When East Islip lacrosse coach Tom Zummo told Matt McIntee that he would wear the No. 16 in honor of Christian Koehler, he hesitated initially.
“He didn’t want to accept the accompanying scholarship, not because he didn’t appreciate the honor, but because he felt someone else might need it more,” Zummo said.
That’s the type of thoughtful leader McIntee is. Combined with his skill in the attack position, he was selected for the 2024 Lt. Ray Enners Award, which he presented to the top lacrosse player in Suffolk County.
McIntee, an All-American, All-Long Island and All-Suffolk County selection, will play college lacrosse at Syracuse.