Thursday, October 1, 2026
Hewlett’s junior-dominated boys lacrosse team is keyed by three players who have played together since first grade.
They are junior attackers Chase Rivas and Myles King and midfielder Jacob Zohar.
“I have a photo of them from the first grade at a clinic I was doing,’’ coach Dale Pescitelli said. “They’ve gotten better and better. Their chemistry is second to none.’’
However, Hewlett’s leading sniper is senior midfielder Stefano Borsellino, an Honorable Mention All-County who committed to Molloy College. He posted 49 points last season, including 28 goals on a squad that made the playoffs with a 7-9 regular-season clip. Borsellino quarterbacked the football team.
“He runs through guys,’’ Pescitelli said. “He has agility, speed, can face off, clear. He’s a natural-born leader.’’
The King-Rivas-Zohar triumvirate could decide Hewlett’s longevity in the playoffs. The Bulldogs were knocked out by MacArthur in the first round last spring.
An All-Conference selection, King is a similar player to Borsellino and recorded 15 goals and 24 assists in 2025. Rivas was also 2025 All-Conference who posted 38 points – with 33 assists. Zohar put up 9 goals.
In goal is intriguing junior Ivan Reznikov, who played JV last season only because four-year starter Daniel Lankri was lights out. The coach believes Reznikov could’ve been varsity starter last season at some schools. “He looks extremely promising,’’ Pescitelli said.
Junior Ethan Harush, who missed last season, stands as its best defender. Hewlett didn’t have a lefty on the squad last season so sophomore southpaw John Amitrano is seen as a difference-maker.
Hewlett will move from B-11 to B-10 and the coach thinks that is a boost after losing 11 seniors, including much of its defense..
“We have a strong junior class with many returning offensive players,’’ Pescitelli said. “Even after a few practices, they certainly clicked.
“With our favorable schedule and hardworking kids, I believe we will put forth an excellent effort and compete with everyone on our schedule.’’
To read more about Hewlett Bulldogs' 2026 girls lacrosse team, click here. To see more of the Herald’s 2026 Lacrosse Preview, click here.
