TEAM PHOTO:Top: Coach Ralph Pepe, Stan Przedwiecki, Tim Harder, Mike Williams, Jim Laura, Tom Dunn, Rich Stoia, Chris Asaro, Patrick Powell, Mark Carlson and Assistant Coach Blayney McEneaney. Bottom: Mike Daquino, Anthony Messina, Tim Clark, Ken Monz, Chris Schiefer, Desmond Megna, Larry Falkman and Marvin Suria-Ramos. Not pictured: Shawn Craig, Matt Schreiner.

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2000 COLONIALS
Success Despite a Tough Schedule

The Southampton Colonials lacrosse team's schedule was so tough last year, the team ended 6-7 and the season-ending coaches poll still ranked them No. 10 in the nation in the NCAA's Division II, the only non-winning team to be ranked. The Colonials beat Dowling, which was No. 4 at the time, at Dowling and almost beat No. 1 Adelphi, losing 11-10 in overtime.

This season's preseason poll again ranked the Colonials No. 10. While All American Rob Roddini departs due to graduation (5.08 points per game), goal leader Ken Monz (2.28 goals per game) returns for his last campaign along with stellar attacker Chris Asaro. They are joined by newcomer Mike Daquino, a junior college All American. Goalie Larry Falkman, last year an All American Second Teamer, also returns. His save percentage of 69.6 last year led the league.

The schedule this year is even tougher for the Colonials. Seven of the team's 11 games are vs. ranked foes, including the country's top three teams, national champ Adelphi, CW Post and New York Institute of Technology. But the Colonials should again rise to the level of competition.

SOUTHAMPTON COACHES

Ralph Pepe inherited Southampton's lacrosse team in 1993 and has been involved in the sport for over 30 years. Entering his eighth year as a head coach, his team has earned three winning seasons, three playoff appearances, two ECAC titles and a winning reputation despite being in a league with several of the country's best teams.

"We've gained a lot of respect in the lacrosse community," said Pepe, whose record is 50-38. "Our players and coaches take a lot of pride in that."He has been an assistant coach at SUNY-Stony Brook and Sachem High School and a head coach at Smithtown West High School. Pepe, a 1978 graduate of Dowling College, teaches at Sachem High School North. He lives in East Quogue with his wife, Mary, and four kids, Kate, Ralph, Emily and Megan.

Blayney McEneany brings his defensive expertise to the Colonials for a sixth season as assistant coach. "When a player gets individual instruction from Blayney, it really improves his skill on defense," Pepe said. "He also has an exceptional knowlege of game strategy."

The 1968 Yankton College graduate coached at Sachem High School for 10 years and in 1979 led them to a state title. He lives in Miller Place with his wife Janet and three children, Moira, Kara and Blayney.

Mike Vitulli joins the team for his second campaign as assistant coach. He was an All-American goalie at Southampton who graduated in 1997.

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