LAST DEFENSE: Atholton junior defender A.J. Brown (above) will anchor the Raiders, whose youthful squad also features a balanced, potent offense.
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Atholton boys' lacrosse, at a glance:

Coach: Jared Albert

Last year's record: 8-6 (6-4 in Howard County League); won first playoff game, lost to county champ, Mount Hebron, in Class 3A-2A South Regional quarterfinals.


Top returning players:


Joey Placek, Jr., attackman -- Led the Raiders with 34 goals, 22 assists. Second-team All-County selection.

A.J. Brown, Jr., defenseman -- Started since his freshman season; is the defensive leader

Tom Hart, Jr., attack-middie -- Versatile player, six goals, 11 assists; older brother, Dean, is a defensive middie at Maryland.

Harrison Nowalk, Jr., attackman -- Transfer from Friends of Baltimore's Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference;  scored 17 goals, assisted on nine others. Stands 6-foot-3.

Rick Rappaport, Sr., attackman -- Scored 20 goals, assisted on two.

Alex McCoy, Jr., defenseman -- Long pole, converted from midfield of a year ago.

Dan Guy, Sr., midfielder -- Scored nine goals, assisted on 10 others.



Top newcomers:

 Alex Dove, Soph., midfielder -- Deceptive speed, great defender.

John Graybeal, Fr., midfielder