THE PATRIOT-NEWS/PENNLIVE BIG 12
FIRST TEAM
The Shamrocks’ junior helped his team to a 12-6 record and a spot in the District 3 playoffs. All Hickey did was solidify a defense that lost some key pieces to graduation. He appeared in all 18 games and finished with 90 ground balls and 75 takeaways.
Despite a down season for the Eagles, O’Dell turned in a fine defensive spring and kept his team in several games that could have gone either way. O’Dell finished with 57 ground balls, 41 takeaways and 16 caused turnovers and became the anchor in the back for head coach A.J. Bogaczyk.
The steady hand of Sickler’s defensive play helped compliment Hershey’s talented offensive play. The Army recruit was a tenacious defender and a ground ball magnet for a Trojans’ club that reached the Mid-Penn finals, the District 3 semifinals and the PIAA playoffs.
Possessing terrific speed, great hands and exceptional skill around the goal, Clark was one of the area’s most gifted scorers, finishing with 62 goals and 60 assists to help lead Hershey to a Mid-Penn Keystone title and a spot in the Mid-Penn championship game. Clark totaled nine goals and seven assists in the District 3 playoffs.
JEREMY LARKIN, CENTRAL DAUPHIN
Larkin was again the steady presence between the pipes for the Rams, and his ability to go post to post in a flash is a big reason why the Rams’ program has continued to improve each season …. And also why Larkin keeps landing himself on the first team. With Larkin as the net minder, CD advanced to the District 3 playoffs for the first time ever and picked up its first ever postseason win.
A terrific comeback story, Tingler suffered a broken ankle during the fall and rehabbed furiously to make it back to lacrosse. During the spring, all Tingler did was become of the area’s best goalies, finishing with an incredible 229 saves. His quick reflexes made him hard to beat in close and his net coverage was exceptional.
Could very well be the most underrated player in the Mid-Penn Conference. Roesler, only a sophomore, became a key component for a Carlisle team that captured the Mid-Penn championship, the District 3 semifinals and the PIAA quarterfinals. His tenacity ofndefense and his speed to get the ball over midfield usually resulted in a strong possession for the Thundering Herd.
He’s fast, tough and definitely plays with an edge. Ewell has been described as a “game changer” by head coach Steve Kidder. And it’s tough to argue against that claim. Ewell brings a physical presence and an attitude that seems to complement Carlisle’s offense. Always has his nose in the play and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get that ground ball.
While it can be argued that Carlisle didn’t have that go-to player on offense, Fowler was definitely a player that needed to be watched. Good footwork and great hands helped make him a terrific finisher around the net. He finished the spring season with 57 goals and 27 assists.
Downey’s stock continued to rise each season, culminating in a senior season that produced 58 goals and 39 assists. Always seemed to draw extra attention from the opposing defenses, but Downey still managed to turn in the best season of his high school career in helping the Cougars stay competitive in the Mid-Penn Keystone.
Tolbert nearly helped get the Trojans into the District 3 playoffs with his strong finish to the regular season. He finished with a modest 38 goals and eight assists, but his leadership and intangibles proved huge for head coach Paul Flohr. Tolbert scored 21 of his 38 goals in the last five games of the season.
The accolades poured in for Patton after the 2013 season. And for good reason. Patton was one of District 3’s most versatile players as he scored 48 goals and 21 assists, but he also scooped 138 ground balls and won 72 percent of his face-offs. Patton was named Mid-Penn player of the year, District 3 player of the year and was selected as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American.
SECOND TEAM
Joey Hess, Palmyra; Kevin Willis Bishop McDevitt; George Briggs Hershey; Logan Calhoun, Hershey; Jack Donaghue, Hershey; Matt Quattrone, Carlisle, Max Breschi, Carlisle; Andrew Kelly, State College; Jackson Gardner, Central Dauphin; John Gamber, Northern; David Hergenroeder, Trinity; John Miller, Trinity; Steve Onorato, Hershey.