probably a few things- one is that it's among the highest profile/best teams in the country. it's nearby. we have 3 incoming recruits there. coach chan played there, used to be the JV coach, and i think his dad coaches there. duke used to come up and play a game here. might draw more fans/recruits from nassau. it's something different.
if we are trying to build a pipeline, this would be the school to do it, and this is how you start it. have a look:
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/recruiting/highschool/team/St+Anthony%27s+High+School/7465