Staff Report
(Editor’s Note: Throughout the school year South Jersey Glory Days will be giving fans a quick insight into the lives of area athletes with our segment called “5 Questions” where we ask student-athletes a few random questions about the sports they play, their lives, pop culture or anything else that pops into our heads!)
The Mainland Regional High boys lacrosse team is off to a 6-2 start this season after today’s 15-6 win over Lenape, and one of the big reasons for the Mustangs’ early success is the play of senior Harrison LaMonaca. He scored five goals against the Indians, giving him 29 for the season and 143 for his career. He also has 50 career assists.
He’s averaging nearly four goals per game as Mainland has defeated Lower Cape May, Cherry Hill East, Holy Spirit, St. Joseph Academy, Woodstown and Lenape. The Mustangs’ only losses have come to state-ranked Kingsway, 11-10, and St. Augustine, 16-3.
Check out correspondent Brian Tortella’s 5 QUESTIONS with Harrison LaMonaca:
QUESTION: Lacrosse is a unique sport, what got you into playing it growing up?
ANSWER: My dad got sick and tired of me playing baseball when I was really young and wanted me to try another sport to see if I liked it. It was love ever since.
QUESTION: How do you spend your free time away from lacrosse?
ANSWER: I love playing basketball with my friends.
QUESTION: Who are your top five greatest athletes of all time?
ANSWER: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt.
QUESTION: Who would you say is/was the biggest influence in your life, and why?
ANSWER: My father, he got me into the sport of lacrosse, always told me what I needed to improve on, and helped me improve and be better as a person and a player. He was also a great friend to me throughout the whole journey.
QUESTION: What is your favorite place to eat?
ANSWER: Chipotle.
WHAT’S NEXT: Mainland hosts Clearview Regional on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Stangs then travel to rival Ocean City on April 24 at 10 a.m.
