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Syracuse's John Desko always saw skills that set West Genesse lacrosse players apart

(Stephen D. Cannerelli | scannerelli@syracuse.com)

Syracuse, N.Y. -- John Desko has recruited many great lacrosse players during his tenure as head coach of Syracuse University.

The stars have come from all over the lacrosse map, but Desko always noticed something different about those who rolled off the assembly line at West Genessee.

"The fact when we get a West Genesee player he is usually extremely skilled, fundamentally very sound, has the ability to use both hands most times,'' Desko said Thursday. "And doing some similar things that we do at Syracuse that we've seen out at West Genesee.