By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/20/16
Wilson Hall (S.C.) 2016 midfielder Callie Glaser, formerly of Saint John Paul the Great (VA), has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Winthrop University.
Callie Glaser profile:
Callie Glaser
High School: Wilson Hall, S.C.; formerly Saint John Paul the Great, VA
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Winthrop University
Club Affiliation: Cardinal Girls LACROSSE
Lacrosse Honors: U-15 National Team
What will you major in/study? Special Education
Why did you choose Winthrop? “I chose this school because of their strong education program and the sense of community that I feel whenever walking onto campus. The team couldn’t be more welcoming and the coaching staff is awesome!”
Thank You: “I want to thank my parents for giving up countless hours of their time in order to allow me to thrive. They’ve been my number one fans for the last 17 years and have pushed me to reach my potential.”
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/21/16 From Press Release
The inaugural I-95 Cup, a face-off team tournament involving four major Mid-Atlantic regions, will be held Feb. 13 at Maple Zone Sports Institute in Garnet Valley, PA.
The event, co-hosted by the Philly Faceoff League and the Face-Off Academy, will feature elite 10-man face-off team teams from Philly, Maryland/DC/Virginia, New York and New Jersey.
The I-95 Cup is not your ordinary face-off tournament. It’s the ultimate challenge to see which AREA of the country has the most talented face-off midfielders. The teams will feature its 10 top face-off specialists in an intense, never before seen style tournament.
Rosters for the tourney will be released next week.
The Philadelphia team was chosen by Philly Face-Off League co-founders John Bodnar and Mike Dolente and Mike Gurenlian of the Philly FOA.
Faceoff Academy directors Greg Gurenlian (New York), Chris Mattes (Maryland/DC/Virginia), and Jerry Ragonese (New Jersey) are the head coaches of their respective regions.
Greg Gurenlian – a Springfield-Delco and Penn State graduate who is a perennial MLL All-Star and the face-off specialist on the US National team – runs a daily face-off combine in New York City, Mattes runs his in Maryland, and Ragonese in New Jersey.
How is this tournament going to work?
Each team will have to play each other once in order to determine playoff seedings. When a matchup between two regions has started, it’s a 10 round best of 7 face-offs. At the start of each round, there will be a coin toss. The losing team has to send out their first face-off guy. This gives the other team the opportunity to see who they are sending, and the coach of that team will choose who will face him.
For example, New York is playing Philadelphia in the first round of the day. New York loses the coin toss and therefore has to send out their first face-off guy. Philadelphia sees who they are sending and sends out somebody who they feel is a strong favorite to win. Let’s say the New York player pulls the upset and wins his best of 7 with a score of 4-2. Because the NY player won, he is automatically awarded 3 extra points. Therefore the final score is 7-2. This score then gets reported to the scorekeeper, and Philly then has to send out its next player for the second matchup. Whoever loses that next matchup will have to send out the next player, and vice-versa until all 10 players have faced each other. Whatever team has the most points at the end of the 10 face-off battles wins.
This format continues until every team has played every team. After all 3 rounds, the total points that each team scored in every matchup will be counted and the team with the most points will be the #1 seed. In the playoffs, the #1 seed will play the #4 seed, and the #2 seed will play the #3. The winners will play in the championship and the losers will fight for 3rd place.
Again, this is NOT an individual tournament; it’s all about winning for your AREA. This is strictly bragging rights for a whole year until next years I-95 Cup!
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/21/16
Great Bridge High School (VA) 2016 midfielder Bryant Baus has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at University of Alabama Huntsville.
Bryant Baus profile:
Bryant Baus
High School: Great Bridge High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: University of Alabama Huntsville
Club Affiliations: Hampton Roads Ironclads, v3 lax
Lacrosse Honors: Hrlax 2nd team All-Conference 2015
Academic Honors: National Honor Society
What will you major in/study? Computer Engineering
Why did you choose Alabama-Huntsville? “University of Alabama Huntsville offers a great Engineering program as well as an excellent environment for the student athlete.”
Outlook for 2016 HS season? “Our goal for this season is to continue to work hard, stay healthy, and compete.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my family and my coaches; Steve Notarnicola, Jim Welch, and Frank Logan.”
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/21/16 From Press Release
The inaugural I-95 Cup, a face-off team tournament involving four major Mid-Atlantic regions, will be held Feb. 13 at Maple Zone Sports Institute in Garnet Valley, PA.
The event, co-hosted by the Philly Faceoff League and the Face-Off Academy, will feature elite 10-man face-off team teams from Philly, Maryland/DC/Virginia, New York and New Jersey.
The I-95 Cup is not your ordinary face-off tournament. It’s the ultimate challenge to see which AREA of the country has the most talented face-off midfielders. The teams will feature its 10 top face-off specialists in an intense, never before seen style tournament.
Rosters for the tourney will be released next week.
The Philadelphia team was chosen by Philly Face-Off League co-founders John Bodnar and Mike Dolente and Mike Gurenlian of the Philly FOA.
Faceoff Academy directors Greg Gurenlian (New York), Chris Mattes (Maryland/DC/Virginia), and Jerry Ragonese (New Jersey) are the head coaches of their respective regions.
Greg Gurenlian – a Springfield-Delco and Penn State graduate who is a perennial MLL All-Star and the face-off specialist on the US National team – runs a daily face-off combine in New York City, Mattes runs his in Maryland, and Ragonese in New Jersey.
How is this tournament going to work?
Each team will have to play each other once in order to determine playoff seedings. When a matchup between two regions has started, it’s a 10 round best of 7 face-offs. At the start of each round, there will be a coin toss. The losing team has to send out their first face-off guy. This gives the other team the opportunity to see who they are sending, and the coach of that team will choose who will face him.
For example, New York is playing Philadelphia in the first round of the day. New York loses the coin toss and therefore has to send out their first face-off guy. Philadelphia sees who they are sending and sends out somebody who they feel is a strong favorite to win. Let’s say the New York player pulls the upset and wins his best of 7 with a score of 4-2. Because the NY player won, he is automatically awarded 3 extra points. Therefore the final score is 7-2. This score then gets reported to the scorekeeper, and Philly then has to send out its next player for the second matchup. Whoever loses that next matchup will have to send out the next player, and vice-versa until all 10 players have faced each other. Whatever team has the most points at the end of the 10 face-off battles wins.
This format continues until every team has played every team. After all 3 rounds, the total points that each team scored in every matchup will be counted and the team with the most points will be the #1 seed. In the playoffs, the #1 seed will play the #4 seed, and the #2 seed will play the #3. The winners will play in the championship and the losers will fight for 3rd place.
Again, this is NOT an individual tournament; it’s all about winning for your AREA. This is strictly bragging rights for a whole year until next years I-95 Cup!
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/25/16
From Press Release
A group of 125 players competed on Jan. 16 in the United Lacrosse Syracuse Indoor Showcase at Syracuse University’s Ensley and Manley field houses.
The experience was truly a unique one for the players who participated. The day featured training sessions with college coaches and games throughout the day. Players came from around the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Sothern regions as well as Canada.
Below are the players that made the All-Head Turner Team as chosen by event directors:
ATTACK:
9-Dylan Laube (2018): West Hampton, NY/Team Long Island
13-Anthony Passarella (2018): Comsewogue, NY/LI Empire
24-John Hawkins (2018): Columbia, NY/Team United
37-Luke Anthony (2018): CBA Albany, NY/ Team United
57-Henry Berg (2017): Conestoga, PA/Dukes LC
118- Joe Kiesa (2017): Jamesville Dewitt, NY/NA
41- Jack Daly (2018): Haverford School, PA/Fusion
91- Luke Rogers (2017): General Brown, NY/Rhino
84- Tyler Hendrycks (2019): AY Jackson Secondary School, ONT, Canada/Ottawa Nemisis
MIDDIES:
5-Layton Harrell (2018): Newtown, CT /Team91 Tri-State
25-Pierce Holohan (2018): Shenendehowa, NY/NA
55-Brett Zabransky (2019): Bergen Catholic, NJ/Patriot
107- Daniel Parker (2019): Saint Anthony’s, NY/Long Island Express
88- Trent Moran (2019): Saint Anne’s Belfield, VA/3d National/Midwest
75- Mike Carbone (2017): Pearl River High School, NY/Team United
LSM:
48- Luke McMahon (2018): CBA Albany, NY/Albany Power
100- Kyle Gittelman (2018)-: University School of NSU, FL/Swashbucklers
61- Joe Connor (2018): Ecole Secondaire Catholique, Ottawa, Canada/Evolve Elite
FOGO:
30- Nathan McCormick (2017): Cortland HS, NY/Coldbrook LC
86- Peter Lasalla (2018)” Rocky Point HS, NY/Team Long Island
DEFENSE:
81- Jack Fabean (2019): Manasquan, NJ/Team United
54- Jeremy Staats (2017): Hill Academy, Canada/Six Nations Arrow-Jr A
64- Zachary Gagnon (2018): Comsewogue, NY/Team long Island
71- Tyler Schmitz (2017): Eden Central School, NY/Champion Lacrosse
GOALIES:
28- Evan Long (2019): McDonough School, MD/Baltimore Crabs
58-Kyle Botsford (2018): Mount Saint Joseph, MD: Rock Lacrosse
104-Jeremy Lapayowker (2018): University School of NSU,FL/Barracudas
8- Michael Lapoint (2019): Manasquan, NJ/Team United
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/27/16
From Press Release
Following a series of four training camps over eight months, US Lacrosse and head coach Nick Myers have announced the 25-man final roster for the 2016 U.S. Men’s National Under-19 Team that will travel to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship, July 7-16 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
The 25 players were selected from a 30-man squad that attended Team USA training camps in November (Columbus, Ohio) and January (Bradenton, Fla.). The 30 players were originally narrowed from a pool of 51 athletes that attended an August training camp in Baltimore, Md., following a 105-player tryout in June, also in Baltimore. Two of the 25 will be named alternates in the lead-up to the World Championship, at which point 23 players will be eligible to compete for Team USA.
Team USA will shoot for an 8th straight FIL championship in July (Photo for TopLaxRecruits.com)
The 2016 U.S. men’s under-19 team will convene for training June 4-5 in the Baltimore area, followed by another training camp July 2-5 in Seattle before crossing the border for Canada and the FIL World Championship.
“This was certainly the most challenging part of the process so far,” said Team USA Head Coach Nick Myers. “We are very grateful for the effort that we received from all involved in the process. Calls were made this week and we have selected a special group of young men to represent Team USA this summer. I am certain they have an understanding of the responsibility and challenge that lies ahead of us. We are all looking forward to the opportunity that awaits us in Coquitlam this July.”
The 25-man roster, by position with high school, high school graduation year and college noted:
Attack
Timmy Kelly, Calvert Hall (Md.) 2015, North Carolina
Mac O’Keefe, Syosset (N.Y.) 2016, Penn State *
Alex Roesner, Loyola Blakefield (Md.) 2015, Penn
Michael Sowers, Upper Dublin (Pa.) 2016, Princeton *
Midfield
Dox Aitken, Haverford (Pa.) 2016, Virginia *
Jared Bernhardt, Lake Brantley (Fla.) 2016, Maryland *
Ryan Conrad, Loyola Blakefield (Md.) 2015, Virginia
Bryan Costabile, Mount St. Joseph (Md.) 2016, Notre Dame *
Tyler Dunn, Manhasset (N.Y.) 2015, Penn
Terry Lindsay, Georgetown Prep (Md.) 2016, Duke *
Austin Sims, Fairfield Prep (Conn.) 2014, Princeton
Brad Smith, Mountain Lakes (N.J.) 2015, Duke
Drew Supinski, Haverford (Pa.) 2015, Johns Hopkins
Defense
Matt Borges, Garden City (N.Y.) 2015, Ohio State
Hugh Crance, Corona Del Mar (Calif.) 2015, Notre Dame
Patrick Foley, St. John’s Prep (Mass.) 2015, Johns Hopkins
Noah Lejman, Haverford (Pa.) 2015, Penn
Jack Rowlett, Robinson (Va.) 2015, North Carolina
Thomas Wright, Garden City (N.Y.) 2015, Penn State
Goalie
Phil Goss, Deerfield Academy (Mass.) 2016, Brown *
Willie Klan, Penfield (N.Y.) 2015, Ohio State
Jack Pezzulla, Boys’ Latin (Md.) 2016, North Carolina *
Faceoff
Gerard Arceri, Smithtown East (N.Y.) 2016, Penn State *
Christian Feliziani, Episcopal Academy (Pa.) 2016, Ohio State *
Austin Henningsen, Northport (N.Y.) 2015, Maryland
* Committed
The U.S. Men’s U19 team has amassed a 41-2 all-time record in international play, claiming gold in each of the seven U19 World Championship events to date (1988, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2012). Team USA defeated Canada 10-8 in the gold medal game to capture the 2012 FIL World Championship in Turku, Finland.
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/28/16
Bishop Ireton High School (VA) 2017 defense Morgan DeCanio has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the United States Military Academy at West Point and begin the admissions process.
Morgan DeCanio profile:
Morgan DeCanio
High School: Bishop Ireton High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: United States Military Academy, West Point
Club Affiliation: Capital Lacrosse Club
Academic Honors: Academic Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Undecided/Leadership Development Sciences or Kinesiology
Why did you choose Army? “I chose Army West Point because I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. I am really drawn to the sense of family and brotherhood they have at the Military Academies, I think it’s something so special that I am honored to get the chance to be a part of.
“I think Army will shape me into the best version of myself I can be, and I want nothing more than to serve my country. I couldn’t see myself anywhere other than West Point.”
Outlook for 2016 HS season? “We graduated some big contributors last year, but I have incredible faith in the group of girls we have at Ireton this year. Everyone so badly desires success and we are all willing to work for it. I think this season is a great opportunity for some girls to step up and I’m excited to see how it plays out. I really do love my team and would do anything for them.”
Thank You: “I’m so thankful for everyone that believed in me and never gave up on me. I really can’t thank my friends, family, coaches and trainers enough. I wouldn’t be here without the support of everyone around me and it means so much to me.”
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/31/16
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (VA) 2018 midfielder Raineir Lee has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Providence College.
Rainier Lee profile:
Rainier Lee
High School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, VA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Providence College
Club Affiliation: Virginia Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse Honors: MVP at the NXT Philly Showcase, Fab 40 All-Star at the NXT Philly Showcase, All-Star game at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff, Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip.
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose Providence? “After seeing the campus, learning about the business school, and meeting with the coaches, I knew that this was the perfect fit. I was impressed by everything I heard about the school and the alumni network. The coaching staff was great the program is on the rise and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “SSSAS is going to be very good this year. We have a great group of senior leaders and everyone is working really hard this off-season. We have a very realistic shot at winning both of our leagues this year.”
Thank You: “First and foremost, I am incredibly grateful to my parents for supporting me wholeheartedly through this whole process and for always being right there for me.
“Next I want to thank my club coach, Adam Langley, for helping me develop into who I am today, both as a player and a person. I’ve learned a lot from him in 5 years. Also, thanks to Coach Andy Taibl of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes for the countless opportunities he’s already given to me.
“Finally, I’ve had awesome teammates over the years and wouldn’t be here without them.”
Other schools considered: SoCon and CAA schools
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By Renee Olivett
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/1/16
The Preseason TopLaxRecruits.com Southern Boys’ Rankings (last year’s records in parenthesis)
1. St. Anne’s Belfield (VA) 16-7: St. Anne’s won the Virginia Independent Schools State (VISAA) championships last year and will returns as a favorite.
2. Collegiate School (VA) 22-1: The Cougars went undefeated last year before losing in the VISAA semifinals. They will contend again for the crown.
3. Lambert (GA) 16-3: The Longhorns fell in the Georgia 6A state tournament to eventual runner up Pope in overtime, but have eight D1 commits and have the talent to win a state crown.
4. Highland Park (TX) 14-3: The Scots won the Texas Division I state title last year and are the favorite to repeat with over 10 Division 1 recruits.
5. McCallie School (TN) 19-2: The Blue Tornados won the Tennessee state championship last year and boast at least seven Division 1 commits.
6. Paul VI (VA) 16-7: The Panthers again play one of the toughest schedules with Gilman, Georgetown Prep, Landon and Gonzaga (in the DC WCAC), which should again prepare them well for the VISAA tourney.
7. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (VA) 15-5: The Saints went 15-5 and reached the semifinals of the DC IAC Championships last year. They will continue to be a force.
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) 20-1: The Raiders went undefeated last year before losing in the Florida state championship 13-11 to Lake Highland Prep. They are be a top favorite for state honors.
9. North Gwinnett (GA) 16-3: The Bulldogs fell to eventual state runner-up Pope in the Georgia 6A championship. They will again be a contender.
10. St. Christopher’s (VA) 14-6:The Hornets reached the VISAA semifinals last year, falling to eventual champion St. Anne’s Belfield. They will be a major contender again this year.
Under Consideration: Allatoona (GA) 17-4, Cardinal Gibbons (NC), Centennial (GA) 17-3, Chantilly (VA), Charlotte Latin (N.C.) 17-3, Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) 21-3, Lake Highland Prep (FL) 21-3, Memphis University School (TN) 17-6, Middle Creek (N.C.) 18-2, Marvin Ridge (N.C.) 18-3, Pope (GA) 17-4, Robinson (VA) 19-4, Roswell (GA) 20-2, Stone Bridge (VA) 19-1, The Woodlands (TX) 17-3.
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/1/16 From PressRelease
The rosters have been announced for the inaugural I-95 Cup, a face-off team tournament involving four major Mid-Atlantic regions, set for Feb. 13 at Maple Zone Sports Institute in Garnet Valley.
The event, co-hosted by the Philly Faceoff League and the Face-Off Academy, will feature elite 10-man face-off team teams from Philly, DC/MD/VA, New York and New Jersey.
The I-95 Cup is not your ordinary face-off tournament. It’s the ultimate challenge to see which AREA of the country has the most talented face-off midfielders. The teams will feature its 10 top face-off specialists in an intense, never before seen style tournament.
Rosters for the tourney are below
The Philadelphia team was chosen by Philly Face-Off League co-founders John Bodnar and Mike Dolente and Mike Gurenlian of the Philly FOA.
Faceoff Academy directors Greg Gurenlian (New York), Chris Mattes (Maryland/DC/Virginia), and Jerry Ragonese (New Jersey) are the head coaches of their respective regions.
Greg Gurenlian – a Springfield-Delco and Penn State graduate who is a perennial MLL All-Star and the face-off specialist on the US National team – runs a daily face-off combine in New York City, Mattes runs his in Maryland, and Ragonese in New Jersey.
How is this tournament going to work?
Each team will have to play each other once in order to determine playoff seedings. When a matchup between two regions has started, it’s a 10 round best of 7 face-offs. At the start of each round, there will be a coin toss. The losing team has to send out their first face-off guy. This gives the other team the opportunity to see who they are sending, and the coach of that team will choose who will face him.
For example, New York is playing Philadelphia in the first round of the day. New York loses the coin toss and therefore has to send out their first face-off guy. Philadelphia sees who they are sending and sends out somebody who they feel is a strong favorite to win. Let’s say the New York player pulls the upset and wins his best of 7 with a score of 4-2. Because the NY player won, he is automatically awarded 3 extra points. Therefore the final score is 7-2. This score then gets reported to the scorekeeper, and Philly then has to send out its next player for the second matchup. Whoever loses that next matchup will have to send out the next player, and vice-versa until all 10 players have faced each other. Whatever team has the most points at the end of the 10 face-off battles wins.
This format continues until every team has played every team. After all 3 rounds, the total points that each team scored in every matchup will be counted and the team with the most points will be the #1 seed. In the playoffs, the #1 seed will play the #4 seed, and the #2 seed will play the #3. The winners will play in the championship and the losers will fight for 3rd place.
Team Philly
Sean Christman – 2017- Malvern Prep- Fairfield
Christian Feliziani- 2016- Episcopal Academy- Ohio State
Dan Fisher- 2017- St. Joseph’s Prep- Villanova
Anthony Giuliani- 2017- Lasalle College HS- Penn
Cade Heverly- 2017- Ridley HS- Yale
Ryan Murray- 2017- Springside Chestnut Hill- Drexel
Brendan Patterson- 2016- Council Rock South HS- Binghamton
Justin Schwenk – 2016- Spring-Ford HS- Monmouth
Michael Sisselberger- 2018- Southern Lehigh HS- Lehigh
Gavin Tygh- 2019- Penn Charter- Virginia
Team DC/MD/VA
Justin Shockey – 2017 – Landon School – Navy
Michael Abizaid – 2017 – Landon School – Uncommitted
Palmer Lloyd – 2016 – James Madison High School – Rutgers
Michael Thorne – 2017 – Northern High School – Uncommitted
Stephen Goedeke – 2017 – North Hartford High School – Uncommitted
Justin Burnette – 2016 – Owing Mills High School – Stevenson
Matt Gunty – 2019 – Sidwell Friends School – Uncommitted
Nick Mcevoy – 2016 – Gonzaga High School – Penn State
Nick Rowlett – 2018 – Robinson Secondary School – Lafayette
Brendan Tscherne – 2017 – St. Paul’s High School – Air Force
Team NY
Gerard Arceri – 2016 – Smithtown East- Penn State
PJ Argiros – 2018- Kellenberg Memorial (Uncommitted)
Conor Calderone – 2019- Smithtown West – Maryland
Ralph Chrappa – 2016- Bronxville HS – Princeton
Andrew Evans – 2017- Mahopac HS- Uncommitted
Alex Giovinco – 2016- Syosset HS –Maryland
Lewis Gramma- 2017- Wheatley School – Hartwick
Tyler Sandoval- 2019- Chaminade HS- Uncommitted
Bailey Savio- 2017- Greenwhich – Loyola
Zac Tucci 2018- Bedford- Cornell
Team NJ
Henry Sippel- 2016- Ridgewood HS- Uncommitted
Cameron Hollander- 2019- West Morris HS- Uncommitted
Giacomo Fiorenza- 2016 Uncommitted
Bill McMenamin – 2016- St. Augustine Prep-Fairfield
Kyle Prouty – 2017- New Egypt HS- Princeton
James Zusi- 2017- Pingry HS- Uncommitted
Nicholas DeOliveira – 2017- Lacey Twp HS- Uncommitted
Mike Hicks – 2019 – Bergen Catholic – Uncommitted
Dustin Parker- 2018 Immacculata HS – Uncommitted
Jimmy Spillane – 2016 – Pasack Valley HS- Rochester Institute of Technology
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/2/16
Paul VI Catholic High School (VA) 2018 midfielder RJ Barnes has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Virginia Military Institute.
RJ Barnes profile:
RJ Barnes
High School: Paul VI Catholic High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Virginia Military Institute
Club Affiliation: 3d Mid Atlantic
Lacrosse Honors: MVP first year JV.
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose VMI? “I loved the environment, coaches and players. My family has a history at VMI and it is a great school.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We hope to be the top team in VA and win the WCAC AND VISAA.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my coaches, parents, and teammates.”
Other schools considered: Towson, Richmond
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/6/16
South Lakes (VA) 2017 defenseman-LSM Matthew Hughes has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Mercer University.
Matthew Hughes profile:
Matthew Hughes
High School: South Lakes High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Close D/LSM
College Choice: Mercer University
Club Affiliation: Team Maryland
Lacrosse Honors:
2015 All-Conference 6A Liberty (Soph)
2014 All-Conference 6A Liberty (Frosh)
2015 Brine National High School All-American
2014 and 2015 WAVELAX Top 22
2015 All-Star Teams – MVP Towson, Maryland Showcase, NOVA Laxfest
What will you major in/study? “I’d like to combine my interest in health and fitness with sports marketing or physical therapy.”
Why did you choose Mercer? “I chose Mercer because it was the right fit for me and I liked the coaching staff. Coach (Kyle) Hannan has an up and coming program and great assistant coaches. I would like to help the coaches taker Mercer lacrosse to the next level. Mercer is a smaller sized school and I like the fact that I will get to know my teachers more personally since the classes are small. Also, it has great facilities and Mercer students really support their teams.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “I’m really looking forward to the season. We have a young team and not a lot of depth. If we keep everyone healthy and play smart lacrosse we could surprise some people. Our defense is young but experienced and our offense has more balance this year. We are looking to improve on face offs and our middies have been working really hard at that.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my high school coach, Craig Lunde, and the South Lakes coaching staff, for giving me opportunities to play at a young age and to help lead my team. I’d also like to thank Coach Brad Barber, Team Maryland, for his support, and Coach Rich Klares for his mentorship, recruiting guidance and advice. I can’t leave out my Youth coaches, Coach Kroll, Hildebrand, Curran and Degutis. They instilled in me a love for the game.”
Other schools considered: High Point, Holy Cross, Monmouth, Colgate
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/10/16
Paul VI Catholic High School (VA) 2016 defenseman John Schmank has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Virginia Military Institute.
John Schmank profile:
John Schmank
High School: Paul VI Catholic High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Defense
College Choice: Virginia Military Institute
Club Affiliation: Virginia Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse Honors: Wavelax Top 22 selection
What will you major in/study? Business/Economics
Why did you choose VMI? “I felt very welcomed by the coaches and players, I love the environment that Coach (Jon) Birsner has started in his time at VMI. I also loved the rich traditions and history that are found at VMI. I know that VMI is a place that I will be able to succeed and become a leader on and off the field.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We graduated a lot of talent in our 2015 class, but we have a lot of talent returning and we have a lot of young guys that are going to have to step up. We are always a contender in the WCAC and VISAA, we will have an opportunity to win a championship in both conferences.”
Thank You: “First, I would like to thank my parents for always supporting me and taking me to all the games and practices over the years. I would like to thank Coach Waters, Coach Zanellotti, Coach Mark, Coach Brooks, Coach Langley, Coach Barheight and all of the other coaches that have helped me over the years get to where I am now.”
Other schools considered: RIT
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/13/16
Osbourn High School (VA) 2017 attackman Ryan Hammad has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Bridgewater College,
Ryan Hammad profile:
Ryan Hammad
High School: Osbourn High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Bridgewater College
Club Affiliation: Apprentice Athletics
Lacrosse Honors: Honorable Mention All-Conference
What will you major in/study? Political Science
Why did you choose Bridgewater? “It had a small feel to the school which I liked and the athletic facilities were so nice. The coaching staff also made a big impression on me as well as the chemistry of the team.
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “I think we are starting to play more as a team at practice and that’s going to start showing when the first game of the season rolls around, so I think we are looking a lot better than last year.”
Thank You: “I want to thank my parents for those long drives from tournaments, back and forth from every tournament. It’s good to know all the time and effort finally paid off. I also want to thank my coaches for pushing me to be a great attackman and taking my skill to the college level.”
Other schools considered: Ferrum, University of New England, Mount Saint Mary’s
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GARNET VALLEY, Pa. – Team DC/MD/VA defeated top-seeded Team Philly, 27-24, today to win the inaugural I95 Cup face-off championships at Maplezone Sports Institute.
Team Philly entered the finals with a 4-0 mark (103 wins) after whipping New Jersey, 35-19, in the semis. Second-seeded DC/MD/VA, which fell to Philly, 32-24, in round robin play, defeated New York to reach the title game.
DC/MD/VA was the second seed with 84 wins while third-seeded New York had 81 wins.
The event was hosted by Maplezone as well as Philly Faceoff and The Faceoff Academy.
This article will be updated with details, comments and pictures.
By Rene Olivett
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/15/16
The TopLaxRecrits.com Preseason Girls’ Southern Rankings:
1. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (VA) 0-0: The Saints won the DC Independent Schools Championship and fell to Bishop Ireton in the VISAA state championship last year with a team that fielded only a few seniors. They will be a competitive force again this year with 14 seniors and over 20 Division 1 recruits.
2. Bishop Ireton (VA) 0-0: The Cardinals won the VISAA state championship last year and graduated a slew of All-Americans. They will be a little young, but with 15 D1 recruits they will again contend for state honors.
3. Milton (GA) 0-0: The Eagles won their sixth straight Georgia state 6A championshi and will return this year with many Division 1 recruits.
4. St. Anne’s-Belfield (VA) 0-0: The Saints fell in the semifinals of the VISAA state championship last year and will again be a contender.
5. Ponte Vedra (FL) 3-0: The Sharks host Bishop Moore – the team that ended Vero Beach’s 145-game in-state win streak – on Friday.
6. Walton (GA) 0-0: The Trojans fell to Milton in the state finals last year and should again be a threat.
7. Lake Norman (N.C.) 0-0: The Wildcats won the North Carolina state championship last year and looks to repeat.
8. Barron Collier (FL) 2-0: The Titans host St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday.
9. Bishop Moore (FL) 1-0:The Hornets shocked Vero Beach, 14-6, ending the Indians’ 145-game in-state win streak. Bishop Moore plays Friday at No. 5 Ponte Vedra.
10. Robinson (VA) 0-0: The Rams won the Virginia 6A state title last year and remain a leading favorite.
Under consideration: Bartram Trail (FL) 2-0, Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) 0-0, Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) 0-0, Charlotte Country Day School (N.C.) 0-0; Collegiate School (VA) 0-0, Coppell (TX) 0-0, Lassiter (GA) 0-0, Olympia (FL) 2-1, Woodgrove (VA) 0-0, St. John’s (TX) 0-0, Hutchison (TN) 0-0.
By Renee Olivett
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/15/16
The TopLaxRecruits.com Southern Boys’ Rankings
1. St. Anne’s Belfield (VA) 0-0 St. Anne’s won the Virginia Independent Schools State (VISAA) championships last year and will returns as a favorite.
2. Collegiate School (VA) 0-0: The Cougars went undefeated last year before losing in the VISAA semifinals. They will contend again for the crown.
3. Lambert (GA) 0-0: The Longhorns fell in the Georgia 6A state tournament to eventual runner up Pope in overtime, but have eight D1 commits and have the talent to win a state crown.
4. Highland Park (TX) 0-0: The defending state champion Scots open Feb. 27 against Keller.
5. McCallie School (TN) 0-0: The Blue Tornados won the Tennessee state championship last year and boast at least seven Division 1 commits.
6. Paul VI (VA) 0-0: The Panthers again play one of the toughest schedules with Gilman, Georgetown Prep, Landon and Gonzaga (in the DC WCAC), which should again prepare them well for the VISAA tourney.
7. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (VA) 0-0: The Saints went 15-5 and reached the semifinals of the DC IAC Championships last year. They will continue to be a force.
8. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) 2-0: The Raiders play Friday at three-time defending state champion Lake Highland Prep – the team it fell to last year in the state finals.
9. North Gwinnett (GA) 0-0: The Bulldogs fell to eventual state runner-up Pope in the Georgia 6A championship. They will again be a contender.
10. St. Christopher’s (VA) 0-0:The Hornets reached the VISAA semifinals last year, falling to eventual champion St. Anne’s Belfield. They will be a major contender again this year.
Under Consideration: Allatoona (GA) 0-0, Cardinal Gibbons (NC) 0-0, Centennial (GA) 0-0, Chantilly (VA), Charlotte Latin (N.C.) 0-0, Charlotte Catholic (N.C.) 0-0, Lake Brantley (FL) 3-0, Lake Highland Prep (FL) 2-0, Marvin Ridge (N.C.) 0-0,, Memphis University School (TN) 0-0, Middle Creek (N.C.) 0-0, Ponte Vedra (FL) 3-0, Pope (GA) 0-0, Robinson (VA) 0-0, Roswell (GA) 0-0, Saint Andrews (FL) 3-0, Stone Bridge (VA) 0-0, The Woodlands (TX) 2-0.
By Bradley Schlegel
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/15/16
GARNET VALLEY, Pa. – The inaugural I95 Cup, perhaps the first team faceoff competition held, launched Saturday with positive feedback.
The event, held at MaplezoneSports Institute in suburban Philly, featured four 10-man teams from four Mid-Atlantic hotbeds, Philly, D.C./Maryland/Virginia (Team DMV), New York City/LI and New Jersey.
Philly vs. DMV- Sean Christman (right, Malvern Prep, Fairfield) vs Brendan Tscherne (St. Paul’s, Air Force)
The intent of the team competition was to discover which region has the best team of face-off specialist, according to creator John Bodner.
He said another benefit was to expose Philadelphia area faceoff specialists to top competition from other lacrosse hotbeds.
Team DMV won the title, edging Philly, 27-24, after Philly had dominated the preliminary round matches.
Bodner, who runs Philly Faceoff and co-sponsored the tourney with Faceoff Academy and Maplezone, and served as the coach for Team Philly, described the event as a success.
Consistent winning in the faceoff circle requires a combination of skill, technique, determination and a mental aspect, he said.
“There are times when you lose the ball in the clamp, but the draw is not over,” he said. “Face offs can also be a total mind game.”
Nick Mcevoy and Justin Shockey, two of Team DMV’s top performers, lauded the tournament’s high level of competition.
Bodner said he received lots of positive feedback from the coaches and participants. He called the tournament a fun way for the players to prepare for the upcoming spring season.
“All these kids are reading about each other on social media,” Bodner said. “As faceoff guys they want to face the best.”
Philly vs. NJ – Dan Fisher (rightSt. Joe’s Prep, Villanova) vs Bill McMenamin (St. Augustine NJ, Fairfield)
Initially, he planned to hold the event last summer. However, that didn’t work out.
Bodner called the Philly Team roster – which included U19 member Christian Feliziani (Episcopal Academy, Ohio State signee) – a solid representation of the region.
“The hardest part of running the team was trying to pick the top 10 face off guys,” Bodner said. “There were 10 more guys who I could have picked.”
Bodner wants to expand the tournament next year. He said coaches in St. Louis, Florida, Canada and California have expressed an interest in participating.
Philly vs. DMV 2 – Brendan Patterson (Council Rock South, Binghamton) vs Palmer Lloyd (James Madison, Rutgers)
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/16/16
George Mason High School (VA) 2018 defense/midfield Claire Hiscott has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the College of William & Mary.
Why did you choose W&M? “I chose William & Mary because I loved everything about the school as well as the lacrosse program. The school is great academically and the campus is beautiful and a great distance from home. The team and coaches were all so welcoming on my visit and they made me feel at home. The coaching staff is amazing and dedicated to the success of the team.”
HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “We had a great season last year. We made it to state semis for the first time in our school’s history. This year I believe that we can make it to the state championship. We are returning the majority of our starters and our team has been working really hard this off-season.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents and sisters for supporting me throughout the whole process, I wouldn’t have this opportunity without them. I would like to thank both my high school and club teams as well as coaches for making me the player that I am. I would also like to thank the William & Mary coaching staff for giving me this incredible opportunity.”
Other schools considered: VCU, JMU, Campbell
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 2/16/16
From Press Release
LEGACY Global Sports and Brine Lacrosse announced today the youth and high school boys that have been selected to advance to play in the Brine Pride of Virginia Showcase on May 22, 2016.
The Brine Pride of Virginia Showcase features the top ranked youth players selected from Brine regional tryouts held in the State of Virginia. Players will showcase their lacrosse skills to qualify for selection to represent their State and region at the prestigious 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic and Brine National Lacrosse Academy.
The event will take place July 19-22, 2016 at the River City Sportsplex in Richmond, Virginia. Teams will be coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches and will compete in a championship style format providing players with a meaningful lifetime experience that will better prepare them to meet the challenges of high school and college.
For more information about the event, visit www.nationallacrosseclassic.com. You can also follow the Brine National Lacrosse Classic on Twitter at https://twitter.com/NLCLacrosse. Use the hashtag: #road2NLC16
Virginia North HS Boys
First Name Last Name Position Year City State
Hunar Berzangi G 2017 Centreville Virginia
Michael Brown D 2017 Leesburg Virginia
Shane Clayton M/A 2018 Mclean Virginia
Patrick Cline Lsm 2017 Leesburg Virginia
Christian Devault M 2018 Ashburn Virginia
Tanner Donaldson M 2018 St Marys City Maryland
William Eckert G 2018 Bristow Virginia
Anthony Fromm A 2017 Ashburn Virginia
Dominic Hafner Lsm/D 2017 Leesburg Virginia
Andrew Hamilton Fogo 2018 Stafford Virginia
Jonathan Hayes M 2017 Dumfries Virginia
David Hruda D 2018 Newburg Maryland
Matthew Hughes Lsm/D 2017 Reston Virginia
Kyle Jung M 2018 Vienna Virginia
Michael Killion M 2017 Mclean Virginia
James Logan A 2017 Mclean Virginia
Bryce Maham Lsm 2017 Lorton Virginia
Ted Miller M 2018 Mclean Virginia
Brett Rogers A 2018 Purcellville Virginia
Connor Skyler G 2017 Leesburg Virginia
John Tarver A 2017 Clifton Virginia
Reed Thompson M 2017 Alexandria Virginia
Jeremy Timblin Lsm/D 2017 Vienna Virginia
Jay Walton M 2018 Mclean Virginia
Maxwell Wayne D 2017 Brambleton Virginia
Virginia 2019s
First Name Last Name Position Year City State
Preston Akers Lsm 2019 Annandale Virginia
Connor Bath M 2019 Oakton Virginia
Danny Bertka M/A 2019 Virginia Beach Virginia
Dalton Bogan Lsm/D 2019 Concord Virginia
Andrew Carter M 2019 Sterling Virginia
Declan Connollly M/A 2019 Fairfax Virginia
Tyler Dillon M 2019 Norfolk Virginia
Matthew Gallagher M 2019 Lynchburg Virginia
Kevin Gaston Fogo 2019 Falls Church Virginia
Wyatt Hamilton A 2019 Lynchburg Virginia
William Horridge M/A 2019 Afton Virginia
Andrew Kayes A 2019 Lynchburg Virginia
Peter Klueber G 2019 Dacula Georgia
Boots Lackey Lsm/D 2019 Alexandria Virginia
Ryan Mccann Fogo 2019 Leesburg Virginia
Piers Mcginn G 2019 Vinton Virginia
Danny Mcminn A 2019 Ashburn Virginia
Bryson Miller M 2019 Midlothian Virginia
Bridges Neville M/A 2019 Fairfax Virginia
Jackson Phillips A 2019 Lorton Virginia
Dodson Piotrowski D 2019 Reston Virginia
Ethan Robertson Lsm 2019 Oakton Virginia
Sam Sumpter Lsm/D 2019 Salem Virginia
Maxwell Whittier A 2019 Silver Spring Maryland
Ryan Young D 2019 Broadlands Virginia
Virginia Youth boys
First Name Last Name Position Year City State
Nathaniel Butt A 2022 Virginia Beach Virginia
Charles Carmouche M 2023 Chapel Hill North Carolina
Ryan Dirocco A 2022 Raleigh North Carolina
Aydan Dirocco A 2023 Raleigh North Carolina
Nolan Gilmartin A 2023 Henrico Virginia
Owen Hoffman M 2022 Morrisville North Carolina
Deuce Lee M/A 2023 Silver Spring Maryland
Bryce Pang G 2022 Charlotte North Carolina
Jack Reeves A 2022 Spotsylvania Virginia
David Russell M/A 2022 Suffolk Virginia
Ian Songer D 2023 Raleigh North Carolina
Richmond Southall A 2023 Richmond Virginia
Virginia Middle School boys
First Name Last Name Position Year City State
Michael Bath M 2021 Oakton Virginia
Owen Fasulka M 2021 Moseley Virginia
Joseph Jorgenson D 2020 Vienna Virginia
Nick Krug A 2021 Glen Allen Virginia
Michael Leone A 2020 Vienna Virginia
Wyatt Marvil D 2020 Purcellville Virginia
Charlie Miller D 2020 Oakton Virginia
Jack Norton M 2021 Vienna Virginia
Timothy Palmer A 2020 Vienna Virginia
Vito Perriello A 2020 Charlottesville Virginia
Mason Raymer G 2020 Purcellville Virginia
Joshua Rhodes M 2020 Vienna Virginia
Cooper Rhue M 2020 Bristow Virginia
Walker Rhue M 2020 Bristow Virginia
Billy Saffin M/A 2020 Fairfax Virginia
Mark Schroeder Lsm/D 2020 Potomac Falls Virginia
Ben St. Germain D 2020 Springfield Virginia
Daniel Stone G 2020 Chantilly Virginia
Aric Vale G 2020 Lovettsville Virginia
Daniel Weber M 2020 Fredericksburg Virginia
Jakob Willett G 2021 Vienna Virginia
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