SPECIAL K: Hun School boys’ lacrosse player Andrew Kaye unloads the ball in a game earlier this season. Last Thursday, senior attackman Kaye contributed three assists as Hun rolled to a 19-4 win over Peddie. The Raiders, now 4-3, play at the Brunswick School (Conn.) on April 26 and face Haverford School (Pa.) in the KSF Tournament on April 29 at Radnor High (Pa.). In addition, Hun will be competing in the state Prep A tourney where it is seeded second and will host third-seeded Peddie in a semifinal contest on May 1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Andrew Kaye didn’t score a goal as the Hun School boys’ lacrosse team rolled to a 19-4 win over Peddie School last Thursday.

But the senior attackman was fine with that, tallying three assists as he focused on triggering a line that features freshman star Trevor Deubner and sophomore standout Devon Cowan.

“I just see myself as a facilitator and doing the little things out there and helping out the younger guys on the team,” said Kaye.

“It is great playing with those guys, they have a bright future ahead of them. It is really great that they can get some experience out here.”

The Raiders got off to a great start against Peddie, building a 12-1 lead by halftime.

“We have got a good group of guys; we all play together,” said Kaye.

“It is nice to get out there with everybody and move the ball. Coach (MV Whitlow) has been harping on team offense all year. We really clicked today and we have been working really hard in practice.”

Kaye, who is moving to the Penn State where he will play for its men’s lax program, has been building up his game and body as he looks forward to competing at the next level.

“I say working on my shot and just getting bigger, faster, and stronger,” said Kaye.

Hun has been playing some strong lacrosse lately as the win over Peddie marked its third straight triumph after going 1-3 in its first four games.

“It has been a rough start,” said Kaye. “We had some tough losses; we got a little unlucky. There were definitely things we could fix. It wasn’t anything skill-wise and I think we are learning from our mistakes and evolving as a team.”

Hun head coach Whitlow likes the way things are evolving for the Raiders.

“We knew we were young,” said Whitlow. “We were starting five underclassmen and we just wanted those guys to come along well and play our best lacrosse in May, which is hopefully what we are going to do now that the calendar is getting ready to turn.”

Two of the those young guns came up big against Peddie as Cowan tallied six goals and two assists while Deubner contributed four goals and four assists.

“Devon Cowan really stepped up a lot and Trevor is playing his best lacrosse now going into May so that was the plan,” said Whitlow.

Whitlow credits Kaye with helping Cowan and Deubner find the range.

“Andrew is a senior whose game is pretty dynamic and he is playing his role, playing within the system and doing smart things,” said Whitlow.

“He has become a very mature presence for those two younger guys that are out there with him and he has become a great leader. He takes what the defense gives him and plays within the team system.”

The Hun defense stuck to its systems in stifling Peddie. “We wanted to play good team defense, we wanted to stress communication and playing with all seven guys,” said Whitlow.

“I think we did that and gave up some shots from the outside that Gib (Versfeld) could have a pretty good look at and save pretty easily.”

With the Raiders improving to 4-3, Whitlow is confident his squad will produce a good stretch drive.

“I think the team is going in a good direction, they are working very hard,” said Whitlow, whose team plays at the Brunswick School (Conn.) on April 26 and faces Haverford School (Pa.) in the KSF Tournament on April 29 at Radnor High (Pa.) before hosting Peddie in the state Prep A semis on May 1.

“It is really fundamental stuff, just Hun culture stuff, just working hard every practice, every drill, and every rep. It is being a good teammate and being selfless and being high character guns and having fun. The guys are having a good time.”

Kaye, for his part, is determined to have a lot of fun in his final days for Hun.

“I am enjoying everything in these last couple weeks of school and having a great time here with all of my friends and the team,” said Kaye, who also stars for the Hun boys’ soccer program. “It has been a great experience.”