Thursday, October 1, 2026
After four years of coaching varsity lacrosse in Virginia, Nicole Obzud, a 2011 Massapequa graduate, takes over the helm of a Long Beach girls program that was highly successful under Rachel Ray including a handful of appearances in the Nassau Class B title game.
Thirteen graduated off last year’s team that went 12-7 and fell to Manhasset in the semifinals, but Obzud has a solid amount of experience and talent on her first roster.
“The girls have been awesome to work with,” she said. “I think we have strong pieces all over the field. I’m excited to get to know them more and to get the tam to continue to grow throughout the season.”
The Marines are once again part of the county’s top conference and play all the top dogs, regardless of school size. Many of their accomplished players lead the attack: sixth-year varsity performer Skylar Kilfeather, Marianna Chimienti and Sienna Warren.
Kilfeather is bound for Florida State University and enters the season with 209 career points. The playmaking lefty recorded 36 goals and 34 assists last spring and earned All-County honors. “She’s a vocal leader who moves extremely well and has a great skill set,” Obzud said.
Chimienti was also All-County after racking up 49 goals. She’s not only a mass producer of offense but also a key on the draw circle. “She’s super scrappy and fast,” Obzud said. “She’s shifty and is tough to stop on the elbow.”
Warren scored 27 times in 2025 and is a veteran leader who brings a calming presence to the attack, the coach noted. Senior Emma O’Donnell is another attacker whose served notice through the first few weeks.
In the midfield, sophomore Maya Kallelis is a nonstop motor who forces turnovers and sparks the offense in transition. She’s another vital piece on the draw circle. Junior Reilly Amorosa has the nod in the faceoff X and is solid at both ends of the field.
Senior Ella Thornton is the lone returning starter on defense and will clear traffic in front of new starting goalie Fiona Lynch, a junior who served as last year’s backup.
To read more about Long Beach Marines' 2026 boys lacrosse team, click here. To see more of the Herald’s 2026 Lacrosse Preview, click here.
