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ob Genco knew he had to get his youth Upstate FCA Lacrosse team up to the Carrier Dome. His 11-year old players kept asking about Chase Scanlan
the Chase Scanlan begging Genco to try and get him to attend one of their practices. They were in awe that Genco had coached Scanlan for two years in high school, that Genco even knew him.
One of his players’ parents had snapped a photo of their son holding a U.S. Lacrosse Magazine that featured Scanlan on the cover in his new Syracuse jersey. Another sent a similar portrait, this time with their son reading the article. So, Genco bought 100 tickets to the Orange’s 2020 season-opener against Colgate, Scanlan’s first game with SU after transferring from Loyola. Both of Scanlan’s parents and other family members were in attendance, along with Genco, his players and thei