CMass Lax Preview: The 2016 Grafton Indians

Grafton senior attackman Cole Fontana

By Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

Expectations couldn't be much higher for Grafton this year, as the Indians return plenty of talent from the program's first ever state title game appearance. With senior leadership at every level, and several young players that came of age during their memorable run last season, Grafton is poised to be one of the best teams in Central Mass, regardless of division.

A brutal schedule again awaits Grafton, but this group seems more than up for the challenge.

Here's a closer look.

Postgame Blog: Grafton Earns First Ever State Finals Appearance

Grafton celebrates after defeating Ipswich in Double OT of a Division 3 state semifinal.

By Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

Nothing has come easy for Grafton this year, but a double-overtime goal by Josh Birdsall against Ipswich Monday sent the program to its first ever state championship game.

Here is your reminder that this blog is just my wandering thoughts on the game. If you'd like a full recap, along with highlights (trust me, you wanna see these highlights), head over to BostonLax.


Now, onto the blog.

2015 Central Mass Lax Previews: Grafton Indians

Chase Kapuscienski celebrates a game-winner against Worcester last season.

By Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

Over the next few days I will be unveiling season previews of the top high school lacrosse programs in Central Massachusetts, leading up to the season opening in early April on what we can only hope will be snow-free fields.

We begin today with a program that has risen to prominence in recent years, and remained among the state's most consistent winners under the tutelage of coach Alan Rotatori. Grafton has come oh-so-close the last three years, falling in district championship games each of those seasons, but the Indians return a plethora of experience and talent this season as they begin another quest for a championship.