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Section 1 Quarterfinals: Is the next Brett Makar among us?

Section 1 Quarterfinals: Is the next Brett Makar among us?
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Jade Gorman
Jade Gorman May 29, 2025 @ 03:27 PM
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Gianluca Marchini
Gianluca Marchini 5'10" | 165 lbs | M/A | Right Hand | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Yorktown's Chad Bowen and Lakeland's Michael DiCiccio at the ready on the 50-yard line, the game was set to begin. Throughout quarter one, we saw Yorktown put up 6 goals, leaving Lakeland with no score, and winning every face-off except for one. Jack Simone and [player_tooltip player_id='124985' first='Gianluca' last='Marchini'] seemed to be on the same wavelength for the Huskers as they found each other time and time again, trading off goals and assists. Yorktown's Frankie Ofrias was able to weave his way through the Rebels' defense, creating goal-scoring opportunities for his team and even racking in some points himself. Lakelands Nick Kaufman did his best to vocalize the slides on the defensive end while also capitalizing on 50/50 chances in favor of his team. Rebels Declan Duggan caught onto Kaufman's leadership and kept his head on a swivel the entire time. CC Savastano tallied in a knockdown, and #88 played strong physical defense as well. The Rebels did what they could but couldn't keep up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next 12 minutes of play were led by Rebels defender Bryan Depascale, who constantly manned the fort. #88 was right there with him, but it wasn't enough to stop the Huskers. We saw a fast break from Yorktown and some more shifty goals on their end. The Rebels were finally able to put a point on the scoreboard with 6:31 remaining in the half, as Jesse Dipaola ripped one to the back of the net unassisted. The score was 9-1. Lakeland's Vinny Savastano and Oban Rader were the only other Rebels to find the back of the net. Yorktown's game IQ was unmatched throughout the day's play. They executed gorgeous fastbreaks and fakes + finishes. They weren't afraid to take risks and always had their stick in their outside hand. The two teams went into halftime at 13-3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rather than breaking down the second half of the game, obsessively won by Yorktown, let's take a look at some standout players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vinny Savastano","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lakeland ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68374489b3de0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On or off the field, Vinny has a next-play mentality. It's always what he can do next instead of dwelling on the past. His ability to create space and momentum for his offense doesn't go unnoticed. He also demonstrated incredible shot placement, being one of the leading scorers for the Rebels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"CC Savastano","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lakeland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68374489b3e89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CC is a playmaker through and through. He has phenomenal field awareness, which allows him to cut and dodge with precision. He creates space and sets picks for his teammates, making him a well-rounded player. His higher-level thinking will take him far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Simone","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"142","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Yorktown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Team 91","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68374489b3f21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Misericordia will be gaining an offensive weapon this fall. Simone can not only find the open player but bury a quick one when needed. Throughout his high school career, he has been ranked 67th in the state of New York, 7th in Section 1, and 5th in Conference II-A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Frankie Ofrias","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"143","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Yorktown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68374489b3fb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Assist, goal, clear, or knockdown, Ofrias is ready for anything. He can be seen running down the field for a fast break or fighting for a ground ball. This rising Junior has a great foundation that can only grow from here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["124985"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68374489b4005"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong right-hand shooter, crafty dodger, and the ability to free up his hands under pressure, Marchini is about to make waves when he attends UMass Amherst next season. As a Primetime alumnus, ranked 36th in New York, 6th in Section 1, and 4th in Conference II-A throughout his high school career as a Husker, Marchini is leaving behind a legacy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

With Yorktown's Chad Bowen and Lakeland's Michael DiCiccio at the ready on the 50-yard line, the game was set to begin. Throughout quarter one, we saw Yorktown put up 6 goals, leaving Lakeland with no score, and winning every face-off except for one. Jack Simone and Gianluca Marchini Gianluca Marchini Gianluca Marchini 5'10" | 165 lbs | M/A | Right Hand Yorktown | 2026 NY seemed to be on the same wavelength for the Huskers as they found each other time and time again, trading off goals and assists. Yorktown's Frankie Ofrias was able to weave his way through the Rebels' defense, creating goal-scoring opportunities for his team and even racking in some points himself. Lakelands Nick Kaufman did his best to vocalize the slides on the defensive end while also capitalizing on 50/50 chances in favor of his team. Rebels Declan Duggan caught onto Kaufman's leadership and kept his head on a swivel the entire time. CC Savastano tallied in a knockdown, and #88 played strong physical defense as well. The Rebels did what they could but couldn't keep up.

Vinny Savastano

Vinny Savastano

POS A
CLASS 2025

Vinny Savastano

School: Lakeland
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CC Savastano

CC Savastano

POS A
CLASS 2026

CC Savastano

School: Lakeland
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Jack Simone

Jack Simone

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS A
CLASS 2025

Jack Simone

School: Yorktown
Club: Team 91
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Frankie Ofrias

Frankie Ofrias

POS M
CLASS 2027

Frankie Ofrias

School: Yorktown
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Gianluca Marchini

Gianluca Marchini

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS M/A
CLASS 2026
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Height
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Weight
165
HS
Yorktown
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