By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/4/16

The Phillylacrosse.com Girls’ Rankings:

1. Moorestown (0-0) Prev. No. 2: The Quakers take the top spot after wins over Rumson-Fair Haven (10-5) and Red Bank Catholic (14-3). They host Hopewell Valley today.

2. Agnes Irwin (3-2) Prev. No. 1 The Owls, who lost a pair of games to Virginia powers Bishop Ireton, travel to Inter-Ac League rival Episcopal Academy on Tuesday.

3. Garnet Valley (3-0) Prev. No. 3: The Jaguars play Tuesday vs. Radnor in their Central League opener.

4. Great Valley (1-0) Prev. No. 4: The Patriots opened Saturday with a 16-6 win over Wissahickon.

5. Conestoga (1-0) Prev. No. 5: The Pioneers open Central League play Tuesday vs. Lower Merion.

6. Episcopal Academy (7-1) Prev. No. 6 EA swept at the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Spring Fling, defeating Loyola Academy (IL), 12-9, and Holy Cross (MD), 12-10. EA hosts No. 2 Agnes Irwin Tuesday in an early-season Inter-Ac showdown.

7. Harriton (3-0) Prev. No. 7: The Rams open Central League play Tuesday vs. Penncrest.

8. Radnor (2-2) Prev: No. 8 The Raiders split at the Spring Fling, topping Loyola Academy (IL), 13-12, after taking an 8-7 loss to Georgetown Visitation (DC). They open Central League play Tuesday at No. 4 Garnet Valley.

9. Springfield-Delco (4-0) Prev. No. 11:The Cougars open Central League play Tuesday at Strath Haven.

10. Unionville (3-0) Prev. No. 15: The Indians gained a big 15-12 win over Manheim Township and face a big Ches-Mont League test today at Bishop Shanahan.

11. Owen J. Roberts (2-1) Prev. NR: The Wildcats play Tuesday at West Chester East.

12. Manheim Township (1-1) Prev. No. 9: The Blue Streaks play at Warwick today.

13. Archbishop Carroll (0-1) Prev. No. 12 The Patriots opened with an 11-7 loss to Radnor. They play today at Downingtown West.

14. Cape Henlopen (2-0) Prev. No. 13: The Vikings host Maryland Public power Queen Anne’s County on Saturday.

15. Quaker Valley (2-0) Prev. No. 14: The Quakers defeated Seneca Valley, 15-8.

Under considerationAcademy of Notre Dame (2-0), Bishop Shanahan (1-0), Clearview Regional-NJ (2-0), Holy Cross-NJ (1-0), Merion Mercy (1-1), Academy of Notre Dame (2-1), Owen J. Roberts (0-0), Penn Charter (3-0), Polytech-DE (1-0), Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-0), Rancocas Valley-NJ (2-0), Seneca-NJ (2-0), Shawnee-NJ (2-0), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (2-0).

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/4/16

The Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Rankings:

1. Malvern Prep (5-1) Prev. No. 1: The Friars, after rallying for an 11-10 win over Garnet Valley on Saturday, play at No. 5 La Salle on Tuesday.

2. Hun School (2-0) Prev. No. 2: The Raiders play Thursday at Don Bosco Prep.

3. Haverford School (4-2) Prev. No. 3: The Fords host No. 11 St. Joseph’s Prep on Tuesday.

4. Upper Dublin (3-0) Prev. No. 4: The Cardinals play Tuesday at Upper Moreland.

5. La Salle (3-0) Prev. No. 5: The Explorers, who have two one-goal wins, host No. 1 Malvern Prep on Tuesday.

6. Spring-Ford (4-0) Prev. No. 7: The Rams play Wednesday at Perkiomen Valey in a battle of PAC-10 unbeatens.

7. Bishop Shanahan (1-0) Prev. No. 12: The Eagles opened with an 8-7 win over Radnor and host Perkiomen Valley today.

8. St. Joseph’s Prep (2-1) Prev. No. 11: The Hawks play Tuesday at No. 3 Haverford School.

9. Salesianum School (3-1) Prev. No. 10: The Sals, after a 16-9 loss to Midwestern power Culver Academy, won three straight games

10. Strath Haven (2-0) Prev. No. 15: The Panthers open Central League action Tuesday at Springfield-Delco.

11. Penncrest (2-0) Prev. NR: The Lions open their Central League schedule Tuesday vs. Harriton.

12. Conestoga (1-2) Prev. No. 9:The Pioneers host Lower Merion Tuesday in their Central League opener.

13. Manheim Township (3-0) Prev. No. 13 The Blue Streaks host Warwick on Tuesday.

14. St. Augustine Prep (0-2) Prev. No. 8: The Hermits opened with defeats against two national powers, No. 1 Malvern Prep, 8-4, and Landon School (MD), 16-11.

15. Avon Grove (1-1) Prev. NR: The Devils gained a 15-14 win over Garnet Valley.

Under consideration: Central Bucks East (2-1), Downingtown East (1-2), Episcopal Academy (0-5), Garnet Valley (1-2), Haverford High (3-0), Hershey (3-0), Lawrenceville School (5-1), Marple Newtown (4-0), Radnor (2-2), Ridley (3-1), Southern Lehigh (1-0), Springfield-Delco (2-2), Wilson (3-0).

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/4/16

Ridley High School 2016 goalie Brendan Risley has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Neumann University.

Brendan Risley profile:

Brendan Risley

High School: Ridley High School

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Goalie

College Choice: Neumann University

Club Affiliation: MSI Elite

What will you major in/study? Business

Why did you choose Neumann? “Neumann is the best fit for me academically and athletically.”

Thank You: “I’d like to thank my parents, family, friends, and coaches that have helped me throughout my lacrosse career.”

Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Brendan Risely. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering Offering private, group, and team training. Training programs are made for each individual skill set and player. Please contact Cory Malampy at cmalampy@maplezone.com 610-358-5500 ext 21

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/4/16

High School
Boys’

Council Rock South 14, Abington 4
Unionville 20, Holy Ghost Prep 12
Archbishop Carroll 7, Wyomissing 6
Quakertown 9, Norristown 4
Westtown 6, Roman Catholic 4
Manheim Township 14, Warwick 4
Archbishop Wood 10, Father Judge 9 (OT)
West Chester East 14, Cardinal O’Hara 8

Perkiomen Valley at Bishop Shanahan
Phoenixville at Interboro
Pope John Paul II at Owen J Roberts
Nazareth Area at Saucon Valley
Neshaminy at Souderton
Sun Valley at Upper Merion
Church Farm School at Valley Forge MA

Girls’

Franklin Towne Charter 18, Frankford 0
Springfield-Montco 15, New Hope-Solebury 14
Methacton 18, Plymouth-Whitemarsh 15
Central Bucks West 11, Central Bucks East 10

Souderton at Abington
Upper Moreland at Council Rock South
Archbishop Carroll at Downingtown West
Central Bucks South at Hatboro-Horsham
Downingtown East at Interboro
Ridley at Kennett
Council Rock North at Pennridge
Neshaminy at Pope John Paul II
Upper Merion at Pottstown
Cardinal O’Hara at Upper Darby
Manheim Township at Warwick

College
Women’s
Division I

Lafayette 12, Central Connecticut 7

Division III

Misericordia 5, Neumann 4
Immaculata at Rutgers-Camden 4:00 pm

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Franklin Towne Charter 18, Frankford 0

FTC
Mikaela Estepp – 3 saves
Taylor Zink – 1
Dominika Sumara – 1
Julia Fialkowski – 1
Laura Pelczar – 2
Andrea Vito – 2
Maja Galadyk – 1
Giselle Pares – 2
Madyson Schwartz – 3
Alexis Liberatore – 1
Angelina Rau -1
Erin Stales – 1
Isabelle Mangoni – 2

Frankford
Mariyah Amerion – 18 saves

Springfield-Montco 15, New Hope-Solebury 14

Springfield-Montco
Ellie Hamilton- 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 gb, 1 draw control
Meg Chandler- 3 goals
Sophia Perry- 1 goal, 1 assist
Meredith Giordano- 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 caused turnover
Lindsey Smith- 6 goals, 1 gb, 13 draw controls (game winning goal in OT)
Emily Walsh- 3 goals, 3 gb
Emily Giampietro- 2 caused turnovers, 1 gb
Fiona Tran- 1 caused turnover, 1 interception
Margrethe Leis (GK) – 11 saves

Methacton 18, Plymouth-Whitemarsh 15
Methacton 7 11 18
Plymouth Whitemarsh 9 6 15

Methacton
Daria Lucchesi 6 goals 1 assist 5 draw controls
Jackie Cerchio 3 goals 6 assists
Sara Hughes 3 goals 1 assist 8 draw controls
Alana Cardaci 2 goals
Frankie Luchessi 2 goals
Deb Peifer 1 goal 1 assist
Julie Byrne 1 goal
Addie Frey 6 saves

Plymouth Whitemarsh
Ali Diamond 7g, 1a
Sophie Kolkka 3g
Maddie Berman 2g
Victoria Betterly 2g
Monica Dresnin 1g 4a

Central Bucks West 11, Central Bucks East 10
Halftime: 6-6

West
Boylan 3g
Dundas 3g, 1a
Maio 1g, 1a
Ueland 4g, 2a (overtime winner)
Fitzgerald 1a
Miller-Russo, Chloe 1a
Lauren Devlin 3 saves
Molly Naylor 1 save

East
Maggie Vetter 3g
Riley Donnelly 2g, 1a
K Stout 2g
K Cahill 1g
M Daley 2g
Rosen 9 saves

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

Council Rock South 14, Abington 4

Abington
John Petriccione – 2g
Ryan Tuffy – 1g
Nate Rose – 1g, 2a
Ethan Walter – 6 saves

Unionville 20, Holy Ghost Prep 12

Unionville
Lawrence 5 G
Lonkaitis 2 G 2 A
Hoopman 4 G 1 A
Ciccorelli 3 G 3 A
Rogers 1 G 1 A
Hawar 1 G
Quillman 2 G 2 A
Cuylan 1 G

HGP
Anthony Gentile 2G 2A
George Rusnak 2G 1A
Zach Nangle 4G 2 A
Owen McDade 2 G
Matt Rueter 1 G 1 A 12/22 FO 8 GBs
Owen Yake 1 A
Paul Caravello 1 G
Zach May 4 Saves
Gibby Brook 6 Saves

Manheim Township 14, Warwick 4
Manheim: 2+2+5+5=14
Warwick: 1+3+0+0=4

Manheim
Sean Curcio 4g, 1a
Reagan Ketchum 4g, 2a
George Hetrick 2g
Dylan Speitel 1g, 1a
Zach Diamond 1g, 1a
Owen Miller 1g
Grayson Sallade 1g
Aaron Kager 1a
Bryce Hutchinson 1a
Caton Johnson 7 saves

Warwick
Connor Brechbill 2g
Allen Wenger 1g, 1a
Evan Crawford 1g
Connor Kilgore 1a
Tyler Bogda 1a
Steven Lipko 12 saves

Archbishop Carroll 18, Wyomissing 9

Carroll
Ritter 11G 1A
W. Stenger 22 of 25 FO, 2G 1A
George 3G 2A
Sulouff 4A
Ferry 1G
Rymal 1G
C. Stenger 12 saves

Archbishop Wood 10, Father Judge 9 (OT)

ABW
Tim Brandenburg (A/Jr) 4G, 4GB
Brian Kent (A/SR) 2G, 2A
Rhys Vaughn (A/Jr) 1G, 2A
Eric Bauer (M/So) 1G, 2GB
Jake Barcza (M/Sr) 1G
Colin Bruestle (M/Fr) 1G
Scott Pierson (M/Sr) 1A, 1GB
Ben McCloskey (G/Sr) 19 saves

West Chester East 14, Cardinal O’Hara 8

WCE
Jo Jo Guarnere 5 goals 3 assists
Alex Hirsh 4 Goals 5 Assists
Jack Phelan 2 Goals 2 assists
Zach Lagalante 1 Goal
Jesse Roth 2 Assists
Chris Erfle 1 Goal 1 Assist
Joey Sivo 1 Goal
Joe Sivo 19 of 21 in Face Offs
Billy Kyke 10 saves
Collin Murray and Steve Phelan led the D
Matt Erfle controlled the midfield ground ball game

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TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/5/16
From Press Release

To provide an additional way to get “best in class” high school student athletes in front of prominent NCAA lacrosse coaches from every division, LEGACY Global Sports is launching the National Prospect Invite.

This two-day lacrosse showcase will be held on July 19 and 20 in Richmond, Va., and is presented by Warrior Sports, a premier manufacturer of high-performance, cutting-edge gear for lacrosse athletes.

To be eligible to participate, high-achieving “uncommitted” high school lacrosse players (boys and girls) from the 2018 and 2019 graduating classes must be nominated via the National Prospect Invite website. Nominations are free of charge and are open to anyone, including parents, family, friends and the players themselves.

Accompanying each nomination will be a coach referral attesting to that individual’s athletic acumen and personal character.

An independent panel of coaches, school administrators and recruiting experts will evaluate all nominations received, and will select a diverse group of high school boys and girls that demonstrate exceptional lacrosse skills and sportsmanship on the field, achieve a certain academic standard, and display integrity and respect in the classroom and community.

“What makes the National Prospect Invite so exciting is that it provides NCAA lacrosse coaches with a terrific opportunity to scout uncommitted ‘best in class’ players that have met a rigorous selection criteria,” explained Chris Boland, general manager of the National Prospect Invite. “We’ve made it easier for coaches to find outstanding talent for their colleges and universities by prequalifying the student athletes and giving them a two-day lacrosse forum in which to demonstrate their skills.”

The inaugural event will highlight players selected from traditional lacrosse hotbed regions headed by high school coaches hand-picked for their knowledge, expertise and distinguished reputations. Regional representatives for boys and girls will include Sean Delaney (St. Joseph’s Prep), Brian Farrell (Boys Latin School), Eileen Ghent (Monmouth University), Bo Perriello (St. Anne’s-Belfield), Tom Rooney (Half Hollows Hills West High School), Chelsea Rosiek (St. Bonaventure University) and Andrew Whipple (Pittsford High School).

Nominations for the National Prospect Invite are being accepted. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nationalprospectinvite.com.

About LEGACY Global Sports
A worldwide sporting event and player management company, LEGACY Global Sports’ mission is to maximize individual potential and provide lifelong international and domestic athletic experiences. With a full range of event and tour management, travel and housing services, player development and athlete representation, LEGACY provides a complete sports experience for athletes and their families.

As a leader in sporting event and management logistics, LEGACY recently partnered with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village to coordinate programs and attract events, camps and leagues to its new world class national youth sports complex located in Canton, OH.

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

Jim Trowbridge believes coaches can have a major impact in helping student-athletes become successful.

“I believe lacrosse is a great way to mentor young student athletes and prepare them for college and more importantly life,” said Trowbridge. “Next to parents, I believe coaches and teachers have the most impact on character development during these crucial adolescent and early adulthood years.

Jim Trowbridge

“I have three teenagers, Aaron is 19, who started his first year at Syracuse University, Jordan is 17, who recently committed to Siena College and my daughter Dara 15 who played goalie up until this year. I have been around some truly inspirational coaches who encourage players to experiment and grow the game.

“I was blessed to be part of a culture orchestrated by Coach Simmons (Hall of Famer Roy Simmons Jr.) from Syracuse who his is arguably the greatest lacrosse coach of all time. Playing lacrosse at Syracuse was extremely competitive and fun. We couldn’t wait to get to practice and that is what I plan to bring to Tatnall.”

Trowbridge, who has coached for over 30 years in Pennsylvania and beyond, is in his first year as head coach at the Tatnall School in Delaware. His team, which went just 1-13 last year, opens today against Tower Hill. Trowbridge does not expect to turn around the program around in one year, but he does expect to help players develop skills and enjoy the game of lacrosse.

“Tatnall is coming off a several losing seasons; last year the team had one win and 13 losses,” he said. “The good news is we can only go up.

“My No. 1 goal is to make the game fun again. If I do this the rest will follow and as a result we will win more games. I have been playing lacrosse and coaching for over 35 years. I still play today and I’m always learning what’s new. I try and run a practice the way I would want to play. I ask myself, “Would I want to do this, would I stay engaged?’ The best part is I get to jump in and play with them showing them by actually doing.

“The game has become too regimented and kids are losing the passion for the game. I try and keep it fun and encourage players to be creative. At the same time I emphasize mastering the basics, the fundamentals.”

Trowbridge was an assistant coach for Garnet Valley from 2011-14 and also coached seven years with Brandywine Youth Club and continues to help out at MapleZone Sports Institute and the American Indoor Lacrosse Association. He has been a part of FCA as a player and coach since 1995.

“I am very optimistic about this year,” he concluded. “We have a great bunch of players who work hard and really support each other. They truly live by the schools motto of we are FAMILY. The parents and Alumni have been extremely supportive.”

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16
From Press release

Featured on ESPN, the 2015 Courage Game was a groundbreaking lacrosse event to help encourage and support gay youth and promote wider education and awareness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality.

That game was created by 12-year-old Philly native Braeden Lange and his family after Lange came out and wanted to do something to help other gay male lacrosse players.

This year, the Courage Game is even bigger and better with sponsors like Nike, Gatorade, U.S. Lacrosse and the You Can Play Project. Powered by NXTsports, the Courage Game has added a girls’ division to the May 29 event at Penn Park over the NCAA championship weekend. Girls’ games will be held at the U9, U11, U13 and U15 levels along with boys’ games at the U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, high school and adult levels. No high school girls may participate in the Courage Game to avoid conflicts with NCAA recruiting regulations.

“The core of this event is rooted in gender-related issues, so it made sense to include both genders moving forward,” NXTlacrosse Girls Director Kate Henwood said. “Women’s lacrosse is significantly further ahead of men’s in terms of inclusion and awareness of LGBT issues within our sport, but there’s never been an event to rally behind. Bringing everyone together to one event helps unify and strengthen the message of the Courage Game.”

The Sunday morning games at Penn Park provide the perfect complement to the noon NCAA Division I championship game at Talen Energy Park. College coaches will participate as adult mentors at the Courage Game and all youth girls’ lacrosse players in the greater Philadelphia area are encouraged to attend and play in the Courage Game to support LGBT awareness, especially as it pertains to youth sports participation. Anyone interested in playing can register at couragegame.org.

“I just want all kids to be able to live their truth with pride.” Braeden Lange said.

“We are so excited to be adding girls’ games to The Courage Game this year,” said Scott and Mandy Lange, Braeden’s parents. “Watching the games go from an idea we all had to support our son a year ago to now expanding to girls lacrosse’ and soon other sports is a reward in itself. We’re excited for the message of inclusivity to be supported by so many more people from youth athletes to their parents and beyond.”

Numerous nationwide and local media outlets are expected to attend the 2016 Courage Game. Other Courage Game partners include House of Talent PA, Saxbys, Wegmans, Geno’s Steaks, STX and Bombas.

For more information, visit couragegame.org.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

Merion Mercy 14, Villa Joseph Marie 9
MM: 9, 5 -14
VJM: 5, 4 -9

MM
Caroline Steller 3 goals and 2 assists
Kolbe Keating 2 assists
Caroline Heath 2 goals and 2 assists
Jackie Benedict 3 goals
Kaely Kyle 4 goals
Allie Scannopieco 1 goal and 2 assists
Annie Dombrowski 1 goal
Brenna Stone 1 assist
Brittney Bedrossian 1 assist
Mary Kate Markey 7 saves

VJM
Sam Delviscio 4 goals and 2 assists
Annie Whalden 3 goals and 1 assist
G. Hageman 2 goals
C. Murtha 5 saves

Garnet Valley 8, Radnor 5
Half: 4-3 garnet

Garnet Valley
Camryn Faith- 1ct
Michelle Koscinski- 1g
Emily Mathewson- 2g, 3a, 1dc, 1ct
Kamryn McNeal – 2g
Kara Nakrasius- 2g, 2dc, 2ct
Kara Nealon- 2gb
Madi O’Brien- 1g
Rachel Warden- 1dc
Ashley Bufano- 2gb
Lauren Kinnee- 8 saves

Radnor
Hope Smith 3G, 1D
Julianne Puckette 1G, 1A, 3D
Katie Quinn 1G, 1D, 2CT
Emily Games 2A
Nicole Massimino 2GB, 2D
Fallon Quinn 2D, 3GB
Alexa Solomon 4 saves, 1CT, 1GB

Episcopal Academy 11, Agnes Irwin 10

EA 4-7- 11
AIS 5-5-10

EA
Olivia Dirks- 1g, 2dc, 1gb
Darby O’Grady- 2dc, 1gb
Lauren Brenner- 2dc
Julia Hondros- 3g, 6dc, 2gb, 2cto
Colby Gallagher- 1dc, 2gb
Claudia Becker- 1gb
Olivia Tuma- 1gb
Katie Crager- 3g, 1a
Corinne Zanolli- 2g, 2dc
Izzy Rohr- 1gb
Taylor Lucey- 2g, 1a
Sydney Gagnon- 5 saves

Agnes Irwin
Laura Pansini 4g, 1a
Lila Barker 6g
Kristin Burnetta 1a

Springfield-Delco 13, Strath Haven 7

Halftime Springfield 5-4

Springfield-Delco
Olivia Little 3g
Bridget Whitaker 3g, 3a
Bailey O’Brien 2g, 1a
Dana Carlson 2g
Caillyn Gormley 2g, 1a
Sam Arrell 1g
Clemens 10 saves

Strath Haven
Hafeitepe 2g
Rowan 2g
Glassford 1g, 1a
Haas 1g
McNeeley 1g

Penn Charter 12, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8

SCHA 5-3-8
Penn Charter- 5-7-12

Penn Charter
Meredith Chernak; 1g
Courtney Cubbin- 3g
Hannah Fox- 4g
Macaul Meller- 3g 2a
Greer Guyer- 1g

SCHA
Mikaela Watson: 4g 1a, 11 DC
Natalie Schwartz- 1g
Taylor Ferry- 2g
Kianah Watson- 1g 1a
Elsa Rall- 10 saves

Notre Dame 11, Germantown Academy 9

GA
Zoe Torrey, 9 saves
Lyndsey Morhardt 1g
Betsy Prezioso 1 g 4 assists
Belle McMahon 3g
Ali Crump 1g 1assist
Olivia Doody 2g
Cammie Korman 1g
Jenna D’Ambrosio 1 assist

Notre Dame:
Caroline Allen- 2G, 1A, 2 DC (Scored her 100th Career Goal)
Kelly Coyle- 4G, 1A
Mackenzie Irvine- 3G
Claire Nappi- 1G, 2A, 3 DC, 5GB, 2 CT
Natalie Hughes- 1G, 1A
Jackie Lanzalotto- 8 Saves

Friends’ Central School 15, Baldwin School 5

FCS:
Lorna Macfarlane: 6 goals, 6DC
Miranda Mastrocola: 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB
Jesse Rubin: 2 goals, 8 assists, 4DC
Sophie Berger: 2 goals, 1 assist,
Hayden Posencheg: 2 goals, 2GB
Anne Pizzini: 7 saves
Avital Schweitzer: 3DC, 2GB
Hannah Posencheg: 2CT, 2gb, 1DC

Cheltenham 14, Lower Moreland 7
Half time score-12-2

Cheltenham
Marycait Dorley 4 goals 2 assists
Carly Waldman 3 goals 2 assists
Amber Turner 2g
Carissa Dorley 2g
Dana Shelton 1 g, 1a
Haley Wilken 1g, 1a
Brianna Young 1g
Corinne Packel 1a
Morgan Sloan 7 saves

Lower Moreland
Lexi Kauffman had 4 goals
Hanna Buczack 1g
Mary Seefried 1g
Juliann Schmidt 1g

Mount Saint Joseph Academy 9, Gwynedd Mercy Academy 6

Mount Saint Joseph Academy
Mk Maloney – 4g, 4gb, 2a
Ashley Pyne – 1g, 3gb, 2int
Casey McKeever – 2g
Izzy Balcer – 2g
Meredith Bohner – 3gb
Kateri Krause – 1int
Natalie McNamera – 1a
Liz Meister – 2gb
Maddie Grass – 6 saves

Conestoga 16, Lower Merion 5

Stoga:
MOnica Borzillo 3 goals 6 assists
Paige Loose 3 goals
Sondra Dickey 3 goals 2 assists
Maggie Gladden 2 goals
Amelia Kienzle 1 goal
Rilee Scott 1 goal
LIz Scott 1 goal
Tessa Kerin 1 goal
Hannah Ashton 1 goal
Jules Horning had 6 saves

LM
Carpenter 2 goals
Chumley 2 goals
Ebby 1 goal

Interboro 16, Chichester 12
Halftime: Interboro 10/Chichester 5

Interboro
Hailey Fisher 6 goals, 2 assists
Marissa Hews 2 goals
Karleigh Kennedy 1 goal
Steph McCool 3 goals
Shannon Quinlan 2 goals
Lexy Tansey 1 goal 1 assist
Kyleigh D’Agostino 1 goal 1 assist
Moriah Marr, goalie, 8 saves

Chichester
Alyssa Claussen 3 goals 1 assist
Hayley Fritz 3 goals
Maura Murray 6 goals 2 assists
Ashley
Carpenter, goalie, 6 saves

Princeton (NJ) 18, West Windsor-Plainsboro South (NJ) 1
Princeton 12 6 18
West Windsor-Plainsboro South 0 1 1

Princeton
Julia Ryan 2g 3a 2gb
Olivia Geller 1g 3gb
Margaret Jacobs 1g 3gb
Mariana Lopez-Ona 3g 1gb
Taylor Lis 4g 1a 2gb
Georgia McLean 2g 5gb
Abaigeal Ryan 1g 1a
Annie Zou 1g 1gb
Kathryn DeMilt 3g 2a 3gb
Zoe Tesone 3 saves
Morgan Mavoides 1a 2gb

WW-PS
Clare Clancey 2gb
Jane Klugerman 1g 2gb
Allie Strouse 3gb
Miranda Maley 1gb
Sophie Chaudhry 1gb
Audrey Brown 4gb
Yael Yonah 4gb
Vanessa Huang 3gb
Kesly Vargas 1gb
Emily Calman 1gb
Malikah Croom 4gb
Lisa Maina 10 saves

Harriton 16, Penncrest 4

Harriton
Molly McDonough 1 G 2 CTs 3 GBs
Claudia Conrad 4 G 1 A 3 GBs
Liv Tevis 2 G
Alex Ladda 3 G 2 DC 3 CTs 2 GBs
Laura Lasprogata 4 G 3A 3 DC 3 GBs 2 CTs
Allie Schwab 1 G 1 A 1 DC
Jordan Heller 1 G 3 DC
Haley Morris 1 A 1 CT
Emmma Arronson 1 A 3 GBs 1 CT
Devin McClain 3 Saves 2 GBs

Villa Maria Academy 22, Nazareth Academy 3

VMA
Annina Iacobucci 4g
Audrey Fantazzia 4g
Bianne Bamber 3g
Lucy Meehan 2g
Sarah Delaney 2g
Ryan O’Rourke 1g
Caroline Antell 1g
Bryn Carickhoff 1g
Erin Finley 1g
Sophia Crossed 1g
Grace King 1g
Abby Walheim 1g

Haverford 19, Marple Newtown 7

Haverford
Carly Gannon 2G
Laura Winters 6G
Jess Mellon 1G 2A
Clare Janzer 1A
Hanna Breslin 4G 3A
Tess Horan 3G 1A
Lydia Hznecker 3G
Rhiannon Connell 12 SAVES

Marple
Julia Lynch 1G
Megan Lynch 3G
Kristen Rutecki 1G
Pagie Kostack 2G
8 SAVES

Ridley 22, Upper Darby 3
RID: 12 – 10 – 22
UD: 3 – 0 – 3

Ridley:
Emily Johnston 4 g, 2 a
Brooke Nasella 3 g, 2 a
Desi George 3 g, 1 a
Rachel Smith 3 g
Nicole Lyman 2 g, 1 a
Haley Hills 2 g , 1 a
Hanna Crowley 2 g
Anna Charitochick 1 g
Vicky Zielke 1 g
Kerstin Axe 1 g
Goalie: Lauren O’Brien 2 saves

Upper Darby:
Gabbi Montefiore 1 g
Taylor McElaney 1 g
Sara Lynch 1 g
Goalie: Mallory Perry 11 saves

Owen J. Roberts 15, West Chester East 2
Owen J Roberts: 9 6 15
West Chester East: 2 0 2

OJR
Maddie Gebert 6g 1a
Kerry Huzzard 1g
Anna Dempsey 4g
Anna Lavelle 3g
Frankie Carroll
Kelsey Kilgallon 1a
Sophia Murray
Eloise Gebert 1g 1a
Sara Maute 6 saves

WCE
Sarah Reilly 1g
Saundra Godshall 1g
Morgan Catrambone 1a
Sophia Francisco 6 saves

Germantown Friends 14, Jenkintown HS 5
Half: GFS 7, JHS 2

Stats for GFS:
Corin Grady- 7 saves
Sunny Reardon- 1 goal
Sophie Smith- 4 goals, 1 assist
Priyanka Jain- 1 goal, 1 assist
Celia Meyer- 5 goals
Isabel Schmidt- 3 goals

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16
From Press Release

The Lafayette men’s lacrosse team came through with a 1:21 stretch of solid defensive play to keep Monmouth off the board late and secure an 11-10 victory in West Long Branch, N.J. on Tuesday afternoon.

Freshman goalie Jonathan Anastos made his first collegiate start and was stellar, recording 10 of his 13 saves in the second half. Eric Joseph and Kevin Lewis each finished with four points on three goals and an assist, respectively, while Jason Sands and Luke Cummings also chipped in offensively with two goals apiece.

The win marks the second for the Maroon and White this season, moving their overall record to 2-8. With the loss, Monmouth drops to 6-4 this spring.

“I thought Sullivan had a great day at the X, giving us a lot of offensive possessions and chances to score,” head coach Jim Rogalski said. “Anastos had an excellent second half between the pipes and I think that was the difference in the game. We were able to come back from a deficit and show the resiliency we needed, while continuing to follow the gameplan. This is what we’ve been looking for from our young guys and I’m happy with the direction we’re headed.”

Michael Sullivan was dominant for the second straight game at the X, winning 18 of the game’s 25 faceoffs. The freshman won 17-of-24 in the loss to UMBC on Saturday.

Chris Daly (Lower Merion) had two goals and an assist and Eric Berger (Penn Charter) one goal for Monmouth. Nick Hreshko (La Salle) had 11 saves.

Lafayette opened the game strong as Lewis found the back of the net twice in the first seven minutes to take a 2-0 early lead. Monmouth lit the board for its first at the 4:51 mark of the first quarter, but Sands picked up a turnover and finished high at 2:59 to push the Leopard lead to two at 3-1.

The Hawks shifted momentum from the latter stages of the first into the top half of the second quarters, as three straight, including a man-up tally from Dan Bloodgood, gave Monmouth its first lead of the game at 6:33, 4-3. The sides exchanged a pair of goals through the remainder of the half and the game went into the break with the Leopards down just one, 6-5.

The Hawks came out in the second half and scored two goals 11 seconds apart to move the lead to its largest for either side at three, 8-5. After a two-minute stretch without a goal, the Leopards responded, as one from Lewis, followed by two from Joseph knotted the game at eight with 4:55 to play in the third.

Monmouth regained the lead at the 3:24 mark of the third quarter, but Sands netted his second late to take the game into the fourth at 9-9. Dillon Confalone ripped an unassisted tally to open the fourth-quarter scoring with 9:21 to play, but Monmouth responded 15 seconds later to tie it at 10.

With 4:19 remaining, Cummings took a left-wing feed from Confalone and finished low to the far side for the eventual game-winning tally. Monmouth regained control late, calling timeout with the ball in its offensive end and 1:21 remaining. However, Lafayette would not be denied as Keegan Hickey delivered the winning check to thwart a chance at the doorstep as the buzzer sounded on an 11-10 victory.

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

Malvern Prep 15, La Salle 10

MP – 2-8-3-2
LS – 4-1-3-2

Malvern Prep
Billy Coyle – 5g 4a
Mike Fay – 2g 1a
Adam Goldner – 1g 3a
AJ Traynor – 2g
Quinn McCahon – 2g
Kyle Anderson – 1g 1a
Jarrett Donaghy – 1g
Sean Christman – 1g, 15 for 27 face offs
Andrew Clark- 15 saves

La Salle
Chris Hladzuk 3g
Bret Baskin 4g
Kohler Setley 1a
Colin Cahill 2g, 2a
Kevin Lacon 1g
Ethan LaMond 1a
Dan Jordan 1a
Michael Clibanoff 4 saves
Matt McLaren 3 saves

Penncrest 8, Harriton 5

Penncrest 1-2-2-3- 8
Harriton 1-0-2-2- 5

Harriton
J. Krewzewski 2g
P. Stewart 1g, 2a
M Stewart 1g
Veasey 1g
Walsh 11 saves

Penncrest
Ryan Kinnard 4g
Alex Bonnett 2g, 2a
Max Daugherty 1g
TJ Sims 1g
Steve Nolan 3 saves
Zach Groses 14 of 15 FO
Rams score 3 goals in final 2;30 after Harriton tied it, 5-5

Upper Dublin 20, U. Moreland 2

Upper Dublin 8-6-4-2= 20
Upper Moreland 1-1-0-0 = 2

UD
Michael Mullen 4g, 2a
Max Winebrake 4g, 1a
Conor Wall 2g, 1a
Nick Vernacchio 2g, 2a
Evan Scott 2g, 1a
Jerry Bardol 2g, 4a
Jack Rapine 1g
Jed Hanson 1g
Cary Romig 1g
Colin Asper 1g
Michael Gillen 6 gbs
Jack Rapine 8/10 FO
Henry Winebrake 6/9 FO
Dillon Lojeski 5 saves

St Augustine Prep 10, Penn Charter 5

Penn Charter 0 3 1 1 -5
St. Augustine 5 2 1 2 -10

St. Augustine Prep
Jared Chiachetti 1g, 1a
Max Gravenstine 1g, 1a
Luke McLoughlin 2g
Kyle Ross 2g
Chris Stach 1g, 3a
Charlie Kitchen 3g, 1a
Harrison Schadt 1a
Luke Russomanno 9 saves

PC
Cody Sweeney 2g
Drew Gallant 1g 2a
Dylan schwartz 1g
Colin Blieler 1a
Blake Target 1a
Gavin Tygh 12-18 FO

Academy of the New Church 16, Archmere 6

ANC
Bryson Rhee 3 goals 3 assists
James Vandegrift 3 goals 2 assists
Milo Navarro 2 goals 2 assists
Andrew Lapenta 1 goal 2 assists
Dave Closterman 6 goals
Pat Kolb 1 goal 3 assists
Tom Villante 10 saves
Eric Carr 12/20 faceoffs

Strath Haven 7, Springfield-Delco 5
SH 1-3-1-2. 7
SF 2-1-2-0. 5

SH scoring
Sam Mutz 1/1
Jack Borbee 1/4
Will Huestis 1g
Michael Scott 1/1
Jeffrey Conner 1g
Jake Ross 0/1
Wil Bozentka 2g
Will brake 6 saves

Springfield-Delco
Mike Gerzabek 3g
Jack Spence 1g
Kyle Long 1g,1a
James Spence 11 Saves

North Penn 11, Great Valley 8

Np 3-3-2-3- 11
GV 2-2-1-3 8

NP
Udinski 2g 1a
Eric Diamond 2g
Luke Homan 3g 2a
Jake Diamond 1g 1a
Nick Keim 2g 1a
Max Lehrman 1g 2a
Saves Matt Rinck 17

Princeton Day School 8, Germantown Academy 4
PDS: 2-2-1-3: 8
GA: 0-1-2-1: 4

GA Scoring:
James Thatcher: 2g
Matt Ho: 2g
Jim McAfee: 3a
Leroy Moser: 12 saves

Allentown Central Catholic 18, Bethlehem Catholic 3
ACCHS 8 7 2 1 18
BECA 0 0 1 2 3

ACCHS:
Tom Murphy 4g
Matt Marker 4g, 1a
Joe Wolf 3g, 2a
Colt Thew 3g, 3a
Zach Nelson 2g, 2a
Nik Sunday 1g
Tom Garvey 1g
Dan Glemser 2a,
Jackson Eighmy 1a
Drew Fedorich 1a
Justin Pasquale 1a
Saves- Maclean Lincoln 2, Larry Keba 2, Nolan Barr 1.

BECA:
Foley 1g, 1a
McGregor 1g
Arnold 1g
Saves N/A 3

Emmaus 21, Northampton 2
Emmaus: 10 5 4 2 = 21
Northampton: 0 0 2 0 = 2

Emmaus
Haldeman 4g, 1a
Tucker 3g
Conway 2g
Mason 2g, 3a
Vansuch 2g, 1a
Baker 2g, 1a
Kozel 1g, 1a
Speicher 1g, 1a
C. Shaffer 1g, 1a
O’Connor 1g
Meilinger 1g
Nkao 1g, 2a
Wilson 1a
J. Babbitt 1a
Emmaus Saves: None

Northampton
T. Smith 1g
Kemmerer 1g
Northampton Saves: Cestare 9

Haverford High 16, Marple Newtown 9
Have1654 16
Mnhs 2124 9

HH
Mclure 4g4a
Kaufman 7g
Mccallum 1g1a
Dilorio 2g1a
Mckendy 1g
Campre 1g

MN
Kostak2g2a
Long 1g1a
Xitas 2g
AVIOLA 2g
Funk 1g1a
DiCamillo1g2a
Carrigan 7 saves

Archbishop Wood 13, Roman Catholic 4

ABW
Rhys Vaughn (Jr/A) — 6G, 3GB
Tim Brandenburg (Jr/A) — 3G, 2A, 2GB
Brian Kent (Sr/A) — 3G, 2GB
Joe Davis (Sr, M) — 1G 2A, 5GB
Scott Pierson (Sr/M) 5A, 1GB
Ben McCloskey (Sr/G) — 13 saves

Ridley 15, Upper Darby 3
Ridley 6 6 2 1 15
UD 0 1 1 1 3

Ridley
Brock Anderson 4g, 3a
Cade Stratton 5g, 1a
Joe Minnick 1g, 2a
Devon Tavani 2g, 1a
Kevin Monaghan 0g, 2a
Gene Gibbons 1g
Jim McGarrigle 1g
Nick Layden 1g
Eric Stewart 1a
Ridley goalies: Brendan Risley 3 saves, allowed 1 goal; Matt Cowan 1 save, allowed 2 goals;
Ridley faceoffs: Cade Heverly won 13, lost 2; Ryan Prum won 6, lost 1

Haverford School 14, St Joseph’s Prep 10
Halftime HS 8 – STJ 3

Haverford scoring
Forry Smith 5g, 2a
Keyveat Postell 2g, 4a
Dox Aitken 5g
Ryan Jacobs 1g
Alec Haas 1g, 1a
goalie Alex deMarco 10 saves, goalie Parker Henderer 2 saves, goalie Sage Garito 1 save

St Joe’s Prep scoring
Pete Gayhardt 2g
Andrew Schreder 4g
Griffin Fleming 1g
Kevin Stump 2g
Zach Snider 1g
Dan Fisher 20 of 28 FO
Lyons 15 saves

Conestoga 14, Lower Merion 4

Conestoga
Tommy Sopko 2g 3a
Tate Kienzle 2g 1a
Hunter Gregory 2g
Peyton Jones 2g
Brant Pittman 2g
Evan Snyder 2g
Henry Berg 2a
Wes Alexander 1g
Jack McPherson 1g
Sean Bailey 1a
James Reilly 12 for 19 FO
Sean Bailey 1 for 2 FO
Dan Cepielik 3 saves
Kyle Pecci 3 saves
Sam Boudhary 2CTs, 3GBs

CB West 12, Souderton 1
CBW-6-3-2-1=12
SOU-0-0-0-1=1

CBW:
Will Ross 4g, 2a
Shane Early 2g
Jake Greenberg 1g, 2a
Joey Rockovich 1g, 2a
John McCreary 1g
Ben Sexauer 1g
Scott Price 1g, 1a
Brandon Gervais 1g
Tim Kiel 1a
Steve Hogan, 10 saves, 0 goals allowed
Asher Mithoefer 1 save, 1 goal allowed
Defensive Forced Turnovers: Ben Karthaus 4 FTO, Andrew Santacecilia 4 FTO, Nick Werner 2 FTO,
Chase Lorino 1 FTO

OJR 12, PJP 4

OJR
Jack Colt. 4g. 4a
Austin Delgatto. 2g
Andrew O’Brien 2g
Joe Tordone. 1g. 1a
Austin Koury. 1g. 1a
Ben Gindhart. 1g
Logan Clefisch. 1g
Connor Beard. 5 saves

PJP II
Donovan. 3g 1a
McKendry 1g

Pennridge 15, CB South 9
P 6 2 2 5 15
CBS 4 0 3 2 9

Pennridge
Warner 3g4a
K Fanelli 4g1a
Maher 3g1a
Fechter 3g1a
N Fanelli 2g1a
Garner 2a
States 16 saves

CBS
Falkowski 3G
Poli 3G
Vitelli 2g
Dutkiewicz 1g
Vogt 1a
Ross 10 saves

Downingtown East 11, Council Rock South 5
DTE 2-4-2-3
CRS 2-0-0-3

DE
Jack Mulcahy 2G 4A
Brooks Poli 1G 4A
Riley Seal 3G 1A
Brian Miller 3G
Drew Rafferty 1G
Colin Armbrust 1G
Brody Wilson 5 Saves
Cole Kientzler 3 Saves

George School 12, Conwell Egan 7
George School: 4-1-7-0=12
Conwell Egan: 1-0-4-2=7

George School
Andrew Arth 4g, 4a
Alec Palmiotti 5g
Hunter Griffin 1g, 2a
Jeremy Haug 1g 1a
Gabe Moon 1g
Cameron Shollenberger 4 saves (played the first half only)

Conwell-Egan
Sadusky 3g
Shaffer 2g, 1a
Richards 1g, 2a
Beswick 1g
Hoffman 1a
Duker 1a

Garnet Valley 9, Radnor 5
Garnet Valley 2-3-2-2- 9
Radnor 2-1-1-1- 5

Garnet Valley
Jacob Buttermore 2g
Ty Moschella 2g, 1a
Matt Moore 1g, 5a
Denny Nealon 2g
Edan Trizonis 1a
Ryan Manbeck 1g
Jordan Trowbridge 1g
Michael Bonaddio 9 saves

Radnor
Clayton Proctor 2g
Jack Wilson 2g
Phil Regan 1g
Taylor Ballbach 8 saves

Central Bucks East 11, Hatboro Horsham 5
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 1 – 7 – 2 – 1 TOTAL – 11
HATBORO HORSHAM 2 – 1 – 0 – 2 TOTAL – 5

EAST SCORING
Ryan Brown – 3G, 1A
Owen Griffin – 3
Michael Ott – 2G, 1A
Ryan Schmidt – 2G
Conor Larkin – 1G
Grant Porter – 1A
Ian Mauer – 11 saves

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

High School

Boys’

Academy New Church 16, Archmere Academy (DE) 6
North Penn 11, Great Valley 8
Haverford School 14, St Joseph’s Prep 10
Penncrest 8, Harriton 5
Strath Haven 7, Springfield-Delco 5
St Augustine Prep (NJ) 10, Penn Charter 5
Upper Dublin 20, Upper Moreland 2
Conestoga 14, Lower Merion 4
Malvern Prep 15, La Salle 10
Haverford High 16, Marple Newtown 9
Princeton Day School 8, Germantown Academy 4
Ridley 15, Upper Darby 3
Archbishop Wood 13, Roman Catholic 4
Emmaus 21, Northampton 2
Allentown Central Catholic 18, Bethlehem Catholic 3
CB West 12, Souderton 1
OJR 12, PJP 4
Pennridge 15, CB South 9
Downingtown East 11, Council Rock South 5
George School 12, Conwell Egan 7
Garnet Valley 9, Radnor 5
Central Bucks East 11, Hatboro Horsham 5

Oxford Area at Unionville
Simon Gratz Charter at Audenried Charter
Nazareth Area at Bethlehem Liberty
New Hope-Solebury at Devon Prep
Central Bucks East at Hatboro-Horsham
Upper Merion at Norristown
George Washington at Northeast
Pennsbury at Notre Dame-Lawrence (NJ)
Central Philadelphia at South Philadelphia
Cheltenham at Springfield-Twp
Mastery Charter at West Philadelphia
Plymouth-Whitemarsh at Wissahickon

Girls’

Merion Mercy 14, Villa Joseph Marie 9
Episcopal Academy 11, Agnes Irwin 10
Garnet Valley 8, Radnor 5
Harriton 16, Penncrest 4
Friends’ Central 15, Baldwin School 5
Cheltenham 14, Lower Moreland 7
Notre Dame Academy 11, Germantown Academy 9
Penn Charter 12, Springside Chestnut Hill 8
Springfield-Delco 13, Strath Haven 7
Mount Saint Joseph Academy 9 Gwynedd Mercy Academy 6
Conestoga 16, Lower Merion 5
Interboro 16, Chichester 12
Princeton (NJ) 18, West Windsor-Plainsboro South (NJ) 1
Villa Maria Academy 22, Nazareth Academy 3
Haverford 19, Marple Newtown 7
Ridley 22, Upper Darby 3
Owen J. Roberts 15, West Chester East 2
Germantown Friends 14, Jenkintown HS 5

Penn Wood at Academy Park
St. Hubert Catholic at Archbishop Carroll
Unionville at Bishop Shanahan
Cardinal O’Hara at Conwell-Egan
Quakertown at Council Rock South
Delco Christian at George School
Bonner-Prendergast at Little Flower
Souderton at Neshaminy
Freedom at Parkland
Central Bucks South at Pennsbury
Westtown School at Perkiomen School
Sacred Heart at St. Basil Academy
Pope John Paul II at Upper Perkiomen

College
Men’s
Division I

Lafayette 11, Monmouth 10

Women’s
Division I

Rutgers at Lehigh 7:00 pm

Division II

Chestnut Hill 13, Dominican 8
Philadelphia 13, Holy Family 8

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By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/5/16

Josie Ferri said it was important to prepare her Episcopal Academy lacrosse team for the rigors of the Inter-Ac League by scheduling some tough non-league games and competing in the highly-competitive St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Spring Fling last weekend.

Julia Hondros

That strategy paid off Tuesday when host EA defeated Agnes Irwin, 11-10, on a goal by Taylor Lucey with 2:28 remaining in an Inter-Ac League matchup of the league favorites.

“We played very strong teams in preseason and over Spring Break to help prepare us,” said Ferri, whose team is 8-1 and 1-0 in the Inter-Ac and ranked No. 6 by Phillylacrosse.com. “Agnes Irwin (ranked No. 2) is tough; they are fierce competitors and have a great team so we wanted to practice against the toughest. That’s why we went down to St. Stephen’s last weekend.”

EA defeated both perennial Illinois state champion Loyola Academy and DC-region power Academy of the Holy Cross (MD) in Virginia. It also has defeated Canadian power Hill Academy, St. Ignatius Prep (CA) and Upstate NY power Victor this spring, losing only to DC’s Georgetown Visitation, 12-11.

The tough games probably helped on Tuesday, especially down the stretch when EA staved off a man-down situation for two minutes in the final 2:20 of the game.

Julia Hondros led EA with three goals, six draw controls, two groundballs and two caused turnovers and had the tying goal with 4 minutes to play after Agnes Irwin had been carded. Katie Crager had three goals and an assist, Corinne Zanolli had two goals and two draw controls and Lucey scored twice. Overall, EA won the battle of the draw, 15-8.

Lila Barker poured in six goals for the Owls (3-3, 1-1), while Laura Pansini had four goals and an assist.

“I think it’s a really key win and we’re excited about it, but we definitely have things we want to work on,” said Hondros. “We want to play EA lacrosse every game and want to perfect what we do. But it’s a great win for us.”

Hondros credited the EA defense for helping stymie the Owls in the closing minutes and getting a key stop and groundball in the final 10 seconds. Goalie Sidney Gagnon also had a clutch save in the final minutes.

“It was definitely a roller coaster,” Hondros said. “Our defense played lights out at the end; there were some really key defensive plays.

“Playing down a man is not easy. We had to work as a unit and slide well. We came up with the groundball at the end.”

Agnes Irwin coach Jen Duckenfield – whose team has been hit hard by injuries and is still missing 2015 Co-Player of the Year Hannah Keating (rehabbing from torn ACL) – credited EA for controlling possessions and the draws.

“Injuries have taken their toll, but we will regroup,” Duckenfield said. “We just have to keep working hard.

“We are playing some younger players – even a few 8th graders – but we had our opportunities and did not execute when we needed to.”

“We practice a six-man zone against yellow card (situations) so we were prepared and stayed tough,” said Ferri. “The defense anchored us the whole game. Our transitions and the draw were key as well.”

Ferri was pleased with her team’s grit.

“This year, we are strong, balanced, and connected,” she said. “We have been working hard on being selfless with the ball, playing together all over the field and being resilient when we are down,” said Ferri. “That has carried us. Today we knew we had to play like Villanova – and play until the last second. Literally, it came to the last six seconds.”

Episcopal Academy 11, Agnes Irwin 10

EA 4-7- 11
AIS 5-5-10

EA
Olivia Dirks- 1g, 2dc, 1gb
Darby O’Grady- 2dc, 1gb
Lauren Brenner- 2dc
Julia Hondros- 3g, 6dc, 2gb, 2cto
Colby Gallagher- 1dc, 2gb
Claudia Becker- 1gb
Olivia Tuma- 1gb
Katie Crager- 3g, 1a
Corinne Zanolli- 2g, 2dc
Izzy Rohr- 1gb
Taylor Lucey- 2g, 1a
Sydney Gagnon- 5 saves

Agnes Irwin
Lila Barker 6g
Laura Pansini 4g, 1a
Kristin Burnetta 2a
Camilla Gowen 5 saves

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/6/16
Staff Report

The annual “Fallen Heroes Game” between La Salle and DeMatha Catholic (MD) will be held Friday at Latrobe Park at the Under Armour headquarters in Baltimore.

Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion (left) with best friend Lt. (SEAL) Brendan Looney, USN

The game honors the memory of two true American heroes: First LT. Travis Manion (La Salle), who died in Iraq in 2007; and his best friend and roommate from the US Naval Academy, Navy SEAL, Lt. Brendan Looney (DeMatha), who died in Afghanistan in 2010.

When Travis died he was originally buried in a family plot near his hometown. However, after Brendan passed away, the decision was made to bury both men side by side at Arlington National Cemetery. The decision to do this made national news and was covered by all of the major networks.

The first “Fallen Heroes Game” game was played in 2011 at the Naval Academy. Game two was held in 2012 at La Salle, in 2013 the game was held at Catholic University in Washington D.C. in 2014 the game was held at Penn University’s Penn Park and in 2015 it was held at Anne Arundel Community College (MD).

Travis played lacrosse in high school and wrestled at Navy. Brendan played football and baseball at DeMatha. At Navy, he played football and lacrosse, and was a key member of the Navy team that went to the National Championship Game in 2004.

La Salle is 3-0 and ranked 5th by Phillylacrosse.com. DeMatha, of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, is 3-5.

“The schools do a great job of honoring both fallen heroes and this game is good fellowship,” said La Salle coach Bill Leahy. “It’s a positive thing. What are the odds that two young men, best friends, would die serving their country and can be honored by us playing a lacrosse game?”

Admission and proceeds will be donated to Manion/Looney Foundations.

By K.I. Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/6/16

Kenwood High School (MD) 2016 defenseman James Clark III has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Neumann University.

James Clark III profile:

James Clark

High School: Kenwood High School, MD

Graduation Year: 2016

Position: Defense

College Choice: Neumann University

Lacrosse Honors: 2 time First-Team All-Division Defenseman

What will you major in/study? Athletic Training

Why did you choose Neumann? “The bond that the team and coaches had with one another seemed as if it was unbreakable. When the other recruits and I went on our visit to Neumann, it felt like a home away from home. After leaving the visit, the only thing I could think about was furthering my education at Neumann University.”

HS team’s outlook for 2016 season? “My team looks very promising right now. We are striving to win our division for the third year in a row. We also have our minds set on making a deep playoff push so that the Kenwood Bluebirds will be remembered.”

Thank You: “I’d like to thank God, my parents, my sisters, and my best friends who have stuck with me through thick and thin.”

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Lansdale Catholic 15, Bonner 2

LC: 2-8-4-1, 15
B: 1-1-0-0, 2

Lansdale Catholic
Grady Kelly 4 G, 1 A
Ryan Flanegan 2 G
Mike Basilii 2 G, 1 A
Phil White 3 G
Stephen Davis 1 G, 2A
Nick Heiler 1 A, 14-14 FO

Methacton 8, Pottsgrove 5

Methacton 2 0 5 1 – 8
Pottsgrove 0 2 2 1 – 5

Methacton
Ryan O’Toole (3G,1A)
Kyle Derrickson (2G)
Aidan Denecke (1G,2A)
Stanley Kolimago (2A)
Cam Sikora (1G)
Jack Pellegrino (1G)
Harvey Smith (11 Saves, 5 G/A)

Pottsgrove:
Garret Walton (1G)
Wyatt Porter (2G)
Brendan Wurtz (2G)
Thaddeus Brown (8 Saves, 8 G/A)

Spring-Ford 8, Perkiomen valley 4

PV 1-1-1-1 -4
SF 3-2-1-2 -8

PV 19 GBs SF 18 GBs
PV 20 shots SF 15 shots

PV
Ben Minardi 2g
Shawn Coulter 1g
Connor Dee 1g
Kevin Mo 6 saves

SF
Jake Hvazda 3G 1a
Ray Orcutt 1g 3a
Kevin Todd 2g
Jared Marenger 1a
Justin Schwenk 1g
Chris Morgan 11 saves

Shipley 14, Peddie 2

Shipley
Tate Gallagher 2g, 6a
Pete Moeller 5g
Chad Allison 3g, 2a
Nick Yi 2g, 2a
Amir Fluellen 1g, 1a
Griff Gallagher 1a
Ben Aschkenasy- 1g
Nick Gonzalez- 1a – 20 GBS
Colton Gallo 6 saves

Interboro 16, Neshaminy 12
Interboro 2-5-5-4- 16
Neshaminy 3-0-4-5- 12

Interboro
Chris Hummel 2g
Kevin Oreskovich1g
Jake Pfaff 1g
Nate Murtha 4g
Jim Morehead 4g
Brett McCaughern 1g
Michael Porreca 2g
Brody Butler 1g
Strong defense DJ Drohan

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Henderson 23, Council Rock North 7

Henderson
Heisman, Katie 2g,6a
Siskind, Lilly 1g 1a
Reichart , Kara 3g 2a
Reuther, Maddie 1g
Bauer, Jordyn 2a 4DC
Bauer, Ryann 5g 2a
DeAgostine, Hayley 6g 3DC
Clark, Emma 3g 3a
Pritchard, Madeline 1g
Donato, Melissa 1g
Lalicker, Ann 12 saves

CR NORTH
Mela, D. 2g 1a
Jarema, C 4g 1a
Haggerty, M 1g

Boyertown 19, Perkiomen Valley 10
Btown 12 – 7 – 19
PV 2- 8 – 10

Boyertown
Sydney Fox 4g
Hailey Heimbach 3g, 2a
Maddy Siejk 3g
Hannah Wentzel 2g, 1a
Kyle Graver 2g, 1a
Amanda Diachynsky 2g
Kylie Webb 1g, 1a
Ally Bardman 1g
Kate Kada 1g
Sarah Didget 6 saves

Perk Valley
Christie Balestra 2G 1A
Abby Bergman 1G 1A
Kat Kelley 3G 1A
Anna Koniencki 3G
Sydney Marasco 1G 1A
Paige Tyson 0G 1A
Devon Fleischmann 9 saves

Germantown Academy 14, Hill School 5

Half time Score: GA 5, Hill 3

GA
Betsy Prezioso 3g 1a
Belle McMahon 3g 2a
Isabelle Jacobs 1g
Ali Crump 2g
Janna D’Ambrosio 1g 1 a
GK Zoe Torrey 9 saves

Hill
Makena Hanson 3g
Eileen Carmichael 1g
Olivia Doody 3g 1a
Bree Gorman 1a
Jess Neumaier 1g
Amanda Dupell 1a
Mariah Sweeney 8 saves

Spring-Ford 18, Methacton 11

Methacton 4 7 11
Spring-Ford 10 8 18

Methacton
Daria Lucchesi 3 goals 1 assist
Jackie Cerchio 2 goals 2 assists
Frankie Lucchesi 2 goals
Addy Borkowski 1 goal
Alana Cardaci 1 goal
Sara Hughes 1 goal
Deb Peifer 1 goal
Addie Frey 4 saves
Sara Sterchak 4 saves

Spring-Ford
Jillian Quigley 5 goals
Camryn Jones 3 goals 1 assist
Olivia Yeagle 3 goals
Cassandra Marte 2 goals 2 assists
Lauren Mensch 2 goals 1 assist
Anja Sweeney 2 goals
Brianna Ciriano 1 goal (100th of her career) 2 assists
Mikayla Lynch 1 assist

Franklin Towne Charter 6, George Washington 4
Halftime:FTC 3, GW 2

FTC Scorers:
Jillian Stokes-1g
Julia Fialkowski – 1g
Laura Pelczar – 4g

Washington scorers:
Lauren Beck -2g
Karen Hua -1g
Gail Sloh – 1g

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High School
Boys’

La Salle 19, Cardinal O’Hara 5
Lansdale Catholic 15, Monsignor Bonner 2
Spring-Ford 8, Perkiomen Valley 4
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 8, Hill School 7, OT
Shipley School 14, Peddie School (NJ) 2
Interboro 16, Neshaminy 12

St Joseph’s Prep at Archbishop Ryan
Phoenixville at Boyertown
Holy Ghost Prep at Central Bucks West
Quakertown at Cheltenham
Father Judge at Conwell Egan
Bethlehem Liberty at Easton
Cedar Crest at Manheim Township
Pottsgrove at Methacton
Bethlehem Catholic at Moravian Academy
Council Rock South at Pennsbury
Pope John Paul II at Souderton

Girls’

Henderson 23, Council Rock North 7
Germantown Academy 14, Hill School 5
Spring-Ford 18, Methacton 11
Abington 19, Pennsbury 5
Franklin Towne Charter 6, George Washington 4

Manheim Township at Cedar Crest
Upper Dublin at Central Bucks East
New Hope-Solebury at Cheltenham
Barrack Hebrew Academy at Collegium Charter
Central at Mastery Charter-Shoemaker
Frankford at Northeast
Upper Perkiomen at Phoenixville
Pottsgrove at Pottstown
Shipley School at Princeton Day School (NJ)
Southern Lehigh at Saucon Valley
George School at Solebury School
Sun Valley at West Chester East
Council Rock North at Henderson
Perkiomen School at Woodlynde School

College
Men’s

Division III
Gwynedd Mercy 3, Cabrini 1
Ursinus 12, Eastern 7
Widener at Alvernia 7:00 pm
Albright 19, Arcadia 4
Keuka at Bryn Athyn 4:00 pm
Saint Thomas Aquinas at Moravian 4:00 pm
Marywood at Rosemont 4:00 pm
Saint Thomas Aquinas at Moravian 4:00 pm

Womens’

Division II

West Chester 13, Lock Haven 4

Division III

Albright 19, Arcadia 8
Franklin & Marshall at Bryn Mawr 4:30 pm
Cabrini 17, Keystone 4
Neumann at Elizabethtown 4:00 pm
Centenary at Gwynedd-Mercy 4:00 pm
Rosemont at Marywood 4:00 pm
Haverford at Muhlenberg 4:00 pm
Immaculata at Notre Dame (MD) 4:00 pm
Moravian at Susquehanna 4:00 pm
McDaniel at Swarthmore 7:00 pm
Ursinus at Washington College 7:00 pm
Alvernia at Widener 7:00 pm

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From Press Release

The Summer Rise, a girls only lacrosse tournament returns to West Chester University June 4-5. The Summer Rise serves as an end-of-spring tournament for girls teams who want one more weekend of lacrosse or to kick off summer club lacrosse. As part of the Victory Event Series, this tournament runs at an elite venue with the same organization and professionalism that coaches, parents and players come to expect.

Club Teams from across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania convene on the beautiful south campus fields of West Chester University. The event will be fully staffed with certified officials, field coordinators and NovaCare Trainers at every field. The Vendor Village will include apparel vendors, food and drink concessions and the Official Headquarter tent.

The tournament is spectator friendly with all pool play schedules, standings, brackets, game times, scores and more accessible through the Tourney Machine mobile app. All teams are guaranteed five games to maximize their experience and games will be played both Saturday and Sunday. As the Summer Rise approaches, visit www.TourneyMachine.com and search Summer Rise then add it to your home screen and select which teams you want to follow.

“It is always nice to host a tournament in our backyard of West Chester, PA.” said Victory Event Series’ owner, Jeff Long. “We’ve got an elite facility that allows us to serve the local lacrosse community. We encourage spring rec leagues to enter all-star teams or combo teams to reward the better girls with an end of season tournament. The Summer Rise also serves as a tune-up for club teams before they get into the thick of the summer season.”

For more information regarding events and tournaments please visit VictoryEventSeries.com