By Matt Chandik
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

There was an aura of discomfort in the Springfield-Delco fan section at Penncrest High less than five minutes into Tuesday’s PIAA Class AA tournament opener against Trinity.

Springfield-Delco’s Pat Clemens

Down by three goals on three shots, especially when you’re the defending PIAA champion, tends to lead to a little nervousness. Thankfully for the Cougars, though, it also means that there’s plenty of experience in big games and not much reason to worry when things don’t go their way.

Kyle Long dished out a whopping seven assists and scored once and Mike Tulskie and Ben Garcia each fired home hat tricks as Springfield-Delco (19-3) downed Trinity, 12-5, after erasing an early 3-0 deficit. The Cougars advance to Saturday’s quarterfinal to play District 11 champion Allentown Central Catholic, which walloped Lower Dauphin, 15-1. Time and location are to be determined.

“We’re kind of made for this type of situation,” Springfield All-American defenseman Pat Clemens said. “We get preached to all the time from our coaches about how when other teams go on runs, we’ve got to be able to stop that. We need to be able to answer and I think we were able to do that when we regrouped.”

Of course, it helps to have Long running the offensive show. The Maryland verbal’s vision is rivaled by none in the area, and he’s not afraid to take chances. He set up Ben Garcia for back-to-back goals to get Springfield going and never looked back.

His lone tally of the night gave him his 300th career point as he became just the second Cougar to ever reach that mark after 1992 alumnus Greg Campbell did it. Campbell finished with 324 career points, a mark that Long could theoretically eclipse as soon as a potential state championship game.

Springfield-Delco’s Kyle Long

Even if it has to wait until next year, the record won’t be for, well, long, as Long will have plenty of opportunities to put it out of reach. He’s deadly, particularly as a passer, from anywhere on the field. That stems from having experience as both a midfielder and an X attackman, which means that there’s no spot on the field where defenses can feel safe.

“It’s a great class to be a part of,” Long said after passing 2015 alumnus and Lehigh starting midfielder Lucas Spence’s mark of 297 points. “I played middie throughout grade school and freshman year, so I have experience up top, and I have experience behind from this year and last year.

“I think that’s what’s so good sometimes. I’m versatile, I can go up top, behind, on the wing. It’s tough to guard a guy at all different spots.”

The defenses that have gone up against him can testify to that. Long elevates the play of those around him and can turn anyone into a legitimate scoring threat by drawing double teams, even behind the cage. On a rare occasion, he’ll turn the ball over by trying something too difficult, even for him. It’s the tradeoff you’ve got to accept to get assists by the bushel and a guy who makes everyone better.

“It’s crazy, because sometimes, you take (him) for granted,” Springfield coach Tom Lemieux said. “I’m hard on him and I think that he knows that it’s because I think he’s so good. His vision is just unmatched.

“I’ve never seen a kid with that type of vision. I love him. He’s come a long way and he’s a hell of a player. We’re just lucky that he’s on our side.”

Trinity was just the latest team to find itself agreeing with Lemieux.

Trinity 3 2 0 0 – 5
Jordan Altmeyer 2g, 1a
Lance Smith 1g
Steven Hergenroeder 2g, 2a
Josh Miller 10 saves

Springfield-Delco 2 4 3 3 – 12
Mike Tulskie 3g, 1a
Ben Garcia 3g
Joey DeBernardi 2g
Kyle Long 1g, 7a
Pat Clemens 1g
Zac Venit 1g
Nick Matty 1g
Mike Vent 1a
James Spence 9 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

High school

Boys

New Jersey Group championships
At Shore Regional High School
Group 2: Rumson-Fair Haven vs. Ramapo, 5
Group 3: Moorestown vs. Summit, 7:30
At Livingston High School
Group 1: Mountain Lakes vs. Madison, 5
Non-Public A: Delbarton vs. Seton Hall Prep, 7:30
At Hopewell Valley High School
Non-Public B: Pingry vs. Bishop Eustace, 5
Group 4: Montgomery vs. Ridgewood, 7:30

Delaware state semifinals at Dover High
Caesar Rodney vs. Salesianum – 6pm
Wilmington Friends vs. Cape Henlopen – 8pm

Girls

New Jersey Group semifinals
At Warren Hills High School
GROUP 2: Sparta vs. Bernards, 4:30 p.m.
GROUP 4: Ridgewood vs. Bridgewater-Raritan, 6:30 p.m.
At Moorestown High School
GROUP 2: Haddonfield vs. Rumson-Fair Haven, 4:30 p.m.
GROUP 4: Eastern vs. Rancocas Valley, 6:30 p.m.

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17
From Press Release

Chestnut Hill College senior Thomas McDermott (Ridley) earned two major awards as his post-season honors keep rolling in.

A few weeks removed from earning the 2017 East Coast Conference (ECC) Goalkeeper of the Year award and All-ECC First Team honors, McDermott has been named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/Nike Division II All-American Team.

McDermott also was named the East Coast Conference (ECC) 2016-2017 Scholar-Athlete for men’s lacrosse.

McDermott ranked third in the nation for saves (138), eighth for save percentage (.603), and 24th in saves-per-game (11.5). He was a four-time ECC Defensive Player of the Week (5/10, 3/27, 3/14, 2/28) and recorded nine games of 10 saves or more, including a career-high 19 saves in the Griffins’ 7-6 overtime triumph at #16 LIU Post on March 11. There, McDermott also recorded the Griffins’ first keeper goal in program history with a long distance missile at 11:01 (5-3 LIU) of the third quarter.

McDermott ranks among Chestnut Hill College’s top-10 all-time for wins (2nd, 16), goals-against-average (GAA) (5th, 9.92), save percentage (6th, .537), and saves (2nd, 380). Exceptional in the classroom as well, McDermott is a six-time member of the Chestnut Hill College Athletics Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016), a five-time member of the Chestnut Hill College Dean’s List (Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016), and a two-time member of the ECC Commissioner Honor Roll (2014-2015, 2015-2016).

McDermott graduated from Chestnut Hill College Cum Laude as an accounting major with a 3.67 career grade point average (GPA). McDermott was named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/Nike Division II All-American Third Team earlier.

As exceptional in the classroom as he was on the field, McDermott is a six-time member of the Chestnut Hill College Athletics Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016), a six-time member of the Chestnut Hill College Dean’s List (Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017), and a two-time member of the ECC Commissioner Honor Roll (2014-2015, 2015-2016).

He was a member of the Chestnut Hill College’s chapter of Sigma Beta Delta (2016-2017, Business Honor Society) and the College’s Business Club (2016-2017). McDermott is also an Accountant Assistant Intern with O’Connell & Company, as well as a Tax Accounting Intern for Deloitte & Touch.

McDermott also recorded the Griffins’ first keeper goal in program history with a long distance missile at 11:01 (5-3 LIU) of the third quarter. McDermott ranks among Chestnut Hill College’s top-10 all-time for wins (2nd, 16), goals-against-average (GAA) (5th, 9.92), save percentage (6th, .537), and saves (2nd, 380).

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

For the past four years Philadelphia Lacrosse Association has been hosting a High school awards banquet that honors our top lacrosse players in the area. This is a banquet to honor their achievements The banquet honors these players and they will be hosted by the PLA. The invite also goes out to their parents and coaches if they would like to also attend.

The players are asked to RSVP if they plan to attend (they are complimentary). All other guests, tickets are $50 The location and name of the event are below along with a link to RSVP and pay.

Registration link: https://squareup.com/store/PLA

PLA officials ask that all RSVP by June 1st.

We recognize the short window but the turnaround time for voting on awards and the end of the school year is tight. Thanks.

Philadelphia Lacrosse Association
High School Award Banquet
When: June 7th 6:30 pm
Where : RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
100 Golf Club Drive
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Cost: $50 for parents and guest: Award recipients are free.

FOR PLAYERS PLEASE RSVP TO lmarkle@methacton.org

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

The Duke’s Nationals claimed three championships and one second-place finish last weekend in the 2nd annual Future Champions Lacrosse Tournament (run by Corrigan Sports) as part of NCAA championship weekend. The teams were honored at Gillette Stadium during NCAA® Championship weekend.

Dukes Nationals 2023 went 4-0:

Dukes Nationals 2023 champions

11- 2 vs Victor NY Blue
10-2 vs Lonewolf Peekskill NY
12-4 vs Top Gun Little Necks
8-6 vs Texas Mustangs

Dukes Nationals 2024 went 4-0:

Dukes Nationals 2024 champions

8-7 vs Foxboro Youth League All Stars
7-4 vs Lonewolf Peekskill NY
7-2 vs Victor NY Blue
7-6 vs Foxboro Youth League All Stars

Dukes National 2025 wen 4-0:
13-3 vs Victor NY
15-2 vs Pittsford NY
10-5 vs LI Express
8-4 vs LI Express

Also, Dukes 2022 went 3-1 and tied with

Dukes Nationals 2025 champions

Primetime for second place:
14-0 vs FL Extreme
6-7 vs LI Express
14-3 vs Edge Canada
13-2 vs Team 12(Bunch Nation affiliate)

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

PIAA Championships

Boys
Class AA – First Round , Tuesday, May 30
Springfield-Delco 12, Trinity 5
Allentown Central Catholic 15, Lower Dauphin 2
Crestwood 11, Lewisburg 4
Lansdale Catholic 14, Eastern York 8
Henderson 18, Archbishop Wood 6
Strath Haven 15, Palmyra 9
Hershey 16, Quaker Valley 6
Mars 18, Erie Cathedral Prep 8

Quarterfinals, June 3, sites, times
Springfield-Delco vs. Allentown Central Catholic at Governor Mifflin HS, 2 p.m.
Crestwood vs. Lansdale Catholic at Emmaus HS, 2 p.m.
Henderson vs. Strath Haven at WC East, 1 p.m.
Hershey vs. Mars at State College HS, 2 p.m.

Semifinals, June 6
Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 2 p.m.

Class AAA – First Round , Tuesday May 30
La Salle 14, Spring-Ford 3
Central Bucks East 7, Parkland 5
Garnet Valley 17, St. Joseph’s Prep 7
Avon Grove 14, Cumberland Valley 4
Conestoga 9, Haverford High 5
Manheim Township 14, Peters Township 5
Mt. Lebanon 8, Wilson 7
State College 7, Shady Side Academy 6

Quarterfinals, June 3, sites, times
La Salle vs. Central Bucks East at Methacton HS, 1 p.m.
Garnet Valley vs. Avon Grove at Methacton HS, 3 p.m.
Conestoga vs. Manheim Township at Gov, Mifflin, 6 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon vs. State College, TBA

Semifinals, June 6
Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 4 p.m.

Girls
Class AA – First Round, Tuesday, May 30
Radnor 13, York Catholic 6
Villa Maria 20, Saucon Valley 4
Bishop Shanahan 17, Wyoming Seminary 5
Gwynedd Mercy 17, Cardinal O’Hara 3
Kennard-Dale 24, Danville 3
Oakland Catholic 16, Fairview 4
Susquehannock 16, Quaker Valley 7
Hershey 14, Hampton 5

Quarterfinals, Sites, times TBA
Radnor vs. Villa Maria, TBA
Bishop Shanahan vs. Gwynedd Mercy, TBA
Kennard-Dale vs Oakland Catholic, TBA
Susquehannock vs Hershey, TBA

Semifinals, June 6
Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, 10 a.m.

Class AAA – First Round, Tuesday, May 30
Conestoga 15, W.C. Rustin 6
Garnet Valley 15, Parkland 10
Owen J. Roberts 20, Easton 8
Archbishop Carroll 11, Strath Haven 8
Springfield-Delco 15, Exeter 5
Manheim Township 16, Pine Richland 9
Downingtown East 14, Wilson 5
Fox Chapel 10, State College 9, OT

Quarterfinals, Sites, times, June 3
Conestoga vs. Garnet Valley at West Chester East HS, 3 p.m.
Owen J. Roberts vs. Archbishop Carroll at West Chester East HS, 5 p.m.
Springfield-Delco vs. Manheim Township at Gov. Mifflin, 4 p.m.
Downingtown East vs. Fox Chapel at State College HS, 6 p.m.

Semifinals, June 6
Championship, June 10 at West Chester East, noon

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

Black Bear Lacrosse has three openings on its 2018AA team for midfielders and face-off midfielders for the summer travel season.

Players interested should e-mail High School Director Bryan Churchey at Bryan.Churchey@gmail.com

Black Bear Summer 2017 Schedule:
Practices will be held at University Of Valley Forge In Phoenxivlle on Mondays And Wednesdays
Dates: 5/31, 6/2, 6/5, 6/7, 6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/10, 7/13

Summer Tournaments
Lehigh Laxfest 6/18
Best Of The Best Team Showcase (Long Island) 6/29-6/30
UPenn Quaker Summer Showdown 7/12
Nat175 Jersey Shore Challenge 7/15-7/16

Head Coach: Jon Heisman
Assistant: Tom Seifert

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17

It would be easy for La Salle’s lacrosse team to look ahead. Last year’s state runner-up entered the PIAA tournament Tuesday as a Top 10 team in all national rankings and by most observers as the favorite in the AAA field.

La Salle’s Anthony Giuliani

But the Explorers say they are not looking any further than their next obstacle.

“Our mentality is to look to the next game, the next practice and the next play – in my case towards the next face off – whatever,” said La Salle All-American senior face-off specialist Anthony Giuliani after his team eliminated Spring-Ford, 14-3, Tuesday night at Plymouth Whitemarsh in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA tournament.

The win advanced the Explorers (21-1) to Saturday’s quarterfinals against District 1 fourth-place finisher Central Bucks East at Methacton High (1 p.m.). CB East defeated District 11 champion Parkland, 7-5.

Giuliani won 15 of 18 face-offs and Chris Hladczuk led a potent attack with four goals as La Salle scored the final nine goals of the game.

Brett Baskin added three goals and Matt Clibanoff had a pair while Ethan LaMond and Logan Lazasz each had a goal and an assist and Mike Clibanoff (six saves) and Matt McLaren (four saves) kept the District 1 No. 6 seed Rams (19-4) scoreless for the final two and a half periods.

“We came out probably – I am not sure if this is possible – too excited,” said Giuliani. “But once we settled down we took care of business. We’re looking forward to playing another day.”

SF’s Danny Cassidy

Spring-Ford senior All-American midfielder Danny Cassidy, who had one goal, had mixed emotions about the close of the season. He noted that the Ram seniors got to enjoy four straight Pioneer Athletic Conference championships and the school’s first PIAA berth.

“It was a great season, with a lot of firsts for some,” said Cassidy, who will play at Notre Dame after first committing to Boston University. “We had four years of winning the PAC and we made it to states for the first time.

“It didn’t end the way we wanted, score-wise. We tried to slow it down and possess the ball; they just wore us down. But it was a great season and the guys worked hard and should do great next season.”

La Salle 14, Spring-Ford 3
La Salle 4-3-4-3-14
Spring-Ford 2-1-0-0- 3

La Salle
Brett Baskin 3g
Chris Hladczuk 4g, 1a
Matt Clibanoff 2g
Robert Foster 1g
Logan Lazasz 1g, 1a
Ethan Massucci 1a
Christopher Mockaitis 1g
Joey Taylor 1g
Ethan LaMond 1g, 1a
Mike Clibanoff 6 saves
Matt McLaren 4 saves
Anthony Giuliani 15 of 18 FO

Spring-Ford
Danny Cassidy 1g
Tate Pijanowski 1g
Jarrod Marenger 1g
Kyle Pettine 7 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17
From Press Release

Israel has been officially announced as the host nation for the 2018 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships. In a special press conference Netanya Mayor, Miriam Feirberg-Ikar and Israel Lacrosse Executive Director Scott Neiss unveiled that Israel’s city of Netanya will host the sport’s pinnacle competition that will include 50 participating countries and more than 5,000 fans from all over the world between July 12-21, next summer.

Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar is presented a Team Israel jersey by players Ori Bar David (left) and Jacob Silberlicht.

Israel’s opportunity to host the World Lacrosse Championship comes in light of the country’s recent success in the international arena, in which Israel won second place in the 2016 ELF European Championships and seventh place in the most recent FIL World Championships in 2014.

Israel has become the fastest growing nation in the sport, with eight competing cities and hundreds of players up and down the country, which placed Israel as one of the leading candidates for the World Championship in 2018. Israeli teams have competed in every Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) and European Lacrosse Federation (ELF) event since their debut in 2012.

After Manchester, England withdrew from hosting the World Championship, Israel stepped in and submitted its first-ever bid to host the games in Netanya. This is the very first time since the competition’s inception in 1967 that a country outside of the US, Canada, England and Australia has hosted the Championship and signifies a major expansion of the sport, both in Israel and globally.

The 2018 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships is also set to be the largest event of its kind to ever take place, with a proposed 50 countries trumping the 2014 total of 38 in Denver, Colorado.

Netanya was chosen to host the event due to the city’s achievements in sport and its success in hosting a variety of international competitions, including the European Swimming Championships, World Surfing Championships, international tennis tournaments and European Football Championships (under 21).

“It’s a true honor and testament to the Israel Lacrosse Association, our Board, our Membership and our Supporters that we are to be hosting the sport’s pinnacle event next summer,” said Scott Neiss, Executive Director of the Israel Lacrosse Association. “The success of Israel Lacrosse both internationally, that sees us ranked seventh in the world and the domestic infrastructure we’ve established at grassroots level here in Israel, put us in good standing when submitting our bid to host the FIL World Championships and we’re delighted to showcase our country, our facilities, and the spirit of Israel to the world.”

“Israel who became a member in 2011 has very quickly marched up the leaderboard, not only at our world events, where they ranked 7th in Denver in 2014, but they have also created a model domestic development plan, which is something that all of our new members can aspire to,” said Stan Cockerton, President of the Federation of International Lacrosse. “We are all confident that the 2018 World Championships in Israel will be an event that players, coaches, fans and all our members around the world can be proud of.”

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/31/17
Courtesy of Suburbanonesports.com

Central Bucks East used suffocating defense to claim a 7-5 win Tuesday night over District 11 champion Parkland in the first round of the PIAA Class AAA tournament at Northampton High.

The CB East defense stood out in Tuesday’s win – pictured, from left, are Liam Rosenthal, Bryan McIntosh, Joe Thiroway, Drew Bethke

The Patriots (fourth seed out of District 1) showing no ill effects from consecutive one-goal losses to earn an opening round win over the District 11 champion Trojans. East fell to Avon Grove in the district semifinals (10-9) and then dropped a 12-11 decision to Garnet Valley in the third place game.

“You come off of two losses – they’re one-goal games against some of the best lacrosse teams in the state,” CB East coach Bruce Garcia said. “We’re in this, and we’re able to play with some of the best teams in the state. There’s no reason why we can’t win games against these people.

“Tonight, although Parkland was very well coached, a very disciplined team and very athletic, we came out on top by two goals. They had an early lead on us, but after that, we never looked back.”

Central Bucks East (17-5) will face District 12 champion La Salle, the defending state runner-up, in Saturday’s quarterfinal round at Methacton High at 1 p.m. La Salle advanced with a convincing 14-3 win over Spring-Ford. Click here for story on La Salle’s win.

The Trojans (20-3) took a 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, but East answered with a pair of goals to go on top 2-1. Parkland knotted the score in the closing minute of the opening quarter only to watch East score a pair of goals in the second quarter to go into halftime with a 4-2 lead. The Patriots led the rest of the way.
The strong start represented a sharp contrast from the previous two games that saw the Patriots fall into an early hole and then spent the rest of the game playing catch-up.

East’s defense limited a Trojan squad that came into Tuesday night’s game averaging 14.7 goals a game to just five. It was Parkland’s lowest point total of the season.

“Everyone did their job,” Garcia said. On face-offs, Michael Ott (9 of 13) was outstanding, but that’s his job.
“On defense, Joey Thiroway and Bryan MacIntosh shut down their top attackmen to no goals. We double poled at midfield, and both of those double poles – one didn’t have a shot, didn’t have an assist, didn’t have a ground ball, and the other one didn’t have any goals. Liam Rosenthal (8 saves) in the cage stood up real big. They all did their jobs.”

Offensively, Ryan Brown came up big for the Patriots, scoring a game-high four goals.

“Ryan did outstanding, but he’s given that by the presence of a strong defense and the presence of a strong face-off squad that keeps possession of the ball,” Garcia said. “If you don’t have possession, you can’t score”

In addition to Brown, Ryan Stout, Alec Bracken and Conor Larkin each added single goals.

Ott had a team-high six ground balls, and Jake Kueny had three. Scooping up one each were Thiroway, Ryan Bullotta, McIntosh and Colin Stein. Ryan Schmidt and John Galow both had one caused turnover.

“Everyone has bought into the program, they’ve bought into the second season,” Garcia said. “In other years, I had players sign contracts. This year we just talked about buying into the start of a new season.

“This is their season. Through the captains, they contribute to how the pre-game works, how we practice. They take ownership and it’s working. We got down against Avon Grove and Garnet Valley, but we don’t let that shake us. We continue to play the game until 48 minutes are up.

East’s win over Parkland came in the third game of a lacrosse tripleheader. All three games pitted District 1squads against teams from District 11. District One was 3-0 as Owen J. Roberts girls’ team routed Easton 20-8 and Garnet Valley defeated Parkland 15-10 in girls’ action.

“We’re still playing lacrosse where other schools were done on May 12 or 13,” Garcia said. “Every year we plan on playing a second season.

“I give a lot of kudos to the coaching staff – the offensive coaches, the defensive coaches, the special teams coaches. Joe Brodzick, Jim Mithoefer and Dan Gray – those three guys put in countless hours, and they put the players in a position to succeed.”

Garcia looks fgorward to the challenge of facing La Salle, 21-1 and the No. 1 team in the Phillylacrosse.com Rankings as well as a Top 10 team in all national polls.

“They’re a very, very good team by looking at their record,” Garcia said of the Explorers. “The scores they’re putting up, the number of All-Americans – they are without a doubt a formidable team to play, and I look forward to playing a team like La Salle that is so well-coached.

“As coaches, these kind of games are what we sign on for. I’m excited to come up with a game plan.”

Central Bucks East 7, Parkland 5
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 2 – 2 – 1 -2 – 7
PARKLAND 2 – 0 – 1 – 2 5

CB East
Ryan Brown 4G
Ryan Stout 1G
Alec Bracken 1G
Conor Larkin 1G
Michael Ott 9 of 13 FO, 6 GB
Liam Rosenthal 8 saves
Jake Kueny 3gb
Joe Thiroway 1gb
Ryan Bullotta 1gb
Bryan McIntosh 1gb
Colin Stein 1gb
Ryan Schmidt 1ct
John Galow 1ct

Parkland
Luke Summers 1g
Ryan Geroulo 3g
Greg Santa-Anna 1g
James McLaughlin 14 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

Third-period goals by Ben Cantwell and Frankie Labetti broke a 5-5 tie and Liam Peck was clutch with 15 saves as Moorestown defeated Summit, 7-6, Wednesday at Shore Regional High to claim the New Jersey Group 3 state championship.

Moorestown (17-3, No. 12 in the Phillylacrosse.com Rankings) won its first state title since 2011 and advances to the Tournament of Champions. The pairings will be made after the conclusion of tonight’s Group and Non-Public championships.

Quinn Willis added two goals for Moorestown and Will Corbi had a goal and three assists.

Moorestown 3 2 2 0 -7
Summit 3 2 0 1 -6

Moorestown
Ben Cantwell 3g
Will Corbi 1g, 3a
Frankie Labetti 1g, 1a
Quinn Willis 2g
Liam Peck 15 saves

Summit
Chris Fowler 1g
Jack Johnson 1g
Corey McManus 1g
Eamon Mcternan 1g
Nick Thomson 1g
Jameson Waldron 1g
Will Vitton 5 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

First Team

Attack GR School
1 Reece Udinski 12 North Penn
2 Ryan Brown 12 C.B. East
3 Joey Rockovish 11 C.B. West

Midfield
1 Alex Bracken 12 12 C.B. East
2 Ryan Schmidt 12 12 C.B. East
3 Chris Warner 12 12 Pennrigge
4 Ian Vogt 12 C.B. South

Defense
1 Joe Thiroway 12 C.B. East
2 Bryan McIntosh 12 C.B. East
3 Nick Werner 12 C.B. West

Long Pole Midfield
1 Andrew Santacicilia 11 C.B. West

Goalie
1 Matthew Rinck 12 North Penn

Face Off Specialist
1 Michael Ott 11 C.B. East

Second Team

Attack GR School
1 Dante Poli 11 C.B. South
2 Nick Fanelli 10 Pennridge
3 Nick Keim 12 North Penn

Midfield
1 Tanner Nelson 12 North Penn
2 Jack Early 11 CR North
3 Brandon Gervais 12 C.B. West
4 Eric Diamond 11 North Penn

Defense
1 Brandan Howell 10 Pennridge
2 Ethan Glynn 12 Pennsbury
3 Ben Karthaus 12 C.B. West

Long Pole Midfield
1 Danny Hart 10 Pennridge

Goalie
1 Liam Rosenthal 10 C.B. East
Face Off Specialist
1 Chase Patterson 10 CR South

Third Team

Attack
1 Nick Donato 10 Neshaminy
2 Ryan Kelly 12 Pennsbury
3 Ryan Stout 10 C.B. East

Midfield
1 Brant Billingsley 11 C.B. East
2 Ryan Garner 10 Pennridge
3 Austin Gambino 11 CR South
4 Ben Abraham 11 Pennsbury

Defense
1 Brandon Ullman 12 North Penn
2 Sam Dardzinski 11 North Penn
3 Ben Daniel 10 CR South

Long Pole Midfield
1 John Galow 11 C.B. East

Goalie
1 Tristan Banks 11 Pennridge

Face Off Specialist
1 PJ Matkowski 11 Pennridge

Honorable Mention

Attack
1 Peter Lehman 9 CR North
2 Vlad Lelyukh 12 HS Truman
3 Justin Abbo 12 C.B. South

Midfield
1 Austin Novick 10 C.B. South
2 Shane Early 12 C.B. West
3 Becket Thompson 10 CR North
4 Jake Ventresca 9 C.B. East

Defense
1 Johnnie Banks 10 Pennridge
2 Drew Bethke 10 C.B. East
3 Jordan Foremann Chris Surina 12 C.B. South

Long Pole Midfield
1 Joey Scardino 12 CR North

Goalie
1 Brad Ross 12 C.B. South

Face Off Specialist
1 Goalie Garrett Hitchens 10 C.B. West

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

2017 Boys Lacrosse
Suburban One- American Conference All-League Selection

Sportsmanship : Cheltenham & Springfield
League Champion : Hatboro-Horsham

First Team
Attack
Name Grade School
Jerry Bardol 11 Upper Dublin
Cameron Knox 12 Hatboro-Horsham
Tim McPoyle 12 Hatboro-Horsham

Midfield
Name Grade School
Logan Eldridge 12 Hatboro-Horsham
Trent Breneman 12 Souderton
Jake Phaup 12 Souderton
Tim McHugh 12 Cheltenham

Face-Off Specialist
Name Grade School
Brian Hood 12 Hatboro-Horsham

Defense
Name Grade School
George Baughn 12 Springfield
Jeff Marshall 11 Hatboro-Horsham
Nick Sowers 11 Upper Dublin

Long Stick Midfield
Name Grade School
Chris McPoyle 12 Hatboro-Horsham

Goalie
Name Grade School
Dillon Lojeski 11 Upper Dublin

Second Team
Attack
Name Grade School
Jed Hanson 11 Upper Dublin
Brendan Sullivan 11 Plymouth Whitemarsh
Brendan Costello 12 Upper Moreland

Midfield
Name Grade School
Cary Romig 11 Upper Dublin
Ian Reilley 10 Hatboro-Horsham
Tommy Clements 12 Wissahickon
Joe Larouche 12 Hatboro-Horsham

Face-Off Specialist
Name Grade School
Lucas Roselli 10 Upper Dublin

Defense
Name Grade School
Matt Halteman 11 Souderton
Demitri Lowry 11 Wissahickon
Drew Robinson 10 Hatboro-Horsham

Long Stick Midfield
Name Grade School
Jade Siojo 12 Cheltenham

Goalie
Name Grade School
Connor Reed 11 Abington

Third Team
Attack
Name Grade School
Will Kaufmann 12 Springfield
John Petriccione 12 Abington
Walker Martin 10 Souderton

Midfield
Name Grade School
Owen Baim 10 Wissahickon
Vince Martina 12 Plymouth Whitemarsh
Sanjay Foster 12 Upper Dublin
Jack Kurtz 12 Abington

Face-Off Specialist
Name Grade School
James Han 12 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Defense
Name Grade School
Brian Maienshein 11 Springfield
Jake Dimartile 9 Upper Dublin
Stephen Kolkka 11 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Long Stick Midfield
Name Grade School
Rick Amorim 10 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Goalie
Name Grade School
Chris Brady 11 Quakertown

Honorable Mention
Attack
Name Grade School
John Dickson 11 Wissahickon
Kenny Diamond 11 Plymouth Whitemarsh
Matt Barrella 12 Hatboro-Horsham

Midfield
Name Grade School
Stephen Blue 9 Souderton
Doug Carpenter 12 Hatboro-Horsham
Anthony Cermenaro 11 Upper Dublin
Mike Iannarelli 11 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Face-Off Specialist
Name Grade School
Joe Tomeo 11 Upper Moreland

Defense
Name Grade School
Will Malley 12 Plymouth Whitemarsh
Eddie Masterson 11 Hatboro-Horsham
Tyler Cheatham 11 Wissahickon

Long Stick Midfield
Name Grade School
Dillon Donnelly 10 Springfield

Goalie
Name Grade School
Griffin Kolkka 11 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

Maple Zone and and Heritage Lacrosse are pleased to offer two brand new summer indoor modified box lacrosse leagues – college and scholastic – with formats specifically designed to promote safe and fast play based on key box lacrosse fundamentals and concepts.

This adult league is primarily designed for college players home for summer break who are interested in playing fun, safe lacrosse to keep their game “tuned up” before they return to campus for field lax. For the high school players, this offers a chance to continue to improve your skills and have some fun in a fast-paced and safe environment.

The modified box rules benefit all lacrosse players. Attackmen and midfielders will learn to operate in tight spaces improving stick skills, passing and shooting accuracy. Long sticks are not allowed so all players will learn to play with their body and feet, improving approach and angle play. Goalies will work on proper box goaltending techniques, including positioning, angles, baiting, etc.

Location
MSI Fieldhouse
1451 Conchester Highway
Garnet Valley, PA 19060

Click here to register or for more information

Dates
The league will be run on the following nights, based on demand:

College/Adult League –
College/Adult League – Mondays, 1st game at 7pm, subsequent games on the hour. Dates – Jun 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31

High School League –
High School League – Tuesdays, 1st game at 7pm, subsequent games on the hour. Dates – Jun 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

-Each team will get 6 games (per above)
-Min roster size is 12 players / team (including goalie)
-Cost is $80/player for the “season”

Format
Modified box lacrosse rules:
-Referees will be provided
-5v5 plus goalies (4’x4′ box goals and goalie equipment will be provided)
-Recommended roster size is 12 +/- players (1 goalie included)
-No long poles
-League will provide/loan box goalie gear for teams
-Each team must wear/provide their own reversible pinnies to each game
-We encourage teams to form, register as team, then players register online individually, select their designated team, and pay the per player fee.
-We will offer a “house” team option for free agent players and will form a house team if there are enough players selecting this option.

WHY PLAY BOX LACROSSE?

“American field players would really help themselves if they were exposed to a steady stream of box experience. Box lacrosse is an extremely valuable background for a young player, we need to incorporate more of the indoor skills in to the field game. It is almost a requirement to have a top player with indoor experience on your roster right now.”
– Former UVA head coach Dom Starsia

“Every Kid Should Play Box Lacrosse”
– John Desko, Head Coach Syracuse University

“If I had my choice, I would have every player under the age of 12 play box lacrosse exclusively or at least a majority of the time.”
– Bill Tierney, Denver University

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

North Penn High School 2017 midfielder Tanner Nelson has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Tanner Nelson profile:

Tanner Nelson

High School: North Penn High School, formerly Dunlap (IL)

Graduation Year: 2017

Position: Midfield

College Choice: Illinois Wesleyan University

Club Team: Titans Elite

Lacrosse Honors: State champs Sophomore year at Illinois, All-Conference fresh-senior year

Academic Honors: Honor Roll

What do you plan to major in? Undecided

Why did you choose the IWU? “The program has only been around a few years and has already had tremendous success. I look forward to competing for a National Championship.”

Highlights from 2017 season: “We finished second in our conference with a final record of 13-5. We lost by one goal to Haverford High in the second round of district playoffs. Overall it was a successful season.”

Thank You: “Thank you to my parents for supporting me all these years and thank you to all past coaches for making me the player I am.”

Other schools considered: Franklin & Marshall, Lynn University, Rollins College

Main Line Sports Center, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Tanner Nelson. Main Line SC, located at 1340 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312, offers elite training and clinics for boys and girls as well as club programs for boys. Featuring 5 large indoor fields, we cater to sports teams and organizations looking for a practice facility with ample space and state of the art equipment. Our sports arena is available for organized practices and training sessions for all levels and ages of athlete. Due to the scale and layout of our facility, Main Line Sports Center can handle large practices, as well as Tournaments, special events and private parties for your group or team. Please contact the office at 610-640-1420 for information or access the Main Line website at http://mainlinesportscenter.com/

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

2017 Delaware State Tournament

First Round, May 23-24
Archmere Academy 20, Conrad School 2
Delaware Military Academy 15, Dover 14
Tower Hill School 13, Polytech 8
Appoquinimink 11, Tatnall School 7
Caesar Rodney 21, Milford 2
Cape Henlopen 16, St Andrews School 4
Salesianum 18, Smyrna 3
Wilmington Friends 11, Wilmington Charter 0

Quarterfinals, May 27
Caesar Rodney 13, Appoquinimink 9
Cape Henlopen 11, Archmere Academy 9
Salesianum 18, Delaware Military Academy 4
Wilmington Friends 7, Tower Hill School 2

Semifinals, May 31, at Dover High
Salesianum 16, Caesar Rodney 11
Cape Henlopen 16, Wilmington Friends 7

Championship, Saturday June 3, 2 p.m. at Dover High

Girls

First Round, May 18
Charter 11, Tower Hill 10
Padua 21, Appoquinimink 9

Quarterfinals, May 20
Archmere 17, Padua 8
St. Mark’s 7, Polytech 6, OT
Ursuline def. Charter
Cape Henlopen def. Caravel a

Semifinals, May 23
Cape Henlopen 10, Ursuline 5
St. Mark’s 14, Archmere 13

Championship, May 30 at Delaware Sports Turf, 7 p.m.
Cape Henlopen 19, St. Mark’s 7
(Cape wins 9th straight championship)

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17
From Press Release

Shootout for Soldiers, the 24-hour lacrosse event, will expand to Philadelphia and Episcopal Academy on June 29th and 30th. The charity lacrosse event has raised over $1.5 million since 2012 and will be touring twelve locations throughout the summer.

“The passionate lacrosse community combined with the deep patriotism of the city made Philadelphia an ideal location for an expansion location,” explains Tyler Steinhardt, Founder and Executive Director of Shootout for Soldiers.

The event is entirely volunteer-led, and a host committee led by Episcopal Academy has helped develop a family-friendly charity event to unite the whole community.

“Shootout for Soldiers is a wonderful initiative that I am certain our Philadelphia Lacrosse community will rally around in a big way,” said Chris Bates, Episcopal Academy Head Lacrosse Coach. “The mission of Shootout for Soldiers is to engage and support our veterans and this is something we are all thrilled to support. The Philly event promises to be a ton of fun for everyone involved!”

The event is composed of 24, 1-hour games in a row and is open to men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Teams must fundraise a minimum of $750 to participate and registration for the events recently opened on March 1st. In addition to lacrosse, there will be live music, food trucks and a festival of fun and activities for the whole family. Those interested in helping plan the event can sign-up on the website.

Those interested in participating in the events can register at www.ShootoutForSoldiers.com. The games are open to both male and female teams of all ages, with honorary Veterans games opening each event.

ABOUT SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS:
Started by a group of high school students in Maryland, Shootout for Soldiers is a 24-hour lacrosse game benefiting our nation’s heroes. The mission of Shootout for Soldiers is to use the platform of lacrosse to engage communities with their local veterans and support their healthy and successful transition into civilian life. By raising more than $1.5 million since its inception in 2012, To learn more, please visit www.ShootoutForSoldiers.com or follow @SFSLacrosse on Twitter.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

Phillylacrosse.com is seeking input from coaches and players for its 2017 scoring leaders.

Boys that had 30 or more goals and/or 30 or more assists as well as girls that had 40 or more goals and/or 30 or more assists are included in the leaders. All players from the Philly region, South Jersey, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley/Upstate PA and Central PA are encouraged to send in their stats and have their coach verify (CC coach in the e-mail) or send in the information.

Coaches must confirm any stats from players. Please include player name, school and goals and assists totals for 2017 only. Statistics from all games – regular season and playoffs – should be included.

Stats can be sent to golax@phillylacrosse.com.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17

Registration is open for the Academy of the new Church Boys Youth Lacrosse Camp for players in K-3rd Grades on June 19-22, 4-6 p.m.

ANC is located at 2775 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.

Camp details:
The ANC Youth Boys Lacrosse Camp focuses on introducing and teaching the game of lacrosse to Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. We aim to develop and to provide young athletes with the opportunity to become better lacrosse players by providing instruction from the head lacrosse coaches at ANC and the high school players in a positive and fun atmosphere.

When: June 19-22
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: $150 a player ($50 discount for siblings)
*Pay by check or cash upon drop off
Equipment Needed: Bring your stick and shoes/cleats for grass. If you don’t have a stick, we’ll provide one!

Link to register: https://www.smore.com/yzw1d

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/1/17
From Press Release and Staff Report

Maryland senior attackman Matt Rambo has climbed the ladder to the highest levels in the past few weeks – and tonight he reached a plateau never achieved before by a Philly men’s lacrosse player.

Matt Rambo accepts the Tewaaraton Award (Picture for Phillylacrosse.com)

The graduate of La Salle College High who played for the Duke’s Lacrosse Club tonight was just honored as the 2017 Tewaaraton Award winner as the nation’s top college player, the first time a Philly man has received the award. The award was presented at the Natural Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

Rambo led the Terrapins to their first National championship since 1975 Sunday when they toppled Ohio State, 9-6, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. Rambo – who earned first-team All-American – earned all-tournament honors and set many records along the way.

Rambo had 42 goals and 45 assists this year. Just recently Rambo (155 goals) broke Joe Walters’ program goal scoring record (153). He will also go down as the program’s all-time leader in points, in addition to being the only player in program history to record 40 goals and 30 assists (and he has done it two straight years).

Rambo was the Phillylacrosse.com Player of the Year in 2013 when he led La Salle to the PIAA championship. He is the second Philly player ever to win the coveted award; Princeton’s Rachael Becker (Marple Newtown) won it in 2003. Rambo also is the first player in Maryland’s storied history to win the Tewaaraton.

Rambo’s coach at La Salle, Bill Leahy, was thrilled for him:

“First wow!” said Leahy. “We’re awfully proud of him and very happy for his family. It was well deserved in all fronts, especially with his growth as a person and a student athlete. As a lacrosse player he was honored in so any ways; now this doesn’t get much better for Matt, his family and La Salle College High and La Salle lacrosse as well.”

Leahy said Rambo’s growth as a player – he became a brilliant passer and scorer from all areas of the field – and person can be traced to his roots.

“He grew into a very versatile lacrosse player and that’s a credit to his two cultures; La Salle is about your brothers and the team and Maryland is the same way,” he said. “When you put the team first it ends up coming back to you anyway.”

Rambo’s club coach, Ebe Helm, also expressed his congratulations to Rambo, who was a Dukes captain and has served as a volunteer coach with the Duke’s Young Guns and Nationals with Austin Pifani (Abington, North Carolina All-American).

“A huge congrats to Matt on winning the Tewaaraton Trophy as college’s best Men’s Player in 2017,” Helm said. “Matt is so deserving and represents the best of what Duke’s Lacrosse Club embraces in terms of being ‘Philly Tough’ and spiritually strong.

“Matt is also everything a young boy should emulate as he continues to give guidance and mentoring back as a coach to the Duke’s Young Guns and Duke’s Nationals Lacrosse Programs, amplifying the character and heart of who Matt is as both a person and a contributor to the lacrosse community.

“Matt, from his early days as an Abington Youth Lacrosse player, was special. His heart, dedication and drive were and are unmatched and along with his best buddy, Austin Pifani (Captain with Matt, UNC captain and and 1st Team All American) were driven to be the best on college’s biggest stage.

“Matt has always thrived under the pressure of lacrosse’s biggest moments and it’s been exciting to watch him fight adversity and climb the ladder to be the best as both a player and person.

“A huge Congrats to Matt’s mom and dad, Annette and Rich, as well as brother Rich and his extended family who have guided him and created the foundation for Matt to grow and excel.

“Congrats also to Bill Leahy, Tony Resch and the La Salle High School program; and coach John Tillman and the Maryland University program for such an incredible honor for Matt, his family and the Duke’s extended family who all love Matt and send him huge congrats.”

Men’s Recipients
Year Winner Position School
2017 Matt Rambo (La Salle, Duke’s LC) Attack University of Maryland
2016 Dylan Molloy Attack Brown University
2015 Lyle Thompson Attack University at Albany
2014 Lyle Thompson and Miles Thompson Attack University at Albany
2013 Rob Pannell Attack Cornell University
2012 Peter Baum Attack Colgate University
2011 Steele Stanwick Attack University of Virginia
2010 Ned Crotty Attack Duke University
2009 Max Seibald Midfield Cornell University
2008 Mike Leveille Attack Syracuse University
2007 Matt Danowski Attack Duke University
2006 Matt Ward Attack University of Virginia
2005 Kyle Harrison Midfield Johns Hopkins University
2004 Michael Powell Attack Syracuse University
2003 Chris Rotelli Midfield University of Virginia
2002 Michael Powell Attack Syracuse University
2001 Doug Shanahan Midfield Hofstra University

Women’s Recipients
Year Winner Position School
2017 Zoe Stukenberg, University of Maryland
2016 Taylor Cummings Midfield University of Maryland
2015 Taylor Cummings Midfield University of Maryland
2014 Taylor Cummings Midfield University of Maryland
2013 Katie Schwarzmann Midfield University of Maryland
2012 Katie Schwarzmann Midfield University of Maryland
2011 Shannon Smith Attack Northwestern University
2010 Caitlyn McFadden Midfield University of Maryland
2009 Hannah Nielsen Midfield Northwestern University
2008 Hannah Nielsen Midfield Northwestern University
2007 Kristen Kjellman Midfield Northwestern University
2006 Kristen Kjellman Midfield Northwestern University
2005 Katie Chrest Attack Duke University
2004 Amy Appelt Midfield University of Virginia
2003 Rachael Becker (Marple Newtown) Defense Princeton University
2002 Erin Elbe Attack Georgetown University
2001 Jen Adams Attack University of Maryland