dom and Nick Pietramala can agree on at least one other one topic: They dont want to room together in Chapel Hill. Theres no question about that., Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine He was in the background saying, Mom, I want it to start Sept. 1.. It was an awesome experience. In January, the three Powell brothers met with Gait and Lockwood at LaxCon in Baltimore. The kid has a lot of heart, transferred here knowing hed be a standout goalie, and I think he proved it this season and I think he proved it this game. Both goalies, SWRs Jaden Galfano (seven saves) and Mount Sinais Brayden Wilcken (11 saves), played well. Hes committed to play at Notre Dame. Bottom row:Jack Cascadden ofGarden City,Jake Deacy ofComsewogue,Jake Demert ofBay Shore. His father, Hall of Famer Roy Colsey, is his coach at Ridgefield High School and a middle-school physical education teacher in the district. Im usually the one telling him hes not doing something today, instead of telling him to go do it.. His six goals, including the game-winner in the final minute, helped Mt. His days start at 5 a.m. at the gym. It may have been the most impressive performance of his high school career to date, and yet was the first game in which he did not score a single goal. Go inside the helmet with the #1 2022 recruit, Joey Spallina, as they take on the Juiced Cherries at the Inside Lacrosse Elite Eight. In response, Gait has told Spallina not to change his style, though he had to earn his spot on the field. named Newsday player of the year, Long Island Championship MVP, and is a Suffolk County and Long Island Champion. It was Mount Sinais second straight county championship. But Spallina countered. Privacy Policy | His highlights from that year have more than 85,000 views on YouTube. It was probably, Spallina said, our best half of lacrosse weve played in a while., Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. His career is at the beginning of his future in lacrosse, just as ours is in the development of our mens line. Mattituck, NY 11952, Site made in collaboration with CMYK Absolutely not, Dave Pietramala said when asked if he could have foreseen his sons both picking the same destination. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and halt to in-person recruiting, the IWLCA actually wanted to move back the contact date for the class of 2022 from Sept. 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021. He is also a three-time All County and All Division Player. Pictured, top row from left:AJ Alexander of Syosset,Ryan Bell of Smithtown West,Danny Caddigan of Smithtown West. Newsday Player of the Year: Joey Spallina, Mt. SEARCH . 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. Riley Reese, a defenseman at Glenelg Country (Md. 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. Contact Newsday | 22 scored from a sharp left angle with 6:07 remaining before adding an exclamation point with 53.9 seconds left. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Your homepage will customize based on your selections. 22, many fans heckled Spallina. The adjustment to playing at Syracuse as a freshman wont be difficult since Spallina played so many older, top players on the travel circuit, said Luke Daquino, an assistant at Spallinas Mount Sinai High School. Then the Syracuse-bound attackman erupted for four goals and an assist. The great No. But, his goal isnt a personal one: its to win four straight national championships, when SU hasnt competed for one in 10 years. Youve worked your whole life for this. And there was never any doubt who was going to get the ball with the Mustangs' season on the line. Mt Sinai's Joey Spallina celebrates a goal in the third quarter during the Long Island Class C boys lacrosse final between Mt. Some days, he and his siblings head to Port Jeffersons Pirates Cove, where they run large, rolling sand dunes. Spallina has always impressed against older competition. Personal: Full name Joey Tyler Spallina son of Mary Beth and Joe father is the head coach of the Stony Brook University women's lacrosse team . Height 5'11" Weight 190 Current Team Team 91 LI Rating: NLF October 2020 Super 60 Rankings Ranked No. He also showed off his goal-scoring prowess, finding the back of the net 37 times. Looking to comment on this article? Late in the game, with the result a mere formality, there was one final piece of unfinished business. Copyright var currentYear = new Date().getFullYear();document.write(currentYear); Newsday. Paul Rabil, who jumped over the hood of a car, would take home the top prize. Dom Pietramala is not exactly sure why he started playing attack, but from a young age, he has wanted to be different. During the regular season, only two of Manhasset's games were decided by less than double digits, in large part thanks to Mulhollands play on attack and in the midfield. His lacrosse IQ is off the charts.. 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. Despite the way Syracuses 2021 season ended, with a loss to Georgetown in the NCAA Tournament, Spallina is still bullish on the Oranges future. Based on our proprietary formula and summer club events, we provide the most precise team rankings. On weekends, Nick will get up before dawn to go fishing by himself. They cut backdoor and theyre really good at it and they just got the better of us today at it.. His game is more feeding than getting a goal, so he uses the slide to his advantage and his whole team works around him. Their interests diverge off the field, too. 1 recruit and now Syracuse 2022 commit. They were the ones playing off of me and cutting hard. Committed to: Syracuse. Tattoo or body piercing parlors? "This is awesome, honestly," said Spallina, who would be in his fifth varsity season had the pandemic not claimed the 2020 campaign. I wanted to separate myself and create a name for myself as Dominic Pietramala, not just Pietramalas son, he said. Joeys biggest strength is he can really beat you when youre playing perfect defense, Daquino said. If Spallina seems like a player who has been groomed to succeed at the next level, thats because he has been. The Mustangs will defend their Long Island title against Manhasset or South Side Saturday at Hofstra University. California Privacy Rights | 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. The 13 assists were a school and Suffolk County single-game record. No portion of this site may be reproduced or duplicated without the express written permission of Syracuse University. This is your process, he told them. The spotlight on women and their amazing accomplishments shines brighter this March, which is a great thing. Following a two-game, 10-goal weekend for Syracuse's Joey Spallina, the No. Now that Ive committed, I feel like the work is just beginning, Spallina said. oey Spallina has always wanted to play lacrosse at Syracuse, and hes always wanted to wear No. The visits that the Pietramalas made on their own were eye-opening for Dave Pietramala, too. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. After more than 30 offers, he had . He wants to be the best. Yes Not now. Copyright at Laxallstars.com Grow the Game. . Joey Spallina #22 of Mt. In an article published Oct. 13, Inside Lacrosse noted that there were 264 players in its recruiting database who had committed to a Division I program since Sept. 1. Ive never met a more dialed-in, focused kid on what it takes to be excellent, what it takes to be great, Joe said. All rights reserved. I always loved Syracuse growing up, Spallina told AllSyracuse.comafter he committed. Plus, it was beautiful. 1 attackman Rating: 100. Spallina beat Chris Allen (17 saves) 53 seconds into the fourth for a 6-4 lead. Privacy Policy | Former U.S. Indoor and NLL star Roy Colsey has mentored his son and Virginia commit, Ryan. oey Spallina has always wanted to play lacrosse at Syracuse, and he's always wanted to wear No. Playing for Syracuse and wearing 22 was all a dream come true, Spallina said. Reh said Spallina could be one of the best college players of all time. While Spallina wasnt the fastest player, Daquino said he used his hips and shoulders to make defenders think hes going one way before moving the other. Sitemap | 10 on ESPNs SportsCenter that night. But it was little Joey Spallina who stole the show and earned a spot at No. Spallina, a junior at Mount Sinai, is a physical, crafty attackman who thrives while backing down defenders and creating offense. Credit: Dawn McCormick. The setting was postcard perfect at St. Anthonys blue sky, warm air, sun-splashed turf. "Hes just a generational player," Mt. Joe Spallina (left) has supported his son, Joey, through his experience as a No. The Mustangs will defend their Long Island title against Manhasset or South Side Saturday at Hofstra University. Lacrosse fans got to see these C guys excel on TV. Credit: Bob Sorensen. Other times, when defenders were all over Spallina, hed be relaxed, jogging, with no panic in his eyes, Drumm said. Credit: James Escher. Pictored: Jayson Singer of Syosset, Jake Wilson of Shoreham-Wading River. NLF October 2020 Super 60 Rankings We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. Ryan Maher tiedit at 4, but Laforge untied it again. But at the top of both their lists was another criterion. Francisco Cortes, Shoreham-Wading River, M, Jr. Jameson Smith, Bayport-Blue Point, M, Jr. Gene Morris joined Newsday's sports department in September 2012 and covers high school sports. The public-address announcement followed that Spallina had scored the 501st point of his career, a Long Island record. 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. We really were just playing together and having fun and scoring easy goals. Or as Mustangs coach Harold Drumm put it: I think it shows that Class C, its a great class of lacrosse on Long Island and in the country Sometimes theyre overlooked because theyre small schools.. 22 was always on his back as he became the nations best recruit. Northport started the season 2-3 but won 13 games in a row after that, culminating in an 11-10 win over Syosset to capture the Long Island Class A championship. It felt great, Laforge said. So, you learn from it and thank God Joeys graduating.. Spallina said he doesnt think about pressure or high expectations. A versatile scorer, Alexander had 32 goals and 15 assists. About Us | Altamont, N.Y. (January 12, 2022) Gait Lacrosse is excited to announce a 4-year partnership with mens lacrosse star Joey Spallina making him the first high school lacrosse athlete signed to a hard goods brand. 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. College Men. 22 at Syracuse. Spallinas well-documented work ethic separated him from the pack. We're on a mission to grow the game on a global scale and inspire the next generation of passionate lacrosse players. Lizards star Stephen Berger, known around the league as one of the most fun-loving athletes, wanted to include Spallina in his performance. Lockwood said the number has become a symbol of lacrosse. It is one of the "easier" crosswords to work on compared to some of the heavy . 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. 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