Coral Shores secured a winning 7-5 record this year, winning half of their district games and a high-profile showdown with Key West. The ’Canes graduate 11 seniors this season, but return their top goal scorer and faceoff winner as well as one of their top three ground ball scoopers, giving them a solid foundation to build upon for next year.
Key West faced adversity this season with a plague of injuries hampering their success. Their 2-16 record was not indicative of their potential when fully healthy. The Conchs will graduate five seniors, but their relatively young team will return several key scorers and their goalkeeper, setting the stage for success in 2024.
MVP
Sully McDonough
Junior, Coral Shores
Attacker
McDonough led the Hurricanes with 28 goals scored this season. The unselfish junior had no problem helping his teammates net goals as well; he earned 17 assists, which was second for the ’Canes. McDonough picked up 28 ground balls and was credited with five takeaways, placing him in the top portion of his team in nearly every statistical category but one. McDonough was tied for last in penalties, proving he embraces enough finesse and understanding of the game to enhance his aggressive scoring style rather than hinder it. With another season of play next year, McDonough will undoubtedly do big things for Coral Shores in 2024.
Mateo Lopez
Freshman, Key West
Goalkeeper
In Mateo Lopez’s inaugural season playing lacrosse, he saved 113 out of 267 shots on goal for the Conchs, giving him a 43% save percentage. The freshman was awarded the MVP commendation for Key West for his positive impact on his team both on and off the field.
Alex Sebben
Senior, Coral Shores
Attacker
Senior Alex Sebben has been an integral part of Coral Shores’ team for the duration of his high school career. This season he moved from defender to attacker, scoring 17 goals and 18 assists for the ’Canes and still managing to earn six takeaways. His versatility was key in many of the team’s wins this season.
Eddie Moline
Junior, Key West
Goalkeeper/Defender
Moline was another first-year player for Key West, using his prior baseball catcher skills for his new sport of choice. He was credited with 27 ground balls and 22 saves this season, due in part to his quick reflexes and to the discipline he showed in play.
Dominic Gonzalez
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Gonzalez netted 15 goals this season and was credited with three assists as well. The hard-working senior picked up 51 ground balls for the ’Canes, averaging more than five per game in his efforts to hold down the midfield.
Mack Hill
Junior, Key West
Attacker
In an abbreviated season due to injury, Conchs captain Mack Hill scored 16 goals, assisted another 16 times and won 24 ground balls in his junior campaign. Hill was voted the team’s offensive MVP despite playing in just over half of its games and was elected captain the past two years.
Andrew Kumar
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Kumar led the Hurricanes in ground balls this season with 58, averaging 5.3 pickups per game. His hustle went both ways on the field. He ended his senior season with 11 goals scored and was credited with 14 assists offensively.
Tate Garr
Junior, Key West
Defender
With 17 takeaways and 22 ground balls this season, Tate Garr was a force on defense, scoring one goal offensively as well. The junior impact player was elected the defensive MVP for the Conchs and also earned a Scholar-Athlete Award.
Landon Blackford
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Landon Blackford was all over the field this season, attacking as much as he was defending. The senior netted 16 goals and four assists for the ’Canes offensively. He is also credited with 24 ground balls and a takeaway for Coral Shores.
Jondel Toro
Junior, Key West
Midfielder
Conchs midfielder Jondel Toro had seven takeaways, 26 ground balls, one goal and one assist last season for Key West. The versatile junior was elected a team captain by his teammates and won the Unsung Hero Award this year for his extraordinary yet often unrecognized play.
Chuck Jacobsen
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
One look at Chuck Jacobsen and you would never guess he was a first-year player for Coral Shores. Jacobsen dominated face-offs, winning 68 this season. He picked up 45 ground balls and is credited with five takeaways, making him a terror to opposing teams on defense. Offensively, he scored a pair of goals and helped out with another pair of assists.
Reese Jahn
Senior, Coral Shores
Goalkeeper
Senior goaltender Reese Jahn took his position as the last line of defense seriously, earning a 66% save percentage while blocking 147 shots from scoring this season. Jahn was also credited with 29 ground balls and three takeaways during his senior campaign.
