By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecrits.com, Posted 8/16/17
Highland School (VA) 2018 face-off/midfielder Hayden Pence has committed to play Division II lacrosse at Davis & Elkins College.
Hayden Pence profile:
Hayden Pence
High school: Highland School, VA
Position: FOGO/MID
Grad year: 2018
College committed to: Davis and Elkins
Club team: Battle Lax
Academic honors: A/B honor roll
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose Davis & Elkins? “I really like the coach and the direction the program is going. The campus is also really amazing and provides great academic structure.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: To win a conference championship
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents for always pushing me and taking me to my tournament and making it work so I would be able to succeed; also to my club coach, coach Klares for pushing me as well and demanding nothing less then my best.”
Other schools considered: Bridgewater, VWU, UMW, CNU
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/7/17
Woodberry Forest School (VA) 2018 faceoff-midfielder Ian Weinberg has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Limestone College.
Ian Weinberg profile:
Ian Weinberg
High School: Woodberry Forest School, Virginia
Position: Faceoff Midfielder
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Limestone College
Club Team: Roadwarriors
Lacrosse Honors: 2017 All-Prep, 2017 Robert F. Gillespie MVP
Expected Major: Business
Why did you choose Limestone? “I chose this college because I was looking for a school that would set me up to be as successful as I could possibly be, both in the classroom and on the lacrosse field. The facilities at Limestone are incredible, and the campus itself is gorgeous. The coaches and players at Limestone are great people, and truly care for one another.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We have a fairly young team this year, comprised mostly of juniors and some sophomores. I expect that we will have a better season than last year’s, and I know that every one is hungry to put in the work to achieve what we couldn’t last year. Coach Robins gives everyone the tools to be successful, so I think as long as we continue to follow his system then we will have a good shot at making it to the Prep League championship game.”
Thank You: “First off, I would like to thank my family. Without them, none of this would have been possible. They are there for every summer lacrosse game, not to mention taking me to every practice. They have given me the support that keeps me going, even through the most difficult of times.
“I would also like to thank all of my coaches. Coach Robins, Coach Wong, Coach Burnam, Coach Rualo, the entire Faceoff Academy staff, Coach Buttelman, and anyone else who helped me along the way.
“Finally, I would like to thank my girlfriend, Lizzy, and her family, for being so encouraging and helping me aspire to be the best student and person I can possibly be.”
Other schools considered: UMBC, Providence, St. Lawrence, Washington College, Hamden Sydney, Bentley, and Franklin & Marshall.
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/16/17
Salem High School (VA) 2018 midfielder Trent Cheyney has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Bridgewater College.
Trent Cheyney profile:
Trent Cheyney
High School: Salem High School, VA
Position: Midfield
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Bridgewater College
Club Team: Valley Select
Lacrosse Honors: Brine National team Virginia
Expected Major: Undecided
Why did you choose Bridgewater? “Bridgewater has a great location, great staff, and great facilities.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Another solid season.”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout everything, my club and school coaches for molding me into the player that I am today, and my teammates for pushing me to always grow and work hard.”
Other schools considered: Thiel, Randolph Macon
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 9/22/17
Chantilly High School (VA) 2018 goalie Cole van de Vijver has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Bridgewater College.
Cole van de Vijver profile:
Cole van de Vijver
High School: Chantilly High School, VA
Position: Goalie
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Bridgewater College
Club Teams: VEL, Madlax
Lacrosse Honors: All-District 2016
Expected Major: Business Marketing
Why did you choose BC? “Bridgewater has a great atmosphere, positive coaches and winning culture.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Looking to return to District Championship level of years past.”
Thank You: “Thanks to my parents, high school and club coaches.”
Other schools considered: Shenandoah U, Hood College, Georgian Court U
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/1/17
Liberty High School (VA) 2018 goalie Ryan Lasher has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Wilkes University.
Ryan Lasher profile:
Ryan Lasher
High School: Liberty High School, VA
Position: Goalie
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Wilkes University
Club Team: Battlelax
Lacrosse Honors: 1st team All-Conference, 2nd team All-Region
Academic Honors: Top 10% of class
Expected Major: Environmental Engineering
Why did you choose Wilkes? “I chose Wilkes for the Engineering program.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We should have a decent season.”
Thank You: “Thank you Coach Klares, God, Coach Jacques, mom and dad.”
Other schools considered: Messiah
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/7/17
Potomac High School (VA) 2018 defenseman-LSM Will McLeish has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Tufts University.
Will McLeish profile:
Will McLeish
High School: Potomac High School, VA
Position: Defense/LSM
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Tufts University
Club Team: Madlax
Lacrosse Honors: Madlax Nationals, First team All-Conference, Inside Lacrosse Uncommitted All-Star
Academic Honors/Service: Co-President of Investment Club, Math and Science Peer Tutor, 35 ACT
Expected Major: Engineering/Computer Science
Why did you choose Tufts? “Tufts has an amazing Lacrosse program with an academic focus on Engineering and Computer Science like no other school in the NESCAC.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We graduated a lot of very talented players but I am looking forward to watching underclassmen step up and take on key roles in our program.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my club coach Mike Kenlay and High School coach Michael Via for helping me through this whole process.”
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/11/17
Riverside High School (VA) 2018 midfielder-attackman Christian DeVault has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Randolph-Macon College.
Christian DeVault profile:
Christian DeVault
High School: Riverside High School (Leesburg, VA)
Position: M/A
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Randolph-Macon College
Club Team: Cavalier Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse Honors: Brine Virginia (2016, 2017), IMCLA Select
Academic honors/Service: DECA: Sports & Entertainment Marketing State Representative, Vacation Bible School Counselor at Hope United Methodist Church
Expected Major: Business Management
Why did you choose RMC? “Coach (J.B.) Sheridan & Coach (Michael) Sullinger made me feel welcome at RMC – I really connected with them from our very first meeting. I also love the rich traditions, the beautiful campus and the overall community at Macon. I am confident that RMC will enable me to be successful – academically, athletically and in all future endeavors.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Another VA 4A State Championship.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents, Emily & Chris, for believing in me and sacrificing for me. Thank you Coach Worek, Coach Colangelo and all my other coaches for pushing me to be a better player. Thank you to my teammates at Riverside & Cavs and to my fiends and other family members for being supportive. Finally, thank you to the RMC staff for giving me the opportunity to play. Go Jackets!”
Other schools considered: Florida Southern, Limestone, Susquehanna, Virginia Wesleyan, York, Holy Cross
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/12/17
Yorktown High School (VA) 2018 midfielder Tyler Stowell has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Walsh University.
Tyler Stowell profile:
Ty Stowell
High School: Yorktown High School, VA
Position: Midfield
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Walsh University
Club Team: Top Caliber
Lacrosse Honors: First Team All-League, First Team All-County, Team Offensive MVP, Team Captain as a junior and senior.
Academic Honors/Service: President of Writing Help Center.
Expected Major: Double Major in Criminal Justice and Psychology
Why did you choose Walsh? “Walsh has a great program for my major and is very competitive academically. They are a young team with great coaches who are building a very successful program which I am very excited to be a part of.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We return 9 starters and a lot of guys who played a ton last season, we are working to be one of the top teams in Virginia and are expected to have one of the best teams in program history. We are a young team with a lot of young guys stepping into big roles and they are exceeding all expectations every time they step on the field. We hope to have a very successful 2018 season.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank Coach (Alex) Skvarch and Coach (Matt) Shields at Walsh for the opportunity, I’d would also like to say thank you to my high school coach Greg Beer, my travel coach Frank Keel, and my trainer Brent Armstrong for helping me develop my game. Most importantly to my parents and brother CJ, I couldn’t have done anything without them.”
Other schools considered: Mount Olive, Colorado Mesa, Belmont Abbey, Siena, Mercer, Del Val.
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/15/17
Cape Henry Collegiate School (VA) 2018 midfielder Nathan Branson has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Messiah College.
Nathan Branson profile:
Nathan Branson, #6
High School: Cape Henry Collegiate School, VA
Position: Midfield
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Messiah College
Club Team: 757
Academic Honors: National Honors Society
Expected Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why did you choose Messiah? “I love the community and the team.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We are looking great. Returning most of our good players.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my coaches and parents.”
Other schools considered: Grove City College
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/18/17
Freedom High School South (VA) 2019 defenseman- LSM Jack Posey has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Colgate University.
Jack Posey profile:
Jack Posey
High School: Freedom High School South (VA)
Position: D/ LSM
Graduation Year: 2019
College Choice: Colgate University
Club Team: VLC
Lacrosse Honors: Under Armour DC Command, Highlight Top 44, Warrior National All-Star, 2x Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star
Academic Honors/Service: Honor Roll Student, YMSL Officer, DECA Officer
Expected Major: Economics
Why did you choose Colgate? “Colgate is an excellent school with a great lacrosse program.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Shooting for 5A state championship.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents, Coach Danzenbaker, Coach Langley, Coach Dico, Coach Bullock and Coach Brewer.”
Other schools considered: Denver, Brown, Lehigh, High Point, Duke
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/19/17
Robinson Secondary (VA) 2019 defender Araz Stone has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at George Mason University.
Araz Stone profile:
Araz Stone
High School: Robinson Secondary, VA
Position: Defender
Graduation Year: 2019
College Choice: George Mason University
Club Team: Capital Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse Honors: All-District, First Team (2017), All-Conference, First Team (2017), All-District, Honorable Mention (2016), US Lacrosse Team 3 (’16, ’17), Brine All-American (2016) Team Captain, Varsity 2018 season
Service: Member of church youth athletic league.
Expected Major: Psychology
Why did you choose GMU? “I chose GMU for their stellar lacrosse program.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We are looking to continue our 3 state championship legacy!”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents, Coach Case, Coach Morgan and Coach Danto.”
Other schools considered: JMU, VCU, Longwood among others
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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 10/29/17
NORTH EAST, Md – Trey Lignelli, a 2020 defenseman, knew the competition would be keen from the more experienced players Saturday at the Victory Events Fall Showcase Camp at Calvert Regional Park.
Foru of the players that stood out Saturday in the Victory Events Fall Showcase Camp were (from left) Talon Campbell, 2019, MF, Reservoir/HoCo, MD; Greg Santa-Anna, 2019 ATT/MF, Parkland/Big4HHH, PA; Matthew Scandone, 2019 MF, Allentown Central Catholic/Duke’s LC, PA; Trey Lignelli, 2020 DEF, Boyertown/Black Bear, PA
But the tall and rangy Lignelli, of Boyertown (PA), was one of the defensive standouts and left the event pleased with his play and lessons learned.
“Coming in and being a 2020 I expected tough competition; there were not many younger guys,” said Lignelli, who plays club for Black Bear (PA). “I wanted to prove I had a chance against these guys.”
The event featured elite college instruction from Division I and III coaches, capped by showcase games. More than 40 coaches attended.
“The coaches were focusing on little stuff such as positioning and keeping you stick up,” Lignelli said. “I think I helped my team, I did a lot of clearing, getting the ball to the offense.”
What did Lignelli learn that he can take to the Fall and Spring seasons?
“Little things like stick placement; we also worked on footwork. The big part was working and adjusting your game to the college coaches’ expectations.”
What type of school is Lignelli looking for?
“I am looking for business and a medical school,” he said. “My family has been in the medical field and I am just trying to follow in their footsteps.”
Others who excelled:
Talon Campbell, 2019, MF, Reservoir/HoCo, MD
On the event: “I wanted to run hard all day. I got a lot of groundballs and my shooting percentage was pretty good. I learned a lot about face-offs; I had never faced off before but I had some good success. It (the competition) was pretty good, there were many high-level players, but I played up at Lehigh and was prepared coming in.
On his college preference: “I want to go to an Engineering school. D1 is the goal but anything is acceptable. I need to get into the weight-room.”
Matthew Scandone, 2019 MF, Allentown Central Catholic/Duke’s LC, PA
On the event: “My goals coming in were getting exposure and to bring my game to the next level. I thought it went well; my dodging was good and I worked well with my teammates.”
On what he learned: “I learned to shoot toward the goal and tips on dodging. Also, I learned a lot about face-offs – which I was not a big fan of.”
On his college preferences: “I am looking for a business school; you can do so much with a business degree.”
Greg Santa-Anna, 2019 ATT/MF, Parkland/Big4HHH, PA
Maximo Eriksson, 2019 LSM, St. Thomas Aquinas/Florida Xtreme
On the event: “I think I played well; I just wanted to get a lot of exposure and learn as much as I can from the college coaches. I think our team played well as a whole.”
On what he learned: “I think I learned some new dodges from behind X; have some new moves. I am looking for a good business school, it doesn’t matter if it’s city or rural. We have big expectations for the 2018 season; we are shooting for a state championship.”
Maximo Eriksson, 2019 LSM, St. Thomas Aquinas/Florida Xtreme
On the event: “The main reason I came up was to check out the competition up North. I thought I did pretty well. Once you get the handle of how a player plays – what hand they use – you understand how to approach them.”
On what he learned: “The coaches emphasized how to approach a player through placement and setting your feet. I really took it to heart from these coaches. I am looking at business schools; any school with good academics.”
“On his college preferences: “I would prefer a D1 school, but when everything comes together if the competition is good, it doesn’t matter. It’s the academics are what set you past college.
Brandon Smith, 2018 MF, Douglas Freeman/C2C, VA
Brandon Smith, 2018 MF, Douglas Freeman/C2C, VA
On the event: “My main goals were to get noticed. I came up here thinking it would be a good event and it turned out being a great event for me. Today, I felt I was dodging well; the attackmen were in the right spot and I was feeding or they were giving me room to score – we all got along somehow. We all respected each other and amazingly through only two games we got to know each other.”
On what he learned: “One coach stressed about getting your hands high and back and away to really create a lot of torque when you shoot. That’s my MO for playing lacrosse, I am a big right-handed shooter, who is fast and likes to play physical. Another coach helped me on defense by getting my feet set and showing me how to approach people that might be shiftier than I am by using my speed sand strength.”
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/2/17
Lake Braddock High School (VA) 2018 attackman Ronan Stenstrom has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Wingate University.
Ronan Stenstrom profile:
Ronan Stenstrom
High School: Lake Braddock High School, VA
Position: Attack
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Wingate University
Club Team: Top Caliber
Lacrosse Honors: “I get g’s.”
Academic Honors: Athletic Honor Roll
Expected Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose Wingate? “We’re taking the SAC every year and D2 don’t stop.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “States or nothing.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my big brother and coach Clarence Thomas, my parents, all my teammates, and anyone that has helped me through this long process.”
Other schools considered: St. Leo, Salisbury
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Why did you choose BAC? “Belmont Abbey is a perfect fit for me. The coaches made me feel part of the family. Their business program will also allow me to receive good internships in Charlotte NC.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “We are excited to have Coach Ridgway back with us and have a successful season.”
Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents, coaches, and my teammates. I’d also like to thank the Wessel Family and Trullender family for helping me throughout my college career.”
Other schools considered: Walsh University, Chatham University, Virginia Wesleyan University
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By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/18/17
Powhatan High School (VA) 2018 LSM Harlan Menger has committed to play NAIA lacrosse at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).
Harlan Menger profile:
Harlan Menger
High School: Powhatan High School, VA
Position: LSM
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
Lacrosse Honors: Started on Varsity since Sophomore year
Academic Honors/Service: 1000+ community service hours over 3 years with JROTC
Expected Major: Graphic Design
Why did you choose SCAD? “The location and the opportunity for my graphic design career.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Conference Champs.”
Thank You: “Thank you to my parents (Debra and Clark) and my Coach since U13 (Chris Muss).”
Other schools considered: Hood, Hampden-Sydney, Bridgewater
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By Chris Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 11/19/17
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – More than 180 coaches attended the NXT Philly Showcase and Philly Freshman Showcase Saturday, capped today by the Philly Invitational. Below is reaction from the MVPs and King of the X champions from Saturday’s showcase.
2021 MVP and King of X champion Alec Vaccaro of Culver Academy/True Lacrosse
One player, 2021 face-off/midfielder Alex Vaccaro of Culver Military Academy (IN) and True Lacrosse (IL), claimed both the 2021 MVP and King of the X titles. Vaccaro said he wanted to show his all-around versatility.
“I really just wanted to focus on showcasing my overall athleticism, not just taking faceoffs but playing offense and defense and contributing to the team and showing coaches I am more than a faceoff guy,” he said. “A lot of it (success) today was doing well on groundballs, and I felt that was monumental to my success. Obviously, if you can’t pick up the ball your chances of getting the faceoff are a lot less. ”
“The competition was great; we had a really great group of face off guys so it was fun to go against old buddies and meet some new faces.”
2020 MVP Ryan Mackenzie of Christian Brothers/Upstate with Director Brett Manney
Vaccaro said the elite talent helped him raise his game. “I think just to have a lot of confidence in my teammates and relying on them to be there to get groundballs when needed was big. I just wanted to contribute to the team.”
2020 MVP Ryan Mackenzie, MF, Christian Brothers, Upstate (NY)
On the event: “My goal coming in today was to work hard, and play team ball and it worked out great. The competition as great and it raised my level. To have kids so good it made me work hard and it pushed me.”
On the All-Star Game: “there was terrific talent. It was unreal; a heck of a game. I would say I learned that these events are meant to be 1-on-1 events, but you always share the ball and help your teammates.”
2019 MVP, ATT Kevin Pimental, Chaminade, LI Express (NY)
2019 MVP Kevin Pimental of Chaminade and the LI Express
On the event: “I am late on the whole recruiting thing. This was the best opportunity I had all fall to show myself. I was less than 6-foot last year and I am 6-1 now and I have gotten stronger. The competition was the best I had all fall; every defenseman was very good and it was a really good experience. Our team played pretty well and we had a pretty good faceoff man who got us the ball a lot. I tried to make the best of my opportunities; don’t try to do too much and not do too little and it worked out well.”
On what he learned about his game: “Sometimes I forced it, but I have to keep working on my weaknesses.”
2019/2020 King of X Champion and All-Star Matthew DeSouza, Oakton/Top Caliber (VA)
2019 King of the X champion Matt DeSouza of Oakton and Top Caliber
Dealing with the rainy weather in the morning session: “On the turf fields it wasn’t much of a factor, but on the muddy fields it was kind of hard to pop the ball out because the ball got stuck in the mud. I couldn’t get any leverage; other than that it was not too bad, it kept me awake. I think I warmed up from my first game and I did pretty well and then got better throughout the day.”
On the King of the X competition: “I just took a deep breath and didn’t let anything get to my head. I just focused on winning the clamp. I would just change it up a little bit; if something was not working I would punch harder or rotate more. My goal was to come out with some highlight material and I ended up winning the championship.”
All-Star Collin Loughead, 2019 DEF, Episcopal Academy/NXT LC (PA) On the Fab All-Star game: “Coming in one of my goals was to make the All-Star team so I was happy with that. Once we got to the All-Star Game everybody stepped it up. I was a little tired by then, but on turf I had footing and it was easy to step it up.”
2019 All-Star DEF Collin Loughead of Episcopal Academy and NXT LC
On the morning session: “In the second and third game it was super slippery on the grass from the rain, but I managed to hold kids back and keep my footing. You come here and there are kids from California, Georgia, Texas, California … it’s a great experience to play kids from all over.”
On what he learned about his game: “Just always work hard. If a ball is going out, you never jog. You sprint after it.”
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/6/17
South County High School (VA) 2018 attackman Ethan Artero has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Ethan Artero profile:
Ethan Artero (photo courtesy of Chelle Winslow)
High School: South County High School, VA
Position: Attack
Graduation Year: 2018
College Choice: Virginia Wesleyan University
Club Team: Fierce Nation
Lacrosse Honors: 2017 offensive Player of the year
Academic Honors: 3.0 GPA
Expected Major: Business
Why did you choose VWU? “VWU is a very good college.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “States”
Thank You: “Thank you to my Parents and Coach Northern.”
Other schools considered: Lebanon Valley College
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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/11/17
From Press Release
The top U19 boys and U17 girls lacrosse players from the USA and Canada will unite in Jacksonville, Florida later this month for the Brogden Cup, a historic three-day lacrosse series organized by LEGACY Global Sports that promotes international fellowship through the sport of lacrosse between the two countries.
The competition will be held December 27-29 at Jacksonville University.
Players representing the United States have qualified for selection by competing in the USSSA National Lacrosse Classic this past summer. The U19 boys’ team is comprised of players from NLC champion Rochester.
Representing Canada in the Brogden Cup is Team Ontario, a provincial team featuring the top players selected from tryouts conducted by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. It is naturally a much-anticipated event for Canadian lacrosse enthusiasts. “Any time the US and Canada play lacrosse, the games are competitive,” said Stan Cockerton, a US and Canadian Hall of Fame inductee and Past President of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). “I would not expect anything different this year.”
U15 boys from Canada and the United States will play a friendly competition in conjunction with the Brogden Cup. Local players from the State of Florida will also play exhibition games against teams from the United States and Canada.
TEAM ROSTERS ANNOUNCED
USA
U17 GIRLS
Jersey L. Name F. Name Pos Year City State
1 Schmude Grace D 2020 Vienna Virginia
2 Dworakowski Olivia A 2020 Gainesville Virginia
3 Mayer Elisabeth M/A 2020 Durham North Carolina
4 Leigh Kylie D 2020 Leesburg Virginia
5 Moore Suzanne D 2020 Roswell Georgia
6 Paolozzi Lauren M 2020 Vienna Virginia
7 Rey Eleanor M 2020 Snellville Georgia
8 Steele Ashley A 2020 Loganville Georgia
9 Mele Sarah D 2020 Cumming Georgia
10 Hopper Virginia D 2020 Richmond Virginia
11 Flint Haley D 2020 Williamsburg Virginia
12 Gresham Lauren A 2020 Bristow Virginia
13 Smith Caleigh M 2020 Keswick Virginia
14 Mann Meredith M 2020 Wake Forest North Carolina
15 Newton Annie A 2020 McLean Virginia
16 Laplume Danielle M/A 2020 Lawrenceville Georgia
17 Ormond Sydney M 2020 Haymarket Virginia
18 Christ Elizabeth M 2020 Grayson Georgia
19 Myotte Elizabeth G 2020 Frankfort Illinois
20 Moran Alyssa G 2020 Cold Spring Harbor New York
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Pearre Travis
Asst Coach Andrea Braun
U19 BOYS
Jersey L. Name F. Name Pos Year Hometown State
1 Evans Ian A 2018 Jamesville New York
2 Callahan Austin LSM 2020 Painted Post New York
3 Mulderig Evan A 2019 Getzville New York
4 Hope Brady FOGO 2019 Binghamton New York
5 Latorre Samuel LSM 2019 EAST AMHERST New York
6 Reott William LSM/D 2018 Freeland Maryland
7 Thomolaris Sammy M 2019 Pittsford New York
8 Barilla Phillip M/A 2018 Rochester New York
9 Reimer Alexander A 2019 Lancaster New York
11 Hogue Seth D 2020 Painted Post New York
12 Baker Eddie A 2019 Binghamton New York
13 Kelly Casey M 2019 Niagara Falls New York
14 Kremer Cameron M 2019 Rochester New York
15 Mitchell Evan D 2020 Webster New York
16 Collins Cian M 2018 Painted Post New York
17 Merta Wyatt M/A 2018 BINGHAMTON New York
18 Northrup Michael FOGO 2019 Webster New York
19 Cuddihy Patrick G 2018 HAMBURG New York
20 Holowka Matthew G 2018 ORCHARD PARK New York
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Craig Whipple
Asst Coach Andrew Whipple
Manager Duffy McKenna
U15 boys representing Canada and the United States will compete in a friendly tournament in conjunction with the Brogden Cup.
U15 BOYS
Jersey L. Name F. Name Pos Year City State
1 Stines Ryan A 2021 Cary North Carolina
2 Jones Tate M 2022 Apex North Carolina
3 Lafar Taylor M 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
4 Batton Dj A 2021 Apex North Carolina
5 Gulley Matthew D 2021 Apex North Carolina
6 Hines Jack A 2021 charlotte North Carolina
7 Habel Will M 2021 Cornelius North Carolina
8 Robinette Ethan M 2021 Matthews North Carolina
9 Jessey Cole A 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
10 Arneson Joshua D 2022 Holly Springs North Carolina
11 Turner Gage G 2021 Spartanburg North Carolina
12 Orr Trent M 2022 Cary North Carolina
13 Garcia Brian D 2021 Mooresville North Carolina
14 Mullins Jake M 2021 Apex North Carolina
15 Wood Kavin M 2022 Cary North Carolina
16 Wood Kavin M 2022 Cary North Carolina
17 Moriates Nicco G 2021 Wake Forest North Carolina
18 Murray George LSM/D 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
19 Houlihan Emmett M 2021 Waxhaw North Carolina
20 Price Jackson A 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
21 Barwick Blake M 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
22 Curtis Matthew D 2021 Charlotte North Carolina
23 Barnes Seth D 2021 Kannapolis North Carolina
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Tim Price
Asst Coach Scott Olive
Team Ontario
U17 GIRLS
Jersey L.Name F. Name Pos Year Hometown
1 Eckert Cassie G 2019 Oakville
2 Pagano Paige G 2020 Toronto
3 Radborne Lauren D 2019 Owen Sound
4 Beach Kariya M 2019 Owen Sound
5 Bell Lauren M 2019 Kawartha
6 Child Annabel M 2020 Oakville
7 Copeland Abigail D/A 2019 Toronto
8 Dean Jordon M/D 2021 Oshawa
9 Dobson Kylea A 2020 Oshawa
10 Fenech Jill M 2021 Newmarket
11 Hiltz Abigael A 2020 Oshawa
12 Hunter Reilly D/M 2020 Toronto
13 Morris Kassidy M 2021 Orilla
14 Obee Jerica A 2019 Orilla
15 Phillips Bryanna A/M 2020 Toronto
16 Stachura Paige M 2019 Orilla
17 Swanson Adele D 2019 Toronto
18 Whaley Paige M/A 2020 Oakville
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Matt Pagano
Ass’t Coach Lyndsay Brooks
Ass’t Coach Kelly Wilkins
GM Maureen Howson
U19 BOYS
Jersey L.Name F. Name Pos Year Hometown
1 Creasor Caleb G 2018 Huntsville
2 Dobson Brett G 2018 Whitby
3 Cormier Payton A 2018 Mimico
4 Boyden Jack A Toronto Beaches
5 Dawick Josh A Oakville
6 Taylor Mitcheal A 2018 Cambridge
7 Knox Jason M 2018 Huntsville
8 Peshko Johnathan M 2019 Mimico
9 Ferris Liam M Mimico
10 Rosa Jake M 2019 Windsor
11 DeAmicis Matthew M 2018 Brampton
12 Renzetti Lucas M 2020 West Durham
13 Moyer Carson M 2019 Orangeville
14 Foster Ben M 2019 London
15 Schooley Jackman M 2019 Windsor
16 Salaris Nathan D 2019 Windsor
17 Lebar Noah D 2019 Kitchener
18 DeAmicis Patrick D 2018 Brampton
19 Fulgenzi Nicholas D 2018 Oakville
20 Allan Nathan D Peterborough
21 Louch Anthony D 2017 Mimico
TEAM STAFF
Head Coach Max Perren
Ass’t Coach Mike Hamilton
Ass’t Coach Scott Fitchett
GM Monique Mara
U15 BOYS CANUCKS
Jersey Last Name First Name Position Year City
1 Webster Jackson M 2021 Georgetown
2 Mcmanus Connor G 2021 Amherstburg
3 Tower Zackary D 2021 Mississauga
4 Gallow Zachary A 2021 ETOBICOKE
5 Marroni Aiden A 2021 Guelph
6 Horsman Bowie M 2022 Brampton
7 Wills Owen M/A 2021 Inverary
8 Wills Isaac A 2021 Inverary
9 Jaques Malcolm M 2021 Toronto
12 Kenney Nolan D 2021 Barrie
13 Fairey Josh LSM/D 2021 Guelph
14 Lenathen Calum G 2021 Etobicoke
15 Krumme Braden D 2021 Vaughan
16 Hyndman Carter M 2021 Elora
17 Quick Ryan A 2020 Toronto
By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 12/18/17
Briar Woods High School (VA) 2019 defenseman Ryan Young has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Ryan Young profile:
Ryan Young
High School: Briar Woods High School, VA
Position: Defense
Graduation Year: 2019
College Choice: UMBC
Club Team: Cavalier
Lacrosse Honors: UA Highlight Washington DC, Brine NLC All-Star
Academic Honors: 3.7 GPA
Expected Major: Business
Why did you choose UMBC? “I loved the coaching staff and wanted to be part of building the program into a perennial NCAA contender.”
HS team’s outlook for 2018 season? “Briar Woods has an excellent foundation including a 2016 state championship and 2017 state semi-final appearance. We expect to compete for the 2018 VHSL state championship.”
Thank You: “Thank you Coach Mitchell (Cavalier), Coach Lipson (Briar Woods), Coach Young (Briar Woods), and Coach McMinn (Briar Woods).”
Other schools considered: Loyola
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Why did you choose Drexel? “Coach (Brian) Voelker and coach (Steven) Boyle right away made me feel they were what I needed at the collegiate level. Having the campus right near the Philadelphia downtown is a lot of fun and the co-op program makes me very interested. Also, they have all of the majors I am thinking about.”
HS team’s 2018 outlook: “We’re mainly Class of 2018 and 2019 guys and probably will go to the conference championship and most likely make the state tournament again.”
Thank You: “First off, obviously thanks to my parents; then coach Christmas and Coach Ebe; Steve Mason, from Dukes VA; Matt Moore, and Mark Hargrave; and Cape Henry coaches Charlie Lonergan and Greg Angilly.”
Other schools considered: UMass, Quinnipiac, St. Joe’s, Mercer, Jacksonville
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