The grass is starting to green on many lawns, but the lined turf is where all the action will be this spring: no need to pick weeds here.
With teams finishing final scrimmages, play for real will begin soon on lacrosse fields state-wide. Look for these boys lacrosse players from MetroWest and Milford once the opening faceoff is won.
Ryan Austin, Bellingham
The senior scored a school-record 56 times last year and has 111 for his career.
Nate Burns, Hopkinton
The Assumption-bound goalie is one of the top netminders in the Tri-Valley League.
Thomas Cashman, Westborough
One of the more versatile players in Central Mass.
Jack Eastwood, Blackstone Valley Tech
The returning CAL All-Star is strong in the midfield.
Sam Freedman, Franklin
Stepping into a starting role, the senior goalie should be tough to beat this spring.
Rex Garozzo, Lincoln-Sudbury
A sophomore goalie with lots of experience.
Jordan Gaspar, Franklin
One of the many seniors ready to step up and lead the attack for the Panthers.
Noah Hill, AMSA
The senior captain is a top midfielder for the Eagles.
Luke Lewis, Hudson
The sophomore who attends Tahanto High is a top scorer in the Mid-Wach.
James Nolan, Wellesley
Netted 46 goals last year for the Raiders.
Jack O’Connor, Franklin
A go-to for offense as the Panthers look to remain a title contender in the Hock.
Alex Peck, Natick
The senior captain is coming off a season in which he scored 52 goals.
Jason Porazinski, Blackstone Valley Tech
The senior from Bellingham is a returning CAL All-Star for BVT’s defense.
Gavin Shipos, Medway
The senior is 11 goals from a 100 and was a Tri-Valley League All-Star last spring.
Jonah Sisitsky, Framingham
The senior is a key member of the Flyers on defense and in the midfield.
Matthew Treacy, Framingham
Totaled 52 points as a freshman attack last season.
Ben Yosca, Algonquin
The senior midfielder helped the Titans win their first Central Mass Tournament Class A title last year.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: The 17 boys lacrosse players to watch in MetroWest, Milford area