The SHIELD award is presented to a high school junior who, selected by their school, showed an outstanding strength of character, commitment to self-growth and the spirit and initiative to bring about positive change in their community.
Cracked the Top 100
Honored to be among Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island boys lacrosse players for 2022.
Nassau County Regional Team
Just twenty-five boys including me and fellow MacArthur General Joey Forcelli were selected to play on the Nassau County Regional team. In addition to playing against rival Suffolk County here on Long Island, we’ll also have the opportunity to represent Nassau in the New York State Regional Championship.
Selected All-County As A Sophomore
This was great coverage for the MacArthur Varsity and nice mentions for myself and fellow all-county laxers. I know this team will go far next season.
Game 1 MacArthur Varsity
It was great to put on the varsity red uniform and take the field as a starter. We had a nice win against Massapequa. I’m sure the season will provide some good material for my highlight reel.
Honored for Best Performance
This week, I found out that I was recognized for Best Performance 2023 at the 2021 Run With the Best Showcase in Tinton Falls, NJ. This was a big honor as there was a lot of great talent out there. I am super lucky to have coaches and teammates that always support me. Here’s what the showcase reporters wrote:
2023 Standouts
Best Performance
Michael Cassano, defense, MacArthur (N.Y.) / Team 91 LI Warriors (Highlights)
Cassano had a lights-out performance, playing both close and LSM, and showing significantly more offensive pop than he usually does. He had three or four goals throughout the day as he danced through defense and snapped shots home. The lefty has decent size and good athleticism, and he was patient and smart on defense and did a good job of staying between his man and the net.
Originally published here: https://tinyurl.com/rwtb-cassano-bestperf
Weighing In On Gun Violence
Five of my classmates and I participated in a regional conference on developing a solution to the nation’s gun violence problem.
Loving Warrior Box Lacrosse
Having a great time playing box lacrosse on Sunday mornings. I’m wearing #4 in orange with gray helmet and black shorts.
Honored to Represent at HOBY
I was selected this week to represent MacArthur High School at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. Each year, two sophomores from each school are chosen to participate in this leadership building event.
Michael Cassano 2023 Lacrosse Academics Leadership 