2014 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards

Franklin junior attack Jack Vail has been named the 2014 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Vail was an offensive juggernaut, helping the Panthers to a share of the Kelley-Rex Division title.

Vail was one of the best scorers in the entire league, scoring 60 goals on the season and adding 48 assists for an impressive total of 108 points.

“Jack was one of the most consistent players in the entire league throughout the season,” HockomockSports.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan said. “It seemed as though Jack was always involved in scoring a big goal for the Panthers. He not only had a great season in terms of scoring himself, he was able to draw the attention of defenses and became a true assist man as well. Those two things right there are big factors in why Jack was named Player of the Year for HockomockSports.com.”

Vail started the season with six points – two goals and four assists – in the first game and didn’t slow down at all throughout the season. He scored six goals to help the Panthers avenge a loss to KP, which eventually led to a division title split between the two teams. In the playoffs, Vail scored four goals and added three assists to lead Franklin to a 12-6 win over Dartmouth.

Honorable Mention: Luc Valenza, Foxboro – Johnny Piatelli, King Philip – James Kummer, North Attleboro

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HockomockSports.com First Team
Jack Vail, Franklin
Luc Valenza, Foxboro
Johnny Piatelli, King Philip
Mike Sullivan, Franklin
Andrius Bernotas, Sharon

HockomockSports.com Second Team
Austin Kent, Franklin
Brett McEvoy, King Philip
James Kummer, North Attleboro
Matt Cancian, Sharon
Sean Young, North Attleboro

HockomockSports.com Third Team
Brandon King, King Philip
Josh Rotman, Sharon
Liam Lynch, Foxboro
Brad White, Milford
Ben Lodge, Canton

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King Philip sophomore attack Johnny Piatelli has been named the HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Underclassman of the Year. Piatelli set a KP record for goals scored in a season with 73 goals and was also voted a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches.

Piatelli’s record year propelled KP to a share of the Kelley-Rex divisional title with Franklin. On top of his 73 goals, he added 38 assists for a total of 111 points. Even more impressive was his 46% shooting percentage.

“Johnny is a great all around attackman,” KP head coach Jacob Kravitz said. “Obviously everyone noticed the goals, but his passing is excellent and his hustle in the ride game is underrated. He’s very passionate about lacrosse and wants to push himself to play at the highest level he can.”

Piatelli is the second straight sophomore to win the award and the second straight Kelley-Rex player following Franklin’s Michael Sullivan last season.

Honorable Mention: Paul Macrina, King Philip – Pat McCarthy, Foxboro – Austin Kent, Franklin – Ben O’Neill, Canton

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Coach of the Year – Patrick Kelley, Sharon
Sharon head coach Patrick Kelley has been named the 2014 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Kelley led the Eagles to their first ever Hockomock League Davenport Division title, going 10-3 in league play and 13-5 overall.

Kelley helped lead a young team through a tough season last season and into a turnaround season this year. The Eagles went 3-13 in 2013 before the complete turnaround this season.

“Patrick was able to keep expectations high for his team and Sharon really flew high this season,” HockomockSports.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan said. “It was clear the Eagles bought into his message and they believed they could beat anyone under his leadership.”

Kelley is the second straight Davenport Division coach to win the award, following Canton’s Bill Bendell last season.

Honorable Mention: Jacob Kravitz, King Philip – Lou Verrochi, Franklin – Kevin Young, North Attleboro