Eighth Grade LAX Player Wins Suffolk County Rookie of the Year
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Joseph “Jojo” Costanza, an incoming eighth grader at Elwood Middle School and member of Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s varsity lacrosse team, was recently named Suffolk County Rookie of the Year. Joining the varsity team as a seventh grader, he finished the 2026 season with 25 points in 15 games.
“Jojo had an incredible rookie season this past spring,” coach Jaron Batts said. “He quickly earned the respect of the league with his hard work, skill and competitive mindset. Congratulations, Jojo, the best is yet to come.”