Gates Chili grad Sean Hantes and Peter DiLorenzo return to the fold.
By Frankie Fanta / Rochester Lancers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Lancers of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced the return of two more former players for the 2019/2020 season, Sean Hantes and Peter DiLorenzo.
Both players previously have been part of the Lancers organization. Hantes is an original indoor Lancers player from the 2014-2015 season. DiLorenzo played for the 2018 NPSL outdoor Lancers. Per league and team policies, no further terms of the agreement were disclosed.
“We have been trying to get Peter and Sean back with our indoor team since before last season,” said Salvatore “SoccerSam” Fantauzzo, Owner. “Both players are great people on and off the field and will help the growth of our organization.”
Sean Hantes, Midfielder, #5
Born and raised in Rochester, the 31-year-old attended Gates Chili High School and was a NYS Sectional and State Champion his junior year. Throughout his high school career, Sean recorded 13 goals and 12 assists. Sean attended the University of Rochester where he had 14 goals, 4 assists and he was a 3-time UAA Conference Champion. Hantes joined the MASL Lancers in 2014-2015 where he started in 6 games and scored 1 goal. You also may know Sean as one of the top Financial Advisors in the Rochester area.
Peter DiLorenzo, Forward, #17
Born and raised in Hicksville (Nassau County), the 25-year-old attended Hicksville High School. He was a State Champion in 2011 where he played against current teammate Anthony Rozzano, and also was named the NY State MVP and a Nassau County All-County player. Peter then attended The College at Brockport, where he currently holds the record for 2nd most goals scored, with 42 goals. He was named an All-American, 3-time first-team All-Conference and 3-time All-ECAC award winner. Peter joined the NPSL Lancers in 2018 and had 1 goal and 1 assist. Peter is a full time trainer at Burn Bootcamp in Webster, where he works with 300 people throughout the day and week to help them achieve their fitness goals through HIIT workouts. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, playing guitar and singing. Peter will be getting married at the end of the month to his fiance, Lelaina.
The MASL opens its season the weekend of Nov. 22. The Lancers will visit The MetroStars of Canada. The Lancers home opener is on Friday, Nov. 29 at the New Dome Arena, and will play a 24-game regular season.