Alumni Info
Billerica High School Lacrosse started in 1974 as a club program (under
Coach Steve Connolly). Since then BMHS has had some growing pains but
has also developed into one of the most respected lacrosse programs in the state.
Since 1974 BMHS has won 10 League Championships, 1 Eastern Mass Championship,
1 State Championship, and has been in the MIAA State Tournaments many times.
BMHS has also developed a number of state rivalries, attention from college coaches,
a number of All American Players, and even a few Professionals.
The list below are the All American and Professional Players since 1974.
MVC League Champs - 79, 81, 91, 92, 93, 98, 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08
EMASS Champs - 2001; State Champions - 2001; State Runnerup - 2008
The Following BMHS Players Received All American Honors:
Ø Steve Henderson (1977, 1978)
Ø Eric Dempsey (1979)
Ø Frank Mackenzie (1979)
Ø Tim McCaffrey (1980, 1981)
Ø Walter Cataldo (1983, 1984)
Ø Scott Yavarow (1998)
Ø George Gullage (2000)
Ø Pat Roach (2001)
Ø Ryan Danehy (2002)
Ø Keith Yianacopolus (2003)
Ø Dave Spivey (2005)
Ø Keith Merluzzo (2007)
Ø Lanny Ellis (2007)
Ø Greg Melaugh (2008)
The Following BMHS Players Were Drafted by or Coached Professional Teams:
Ø Walter Cataldo: Drafted by the
Ø Ryan Danehy: Drafted by Boston Cannons; (
Ø Scott Yavarow: Drafted by the
Ø Steve Connolly: Coached the
Ø Jim Murphy: MLL Coach - Boston Cannons