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Londonderry Boys Soccer Preview

2006 record: 14-4, lost in Class L quarters

Returning starters (5): Bobby Wunsch, Sr., defense; Robbie McLarney, Sr., midfield; Billy Holland, Sr., forward; Cameron Avery, Sr., midfield; Steve Carroll, Jr., midfield

Returning lettermen: Andrew Stewart, Jr., midfield; Kyle Gracia, Jr., midfielder; William Cavallo, Sr., forward; Andrew Pescia, Jr., goalie; James Mariano, Sr., midfield

Newcomers: James Wiedenfield, Sr., defense; Britton Lane, Sr., defense; Andrew Kerns, Sr., defense; Nick Errico, Jr., midfield; Keith Seymour, Jr., forward; Jimmy Cooper, Jr., defense; Craig Gurley, Jr., goalie; Chris Lynch, Jr., midfield; Adrian Heregredes, Jr., midfield; Kevin Greene, Soph., midfield; Joe Creed, Soph., midfield; Ian Baum, Soph., defense; Austin Manor, Soph., goalie

Candidates in all grades: 75

Captains: TBA

Returning leaders: Robbie McLarney (12 goals); Billy Holland (10 goals)

Returning honorees: Robbie McLarney (Eagle-Tribune MVP, National Soccer Coaches Association All-American); Billy Holland (Eagle-Tribune honorable mention)

Assistants: Varsity Derek Dane, JV Byron Trefonides, Frosh. Dana Lockwood

Opener: Tuesday, Aug. 28 vs. Bishop Guertin, 4 p.m.

Odds and ends: Robbie McLarney has gotten scholarship offers from Ohio State, Rutgers and George Washington. He's expected to make his decision soon. ... Billy Holland plans on playing in college or taking a prep year. ... Senior striker William Cavallo is poised to have a breakout season. ... The Lancers return five starters from a club that was stunned by rival Pinkerton in the Class L quarters.

Coach Shawn Diaz (5th year, 51-17-4): "These guys have been an outstanding group. We have great leadership to go around. I think we always feel that when it comes down to playoff time, we're going to be vying for the top spot. (McLarney) will always be on everybody's radar. Sometimes that works out in our favor. Will Cavallo, Robbie and Billy grew up together. (Will's) just as skillful as those guys."