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TEAM ILLINOIS 2022 Roster

2022

Joe

Opron

COACHING:

George Washington University - Head Coach

Fenwick - 2018 IHSA Asst. Coach of the Year

Oak Park - River Forest HS

Troy Athens High School (MI)

Rochester School District United (MI)

PLAYING:

Chicago Outlaws - CILL '14 leading scorer

Oakland Univ. - MCLA D1 national goals leader

Wheeling Jesuit Univ. - NCAA D2

Troy Athens HS (MI) - 2x All-State

PERSONAL: Loving husband and father of three (Aubrey 5, Courtney 5, and Joey 2, financial markets attorney by day, retired adjunct law professor.

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TEAM ILLINOIS 2022 Coaches

Sam
Kidder

Midfield

Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity as a freshman

Team USA U17 Box Training Camp Invitee

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Impeccable and dynamic footwork from years of AAU basketball and football are obvious every time Sam touches the ball.  Add in his incredibly quick and accurate release and great vision and it's clear why Sam is an elite offensive weapon.

Lyons Township HS:

4.8 GPA Multiple AP Classes

Football

Contact

SamKidder23@gmail.com

 

Dominic

Cesarone

Midfield, Attack

Yeti Lacrosse Club

Varsity as a freshman

Leading Scorer 2022 Division, Pipe City

Adrenaline Challenge All-Tournament Team

SCOUTING REPORT: Dom is a perfect shot-clock era midfielder who combines aggressive defense, breakaway speed between the boxes and the ability to breakdown his defender and create his own shot.

St. Charles North HS:

4.4 GPA

Central States U-16

Dundee Leafs Hockey, Goalie

Level 3 USA Hockey Referee

Volunteer at IllinoisMedical District Guest House

 

Contact

Cesaronedominic@gmail.com

 

Andrew

Skifstad

Midfield, FO

Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity lacrosse as a freshman

MVP - 2019 Lax Geneva

SCOUTING REPORT:  Andrew is a multi-sport athlete that has proven himself as a strong face-off contender with lightning quick hands. As midfielder, his physical determination along with solid Lacrosse IQ and leadership skills are essential to his team.

St. Charles East HS:

5.25 GPA

Multiple AP & Honors Classes

U16 Central States Hockey-Defense

Level 2 USA Hockey Official

 

Contact

Andrew.Skifstad@icloud.com

 

Henry

Thompson

Defense

Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity starter as a freshman

Previously played club as a 2020

6'1", 190 lbs.

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Star

Project Midwest Fall Showcase - All-Star

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Henry combines incredible size, athleticism, and IQ with the hands of an attackman to make him a remarkable transition threat in addition to being an old school lock-down, take-away defender. Henry is the real deal.

Oak Park-River Forest HS:

3.76 GPA

AP History

Honors Spanish, English

Best Buddies

Football

 

Contact

HenTodder03@gmail.com

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Michael

Piotrowski

Goalie

Lacrosse Accolades

Participated in the 2019 Team USANational Combine in Baltimore, MD.

Previously played club as a 2020.

Amplify Midwest Exposure All-Star (8th grade)

NXT Can-Am Showcase - 5 Players to Watch

All-Conference as a freshman - .627 save%

CST Exposure All-Star

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Star

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Tournament

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  At 6'3", 180 lbs., Michael is already a towering presence in net and an incredibly vocal leader of the defense. Moreover, Michael is an elite shot stopper and an incredible teammate. By all reasonable projections, a blue chip recruit in the making.

Downers Grove South HS:

4.1 GPA

Honor roll

PE Leading Program Trainee

Youth goalie coach - East Ave Elite

 

 

Contact

Michael@laxgoalie2022.com

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Zander

Johnson

LSM

Lacrosse Accolades

2019 USA Select U15 Team

1st team All-Conference as a freshman

Team defensive MVP as freshman

Chicago Lacrosse Cup All-Star

FLG in 3d All-Star

Adrenaline Challenge All-Star

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Star

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Considering his incredible shot, size, speed, and checks, it's no surprise that Zander followed up an incredible freshman campaign, earning 1st team All-Conference honors in one of the toughest conferences in the state, by earning a spot on Team USA U15.  Zander is simply a dominant force on every inch of the field.  

Downers Grove South HS:

3.43 GPA

Honors Chemistry

Wrestling

 

Contact

 

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Jackson

Bergsten

Defense

Lacrosse Accolades

Midwest Top 80 All-Star
Twin Cities Showcase All-Star
Chicago Showcase All-Star

6'3", 205 lbs.

SCOUTING REPORT: Jackson is big, strong, fast, rangy defender. When Jackson has the ball in transition hes a threat to score 95+mph shot with a dpole.

Guilford HS:

3.64 GPA

Varsity Golf

 

Contact

JacksonOtto26@Gmail.com

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MIDFIELD

DEFENSE

GOALIE

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Colin Tobias
Dominic Cesarone
Kaiden Libby
Colin Livesay
Sam Kidder
Mario Florio
Andrew Arimborgo
Andrew Skifstad (FO)

Michael Piotrowski
Anthony Reinhardt

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Spencer

Vandenberg

Attack

SCOUTING REPORT:  Spencer plays the game with incredible passion and creativity.  His hands are next level and his IQ is off the charts.  What separates him from others with his elite box skill set is that he also has a great first step and an ability to create both of the swing or as an initiator.

Colin

Tobias

Midfield, FO, Attack

Lacrosse Accolades  

Varsity as a freshman

FLG in 3d All Star

Midwest Elite Top 80 All-Star

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Learning under one of the best IL HS lacrosse coaches and his standout older brother (Whittier), Colin has quickly established himself as an incredible dodger, defender, and finisher who is intelligent beyond his years. Colin thrived as a freshman on varsity with perhaps the toughest schedule in the state.

St. Rita HS:

3.74 GPA

Honor Roll

Intramural Basketball

 

Contact

Colin.Tobias22@StRitaHS.com

 

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Ryder

Maston

Attack

Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity starter as a freshman

24 goals, 17 assists as a freshman

All-West Suburban Conference as a freshman

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Star

NXT Can-Am Invitational All-Star

 

York HS:

4.8 GPA

Presidential Award

High Honor Roll

 

Contact

RyderLax21@gmail.com

 

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SCOUTING REPORT: Using a mature lax IQ, quick first step, and incredible instincts around the cage, Ryder burst onto the IHSA scene as a freshman at one of the top high schools and in one of the top conferences in the state.  

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Kaiden

Libby

Midfield

Lacrosse Accolades

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Kaiden is an elite, Division 1, athlete in both football and lacrosse.  He has proven himself against the top teams in the country as a shut-down defensive midfielder who can also put the ball in the back of the net.

Wheaton North HS:

 

 

Contact

Kaidenlibby73@gmail.com

 

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Mario
Florio

SSMD, Midfield

Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity starter as a freshman

Team MVP

Leading goal scorer

 

SCOUTING REPORT:  Mario, an accomplished football player, is an elite athlete between the boxes and a two-handed scoring threat in transition.  

Montini Catholic HS:

4.85 GPA

Honors Classes

 

Contact

MarioFlorio@me.com

 

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Anthony Reinhardt

Goalie

Lacrosse Accolades

3d Denver Shootout All-Star
3d Southern Retreat All-Star

SCOUTING REPORT:  A great shot stopper, a vocal leader of the defense, and a transition sparkplug out of the cage, Anthony is poised to be a big time college keeper.

Lake Forest HS:

3.93 GPA

Varsity Hockey

Varsity Lacrosse as Freshman

 

Contact

Anthony.Reinhardt@yahoo.com

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Tyler

Costello

Attack

SCOUTING REPORT:  As a freshman, Tyler quickly distinguished himself as one of the top set-up dodgers in the state.  Tyler's quick release and mature shot placement make him a tough cover at any level.

Geneva HS:

3.66 GPA, 31 ACT

Honor Roll

Ski Club

Honors and AP classes

OWLS Service Project Volunteer

 

Contact

Coztk3@gmail.com

 

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Lacrosse Accolades

Team Captain CALI LAX All-Stars

Project Midwest Invitational - All-Star

 

 

Glenbrook South HS:

3.1 GPA


 

Contact

Vandyberg09@gmail.com

 

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Brayden

Arnett

Defense

SCOUTING REPORT: Brayden is active off-ball, slides like a tank, and recovers well.  He's also a very physical defender at GLE, a tremendous athlete, and a vocal leader of the defensive corps.

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RECRUITING DIRECTOR - Kevin Benages, CoachBenages@TeamIllinoisLax.com or (857) 205-8113

HEAD COACH - Joe Opron, info@TeamIllinoisLax.com or (248) 250-2121

Lacrosse Accolades

6'0",  205 lbs.

NXT Philly Fall Showcase - All-Star

 

Arrowhead HS:

3.7 GPA

AP classes

Football

 

Contact

BraydenArnett44@gmail.com

Isaac

Harrington

Attack

Lacrosse Accolades

 

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St. Viator HS:

3.6 GPA

 

Contact

IkeTheSpike16@gmail.com

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SCOUTING REPORT:  "Ike" is a tremendous left-handed feeder/finisher, with a box-style skill set, old school toughness, and team-first mentality.  

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Lacrosse Accolades

Varsity starter as a freshman

Two-sport athlete (football)

 

 

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