We start each week of the season with a quick look back to spotlight the standout performances of the previous week. The process begins with coaches sending in nominations for the lohud Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week. I'll narrow the field each Monday and list the finalists. You'll vote and vote and vote and the winner gets five minutes of fame on our social media accounts.
Previous winners: Aiden Kinsley, Kennedy Catholic; Logan Idi, Ossining; Jackson Rosenfeld, Ardsley.
Yorktown’s JT Carey (1) gets hit by John Jay’s Riley McMahon (7) as he gets off a shot during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta keeps an eye on action during game against John Jay during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta deflects a shot from John Jay’s Dino Rajamani (9) during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta hugs his dad following game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Yorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.1 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s JT Carey (1) gets hit by John Jay’s Riley McMahon (7) as he gets off a shot during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.1 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s JT Carey (1) gets hit by John Jay’s Riley McMahon (7) as he gets off a shot during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.2 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta keeps an eye on action during game against John Jay during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.3 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta deflects a shot from John Jay’s Dino Rajamani (9) during boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.4 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.5 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.6 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.7 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.8 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.9 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.10 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.11 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.12 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.13 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.14 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.15 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.16 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.17 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.18 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.19 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.20 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.21 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.22 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.23 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.24 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.25 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.26 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.27 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.28 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.29 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.30 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.31 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.32 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown defeated John Jay in boys lacrosse action at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026.33 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.34 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.35 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta hugs his dad following game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.36 / 36See photos of Yorktown boys lacrosse taking on John Jay Cross RiverYorktown’s Hunter Mezzatesta during game against John Jay at Yorktown High School April 21, 2026. Yorktown won the game and Mezzatesta broke the school’s all-time save record.Luke Dessi, GreeleyThe sophomore attackman got four goals and three assists in a 14-4 win over Fox Lane, six goals and one assist in an 11-10 win over Somers and two goals in a 14-3 loss to Rye.
The junior attackman finished with five goals and two assists in a 5-2 win over Rye Neck and two goals and three assists in a 15-3 win over Briarcliff/Croton.
The junior attackman collected three goals, two assists and seven ground balls in a 12-7 win over Brewster and six goals, three assists and five ground balls in a 19-6 victory over Haldane.
The senior attackman had two goals and one assist in a 12-11 overtime loss to Harrison and six goals and four assists in a 17-6 win over Suffern.
The senior midfielder delivered four goals in a 7-6 win over New Rochelle then followed with three goals and one assist in a 9-2 win over North Salem.
The junior attackman piled up eight goals and 10 assists in a 19-4 win over Cardinal Hayes. He added three goals and one assist in a 10-7 win over Cheshire, Connecticut and two goals and one assist in an 8-6 loss against Marcellus.
The senior goalie became the program's all-time saves leader in a 9-3 win over John Jay, stopping 11 shots and breaking a record that stood for 46 years. He also made six saves on six shots before taking a seat in a 15-4 win over Harrison.
The sophomore attackman had three goals and two assists in a 14-7 win over Pelham and four goals and one assist in a 14-3 win over Greeley.
The junior attackman wound up with five goals and four assists in a 13-4 win over Albertus Magnus and three goals and five assists in a 15-2 win over Hastings.
The senior midfielder put three goals and two assists in the scorebook during an 18-6 win over Bronxville and has 20 points on the season.
The sophomore midfielder delivered three goals and two assists in an 18-5 win over Haldane, six goals and four assists in a 16-4 win over Irvington and five goals and one assist in a 13-11 win over Blind Brook.
Mike Dougherty covers high school lacrosse for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: lohud boys lacrosse player of the Week poll for April 27
