Carroll County 2024 boys lacrosse All-County team

For Liberty Boys Lacrosse fans, 2024 has been a roller coaster season. With a strong defense already in place, it was a developing attack that became key for the Lions in the latter part of the season.

After a rough start, coach Steve Fabian made some adjustments, picking up the pace and working some young players into the mix to shake things up and overwhelm opponents with talent from all angles.

As a result, the Lions peaked at the right time, defeating two county opponents in playoff rematches to win the Class 1A West Region I championship. They kept their winning streak going and reached the program’s first state title game in more than 15 years. The Lions offense scored double-digit goals in three consecutive playoff games during the historic run.

For his efforts, Liberty’s Steve Fabian has been named the 2024 Carroll County Times boys lacrosse coach of the year.

“Steve and his coaching staff have done an excellent job this year,” Liberty athletic director Ed DeVincent said in a statement. “The team started slowly, but got better every game and peaked at the end of the year. As an AD, I want to see improvement throughout the year and we did that and it was rewarded by making it to the state championship.”

All-County first team

Brad Brown, Century, senior, attack

The top scorer for the provincial champion Knights finished the year with 30 goals and almost matched his scoring output with 29 assists.

Gavin Reid, Manchester Valley, junior, attack

Reid finished the regular season with 31 goals and 15 assists for the Mavericks and also grabbed 34 ground balls.

Jack Hitchcock, Westminster, sophomore, attacks

Hitchcock showed he was here to remain among the county’s elite for years to come, finishing with 50 points (21 goals, 29 assists) for the Owls.

Ryan Ellis, Gerstell Academy, sophomore, attack

Ellis was one of the top scoring threats in the province, finishing with 50 goals and seven assists in 2024. He also picked up 38 ground balls.

Chase Zepp, Westminster, sophomore, attacks

Zepp was a versatile threat and consistent producer for the Owls. He finished with 31 goals and 17 assists.

Bronson Peters, Gerstell Academy, sophomore, attack

Peters joined Ellis on offense for the Falcons, finishing with 47 goals and 28 assists.

Grant Miller, Manchester Valley, senior, midfield

Miller’s total points of 48 and 38 goals both led the Mavericks in 2024. The fall Boys Soccer Player of the Year also added 10 assists and grabbed 48 ground balls.

Reed Postlethwait, Winters Mill, senior, midfield

Last season’s Player of the Year had an impressive season alongside Cam Deming, with 24 goals and 12 assists for the Falcons.

Andrew Owens, Winters Mill, senior, midfield

Owens put up balanced numbers this season, scoring 18 goals and demonstrating his passing ability with 19 assists.

Ben Lombroia, Francis Scott Key, senior, midfield with long stick

A second-team selection in 2023 and Lomboria’s 14-goal, four-assist season for regional finalist Eagles earned him a first-team selection this year.

JT Ferguson, Century, junior, defense

Ferguson was a top defender all season and the ruthless defense helped the Knights win the county title. He made a big step in the playoffs as the Knights smothered an explosive Winters Mill attack for a win in the regional semifinals.

Andrew Vogel, Francis Scott Key, senior, defense

Another 2023 second-team selection who made the jump to the first team in 2024. Vogel improved all season for the Eagles and led a strong defensive unit.

Scott Domboski, Winters Mill, senior, defense

Domboski, one of the best defenders in the region, has been named to the first team for the second season in a row.

Jackson Shekore, South Carroll, senior, defense

Shekore earns a first-team selection after an impressive season as the Cavaliers’ defensive leader.

Max Johnson, Westminster, senior, confrontation

Johnson again ranked as the county’s top faceoff man with a 66.3% winning percentage in 14 games. He was even better during county matchups, with a 68.9% winning percentage.

Colin McNamara, Westminster, senior, goalkeeper

Like his teammate, McNamara came into the year with expectations of being the best in the province and backed this up all season. McNamara finished with a 62% save percentage.

Second team All-County

Gary Bavetta, Francis Scott Key, senior, attack
Connor Fique, Manchester Valley, junior, attack
Caden Petrucci, South Carroll, senior attack
Cutter Stanton, South Carroll, junior attack
Mason Ambrose, Liberty, senior, midfield
Ethan Carpenetti, Liberty, freshman, midfield
Dom Damico Century, junior, midfielder with long stick
Nate McLaughlin, Century, senior midfield
Jacob Speigle, Westminster, sophomore, midfield
Gannon Hackler, Manchester Valley, defense
Tyler Leppert, Westminster, senior defense
Nick Marsicano, Liberty, senior defense
Wyatt McNamara, Westminster, junior defense
Jacob Ushamirski, Century, freshman, goalkeeper