Max Romano

Northport came up one win shy of a postseason berth last year, but expectations are high entering 2020 due to their large contingent of returning impact players. “Almost our entire team is back from last year,” said head coach Sean Lynch. “With the exception of All-League 3B Trent Mayer and pitcher Kevin Rooney,” he added. University of Charleston-commit Larry Citrola is their big bat and will also anchor the rotation. He was recruited as a two-way player and Lynch called him “one of the most athletic kids at Northport” and that he will play the field on the two days that he doesn’t pitch. He may potentially play on the left side of the infield. Accompanying him in the middle of the order is CF Colin Shashaty, who batted over .400 but just missed o...