2017 GHSA LACROSSE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 GHSA LACROSSE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2017 1A-5A LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
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he 2017 season has seen an increase in the quantity and quality of play in GHSA Lacrosse. These championship matches bring together teams that have demonstrated excellence throughout the regular season and the playoffs. The hard work put in by players and coaches has paid off as they compete for the title of “State Champion” over these next two weekends. For the first time in GHSA history, all Lacrosse championships will be played at the same venue – Lakewood Stadium. We are very excited to have the opportunity for these lacrosse teams to be able to compete in such a fine facility. The GHSA thanks the Atlanta Public Schools and Athletic Director, Jasper Jewell for their support in the presentation of these events. Your support of these athletes in various ways this season has been an important part if the success of these teams
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and the growth of this sport. The GHSA hopes that you will enjoy your experience, and that you will demonstrate the highest levels of sportsmanship as you cheer on your team in a positive way. Congratulations to Denis Tallini, GHSA Lacrosse coordinator for his role in securing these games at Lakewood Stadium. We thank the volunteer workers who assist in the games, insuring a great experience for all in attendance. Special thanks go out to the corporate partners of the GHSA and the preferred vendors who enable the GHSA to produce these post-season events. Please notice these groups on the signs throughout this venue, and support them when you have the opportunity.
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taken home the crown three times, it’s most recent one coming in 2009 before the state was divided into separate classifications.
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akewood Stadium opens up the first of two consecutive lacrosse state championship weekends with the Class A-5A finals doubleheader. The boys’ championship stages a battle between Lovett and Westminster as the Buckhead rivals meet in the finals for the second time in the past three seasons and the third time since 2010. Westminster has won its last four matchups with the Lions, including an 11-8 victory on April 7 that saw junior Luke Jones lead with a game-high four goals. Teammate Jack Patton, an Amherst College commit, came up with a hattrick in the victory.
DEFENSIVE POWER… Westminster’s 11 goals against Lovett this season marked the first time in the last eight meetings that either team eclipsed single-digit scoring. These low-scoring affairs have been extremely close and have continuously come down
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to the wire. Before the Wildcats’ current fourgame winning streak over the Lions, it was Lovett that held the upper hand. Lovett started a fourgame winning streak of its own in 2011 that ended with the Lions last victory (8-5) over the Wildcats in May of 2014. Lovett also advanced to the finals in 2014 but ultimately fell short to Northview. Both Lovett and Westminster have dominated the first three rounds of this year’s playoffs. Westminster has tallied a 47-15 advantage in scoring including a 19-8 victory over McIntosh in the quarterfinals where Will Fitzharris scored nine goals. Lovett will rely on its notorious defense that has held its opponents to just 4.3 goals per game through the last three rounds. The Lions have netted 38 total goals this postseason, including a 13-2 victory over Blessed Trinity in the semifinals. Westminster has four all-time boys lacrosse state championships while Lovett has
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Blessed Trinity and Kell headline the girls’ Class A-5A title for the second consecutive season. Blessed Trinity prevailed in last year’s meeting as the Titans snapped Kell’s bid for a threepeat with a 15-13 victory. The Longhorns found themselves in the losing column again this season, when Blessed Trinity netted a 17-10 victory to hand Kell its first in-state loss of the season. Kell successfully battled through a grueling schedule during the regular season that at one point resulted in a 1-4 start and later a 5-8 record. The Longhorns didn’t record consecutive wins until a 20-2 victory over Walker on April 21, but the resurgent club are now winners of seven of their last eight games. Kell has outscored its three playoff opponents by a 65-13 advantage and has scored 21 goals per game during its current six-game winning streak. Blessed Trinity on the other hand has remained undefeated against Class A-5A opponents this season and has the thrill of last year’s championship victory and an 11-7 semifinal win over Westminster fresh on their minds. The Titans have cruised past their first three playoff opponents with a 59-15 goals per game advantage. Photo courtesy of Cecil Copeland
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BOYS CLASS 1A-5A LOVETT LIONS Head Coach: Jim Bucznek
WESTMINSTER WILDCATS Head Coach: Tony Souza
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
1
Fulton Bayman
10
A
15
Bailey Taylor
12
A
1
David Vroon
11
M
15
Grant Ansley
12
D
2
Charlie Higgins
10
G
18 Jack Cumbie
11
G
2
Tyler Bass
12
G
16 Warren Sees
10
GK
3
Ryan Kahrs
12
G
23 Walker Saint
10
M
3
Max Coffin
12
D
17
Luke Jones
11
M
4
Bennett Speed
11
M
18 Langdon Wheeler
11
D
5
Reid Edelstein
10
M
26 Grey McCarthy
12
M
5
Kevin Kelley
12
M
19 John Izlar
10
M
6
Quinn Buczek
11
DM
27 JT Carr
11
D
6
Colin Gutzmer
11
D
20 Sam Woodhouse
11
D
7
John Moffett
12
D
28 Xander Wolle
12
M
7
Ben Walker
12
M
21
Ian Ude
12
M
8
Cooper Higgins
10
A
32 Jack McGowan
11
M
8
Tristan Ferrari
10
A
22 Chance Loeffler
10
M
9
Peyton Bogard
12 LSM
34 Mason Anthony
12 DM
10 Cope Fitzharris
12
A
23 Beau Vance
12
M
11
Wesley Millner
12
M
24 Truman Jones
11
D
11
Quinn O’Donnell
10
A
40 Robert Jordan
11
D
12
Will Fitzharris
12
A
27 Will Hagood
11
M
12
Charlie Padgett
12
D
41 Ford Robinson
12
D
13
Jack Patton
12
A
28 Julian Mason
11
G
13
David Shepherd
10
D
43 Mile Bollman
11
D
14 Win Notermann
12
M
29 Jack Gregg
10
D
GIRLS CLASS 1A-5A KELL LONGHORNS Head Coach: Todd Utt
BLESSED TRINITY TITANS Head Coach: Elizabeth McFarland
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
Gr. Pos.
No. Name
2
Gabby Sabater
10 M,DM
13
11 M,DM
1
Hannah Nee
9
D
14 Meagan Hoitsma 10
A
3
Brooke Manera
11
D
14 Hannah Churchly 10
D
2
Mary Markwordt
12
M
15
12
D
3
Lizzy Murphy
10
A
16 Alana Fierce
12
D
4
Jennifer Buckley 12
A
15
11
D
4
Trish Marcoccio
11
A
17
9
A
5
Katherine Gross 12
A
16 Alli Smith
12
D
5
Kaley Attaway
10 M,A
18 Meghan Mulligan 9
A
6
Mary Weisbeck
10
D
6
Molly Gullo
11
D
19 Camryn Johns
10
D
19 Payge Pusatere
12
A
7
Caroline Lewis
11
A
20 Abbey Sokol
9
M
7
Scorland Geurink 10
A 25 Kendall Brand
10
G
8
Sarah Flatt
12
M
21
MacKenzie Driscoll 12
G
9
Mackie McManes 12
D
22 Elise Hammelrath 11 M, D
Mackenzie Kane 9
A,M
M
24 Sydney Sonderman 9
A
Alissa Brown
Emery Rogers
8
Ann Ryan Lanz
12
D
9
Alyssa Henn
10
D
10 Talen Francis
12
A,M
32 Hope Klausman 9
G,M
11
12
A,M
38 Maria Arivzu
A,M
Anna Luckie
31
11
Olivia Barnard Addie McCabe
Gr. Pos.
10 Grace Lasseigne
10
11
Izzy Lopez
12 M, D
25 Ruthie Mandell
9
A
12
Kathryn Leonard
10
D
26 Brittney Villhauer 11
A
13
Camryn Fadem
9
D
27 Ansley Biggs
G
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