PRESERVING A PROUD LEGACY

Brian McIntosh played for former Canton boys lacrosse Dave Bradman 20 years ago. Now, he's taking over the program Bradman guided for 23 years.

"I've coached alongside him for 12 or 13 years," McIntosh said. "He just does things so much differently than any coaches I've seen."

McIntosh coached junior varsity for the last several years and said working under and with Bradman molded his coaching style, which he hopes will succeed at the varsity level.

"I honestly believe Canton lacrosse is the most respected lacrosse program north of Carthage," McIntosh said. "I intend to keep it there."

Bradman won't be far away, though. He's staying on as a volunteer assistant coach. McIntosh welcomes the help.

"I wished that last year I would have turned over the JV reigns and coached alongside Dave at the varsity," he said. "It wasn't the way it worked out. He's right there for me, and he's helped me make the adjustment to the next level."

The Golden Bears fell to Salmon River, 16-12, last year in the Section 10 Class C championship. Canton graduated nine seniors from that team, including Bradman's son Sam, who led Section 10 with 111 goals and 67 assists last year.

"Right now, we're real young, and our JV numbers are down," McIntosh said. "We're in a little slump right now, but I expect to get it back on top."

McIntosh knows his players from developing them as underclassmen. Senior midfielder Colin Howard said having a familiar face still at varsity helps ease the transition.

"We know what to expect," he said. "We knew we weren't going to have the same coach that we've always had — winning Section 10 titles and going far in the states. We've had our coach now since JV, and we hope he can do the same things Mr. Bradman can do."

McIntosh said he's more hard-nosed in practice than Bradman was, but is confident he can get the same results.

"The main difference is: I'll tend to be more the bad coach, and he would be the good coach," he said. "I don't let them slack off, and I make sure they're working."

Canton caught a break from Class C rival Salmon River this offseason. The Shamrocks' star players Lyle, Miles and Ty Thompson transferred out of the section. Howard said he wasn't worried about Salmon River yet.

"We're just looking to be competitive in the league and hoping to keep up the legacy we usually have," he said. "We've been doing pretty good (in practice) this early on. We know what we're comfortable with. We know how to work it."

McIntosh expects Brendan Bolis, Jon O'Connor and Howard to lead the offense. The defense is less sound.

"We're trying to do some different things there. It's a little down," McIntosh said. "We do have a solid goaltender with Erik Howard. I think we'll be all right. I think in Section 10, we'll be fine and we'll be a contender."

Northern Athletic

Conference

BOYS LACROSSE

Outlook:The talent in Section 10 is even throughout. Canton has dominated the section most years, but winning games this year might prove difficult with only five seniors and a handful more with limited varsity experience. Someone will have to emerge as a go-to scorer. The same is true for Section 10 Class C champion Salmon River. The Shamrocks not only graduated nine players, but lost returners Lyle, Miles and Ty Thompson when they transferred. Saranac Lake looks the strongest on paper with 15 seniors. The Red Storm will be strong. Massena is young, but talented with Dan Tyo in net and David Henrie, Randal Seymour and Taylor Elsner on offense. Potsdam will likely be competitive throughout. Colton-Pierrepont is in its second full season after starting the program last year. Ogdensburg Free Academy is just starting a program, but its players have been on junior varsity and modified teams. The Blue Devils were just waiting for the right mix to start the varsity. That time is now.

Canton Golden Bears

Coach:Brian McIntosh.

2008 record:13-7 overall, 11-3 NAC.

Roster:Tanner Pratt (Jr. A), Brandon Bartley (So. M), Erik Howard (Jr. G); Joe Conklin (So. M), Taylor Murphy (Sr. A), Aaron Rexford (Jr. M), Anthony Levato (Sr. A), Luke Sharlow (Jr. D), Trent Durocher (Jr. M), Brandon Crandall (Sr. D), Dakota Sharp (Jr. A), Frank Ehan (Sr. D), Mike Witherhead (Jr. M), Tyler Callahan (Jr. M/D), John O'Connor (So. M/A), Brian Hanson (Jr. D), Anthony Spadaccini (Jr. A), Colin Howard (Jr. M), Zach Kenny (So. M), James Guyette (Jr. G), Brendan Bolis (Jr. M), Colin Carroll (Jr. D), Samuel Thayer (Sr. M), Carlos Holcomb (Jr. D), Nick Tyo (Jr. A), Sanford Newvine (Jr. M), Devin Gardner (Jr. D).

Colton-Pierrepont Colts

Coach:James Nee.

2008 record:0-13.

Roster:Alex Ensby (Sr.), David Avery (Sr.), Beau Boyden (Jr.), Steve Sunderland (Jr.), Wade Carey (Jr.), Gavin Dominy (Jr.), James Reichert (Jr.), Mark Avery (So.), Casey Mitchell (So.), Ira Thomas (So.), Josh Stiles (So.), Kiel Skelly (So.), Tory Boyce (So.), Robert Beaulieu (So.), James McFaddin (Fr.).

Massena Red Raiders

Coach:Kris Covell.

2008 record:10-12, 5-8.

Roster:Sterling Back (Jr.), Dane Curry (Sr.), Joseph Day (Jr.), Timothy Doud (Sr.), Taylor Elsner (Jr.), David Henrie (Jr.), Jared Hollander (Sr.), Zach Hopps (Fr.), Jacob Martin (Jr.), Tyson Oakes (Sr.), David Peets (Jr.), Jon Paul Prashaw (So.), Zach Prashaw (Jr.), Conor Riley (So.), Randal Seymour (So.), Casey Simonds (Sr.), Taylor Smoke (Jr.), Daniel Tyo (Sr.).

Heuvelton Bulldogs

Coach:Tim Youngs

2008 record:3-16, 2-10.

Roster:Corey Aldous (Sr. A), Cody McCormick (Fr. A), Jon Kingsley (So. A), Matt Gardner (Sr. M), Taylor Armstrong (So. M), Devin Foster (Jr. M), James Brossoit (So. M), Mike Perry (So. M), Jacob Couglar (Sr. M), Aaron Pierce (Sr. D), Ryan Kelly (So. D), James Willis (Jr. D), Jordan Lytle (Fr. D), Bruce Carmondy (Jr. D), David Thornhill Jr. D), Ryan Skipka (So. D), Nate Wheeler (Sr. D), Mike McDonell (So. D), Travis Wood (So. D), Tom Blackburn (Sr. G).

OFA Blue Devils

Coach:Matt Morley.

2008 record:NA.

Roster:Nabeel Almuti (So. A), Chris Beebie (So. M), Nathan Bell (So. D), Nick Bell (So. D), Alex Bender (Jr. M), Ethan Bonewell (Jr. M), Dustin Brien (Jr. M), Jeremy Cline (Jr. D), Greg Denner (So. A), Kris Folsom (So. G), Ryan Frary (Jr. M), Zach Giglio (Sr. A), Chris Harper (Jr. A/M), Ken Hilborne (Jr. A), Ernie Jeneault (Jr. D), Tanner Lawrence (Sr. A/M), Trey Lawrence (Fr. A), Steve Morrow (Sr. D), Tyler O'Grady (Jr. A), Cody O'Marah (So. LSM), Anthony Pirie (Jr. M), Andy Rickett (So. M), Jacob Snover (Jr. M/D), Eric Sweeney (Jr. M), Nick TenEyck (So. D), Tyler VanAmelsfort (So. M).

Potsdam Sandstoners

Coach:Todd Kaiser.

2008 record:11-5, 10-3.

Roster:Josh Adams (Fr. D), Dustin Andreus (Fr. G), Jake Bercume (So. D), Ryan Bercume (Sr. M), Greg Burkum (Jr. A), Taylor Caswell (Sr. M), Garrett DiTullio (So. A), Joes DiTullio (Sr. G), Ben Greer (Sr. D), Sebastian Grimberg (So. A), Devin Gruneisen (Sr. M), Sam Holsen (Sr. A), Cory Hosken (Sr. M), Dan Hourihan (Jr. D), Eian House (So. G), Trevor Jerome (Sr. D), Angelo Landi (Fr. M), Jordan LaPointe (Sr. M), Tim Leuthauser (Sr. M), Shawn Lillie (So. M), Shane McHenry (Jr. D), Sam Miller (Fr. A), Ryan Mousaw (Jr. D), Corey Neaton (So. D), Isaiah Patterson (Sr. D), Peter Tardelli (Sr. A).

Salmon River Shamrocks

Coach:Dave White.

2008 record:16-1, 12-0.

Roster:Kanatiio Adams, Ratsienhahiens Adams, Trey Adams, Nathan Bero, Joseph Bigness, Kody Bingham, Andrew Bomberry, Harley Chubb, Jeremy Cole, Ross Cree, Hank DeLisle, Nolan Francis, Shane Francis, Chris George, Daniel Gerow, Sean Herne, Derek Hopps, Trent Jacobs, Jacob Lazore, Ryan Mainville, Bradley McGowan, Cameron Mitchell, Seth Oakes, Dillon Odorowski, Travis Phillips, Trevor Roundpoint, Leon Swamp, Brodie Thompson, Chad Thompson, Corey Thompson, Travis Thompson, Tylon Thompson, Ben Treptow, Anthony Paul Ward, Jake Whitecrow.

Saranac Lake Red Storm

Coach:Kris Miemis.

2008 record:8-7, 6-6.

Roster:Evan Scollin (Sr.), Mike Sapone (So.), Dan Sweet (Sr.), Mike Phelabaum (Sr.), Jon Barge (Sr.), Brad Duby (Sr.), Brandon Duby (Jr.), Josh Dickson (Sr.), Ethan Oddy (Sr.), Zack Martin (Sr.), Grant Stevens (Sr.), Allen Ashlaw (Sr.), Chauncey Sutphen (Sr.), Mike Oberding (Sr.), Connor Pascke (Jr.), Austin McDonough (So.), Emmitt Garnish (Sr.), Mike Fenton (Sr.), Dan Trummer (Sr.).

St. Lawrence Larries

Coach:Chris Rose.

2008 record:9-8, 7-7.

Roster:Kevin Logan, Jack Keegan, Kyle Shampine, Nate Compo, Brody Helmer, Cody Kilcoyne, Keegan Smith, Ian McGregor, Ryan Cole, Nate Cole, Jobie McCarthy, Jordan Lavine, Martin Fregoe, Camden Durant, Charlie Dullea, Mike Frohm, Cody Doyle, Jon King, Conner Eldridge, Dan Frohm, Levi Hull, Brian Labier, Connor McCuin.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Outlook:It would be easy to pick Canton as the runaway favorite for Section 10, especially when considering the Golden Bears are the only team that finished above .500 overall and undefeated in the league. Heuvelton and OFA could cause problems, but Canton has depth. Aside from Massena, the Golden Bears have the largest roster in the league. Their numbers alone will give them an added advantage late in games. Heuvelton plays a difficult nonleague schedule, going 0-6 in it last season, but finished second behind Canton in the league. The Bulldogs are very young, overall, despite the seven seniors. Heuvelton has 15 who are underclassmen.

Canton Golden Bears

Coach:Lyle Newman.

2008 record:13-2 overall, 10-0 Northern Athletic Conference.

Roster:Sarah Baker (Sr. G), Lizzie Bastien (So. A), Kaela Brundage (Jr. D), Kate Caster (So. M), Brittany Coffey (Sr. D), Kelley Corbine (So. D), Rachel Draper (So. M), Tressa Goolden (So. M), Tiffany Hudson (Jr. A), Alyssa Hughes (So. D), Alicia Jones (Fr. M), Maricel Kitts (So. G), Brooke Knight (Jr. A), Kate Lawrence (So. D), Kate Lumbard (Fr. M), Amanda Miller (Sr. D), Audrey Mooradian (So. M), Murphy Newman (8th, M), Shelley Peria (So. M), Taylor Pickett (Sr. D), Jaliegh Pier (Fr. M), Lindy Pynchon (So. A), Marissa Robis (So. D), Sarah Stone (Fr. M), Katherine Sweeney (So. M), Bridget teRiele (So. M), Michelle Varney (Jr. A).

Heuvelton Bulldogs

Coach:Gus Burns.

2008 record:6-9, 6-3.

Roster:Aliza Armstrong (Fr.), Amanda Blackburn (Fr.), Shastin Crobar (Fr.), Natasha Ghize (Sr.), Amy Hamilton (So.), Nichole Hammond (7th), Jenna Lashua (So.), Katie Lashua (Sr.), Sherava Legault (Fr.), Kaitlin Pierce (So.), Emily Ross (Fr.), Alyssa Rupert (Jr.), Janeel Spiva (Sr.), Alexa Stowe (Sr.), Danielle Tani (So.), Lindsay Tennant (So.), Elyssa Tennant (Sr.), Melissa Wheeler (So.), Mara White (Sr.).

Massena Red Raiders

Coach:Jeff Slack.

2008 record:2-14, 2-8.

Roster:Emily Babcock (So.), Kallie Barnes (Fr.), Brittney Beckstead (So.), Paulina Behrens (Jr.), Kiley Buckshot (Fr.), Shannon Casey (7th), Alanna Darling (Sr.), Renee Deruchia (Fr.), Emmalyn Dupree (Fr.), Ashley Favreau (Sr.), Courtney French (Sr.), Sydnie Garrow (Fr.), Laura Gonzales (Fr.), Alison Greene (Fr.), Bettina Jermano (Jr.), Nicole Johnson (Sr.), Nyssa LaClair (So.), Coree Phillips (So.), Megan Poupore (Fr.), Anna Riley (Sr.), Christine Sutter (Jr.), Danielle Talbot (Sr.), Siera Thomas-Burke (So.), Savannah Thompson (Jr.), Dominique Valancius (8th), Reisha White (Sr.).

OFA Blue Devils

Coach:Lauren Morley.

2008 record:7-9, 5-5.

Roster:Aubrey Badlam (Jr. M), Kylie Barr (Sr. D/M), Amanda Calton (Jr. D/M), Erin Corbine (Jr. D), Holli Cota (Jr. G), Alison Edwards (Jr. M), Ashley Feldt (Sr. M), Rosie Giglio (So. D), Chelsea Hackett (Jr. A), Nikki Holmes (8th A), Hanna Mallette (So. M), Chelsea Martin (So. M), Brooke Massia (Jr. A), Morgan McLellan (Jr. M/G), Molly Morrow (Fr. A), Melissa Peo (So. A), Morgan Rishe (Sr. D), Kaitlin Sheppard (8th A/M), Brittany Smith (Sr. M/D), Brittany Tayler (Jr. A), Amanda Woods (Sr. M), Miranda Young (So. M).

Potsdam Sandstoners

Coach:Sarah Rosintoski.

2008 record:4-8, 3-7.

Roster:Abbie Adams (So. G/A), Dia Bennani (So. A/D), Francesca Centofanti (So. A/D), Brittney Charleston (Fr. A/D), Alanna Conley (Sr. A/D), Ginette Cornett (Sr. A/D/M), Monique Cornett (So. M), Tess Curry (Jr. M), Ali Fayette (So. A/D), Cassie Grace (So. M), Tess Hazen (So. M/A), Megan Judware (So. A), Courtney Kilgore (Jr. A/M), Harley Loran (Fr. A/D), Hiona Loran (7th A/D), Kaila Maguire (Sr. M), Kaycee Maguire (So. M), Jessica Matott (Fr. A/D), Kanika Misra (Jr. M/A), Keeley Rice (Fr. A/D), Anette Rishe (7th A/D), Jill Tardelli (Jr. M/D/G), Mary Twiss (Sr. A/M).

Saranac Lake Red Storm

Coach:Amanda Zullo.

2008 record:4-8, 3-8.

Roster:Hannah Fineburg (8th D/G), Alex Covert (So. D), Jackie Dubee (So. M), Kristy Duguay (So. D), Gaby Feliu (So. A/M), Ryan Garnish (So. A), Meadow Hackett (So. A/M), Shannon Muldowney (So. A), Selma Radoncic (SO. D), Cadence Roddy (So. A/M), Maggie Schneck (So. A/M), Alex Grossman (Jr. D), Kiestin Lee (Jr. A), Alex McFaddin (Jr. A/M), Hanna Molloy (Jr. D), Megan Mueleer (Jr. M), Maggie Nester (Jr. D/M), Ashley Pittman (Jr. G/D), Hillary Pond (Jr. M), Cayla Clucky (Sr. A/M), Kenya Lovill (Sr. A), Sara Preston (Sr. D).