By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/2/16
Rock Ridge High School (VA) 2017 defenseman Max Wayne has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Christopher Newport University.
Max Wayne profile:
Max Wayne
High School: Rock Ridge High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: Christopher Newport University
Club Affiliation: Evergreen Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse Honors: NoVA Shootout All-Star, CropMetclafe All-Star, All-Conference
What will you major in/study? Computer Science
Why did you choose CNU? “Great Computer Science department, beautiful campus, affordable tuition, good distance from home, lots of internship opportunities, and I heard a lot of good things from alumni.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “First-team All-Conference, All-Region.”
Thank You: “Thanks yo Ricky Reyes, Mike Mabry, Eric Wayne, Justin Ratcliffe, Devin Bushweller and Kyle Shea.”
Other schools considered: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Haverford College
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/4/16
Battlefield High School (VA) 2017 attackman Zack Raczynski has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Utica College.
Zack Raczynski profile:
Zack Raczynski
High School: Battlefield High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Utica College
Club Affiliation: 3D Mid Atlantic
Lacrosse Honors: Cedar Run District First Team Attack, Nike Blue Chip, Madlax East Coast Showcase All-Star, Madlax C.A.S.E Award winner, Brine Middle School All-American
What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice/Homeland Security concentration
Why did you choose Utica? “First and foremost, UC has a great Criminal Justice program. Coach (Mike) Parnell and Coach Jackson really made me feel welcome and the program is attracting a lot of new talent. Plus the Hut is a very cool domed facility.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “We lost a lot of talented seniors, but we have a great core group returning. We should score a ton and challenge for our district championship and a return to states.”
Thank You: “First, my parents for keeping me on track and supporting me through the years. I’d like to thank Coach Marsh and the Battlefield staff for putting us in a position to win every year. Also Coach Ford and Coach Brooks from 3d and Coach Horne and Coach Pinkston from NovaWest for elevating my game.”
Other schools considered: Wingate, Coker, Shenandoah, Virginia Wesleyan
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/7/16
W.T Woodson High School (VA) 2017 midfielder Alex Olson has committed to play Division III lacrosse at University of Mary Washington.
Alex Olson profile:
Alex Olson
High School: W.T Woodson High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Mary Washington
Club Affiliation: Top Caliber lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: Varsity starter as freshman, 2x 2nd team All-Conference
What will you major in/study? Education
Why did you choose Mary Washington? “Aside from the great academics and amazing campus, I chose Mary Washington because I loved the newly named head coach Drew Delaney’s system. He runs a fast pace modern style of lacrosse which I was looking for in a school.
“Along with being the fastest team in college, one of coach Delaney’s goals for his team was to be a top program in the country. I loved this competitive mind set, and I know the future for Mary Washington lacrosse is extremely bright.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “Last season our team came very close to a state championship. This year with very good players and coaches returning, we are planning on making a run deep into the playoffs in hope of winning the state tittle.”
Thank You: “I would first like to thank my family for everything they have done for me and the loving support over the years. I would also like to thank all the coaches that I’ve had growing up.
“Lastly, I would like to thank the Woodson lacrosse program and Top caliber lacrosse program, for making me the player and person I am today.”
Other schools considered: Christopher Newport, Roanoke College
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/9/16
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School (VA) 2018 attackman Jake Holava has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Merrimack College.
Jake Holava profile:
Jake Holava
High School: Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Attack
College Choice: Merrimack College
Club Affiliation: Amped Lax
Lacrosse Honors: First Team All-Conference, Under Armour Shootout All-Star, Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Invitational All-Star
What will you major in/study? Business / Engineering
Why did you choose Merrimack? “I chose Merrimack for the location, size of school and it offers the major of my choice. I really liked the coaching staff, beautiful campus and facilities.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “Strong Junior Year Season.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents Scott & Cathy Holava, Mark Hargrave, Bishop Sullivan CHS, Amped Lax and Tom Duquette.”
Other schools considered: Jacksonville, Richmond, Mt. St. Mary’s, CNU
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By Chris Goldbrg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/26/16
Woodbridge (VA) 2017 midfilder Jacob Creagh has made a verbal commitment to lay Division II lacross at Walsh University.
Jacob Creagh profile:
Jacob Creagh
High School: Woodbridge Senior High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Committed to: Walsh University
Club Affiliation: Fierce Nation
Major lacrosse honors: Bucknell Lacrosse Showcase All-Star, Fierce Nation Winter League All-Star
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Walsh University because of the sense of teamwork and family. The coaching staff and players are committed to getting to the next level and I feel I will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact. The university also offers excellent opportunities to continue on with my MBA as well as a partnership with the business program at the University of Akron School of Law.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “My team is looking to build on another successful year. We are excited to have Coach Ridgway as the head coach and are looking forward to developing a fast paced offense and more refined defense.”
People to thank: “I would like to thank my Ffamily, coaches, and of course, my teammates. They have all made me the player I am today.”
Other schools considered: Seton Hill, Wingate
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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/27/16
Cave Spring (VA) 2017 midfielder Alec Kendrick has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Ferrum College.
Alec Kendrick profile:
Alec Kendrick
High School: Cave Spring High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Committed to: Ferrum College
Club Affiliation: Southwest Sharks
Major lacrosse honors: 2nd Team All-Conference, Captain, Maryland lacrosse showcase.
What will you major in/study? Human Science
Why did you choose this school? “I love the way the team worked together as a whole. Also I bonded with the guys very well and felt as a family there. The school itself is a pretty good fit for me and I enjoy being able to be close to nature.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “The team itself is going to be a unique experience. We have a lot of people returning, but our coach from our past seasons has left. Our new coach has a new set of ideas and ways of running things that we will all have to adjust to.”
People to thank: “I’d like to thank my friends for getting me interested in the sport; and all the teammates and players that pushed me to get to the point that I have gotten to today. I’d like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to play travel lacrosse and get me exsposure that I needed to get noticed; and my travel coach had a great influence on me playing at Ferrum. I’m very thankful to all.”
Other schools considered: Mary Washington, Roanoke, Pfeiffer, Randolph Macon
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/30/16
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School (VA) 2017 midfielder Andrew Tillotson has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Belmont Abbey College.
Andrew Tillotson profile:
Andrew Tillotson
High School: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Belmont Abbey College
Club Affiliation: Team Maryland
What will you major in/study? Sport Management
Why did you choose Belmont Abbey? “After visiting the campus of Belmont Abbey I immediately felt at home. Belmont Abbey is a college at which I can make huge strides both academically and athletically. I also believe that under the great coaching staff of Coaches (Chris) Barrett, (Tony) LePore, and (Joseph) Peruzzi, the team will always be a competitor for both a conference and national championship. I hope that I will be able to contribute to the teams rising success and help the Crusaders improve upon their already impressive top 10 preseason ranking in 2017.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Once again this a year I believe we will have a difficult schedule, playing many well known programs. We will go into the season looking to improve upon last years record. With a young team this season we will have to take it one game at a time.”
Thank You: “The first person I would thank is God for all the blessings he has given me. I would next like to thank my parents for helping and supporting me throughout my entire lacrosse career whether it be driving hours to tournaments or watching me play in rough conditions. Last but not least, I would like to thank all my coaches, especially Coach Barber, for helping me improve my game and navigate the recruiting process.”
Other schools considered: Tampa, Limestone, Mount St. Mary’s, and Palm Beach Atlantic
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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/11/16
St. Anne’s-Belfield (VA) 2017 attackman Joe Robertson has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Duke University.
Joe Robertson profile:
Joe Robertson
High School: St. Anne’s-Belfield School (VA)
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Duke University
Club Affiliation: Duke’s Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors: State Championship (2015), 2016 Offensive MVP, 3x All Prep, 2x All State, All American, 3x Under Armour Underclass All American
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose the school? “I chose Duke University because it had everything I was looking for in a college academically and athletically. Coach (John) Danowski and Coach (Ron) Caputo made me feel comfortable and at home on my visit. Duke is a special program and I wanted to be apart of something special.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Our team this year is unique in that we have a mix of returning players and new players that will have to be ready to step up to the challenge.”
Thank You: “I would like to say thank you to my family, coaches and friends who have helped me get to where I am. First, I would like to thank my mom and dad for always supporting me throughout my lacrosse career. Also, I would like to thank my brothers for helping me see clearly throughout this decision process. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Perriello, Coach Nate Rullman, Coach Ebe Helm, Coach Christmas, and the entire Duke’s Lacrosse Club for providing me the guidance necessary to reach this goal.”
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/13/16
Langley High School (VA) 2017 defenseman-LSM Ian Weir has committed to play NJCAA lacrosse at Onondaga Community College.
Ian Weir profile:
Ian Weir
High School: Langley High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense/LSM
College Choice: Onondaga Community College
Club Affiliation: Virginia Elite Lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: All-District
What will you major in/study? Undecided/Psychology or Music Production
Why did you choose OCC? “I chose OCC because of its extremely successful program, the family oriented atmosphere, and how it feels more like a 4 year university than a Community College.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Undoubtedly going to win a state championship.”
Thank You: “Thank you, Tyler and the whole Schley family, Bo Ingalsbe, Virginia Elite Lacrosse and the players and coaches of James Madison High School and Langley.”
Other schools considered: Essex, Tampa, Stevenson
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/14/16
Heritage High School (VA) 2017 defenseman Ryan Boyd has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Ryan Boyd profile:
Ryan Boyd
High School: Heritage High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: Gwynedd Mercy University
Club Affiliations: Evergreen Lacrosse Club, Gulf States Elite
Lacrosse Honors: Crop Metcalf Showcase, Drumstick Debacle, Battle of the Hotbeds, NOVA Shootout
What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice
Why did you choose GMU? “I was looking for a small school with a good criminal justice program and a school where I could see my self for the next four years.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “We have a lot to build off of last season. We lost some guys but we also have a few young players that will make impacts this year. We’ve transformed into more of a younger team to a team with a lot of Juniors and Seniors and I’m really excited to be playing with a lot of these guys.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me reach this goal going from the coaches who worked with me to help me get better and friends who would go up early for practice or stay late to put in more work also my family for giving me all the support and encouragement.”
Other schools considered: Methodist
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/17/16
Massaponax High School (VA) 2017 attackman Jason Jaworski has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Hood College.
Jason Jaworski profile:
Jason Jaworski
High School: Massaponax High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Attack
College Choice: Hood College
Club Affiliation: Recon VALaxCo
What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice
Why did you choose Hood? “I chose Hood because it was close to home and I liked the team’s and coaches motivation to be the best in their conference and to push themselves everyday.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “This year my high school team is going to be the one of the best in our conference, we have a team made up of 20 seniors, all with the drive to be the at the top.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank Coach Callan, Coach Tito, Coach Pisani and my family and friends.”
Other schools considered: Nichols College, Washington and Jefferson College
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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/24/16
BRYN MAWR, Pa. – San Dieguito Academy (CA) 2018 LSM Justin Krute was excited to make his first trip to the East Coast today to compete in the passport Alliance/National 175 “Last of the Titans” D3 Showcase Sunday at Shipley School.
“I saw this was a D3 showcase and that’s what (level) I am looking forward to playing and where I want to go to school,” said Krute. “It’s fun to go to the East Coast and get a different taste than Southern California.
Darien (CT) 2018 DEF Thomas Murphy (left); San Dieguito Academy (CA) 2018 LSM Justin Krute (Great Western Warhawks)
“I really didn’t know what to expect since I never played against East Coast players; I was guessing the competition would be very good. That’s a normal thing here, but it went well and exceeded my expectations. It was a lot of fun.”
Krute, who plays club for the Great Western Warhawks and Alpha Adrenaline, was one of over 200 participants in an event that drew 50 coaches on the two turf fields at Shipley. He said he managed to adjust to the level of play with his quickness and gritty play.
“The GBs went well, especially in the last game,” he said. “I got a lot of clears and my positioning was good, working with the defense and getting the ball from defense to attack and working with the midfield.”
What were Krute’s goals? “First, get a lot of experience and getting a taste of the whole showcase thing. The competition was great. there were a lot of great players that could play D1 here, but for academic purposes they were her. I felt I played right up there with them.”
What type of school is Krute looking for?
“First, I want to play on a good team,” he said, “and I am looking for school that focuses on academics and not just lacrosse.”
Comments from others that shined Saturday:
Thomas Murphy, 2018 DEF, Darien (CT)
On why he came out: “I felt it was a great opportunity. All I was thinking about was giving my all and not having any regrets when leaving. And I think I had a good event. I was shocked; I expected a lot of people to be playing individually, but I didn’t see much of it. I liked how the defense line I played with would bounce back for the next half if we had a bad half. It was a really good time with a lot of guys. I met a lot of kids; some of them I probably won’t see again, but maybe there is a chance I would see them again.”
St. Anne’s-Belfield (VA) 2018 MF Michael DiGiacomo (Dukes)
On what type of school he is looking for: “I am just looking for a school that when I get there I know it’s awesome and that when driving through I feel, ‘Wow, this is awesome.’ I am always looking for a coach that understands it’s not just lacrosse, that it’s also about academics, and one that always has a good attitude.”
Michael DiGiacomo, 2018 MF, St. Anne’s Belfield (VA), Duke’s LC
“I see lacrosse as helping you get into a better academic school. If it’s D1, D3 or whatever it is about finding the best academic opportunity.”
On what went well: “I’ve was shooting both righty and lefty down the alleys and making assists doing well in transition, too. I need to keep my head up always and look for inside man dodging generally drawing slides. It’s been great talking to the coaches and great to get to know them.”
Friends (MD) 2017 DEF John Schreck (Rock)
John Schreck, 2017 DEF, Friends School of Baltimore, Rock
On why he came out: “All the schools I am looking at are liberal arts schools with great academics and I decided this showcase had all the schools I was interested in.”
On what he needs to work on: “Simple .. it’s learning names and learning how the other people on the field play. I think I was able to come out and play my game; it gave me a lot of opportunities to show (my game). A team at the end needed a long stick so I played four games and that was good since the more exposure the better. You are always working to get better, faster, strong; this allowed me see I need more field sense and make connections more natural.”
Casey Joyce, 2018 G, Midlothian (VA), Duke’s L.C.
Midlothian (VA) 2018 G Casey Joyce (Dukes)
On why he came out: “I thought it was be a good experience and a place to showcase what I have to offer. I got great input from coaches on recruiting; like to stay active and keep reaching out even when you are not hearing from them. I think kids that come out here want to get recruited wherever they can and they are just as good as at other prospect camps or D1 showcases.”
On what he wants to work on: “My hand speed and my agility have gotten better since last summer, and I hope to keep working on that, and other things like clearing the ball and getting it out fast.”
Gavin McDonough, 2019 G, Blake School, Team Minnesota
On why he came out: “”The academic aspect is something that drove me to this event. There are fabulous D3 programs. I knew it was going to be at a high level of play; all the events on the East Coast are. I am glad I came out.”
Blake School (MN) 2019 G Gavin McDonough
On what he learned: “Communication – getting to know the defense quickly while using names instead of numbers all the time. We had teamwork; everyone persevered throughout the day and generally it went well. One thing I learned is that I need to string my own sticks; I had some stick issues. I’ve never been to a D3 specific event; I think the level of play was very good. There were a lot of good middies and attackman that were shifty with good shots.”
On what he is looking for in a school: “The struggle with a lot of kids is you hear a D1 program is interested in them and it kind of consumes the fit. I try to stay away from that; I want to be where I can thrive academically.”
Robert Foster, 2019 ATT, La Salle (PA), Duke’s L.C.
On what he came out: “I like that they had a wide variety of Division II coaches and that on their information sheet they had our grades and other statistics that they might look at. You get to play with people you don’t know.
On what he learned: “I learned I need to be more physical with the defensemen and be a little quicker off my dodges and work on my right=-handed shot. I liked how I can compare and myself against the older kids and against kids my age. It’s good that there are two fields and many teams so you play different guys.”
La Salle (PA) 2019 ATT Robert Foster (Dukes, left), Saucon Valley (PA) 2018 FO/MF Joel Paulson (Twist), Upper St. Clair (PA) 2018 FO/MF Grant Evans (Dukes)
Joel Paulson, 2018 MF/FO, Saucon Valley (PA), Twist
On why he attended; “I wanted to market myself a little more and show the schools already looking at me a bit that I still can do what it takes to play at their school. It’s about repetition and return to the basics that’s what everyone should keep practicing. There is passing, catching, and at the faceoff I need to make sure I drive that bottom hand, clamp, get it out, get the ground balls, move the ball, bang the ball; the little things.”
On the event: “The exposure is great; coaches are flipping back and forth between the two fields. You never have been not watched. You know what you have out there.”
Grant Evans, 2018 MF/FO, Upper St. Clair (PA), Duke’s L.C.
On why he came out: “What brought me here was the competition. Philly is know for having great faceoff guys and I wanted to prove to the coaches that I am just as good as them.”
On what went well: “The speed on my faceoffs has gone well. I scored more goals than I thought I would; in the last game I scored three. I just have to keep my head down more when facing off and just drive that bottom hand and make sure I don’t let up on the grinding out and spinning process. If you don’t let up, you are going to win.”
Bergen Catholic (NJ) 2018 FOP/MF Sean Gibson (Tri-State)
On what school he is looking for: “Right now I want to play at the highest level possible; if that means D1, D2 or D3 I will see where it goes. In other showcases sometimes you don’t know who is a college coach and with that that section you know who is watching and who is paying attention. Also, when coaches may change schools, they still may be interested in you no matter what school they are at.”
Sean Gibson, 2018, MF/FO, Bergen Catholic (N.J.), Tri-State
On why he came out: “I know that Dukes have a deep tradition of great lacrosse players and that would attract better players and the top D3 schools to attend. I wanted to go against all these great players and show the coaches what I could do. The competition is just as good as anywhere else I have been.”
On what type of school he is looking for: “I am really looking for a top D3 school that also offers engineering. Going to a D3 school is awesome, you still get to play in lacrosse while also getting a great education. After I graduate, I also know that a D3 education will help me get a job that I will enjoy. With D1, unless you are getting a full ride, you are not getting that much money.”
Boyertown (PA) 2019 DEF Jacob Miller (Black Bear)
Jacob Miller, 2019 DEF, Boyertown (PA), Black Bear LC
On why he came out: “I just wanted to go out here and get good competition and see where I stand and hopefully get some college coaches to look at me. It was good competition and they pushed me to get better. I played good team defense and represented Black Bear.
On what he needs to work on: “It shows you what you have to get better at – I want to work on my footwork, and to get a little stronger and become a better all around player and move forward. I am looking for a good academic and good lacrosse school, something that fits me.”
Twenty-two club programs from the East Coast will compete Sunday at the annual Quaker Fall LaxFest at Radnor High.
The club programs participating are noted below. There are three divisions for the event – 2018, 2019 & 2020.
FLG
Freedom
Fusion
HHH
HEADstrong Elite
Igloo
Leading Edge
Long Island Express North
Long Island Outlaws
Long Island Sting
Man-Up
Mesa Fresh
NXT
Philly Elite (LB3)
Roughriders
SweetLax
Team 18 National Lax
Team 91
Team Turnpike
Tri-State
Twist
VLC
Schedule
2020
8:30 AM
Field #1 Fusion v VLC
Field #2 Mesa Fresh v Team Turnpike
9:30 AM
Field #1 Tri-State v FLG
Field #2 Sweetlax FL v NXT
10:30 AM
Field #1 Igloo v Sweetlax NY
Field #2 Fusion v FLG
11:30 AM
Field #1 VLC v Team Turnpike
Field #2 Mesa Fresh v Tri-State
12:30 PM
Field #1 NXT v Sweetlax NY
Field #2 Igloo v Sweetlax FL
1:30 PM
Field #1 Sweetlax FL v FLG
Field #2 Tri-State v Team Turnpike
2:30 PM
Field #1 Mesa Fresh v Fusion
Field #2 Igloo v NXT
Field #3 VLC v Sweetlax NY
2019 8:30 AM
Field #3 Roughriders v VLC
Field #5 Freedom v NXT
Field #6 LI Outlaws v Phillie Elite
9:30 AM
Field #3 Headstrong v Leading Edge South
Field #5 Mesa Fresh v Team 91
Field #6 HHH v LI Express North
10:30 AM
Field #3 Freedom v Roughriders
Field #5 Headstrong v LI Outlaws
Field #6 Phillie Elite v Leading Edge South
11:30 AM
Field #3 LI Express North v Mesa Fresh
Field #5 VLC v NXT
Field #6 HHH v Team 91
12:30 PM
Field #3 HHH v Mesa Fresh
Field #5 Roughriders v LI Express North
Field #6 VLC v Freedom
1:30 PM
Field #3 NXT v Team 91
Field #5 Leading Edge South v LI Outlaws
Field #6 Headstrong v Phillie Elite
2018 8:30 AM
Field #4 FLG v Leading Edge South
Field #7 HHH v Team 18 National
9:30 AM
Field #4 Mesa Fresh v NXT
Field #7 LI Sting v Man-Up
10:30 AM
Field #4 Headstrong v Twist
Field #7 Mesa Fresh v LI Sting
11:30 AM
Field #4 FLG v HHH
Field #7 Headstrong v Leading Edge South
12:30 PM
Field #4 NXT v Team 18 National
Field #7 Man-Up v Twist
1:30 PM
Field #4 Headstrong v LI Sting
Field #7 Team 18 National v Mesa Fresh
2:30 PM
Field #4 HHH v Man-Up
Field #6 FLG v NXT
Field #7 Leading Edge South v Twist
Fields
Field #1 – Rowland Field
Field #2 – Encke North Field (turf)
Field #3 – Encke South Field (turf)
Field #4 – Prevost Football Stadium (turf)
Field #5 – Loop Field
Field #6 – Creek Field (next to Main Entrance)
Field #7 – Library Field (next to Main Entrance)
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/8/16
Loudoun County High School (VA) 2017 defenseman Dom Hafner has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Virginia Wesleyan College.
Dom Hafner profile:
Dom Hafner
High School: Loudoun County High School, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Defense
College Choice: Virginia Wesleyan College
Club Affiliation: Capital Madlax
Lacrosse Honors: VA Brine National
What will you major in/study? Business
Why did you choose VWC? “I chose VA Wes because of it’s outstanding team and coaches, as well as the fun area.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “We are looking really solid from a defensive and offensive standpoint. We just won the VEL tournament so I’m looking forward to a really good season.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents, teammates, and my current coach Dave Calangelo for supporting me throughout my athletic career. I also have to thank my former coaches Rob Horne, and especially Kevin Green for giving the time to work with me to get better as a player and as a man.”
Other schools considered: Guilford, Bridgewater, Colorado Mesa
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The All-Star rosters for today’s Big 12 Fall Lacrosse Invitational in Columbia, MD.
2018
Team 1 White
1 David Closterman Attack Dukes Elite 2018 Academy of the New Church
2 Ryan Daunt Attack Team Turnpike Hightstown HS
3 Alex Ehernstein Attack Sweetlax Florida Spanish River
4 Ed Gallagher Attack Nj Riot 2018 Don Bosco Prep
5 Jimmy Hayburn A/M Annapolis Hawks
6 Jae Stuhlman A/M CT Chargers Fairfield Warde HS
LSM
7 Matt Lane LSM Dukes Elite 2018 Lancaster Country Day School
8 Remy Sell LSM Team Turnpike Perkiomen Valley HS
9 Quinton Abrecht Defense Fighting Clams 2018 Nobles
10 Cory Brown Defense Team Turnpike West Morris Central HS
11 Joey Burnham Defense Dukes Elite 2018 La Salle College HS
12 Kyle Camphausen Defense Fighting Clams 2018 Wayland HS
13 Sam Cosimano Defense Rock 2018 Green Elite Gilman School
14 Andrew Florenzo Defense Rock 2018 Green Elite Loyoal Blakefield
15 Brady Altobello Midfield Rock 2018 Green Elite Churchill HS
16 Michael Digiacomo Midfield Dukes Elite 2018 St Anne’s Belfield HS
17 Jack Dillon Midfield Fighting Clams 2018 Dover-Sherborn HS
18 Trevor Jones Midfield Team Turnpike Moorestown HS
19 Owen Matukas Midfield Orange Crush West Hill
20 Andrew Merrell Midfield Fighting Clams 2018 Avon Old Farms
21 Alex Houck F/O Sweetlax Florida Vero Beach
22 Kollin Vaught F/O Rock 2018 Green Elite Central York
23 Charles Wassberg Goalie C2C Plano West Senior High
24 Barret Casto Goalie Annapolis Hawks
Team 2
1 MJ McMahon Attack Sweetlax Florida Cardinal Mooney
2 Brandon Meaux Attack C2C Episcopal School of Dallas
3 Davis Moshier Attack Nj Riot 2018 Millburn HS
4 Brett Rogers Attack Rock 2018 Green Elite Loudon County HS
5 Reid McDonald Attack Madlax 2018 Capital PVI
7 Matty Mancuso LSM Annapolis Hawks
8 Michael OLoughlin LSM/D CT Chargers Fairfield Prep HS
9 Carter Johnson Defense Madlax 2018 Capital Landon
10 Jackson Kennedy Defense Sweetlax Florida St. Andrews
11 Tanner Long Defense Dukes Elite 2018 Germantown Academy
12 Spencer Marrel Defense Nj Riot 2018 Millburn HS
13 Dylan Scholl Defense Team Turnpike Robbinsville HS
14 Ben Welling Defense Orange Crush Fayetteville Manlius
15 Tucker Odonnell Midfield Orange Crush Homer
16 Nick Papa Midfield Orange Crush Fayetteville Manlius
17 Scott Shainberg Midfield Nj Riot 2018 Millburn HS
18 Drew Betch Midfield Annapolis Hawks
19 Dean Draughn Midfield Annapolis Hawks
20 Jack Murphy Midfield CT Chargers Berkshire School
21 Milo Moose Midfield Rock 2018 Green Elite St. Paul’s School for Boys
22 Spencer Flinton F/O Fighting Clams 2018 Glastonbury HS
23 Mason Marano F/O C2C Greenhill School Delaware
24 Will Sterrett Goalie Madlax 2018 Capital SSSAS
25 Peter Ripperger Goalie CT Chargers Brien McMahon High School
2019
1 Andrew Arth Attack Team Teampike George School
2 Spencer Wirtheim Attack Orange Crush 2019 Baldwinsville
3 Matt Holland Attack Nj Riot Randolph HS
4 Logan Falconetti Attack Annapolis Hawks Green
5 Taylor Musa Attack Madlax 2019 Capital Riverside HS
6 Tucker Goodelle Attack Carolina LITE TWO Lake Norman HS
7 Pierce Jarck LSM Nj Riot Rumson-Fairhaven
8 Sam Keyser LSM/D Dukes Elite 2019 Blue William Penn Charter School
9 Jack Venturelli Defense Fighting Clams 2019 Duxbury HS
10 Dodson Piotrowski Defense Madlax 2019 Capital St. John’s College
11 Liam Ronan Defense Orange Crush 2019 New Hartford
12 Jonothan Spiropoulos Defense Rock 2019 Elite Green Glenelg
13 Matthew Spichiger Defense Team Turnpike North Hunterdon HS
14 Mike Page Defense Blue Star The Hun School of Princeton
15 Bryce Reece Midfield Dukes Elite 2019 Gold Lenape HS
16 William Sherwood Midfield Annapolis Hawks Green
17 Gabe Lichtenstien Midfield Rock 2019 Elite Green St. Paul’s
18 Thomas Bullen Midfield Annapolis Hawks Green
19 Luke Leffingwell Midfield C2C Southlake Carroll
20 Jake Williams Midfield C2C Edmond Memorial High School
21 Najee Taylor Midfield Dukes Elite 2019 Blue Loyola Academy
22 Bailey O’Connor Midfield Dukes Elite 2019 Blue Academy of the New Church
23 Chase Cook F/O Carolina LITE TWO Davidson Day
24 Ethan Barnard F/O Fighting Clams 2019 St. John’s Prep
25 Collin Kelley Goalie Rock 2019 Elite Green Marriotts Ridge
26 Loren Fauchier Goalie Carolina LITE TWO Providence Day School
Team 2 Blue
1 Ian Krampf Attack Annapolis Hawks Green
2 CJ Duffy Attack Blue Star
3 Wilson Sands Attack C2C Highland Park High School
4 Parker Childs Attack Dukes Elite 2019 Gold Bishop Shanahan HS
5 Will Cory Attack Madlax 2019 Capital Episcopal
6 Josh Pickhard Attack Orange Crush 2019 Cicero North Syracuce
7 Nick Pell LSM Rock 2019 Elite Green Mt. St Joe
8 Adam Paymer LSM/D Dukes Elite 2019 Blue Hershey HS
9 Tim Roberts Defense Fighting Clams 2019 Governors
10 Ian Jacobs Defense Blue Star Princeton
11 Andrew Stanzel Defense C2C Highland Park High School
12 Jesse Brown Defense Dukes Elite 2019 Gold Lansdale Catholic HS
13 Ricky Amorim Defense Dukes Elite 2019 Gold Plymouth Whitemarsh HS
14 Tim Roberts Defense Fighting Clams 2019 Governors
15 Tim Muldoon Midfield Annapolis Hawks Green
16 Ethan Cotter Midfield Dukes Elite 2019 Gold West Chester Rustin
17 Ben Awtrey Midfield Fighting Clams 2019 Belmont Hill
18 Jon Bender Midfield Madlax 2019 Capital Bullis
19 Patrick Murad Midfield Orange Crush 2019 Jamesville Dewitt
20 John Dagon Midfield Nj Riot West Morris HS
21 Brady Mattson Midfield 3d Mid-Atlantic 2019
22 Ryan Jones Midfield Annapolis Hawks Green
23 Eddie Pope F/O Rock 2019 ELITE Green McDonogh School
24 Matthew DiPietro F/O Team Turnpike Immaculata HS
25 Pat Mahoney Goalie Fighting Clams 2019 Ashland HS
26 Robert Seeley Goalie Orange Crush 2019 Marcellus
2020
Team 1 White
1 Sam Winkler Attack Blue Star Moorestown
2 Porter Lewis Attack Madlax Capital St. Christopher’s School
3 Connor Slein Attack Rock 2020 Top 22 St. Paul’s
4 Connor Durkin Attack Orange Crush Jamesville Dewitt
5 Jeb Brenfleck Attack Dukes Elite 2020 Academy of The New Church
6 Dominic Corto Attack Rock 2020 ELITE Top 22 Central York
7 Nick Woodard LSM Madlax Capital North Stafford
8 Billy Rojack Lsm Nj Riot Seton Hall Prep
9 Nick Gubitosi Defense Blue Star Moorestown
10 Carr Urschel Defense C2C St. Mark’s School of Texas
11 Ian McNaughton Defense Rock 2020 Top 22 Central York
12 Buddy Pelish Defense Sweetlax National Penfield
13 Tommy Fialkowski Defense Thunder 2020 North Atlanta
14 Josh Duby Defense Orange Crush Jamesville Dewitt
15 Matthew Holland Midfield Annapolis Hawks
16 Cooper Rich Midfield C2C Coppell High School
17 Kieran O’Neil Midfield FCA White Calvert Hall
18 Zach Frank Midfield Fighting Clams 2020 Hopkinton HS
19 Conner Covey Midfield Rock 2020 Top 22 Westminster
20 Brian Mullen Midfield Nj Riot Bergen Catholic
21 Joe Leonti Midfield Orange Crush Auburn
22 Shane Knobloch Midfield Blue Star Moorestown
23 Chris Arceri FO Sweetlax National Smithtown
24 Walker Rhue FO Rock 2020 Top 22/Loggerheads Oceanside
25 Loukas Sotiropoulos Goalie Annapolis Hawks
26 Noah Lin Goalie Blue Star Montgomery
Team 2 Blue
Austin Sipes Attack Rock 2020 Top 22 York Suburban
1 Joey Pezzimenti Attack Sweetlax National Victor
2 Ryley Cole Attack Thunder 2020 North Paulding
3 Patrick Bronander Attack Nj Riot Glen Ridge HS
4 Brendan Wilcox Attack Orange Crush Baldwinsville
5 Luke Grayum Attack Dukes Elite 2020 The Shipley School
7 Bradan Lynch LSM Orange Crush Baldwinsville
8 Landon Fasarano LSM/D Dukes Elite 2020 Weddington Hs, NC
9 Andrew Bonnet Defense C2C Highland Park
10 Michael Crowley Defense FCA White Calvert Hall
11 Ben Snavely Defense FCA White Gilman
12 Jimmy Freehill Defense Fighting Clams 2020 St. Sebastian’s
13 Chad Schaffer Defense Rock 2020 Top 22 Manchester Valley
14 Aidan Williams Defense Thunder 2020 Decatur
15 Grant Hansen Midfield Blue Star The Hun School of Princeton
16 Randall Brown Midfield Dukes Elite 2020 The Shipley School
17 Peter Kip Midfield Fighting Clams 2020 Thayer
18 Jack Lee Midfield Madlax Capital Episcopal High School
19 Ethan Rosemeirer Midfield Rock 2020 Top 22 Loyola Blakefield
20 Hunter Parucki Midfield Sweetlax National Lancaster
21 Jake Schramm Midfield Thunder 2020 North Paulding
22 Nick Wamp Midfield Orange Crush Skaneatles
23 Zach Dudley FO Annapolis Hawks Boys Latin
24 Jeff Moore FO Madlax 2020 St. Christopher’s School
25 Robert Zevzavadjian Goalie Nj Riot St Joseph’s Reg
26 Ben Hammond Goalie Orange Crush Fayetteville Manlius
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/13/16
Middleburg Academy (VA) 2017 midfielder Andrew Looney has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Delaware Valley University.
Andrew Looney profile:
Andrew Looney
High School: Middleburg Academy, VA
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Delaware Valley University
Club Affiliation: Nova West
Major lacrosse honors: 2016 Inside Lacrosse All-Star team
What will you major in/study? Agribusiness
Why did you choose this school? “Right when I stepped on the campus of DelVal it felt like home. They had everything I was looking for and I knew I wanted to be apart of the DelVal lacrosse family.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “Middleburg has been in the rebuilding stage for the past three years and it has not been an easy path. This year we have 30 players who are young but show a lot of potential and a lot of hard work and I think well be well based on what I’ve seen so far.”
People to thank: “I wouldn’t be here with out my parents and my high school coach pushing me so much. From earlier morning practice with my coach to my parents driving me to six-hour away tournaments, I’ve been able to strive and play my very best from them.”
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Trinity-Pawling School (PA) recently honored the young men who have either signed National Letters of Intent or have committed to the Early Decision processes at their respective schools, where they intend to further their educations and play collegiate lacrosse.
Trinity-Pawling: (from left) Ethan Black Fernandes- Hobart College; Matt Cameron- University of Vermont; Chris Connolly- University of Massachusetts- Amherst; Will Cordes- Rhodes College; Brendan Lantieri- Siena College; Moey Lardy- Marquette University; Mike McCardell- Virginia Military Institute; Alec Meyer- Air Force Academy; Josh Reiss- Lehigh University; Jake Rothman- Connecticut College; Mike Sanguinetti- Rutgers University; Sam Shafer- Loyola University
A special thanks goes out to all family, friends, faculty, mentors and coaches who have worked so hard to support these young men in accomplishing their goals. The signing ceremony was held in Gardiner Theatre on Friday November 18th at 11:00 am.
Trinity-Pawling (NY) boys
Ethan Black Fernandes- Hobart College
Matt Cameron- University of Vermont
Chris Connolly- University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Will Cordes- Rhodes College
Brendan Lantieri- Siena College
Moey Lardy- Marquette University
Mike McCardell- Virginia Military Institute
Alec Meyer- Air Force Academy
Josh Reiss- Lehigh University
Jake Rothman- Connecticut College
Mike Sanguinetti- Rutgers University
Sam Shafer- Loyola University
Westminster High (MD) – David Welsh (Fla Tech) Ryan McManus (Mt St Mary’s) Sydney McDonald (Robert Morris) Amy Jarvis (East Carolina) Delaney McKelvie (Tampa) Paige Sedlar (Wofford) Caroline Frock (Georgetown) Johnny Hulsman (Bellermine) Noah Park (Fla Tech)
Westminster High (MD) Boys/Girls
David Welsh (Florida Tech);
Ryan McManus (Mt. St. Mary’s);
Sydney McDonald (Robert Morris);
Amy Jarvis (East Carolina);
Delaney McKelvie (Tampa);
Paige Sedlar (Wofford);
Caroline Frock (Georgetown);
Johnny Hulsman (Bellermine);
Noah Park (Florida Tech)
Paul VI (VA) Boys
Danny Kielbasa- A/M, Army;
Paul VI (VA) – Top Row, from left to right: Danny Kielbasa- A/M, Army; Roman Puglise- M, UMD; Nick Pogreba- D, CNU; Middle Row: Jackson Smith- M, Ohio St; Emmet Kemble- M, Bryant Front Row: AJ Nieves- A, Lynchburg; Tommy Brackett- G, CNU
Roman Puglise- M, UMD;
Nick Pogreba- D, CNU
Jackson Smith- M, Ohio St;
Emmet Kemble- M, Bryant
AJ Nieves- A, Lynchburg;
Tommy Brackett- G, CNU
Lyme-Old Lyme girls, CT
Lyme-Old Lyme (CT) Lyme-Old Lyme High School, CT Sydney Cowell – 2017 Commit to Quinnipiac University (bottom left) Anna Mesham – 2017 Commit to Sacred Heart University (CT) (bottom right)
Sydney Cowell – 2017 Commit to Quinnipiac University (bottom left)
Anna Mesham – 2017 Commit to Sacred Heart University (CT) (bottom right)
Both play for Nor’easter Lacrosse (CT).
Conestoga (PA) – Tommy Sopko, Bucknell; Henry Berg, Mount Saint Mary’s
Conestoga (PA) boys
Tommy Sopko, Bucknell
Henry Berg, Mount Saint Mary’s
By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/28/16
W.T. Woodson (VA) 2017 midfielder John Leaming has been accepted to play Division III lacrosse at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
John Leaming profile:
John Leaming
High School: W.T. Woodson, VA
Graduation Year: ’17
Position: Midfield
Club Affiliation: Top Caliber
College Committed to: United States Coast Guard Academy
Lacrosse Honors: Scholar Athlete
Academic Honors: Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Electrical Engineering
Why did you choose the school? “I have known that I wanted to be in the Coast Guard my whole life. My dad is an active duty member, and my mom is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy. Growing up surrounded by the outstanding men and women who make up this service, I have been exposed to the amazing opportunities available in the Coast Guard. The Academy is a top notch school, offering more than just the ‘college experience.’ Graduates come out with a foundation for success, hard work, leadership, and a devotion to service. The dedicated men and women of the Coast Guard live out their motto, ‘Semper Paratus’, meaning ‘Always Ready’, and this is something I strive to dedicate my life to.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Woodson Boys Lacrosse is really looking to capitalize on this upcoming season. My teammates and I have a lot of potential, making it to the state tournament last year, and we are always looking to improve. We take each game step by step, but our ultimate goal is to win States. It would be an amazing way to end the seniors’ high school lacrosse career, and I know that we will all work hard to achieve that goal.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my amazing parents for surrounding me with positive role models my whole life. They have truly instilled the right principles within me and I owe it all to them. The constant support and love which they have given me through the years has fueled my passion to become an officer in the Coast Guard and serve this nation. I would also like to thank Coach Hilliard for welcoming me into the Woodson lacrosse family when I moved to Fairfax my sophomore year. The group of students and parents is truly an amazing bunch, and I am so happy to have ended up here.”
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/29/16
Flint Hill School (VA) 2018 attack-midfield Kevin Cruz has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Wagner College.
Kevin Cruz profile:
Kevin Cruz
High School: Flint Hill School, VA
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Attack/Midfield
College Choice: Wagner College
Club Affiliation: Madlax
Lacrosse Honors: Madlax Nationals, 2x East Coast Showcase Top 44 All-Star & Team MVP, 2015 Virginia 6A State Champions (Robinson HS), 2x Brine All-American
What will you major in/study? Business Management
Why did you choose Wagner? “I chose Wagner because of the location, as well as academics. It felt like I was at home right when I stepped on campus. Coach (Gary) DiClementi, Coach (Matt) Poskay, Coach (Mitchell) Rupp and the players made me feel welcomed when I first got there.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “Our team this coming season is going to be one of the best that the program has had. We have a handful of guys who were on the team last year, as well as some new guys who will contribute right away. We are looking to win our conference as well as the state championship this year.”
Thank You: “First I would like to that my parents and family for making time and effort to take me to my games and practices all the time. Next I would like to thank my club coaches, Coach Kenlay, Coach Maddux, Coach Conroy and Coach Ince for helping through this process as well as coaching me from when I first joined Madlax. I would also like to thank my High School coaches, Coach Horne and Coach Green for working with me everyday to get better.”
Other schools considered: Fairfield, Robert Morris, UMBC
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/1/16
Broad Run High School (VA) 2017 face-off specialist midfielder Steven “Max” Towers has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Salisbury University.
Academic Honors: Summa Cum Laude National Latin Exam, 4.12 gpa
What will you major in/study? Medical Laboratory Sciences, Philosophy
Why did you choose Salsibury? “Salsibury is close to home and has a great lacrosse program, beautiful campus, and affordable tuition.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “We should be pretty solid this year! We’ve got a little bit of a midfielder quandary to fix, but aside from that our defense is looking strong, our attack tenacious, and our coaching staff is hungry. Speaking on behalf of our team, we’re all very excited for spring to roll around.”
Thank You: Coach Gurenlian, Coach Mattes, Coaches Ashtin & Giovanni Sack, Coach Sullivan, Scott and Nichole Towers (Mom & Dad), and all my friends/teammates who’ve helped me get to this point.”
Other schools considered: Gettysburg
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