Northporter MVP of All-American Game

Her senior season didn’t end as hoped, but Northport graduate Cortney Fortunato proved she was as good as advertised at the Under Armour All-American Lacrosse Classic Saturday at Towson (Md.) University.

Fortunato, one of the most gifted goal-scorers in Long Island history, was named MVP after scoring four goals and adding four assists to power the North all-stars past the South, 18-16.

The South led 11-9 with 17:36 left in the second half when the North exploded for eight straight goals. Fortunato had two goals and two assists during the run.

The Notre Dame-bound Fortunato, an attacker, was widely considered the top player in her class over the last three seasons. 

She was a key contributor on Northport’s 2011 state championship, but couldn’t get the Tigers past Bay Shore the last two years. A six-year star for the Tigers, Fortunato finished 2013 with 82 goals and 36 assists for the county semifinalists. 

Next stop South Bend, Ind. Can an NCAA Final Four berth be far behind?