James Forkin Honored as US Lacrosse All-American

Story by Rosemary Leonetti

James Forkin, a senior at Long Beach High School was honored on June 12 by the Nassau County Lacrosse Coaches Association as a US Lacrosse All-American. James, who will be attending Syracuse University in the fall was also honored as an MSG Varsity All Tri-State First Team midfielder, Newsday All Long Island midfielder and the Nassau County Attackman of the Year.

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Also honored that evening was Marines head coach James Kaspar.  Kaspar was awarded “Man of the Year” honors for his tremendous efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The boys varsity lacrosse team capped off a successful 2013 season with a school record of 15 season wins, making the Nassau County semifinals for the third consecutive year.