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Falmouth is making waves in high school lacrosse with an impressive five selections in the 2025 Varsity Maine Boys Lacrosse awards. Top honors include Evan Anastas as Player of the Year and standout performances from players like Indi Backman and Hayden Davis. The season has been thrilling, highlighted by standout teams and individual achievements across Maine. Falmouth’s defensive strength and offensive talents promise an exciting future for these young athletes.

Falmouth Takes Center Stage with Five All-State Lacrosse Stars

Falmouth is absolutely shining in the world of high school lacrosse this year, leading the pack with an impressive five selections in the highly-anticipated 2025 Varsity Maine Boys Lacrosse awards. It’s certainly a big year for this talented group of young athletes!

Top Honors Go to Evan Anastas

First up, let’s talk about Evan Anastas, a senior midfielder from York, who has just been named the Varsity Maine Player of the Year. This guy had a phenomenal season, racking up 45 goals and dishing out 30 assists while constantly facing tough defensive strategies. Anastas played a crucial role in guiding the Wildcats to three consecutive Class B finals and even helped them snag a state title in 2022! Over his impressive career, he has accumulated a staggering 240 points, which includes 153 goals and 87 assists. Not too shabby, right? Plus, he’s earned three All-State selections and two All-American titles. Next up for him? He’s set to take his talents to NCAA Division I at Bryant University in Rhode Island!

Falmouth’s Unmatched Defense

Now, let’s shine a light on Falmouth’s own Indi Backman. This senior defender is recognized as one of the top locks in the state, boasting an impressive record of allowing only 4.3 goals per game! Backman is no stranger to accolades, being a multi-time All-State selection, and he’s gearing up to play NCAA Division I lacrosse at Merrimack College. His solid defense is key to Falmouth’s success.

All-Around Talent in Falmouth

Speaking of talented players, we can’t forget about Hayden Davis, a junior midfielder from Falmouth, who had a stellar season with 47 goals and 49 assists. With multiple All-State honors under his belt, he’s already committed to Lafayette College, a Division I school in Pennsylvania. Not to be outdone, fellow Falmouth senior Gio Guerrette put up an eye-popping 55 goals and 17 assists this season, earning him a spot among the three-time All-American selections. His brother, Joey Guerrette, also from Falmouth, had an impressive run with 54 goals and 15 assists, winding up the season with a stellar record of 16-1.

Other Standout Players

Another rising star is Jack DeLeo, a senior midfielder from Thornton Academy. He made significant contributions with 45 goals and 19 assists, helping his team clinch the Class A state title this year. He scored two crucial goals in the final game, wrapping up the season with a solid record of 14-3. And then there’s Grady Hersey, a junior defender/long-stick midfielder from Thornton Academy, who really made his mark by leading his squad in ground balls with 110 and causing 49 turnovers.

Look Out for the Future Stars

Among other noteworthy players, Yarmouth’s Ward Jenkins recorded 44 ground balls and caused 34 turnovers, and is heading off to the Virginia Military Institute. Peter Kearns from Falmouth was also recognized for his exceptional performance, earning the SMAA Player of the Year title with an impressive 88% faceoff win rate!

Wrapping Up a Thrilling Season

As the season wraps up, it’s clear that 2025 has been a thrilling year for Maine high school boys lacrosse. With standout performances from teams and individual players alike, including the record-breaking achievements from Falmouth and Thornton Academy, it’s safe to say we can expect to see many of these young athletes continuing their journey at higher levels. Whether it’s scoring goals or putting those defense tactics into play, the future of Maine lacrosse looks incredibly bright!

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