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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Ducks Earn Sixth Seed in 2010 MCLA Tournament
EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon men’s lacrosse has secured the No. 6 seed in the 2010 MCLA National Championship Tournament in Denver, Colo. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The tournament is set to take place May 11-15 and the Ducks have been slated to play the No. 11 seed Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday, May 11 in the first round of play.
Oregon enters the tournament with a season record of 10-4, including a most recent win over the Simon Fraser Clansman in Bend, Ore. on May 2. With a 14-8 victory, the Ducks earned the 2010 Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League title and an automatic bid to the national tournament. The Ducks were led to victory by 2010 PNCLL Defensive MVP Nick Johnston, who had 23 saves on the day and quarterbacked multiple fast break goals for the Ducks. Junior midfielder Kevin Clark (2 goals), senior midfielder Chad Loescher (2 assists), junior attackmen Justin Eckenroad (2 goals, 1 assist) and Max Schlesinger (2 goals, 1 assist) led the scoring attack for the Ducks.
The Colorado Buffaloes, Oregon’s first round opponent, enters the tournament with an at-large bid and a record of 6-8. The Buffaloes have had regular season victories over teams including the BYU Cougars, Simon Fraser Clansmen, Michigan State Spartans, and a win over the University of Michigan that snapped the Wolverines 49-game winning streak. The Buffaloes most recent game was a loss to BYU on April 30 in the first round of Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference playoffs.
If the Ducks advance over the Buffaloes, Oregon will go on to face the winner of the game between the No. 3 Arizona State Sun Devils and No. 14 Cal Poly Mustangs. Also in Oregon’s side of the bracket are the No. 2 Colorado State Rams, No. 7 Florida State Seminoles, No. 10 Simon Fraser Clansmen, and No. 15 Boston College Eagles.
The Ducks and Buffaloes will faceoff on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. MT on the field adjacent to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. For a complete bracket and game schedules, visit www.mcla.us. Be sure to visit www.oregonlacrosse.org and www.quacklax541.com for updates as the Ducks prepare for Denver.
Oregon enters the tournament with a season record of 10-4, including a most recent win over the Simon Fraser Clansman in Bend, Ore. on May 2. With a 14-8 victory, the Ducks earned the 2010 Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League title and an automatic bid to the national tournament. The Ducks were led to victory by 2010 PNCLL Defensive MVP Nick Johnston, who had 23 saves on the day and quarterbacked multiple fast break goals for the Ducks. Junior midfielder Kevin Clark (2 goals), senior midfielder Chad Loescher (2 assists), junior attackmen Justin Eckenroad (2 goals, 1 assist) and Max Schlesinger (2 goals, 1 assist) led the scoring attack for the Ducks.
The Colorado Buffaloes, Oregon’s first round opponent, enters the tournament with an at-large bid and a record of 6-8. The Buffaloes have had regular season victories over teams including the BYU Cougars, Simon Fraser Clansmen, Michigan State Spartans, and a win over the University of Michigan that snapped the Wolverines 49-game winning streak. The Buffaloes most recent game was a loss to BYU on April 30 in the first round of Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference playoffs.
If the Ducks advance over the Buffaloes, Oregon will go on to face the winner of the game between the No. 3 Arizona State Sun Devils and No. 14 Cal Poly Mustangs. Also in Oregon’s side of the bracket are the No. 2 Colorado State Rams, No. 7 Florida State Seminoles, No. 10 Simon Fraser Clansmen, and No. 15 Boston College Eagles.
The Ducks and Buffaloes will faceoff on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. MT on the field adjacent to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. For a complete bracket and game schedules, visit www.mcla.us. Be sure to visit www.oregonlacrosse.org and www.quacklax541.com for updates as the Ducks prepare for Denver.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Civil War Day!
Civil War match up highlights exciting day of lacrosse action
On Saturday, April 17th, thousands of fans from across Oregon will gather to celebrate one of the biggest lacrosse rivalries of the year between the University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State University Beavers. The game will be hosted by Sunset Lacrosse, and is part of an all day event powered by Warrior Sports at Sunset High School in Portland beginning at 8:30am.
The event is the Second Annual Civil War Lacrosse Game Day which was created as a way to bring together fans throughout the state in celebrating Oregon lacrosse. Throughout the day there will be four exciting lacrosse games, clinics, contests, raffles, vendor shopping, and meet and greets with professional players. The event is friendly to all ages and is sure to provide entertainment for everyone.
The event’s highlight game between the Ducks and Beavers is sure to be full of passion and intensity. The Ducks had a successful 2009 campaign, with a record of 11-7. They finished second in the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League conference, which led to a trip to the national championship tournament. UO is currently ranked 9th in the standings for college club lacrosse teams in the US on both the Lax Mag TOP23 and the LAX Power polls. The Beavers are an up-and-coming program that is currently ranked second in the PNCLL division. With a 6-6 record this past season and a 14-6 loss to UO in last year’s Civil War game, OSU will be looking to avenge the 2009 defeat.
Also competing at the event is the 2009 OHSLA champion, Oregon Episcopal School (OES), and the 2009 semi-finalist, Sunset High School. Both teams are currently in the Top 5 preseason rankings for 2010. After last year’s narrow defeat by OES at the inaugural Civil War Lacrosse Game Day, Sunset will be seeking payback against one of its biggest rivals and competitors.
During the course of the event, there will be two clinics hosted by some of lacrosse’s top talent. Lorne Smith, President and Director of Lorne Smith Lacrosse Camps and sales representative for Warrior Sports, will be coaching a clinic called “6v6 Motion Offense – Playing in Rhythm” which focuses on learning how to anticipate and move together as a team to attack a defense. Team USA and Warrior Player’s Club member Mike Leveille will be giving tips and tricks on how to beat a man from X to score and draw double teams in his clinic “Dodging from Behind for Attackmen and Inverting Middies.”
Those in attendance will also be able to show off their skills in the Warrior “Fastest Shot in Oregon” contest. The competition spans across four age divisions (U11, U13, U15, and HS) with the top two finalists from each contending against one another during the Civil War halftime event. Four winners will receive an unstrung Warrior Noz head, “The lightest head in lacrosse.”
Also making an appearance at the event will be vendors Lorne Smith, Warrior, Brine, Rhino Lacrosse, Bigfoot Lacrosse, Lacrosse Northwest, Chopstix Lacrosse, Sunset Lacrosse, University of Oregon Boosters, and Oregon State University Boosters.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase through the Sunset Lacrosse tent. Prizes include donations from various companies throughout the community. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the University of Oregon and Oregon State, and Sunset lacrosse programs.
Admission prices will be $4 for adults and $2 for kids and students ages 5-18, but only $1 for kids and students who wear a lacrosse jersey to the event. Kids ages 5 and under get in free.
Game Schedule
8:30am: Sunset JV2 vs. OES
10:30am: Sunset JV vs. OES
12:30pm: Sunset V vs. OES
3:00pm: CIVIL WAR - UO Ducks vs. OSU Beavers
Clinic Schedule
11:00am: 6v6 Motion Offense - Playing in Rhythm
Led by Lorne Smith from Lorne Smith Lacrosse camps. Learn how to anticipate and move together as a team to attack a defense.
12:30pm: Dodging from behind for attackmen and inverting middies.
Team USA player Mike Leveille will give tips and tricks on how to beat a man from X to score and draw double teams. Learn from one of the best in the world!
Contest Schedule
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Warrior ‘Fastest Shot in Oregon’ Competition. Compete for a prize in four divisions (U11, U13, U15, HS). Top winner from each division will receive a free unstrung Warrior Noz head “The lightest head in lacrosse”. Finals to be held during half time of the Civil War game.
Admission
Adults.................................................$4
Kids / Students ......................................$2
Kids / Students w/ Lacrosse Jersey...............$1
Kids 5 and Under.................................Free!
On Saturday, April 17th, thousands of fans from across Oregon will gather to celebrate one of the biggest lacrosse rivalries of the year between the University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State University Beavers. The game will be hosted by Sunset Lacrosse, and is part of an all day event powered by Warrior Sports at Sunset High School in Portland beginning at 8:30am.
The event is the Second Annual Civil War Lacrosse Game Day which was created as a way to bring together fans throughout the state in celebrating Oregon lacrosse. Throughout the day there will be four exciting lacrosse games, clinics, contests, raffles, vendor shopping, and meet and greets with professional players. The event is friendly to all ages and is sure to provide entertainment for everyone.
The event’s highlight game between the Ducks and Beavers is sure to be full of passion and intensity. The Ducks had a successful 2009 campaign, with a record of 11-7. They finished second in the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League conference, which led to a trip to the national championship tournament. UO is currently ranked 9th in the standings for college club lacrosse teams in the US on both the Lax Mag TOP23 and the LAX Power polls. The Beavers are an up-and-coming program that is currently ranked second in the PNCLL division. With a 6-6 record this past season and a 14-6 loss to UO in last year’s Civil War game, OSU will be looking to avenge the 2009 defeat.
Also competing at the event is the 2009 OHSLA champion, Oregon Episcopal School (OES), and the 2009 semi-finalist, Sunset High School. Both teams are currently in the Top 5 preseason rankings for 2010. After last year’s narrow defeat by OES at the inaugural Civil War Lacrosse Game Day, Sunset will be seeking payback against one of its biggest rivals and competitors.
During the course of the event, there will be two clinics hosted by some of lacrosse’s top talent. Lorne Smith, President and Director of Lorne Smith Lacrosse Camps and sales representative for Warrior Sports, will be coaching a clinic called “6v6 Motion Offense – Playing in Rhythm” which focuses on learning how to anticipate and move together as a team to attack a defense. Team USA and Warrior Player’s Club member Mike Leveille will be giving tips and tricks on how to beat a man from X to score and draw double teams in his clinic “Dodging from Behind for Attackmen and Inverting Middies.”
Those in attendance will also be able to show off their skills in the Warrior “Fastest Shot in Oregon” contest. The competition spans across four age divisions (U11, U13, U15, and HS) with the top two finalists from each contending against one another during the Civil War halftime event. Four winners will receive an unstrung Warrior Noz head, “The lightest head in lacrosse.”
Also making an appearance at the event will be vendors Lorne Smith, Warrior, Brine, Rhino Lacrosse, Bigfoot Lacrosse, Lacrosse Northwest, Chopstix Lacrosse, Sunset Lacrosse, University of Oregon Boosters, and Oregon State University Boosters.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase through the Sunset Lacrosse tent. Prizes include donations from various companies throughout the community. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the University of Oregon and Oregon State, and Sunset lacrosse programs.
Admission prices will be $4 for adults and $2 for kids and students ages 5-18, but only $1 for kids and students who wear a lacrosse jersey to the event. Kids ages 5 and under get in free.
Game Schedule
8:30am: Sunset JV2 vs. OES
10:30am: Sunset JV vs. OES
12:30pm: Sunset V vs. OES
3:00pm: CIVIL WAR - UO Ducks vs. OSU Beavers
Clinic Schedule
11:00am: 6v6 Motion Offense - Playing in Rhythm
Led by Lorne Smith from Lorne Smith Lacrosse camps. Learn how to anticipate and move together as a team to attack a defense.
12:30pm: Dodging from behind for attackmen and inverting middies.
Team USA player Mike Leveille will give tips and tricks on how to beat a man from X to score and draw double teams. Learn from one of the best in the world!
Contest Schedule
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Warrior ‘Fastest Shot in Oregon’ Competition. Compete for a prize in four divisions (U11, U13, U15, HS). Top winner from each division will receive a free unstrung Warrior Noz head “The lightest head in lacrosse”. Finals to be held during half time of the Civil War game.
Admission
Adults.................................................$4
Kids / Students ......................................$2
Kids / Students w/ Lacrosse Jersey...............$1
Kids 5 and Under.................................Free!
Team Sports Participants Continues to Erode
From The SportsOneSource Group 3/29/2010
Team Sports Participants Continues to Erode
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview (2010 edition), baseball, football and basketball all continued to show notable declines in participants in 2009. Outdoor soccer and outdoor softball saw smaller declines. But notable gains were seen in lacrosse, rugby and ice hockey.
Baseball participation was down 7.9% in 2009 to 13.9 million, and is now down 12.7% over the nine-year period since 1988. Basketball was off 8.6% to 24 million participants in 2009 and is now off 8.4% since 1998.
In the football category, tackle was down 11.7% to 6.8 million participants last year. No figure was available for the nine-year trend. Touch football was down 14.6% to 9 million in 2009; flag football slid 10.4% to 6.6 million.
On the brighter side, ice hockey participants increased 12.2% to 2.1 million in 2009 although it remains down 12.3% since 1998. Lacrosse participants added another 6.2% to 1.2 million and has increased a whopping 131.1% since 1998. Also seeing growth was rugby, which gained 8.7% to 750,000 participants in 2009.
Outdoor softball lost 3.7% of its participants to 13.7 million although indoor softball grew 3.7% to 4.9 million participants. Similarly, indoor soccer participants gained 3.7% to 4.9 million but outdoor soccer participants slid 3.7% to 13.7 million.
Field hockey was down 4.7% to 1.07 million in 2009.
Cheerleading was down 2.2% to 3.1 million in 2009 but has grown 15.2% since 1988.
Court volleyball decreased 11.3% to 7.3 million and grass volleyball was down 4.6% to 4.9 million but beach volleyball increased 7.3% 4.5 million. Beach volleyball, however, is down 14.7% since 1998.
Wrestling participation declined 11.2% last year and is now down 20.3% since 2008.
Team Sports Participants Continues to Erode
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview (2010 edition), baseball, football and basketball all continued to show notable declines in participants in 2009. Outdoor soccer and outdoor softball saw smaller declines. But notable gains were seen in lacrosse, rugby and ice hockey.
Baseball participation was down 7.9% in 2009 to 13.9 million, and is now down 12.7% over the nine-year period since 1988. Basketball was off 8.6% to 24 million participants in 2009 and is now off 8.4% since 1998.
In the football category, tackle was down 11.7% to 6.8 million participants last year. No figure was available for the nine-year trend. Touch football was down 14.6% to 9 million in 2009; flag football slid 10.4% to 6.6 million.
On the brighter side, ice hockey participants increased 12.2% to 2.1 million in 2009 although it remains down 12.3% since 1998. Lacrosse participants added another 6.2% to 1.2 million and has increased a whopping 131.1% since 1998. Also seeing growth was rugby, which gained 8.7% to 750,000 participants in 2009.
Outdoor softball lost 3.7% of its participants to 13.7 million although indoor softball grew 3.7% to 4.9 million participants. Similarly, indoor soccer participants gained 3.7% to 4.9 million but outdoor soccer participants slid 3.7% to 13.7 million.
Field hockey was down 4.7% to 1.07 million in 2009.
Cheerleading was down 2.2% to 3.1 million in 2009 but has grown 15.2% since 1988.
Court volleyball decreased 11.3% to 7.3 million and grass volleyball was down 4.6% to 4.9 million but beach volleyball increased 7.3% 4.5 million. Beach volleyball, however, is down 14.7% since 1998.
Wrestling participation declined 11.2% last year and is now down 20.3% since 2008.
Westview Youth Lacrosse, Beaverton Youth Lacrosse part ways over unresolved differences
REPRINTED FROM THE OREGON
Editors Note: Can't we all just play lax? And can't Westview get the same things Sunset already has?
By Joe Fitzgibbon, Special to The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 4:00AM
Girls' teams from Wilson Youth Lacrosse and Beaverton Youth Lacrosse compete in a match last summer at Jackson Middle School.
BEAVERTON -- Citing ongoing philosophical and management differences, Westview Youth Lacrosse has decided to severe ties with Beaverton Youth Lacrosse this spring and set up a rival program made up of players recruited from within the Westview High School boundaries.
After six weeks of intense meetings with a mediator from Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, representatives from both organizations said they were unable to resolve their differences and would part ways.
Westview joins Sunset Youth Lacrosse as the second program to break away from the parent organization in the past two years, resulting in the siphoning off of more than 300 players from the Beaverton organization. Beaverton membership stands at about 700.
Bill Kirby, Westview vice president, said he was disappointed with the outcome but that his association would operate independently this season with 10 teams on alternative fields, most of them privately owned.
"We've had a record turnout of players and need to focus on moving forward with our season," he said.
Earlier this year, Westview board members called for replacing Beaverton Youth Lacrosse's single league, which encompasses the Beaverton School District, with a confederation of satellite teams. Each would be aligned with one of the five Beaverton high schools to include names and uniforms that reflected strong neighborhood affiliations.
Beaverton Youth Lacrosse rejected the proposal, instead offering Westview more money to assist with recruiting players, full participation in its Saturday league and representation on the organization's steering committee. Beaverton also insisted -- and Tualatin Hills agreed -- that it be the sole negotiator for use of the park district's fields. That was a particular sticking point for the Westview league.
Westview turned down the offer.
"We feel strongly that what we proposed represented the future of youth lacrosse," Kirby said. "We know that we can recruit more kids to the sport if they play for their neighborhood team."
Since its inception eight years ago, Beaverton Youth Lacrosse has attracted hundreds of boys and girls, from first grade through middle school, who live within the Beaverton School District boundaries.
The organization trained its coaches, provided uniforms, hired officials and rented fields from Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, under the auspices of a single, districtwide league. This often meant that teams had a mix of players from throughout the area.
But parents in the Sunset and Westview neighborhoods complained that the structure limited the sport's growth and left them out of the decision-making. Several pointed to soccer, baseball and football as youth sports that are organized along high school boundaries.
"We decided to do our own thing two years ago and now have become one of the largest programs in the state," said Mike Parker, a founding member of Beaverton Youth Lacrosse who left that group and is now a coach and board member with Sunset Youth Lacrosse. "Recruiting locally is a natural way to do things."
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation found itself caught up in the fray over the winter, when it announced that the district would negotiate field rentals only with the Beaverton league, virtually shutting out Westview teams.
"Using one volunteer-based affiliate for each sport is an operating model that has worked successfully for THPRD and the community for decades," district officials announced. The decision angered parents from the Westview league and left them scrambling to find alternative sites for practices and games.
Kirby said his association has negotiated with the Oak Hills Homeowners Association to play home contests on fields at Northwest 153rd Avenue and Oak Hills Drive. Discussions are under way, he added, for use of other privately owned fields in the Beaverton area.
Most area youth lacrosse programs kick off their seasons at the end of this month and early April.
-- Joe Fitzgibbon
Editors Note: Can't we all just play lax? And can't Westview get the same things Sunset already has?
By Joe Fitzgibbon, Special to The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 4:00AM
Girls' teams from Wilson Youth Lacrosse and Beaverton Youth Lacrosse compete in a match last summer at Jackson Middle School.
BEAVERTON -- Citing ongoing philosophical and management differences, Westview Youth Lacrosse has decided to severe ties with Beaverton Youth Lacrosse this spring and set up a rival program made up of players recruited from within the Westview High School boundaries.
After six weeks of intense meetings with a mediator from Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, representatives from both organizations said they were unable to resolve their differences and would part ways.
Westview joins Sunset Youth Lacrosse as the second program to break away from the parent organization in the past two years, resulting in the siphoning off of more than 300 players from the Beaverton organization. Beaverton membership stands at about 700.
Bill Kirby, Westview vice president, said he was disappointed with the outcome but that his association would operate independently this season with 10 teams on alternative fields, most of them privately owned.
"We've had a record turnout of players and need to focus on moving forward with our season," he said.
Earlier this year, Westview board members called for replacing Beaverton Youth Lacrosse's single league, which encompasses the Beaverton School District, with a confederation of satellite teams. Each would be aligned with one of the five Beaverton high schools to include names and uniforms that reflected strong neighborhood affiliations.
Beaverton Youth Lacrosse rejected the proposal, instead offering Westview more money to assist with recruiting players, full participation in its Saturday league and representation on the organization's steering committee. Beaverton also insisted -- and Tualatin Hills agreed -- that it be the sole negotiator for use of the park district's fields. That was a particular sticking point for the Westview league.
Westview turned down the offer.
"We feel strongly that what we proposed represented the future of youth lacrosse," Kirby said. "We know that we can recruit more kids to the sport if they play for their neighborhood team."
Since its inception eight years ago, Beaverton Youth Lacrosse has attracted hundreds of boys and girls, from first grade through middle school, who live within the Beaverton School District boundaries.
The organization trained its coaches, provided uniforms, hired officials and rented fields from Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, under the auspices of a single, districtwide league. This often meant that teams had a mix of players from throughout the area.
But parents in the Sunset and Westview neighborhoods complained that the structure limited the sport's growth and left them out of the decision-making. Several pointed to soccer, baseball and football as youth sports that are organized along high school boundaries.
"We decided to do our own thing two years ago and now have become one of the largest programs in the state," said Mike Parker, a founding member of Beaverton Youth Lacrosse who left that group and is now a coach and board member with Sunset Youth Lacrosse. "Recruiting locally is a natural way to do things."
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation found itself caught up in the fray over the winter, when it announced that the district would negotiate field rentals only with the Beaverton league, virtually shutting out Westview teams.
"Using one volunteer-based affiliate for each sport is an operating model that has worked successfully for THPRD and the community for decades," district officials announced. The decision angered parents from the Westview league and left them scrambling to find alternative sites for practices and games.
Kirby said his association has negotiated with the Oak Hills Homeowners Association to play home contests on fields at Northwest 153rd Avenue and Oak Hills Drive. Discussions are under way, he added, for use of other privately owned fields in the Beaverton area.
Most area youth lacrosse programs kick off their seasons at the end of this month and early April.
-- Joe Fitzgibbon
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
# 7 Oregon Improves to 5-0, Looks Toward Portland State and Michigan
EUGENE, OR. – Oregon men’s lacrosse continued its unbeaten streak Saturday afternoon after
handing northwest rival Washington a 15-3 loss. In the third game of a four game home stretch,
the Ducks took 55 shots on goal and the steady weekend performance helped the team move up
to #7 in the latest national MCLA poll.
In the previous two games against Montana and Santa Clara, the Ducks had struggled to find
rhythm in the first quarter. However, that was not the case Saturday, as the team came out firing on the Huskies and took a 4-0 lead through the first period. Two of the goals came just before penalties, and one came from an outside rip by senior midfielder Erik Lyneis that went in top corner.
Oregon’s ride was hard for Washington to get past, and the Ducks continued to control the flow
of the game after a 3-1 second quarter score. The third quarter brought physical play from both
sides. While the Huskies put in a goal, the Ducks scored three, including a nifty bounce-in shot from junior midfielder Kevin Clark with an assist from sophomore attack Corbin Root. The same story continued for the Ducks in the fourth, as the depth of the team took over and
never let down on the visiting Huskies. Oregon put the game away by controlling the tempo of
the contest and adding five goals to the score, to make the final tally 15-3.
On what was the third weekend of sun for the Ducks at home, Kevin Clark and senior attack
Justin Blackmore contributed a couple hat tricks for the home team, and sophomore midfielder
Chris Kuhn provided an impressive goal on a fast break run in the second quarter. Oregon wraps up its four game home stretch this Saturday against a visiting Portland State team.
The Vikings come will come to Eugene with a lot of momentum after scoring 17 goals in last
weekend’s victory over Humboldt State. After this weekend’s matchup, the Ducks will look to
their Easter Trip that will include games against #1 ranked Michigan in the Patriot Cup in
Dallas, Texas and a contest at Michigan State.
The Ducks and Vikings will faceoff on Saturday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Next Turf Field.
Check www.oregonlacrosse.org for updates on the game and the upcoming Easter Trip.
handing northwest rival Washington a 15-3 loss. In the third game of a four game home stretch,
the Ducks took 55 shots on goal and the steady weekend performance helped the team move up
to #7 in the latest national MCLA poll.
In the previous two games against Montana and Santa Clara, the Ducks had struggled to find
rhythm in the first quarter. However, that was not the case Saturday, as the team came out firing on the Huskies and took a 4-0 lead through the first period. Two of the goals came just before penalties, and one came from an outside rip by senior midfielder Erik Lyneis that went in top corner.
Oregon’s ride was hard for Washington to get past, and the Ducks continued to control the flow
of the game after a 3-1 second quarter score. The third quarter brought physical play from both
sides. While the Huskies put in a goal, the Ducks scored three, including a nifty bounce-in shot from junior midfielder Kevin Clark with an assist from sophomore attack Corbin Root. The same story continued for the Ducks in the fourth, as the depth of the team took over and
never let down on the visiting Huskies. Oregon put the game away by controlling the tempo of
the contest and adding five goals to the score, to make the final tally 15-3.
On what was the third weekend of sun for the Ducks at home, Kevin Clark and senior attack
Justin Blackmore contributed a couple hat tricks for the home team, and sophomore midfielder
Chris Kuhn provided an impressive goal on a fast break run in the second quarter. Oregon wraps up its four game home stretch this Saturday against a visiting Portland State team.
The Vikings come will come to Eugene with a lot of momentum after scoring 17 goals in last
weekend’s victory over Humboldt State. After this weekend’s matchup, the Ducks will look to
their Easter Trip that will include games against #1 ranked Michigan in the Patriot Cup in
Dallas, Texas and a contest at Michigan State.
The Ducks and Vikings will faceoff on Saturday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Next Turf Field.
Check www.oregonlacrosse.org for updates on the game and the upcoming Easter Trip.
Western ends rival's five-year run
by Julie Franz for the Western Front
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Western senior Sean Finley cuts by a Western Oregon University player March 6. Finley had four goals in the Viking win. — Photo by Jordan Stead
The Western men’s lacrosse team earned themselves another win this weekend. The Vikings beat rival Western Oregon University 17-12 on Saturday afternoon while the sun beat down on Wade King Turf Field.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Western senior Sean Finley cuts by a Western Oregon University player March 6. Finley had four goals in the Viking win. — Photo by Jordan Stead
The Western men’s lacrosse team earned themselves another win this weekend. The Vikings beat rival Western Oregon University 17-12 on Saturday afternoon while the sun beat down on Wade King Turf Field.
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LAXPOWER: No. 7 Oregon Runs by Washington, Improves to 5-0
EUGENE, OR. – Oregon men's lacrosse continued its unbeaten streak Saturday afternoon after handing northwest rival Washington a 15-3 loss. In the third game of a four game home stretch, the Ducks took 55 shots on goal and the steady weekend performance helped the team move up to #7 in the latest national MCLA poll.
In the previous two games against Montana and Santa Clara, the Ducks had struggled to find rhythm in the first quarter. However, that was not the case Saturday, as the team came out firing on the Huskies and took a 4-0 lead through the first period. Two of the goals came just before penalties, and one came from an outside rip by senior midfielder Erik Lyneis that went in top corner.
Read the whole story here
In the previous two games against Montana and Santa Clara, the Ducks had struggled to find rhythm in the first quarter. However, that was not the case Saturday, as the team came out firing on the Huskies and took a 4-0 lead through the first period. Two of the goals came just before penalties, and one came from an outside rip by senior midfielder Erik Lyneis that went in top corner.
Read the whole story here
Friday, March 5, 2010
RHINO LACROSSE HIRES NEW DIRECTOR OF LACROSSE OPERATIONS
PORTLAND, OR – Rhino Lacrosse, Oregon’s premier lacrosse organization headed up by Ryan Powell, has just named Scott DeMonte as the new Director of Lacrosse Operations. DeMonte, who has joined Rhino from i9 Sports, will oversee all the planning and daily operations of select teams, leagues, clinics and recruiting assistance.
“Scott will expand Rhino Lacrosse in our effort to provide players with the best lacrosse training, and skill development options. He has the business and lacrosse background to make Rhino one of the top lacrosse organizations nationally and we’re thrilled he has joined our team” says Rhino Lacrosse founder Ryan Powell, “Scott is one of the most respected lacrosse coaches on both coasts. His ties to lacrosse across the country make him a tremendous asset to our Rhino players who may want to play lacrosse at the next level.”
As Director of Lacrosse Operations, DeMonte will be responsible for coordinating all facets of lacrosse events and logistical planning. Camps, clinics, tournaments, training and elite-level travel select teams will all fall under DeMonte’s reign as he helps increase Rhino’s lacrosse growth on the West Coast and in the United States.
"I couldn’t be happier to join Rhino Lacrosse. I was part of the first fall league in 2006 and to see where it has come over the last four years is amazing. I look forward to helping bring Rhino Lacrosse and it’s players to even greater heights,” DeMonte said.
Hailing form Huntington, New York, DeMonte played lacrosse for Farmingdale College on Long Island and the University of Rhode Island. He has his BA in Business from University of Rhode Island and Masters in Physical Education from Hoftsra University. His lacrosse accolades include JUCO Academic All-American, two-time First Team All League (Pioneer League), Team Captain and MVP Senior Year. He was also the head lacrosse coach for SUNY Plattsburgh(2003-2006) in NY and the University of California at Santa Barbara (1999-2003) where he was named League and National Coach of the Year in 2003. DeMonte has also coached internationally in seven foreign countries as a member of the coaching staff for USA West which included coaching in the 2002 World Games in Perth, Australia. Most recently he was the varsity offensive coordinator for Lake Oswego HS in 2008 and 2009 where they captured two league titles for the first time ever. DeMonte lives in Portland with his wife Jess, son Will, and dog Karl.
Professional lacrosse player Ryan Powell founded Rhino Lacrosse in 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Rhino Lacrosse operates boys and girl’s youth, middle school, high school lacrosse leagues, lacrosse performance training, all star traveling select teams, summer academies, clinics and tournaments. Rhino is a premier lacrosse experience that aims to provide players with superior coaching, training and lacrosse opportunities.
“Scott will expand Rhino Lacrosse in our effort to provide players with the best lacrosse training, and skill development options. He has the business and lacrosse background to make Rhino one of the top lacrosse organizations nationally and we’re thrilled he has joined our team” says Rhino Lacrosse founder Ryan Powell, “Scott is one of the most respected lacrosse coaches on both coasts. His ties to lacrosse across the country make him a tremendous asset to our Rhino players who may want to play lacrosse at the next level.”
As Director of Lacrosse Operations, DeMonte will be responsible for coordinating all facets of lacrosse events and logistical planning. Camps, clinics, tournaments, training and elite-level travel select teams will all fall under DeMonte’s reign as he helps increase Rhino’s lacrosse growth on the West Coast and in the United States.
"I couldn’t be happier to join Rhino Lacrosse. I was part of the first fall league in 2006 and to see where it has come over the last four years is amazing. I look forward to helping bring Rhino Lacrosse and it’s players to even greater heights,” DeMonte said.
Hailing form Huntington, New York, DeMonte played lacrosse for Farmingdale College on Long Island and the University of Rhode Island. He has his BA in Business from University of Rhode Island and Masters in Physical Education from Hoftsra University. His lacrosse accolades include JUCO Academic All-American, two-time First Team All League (Pioneer League), Team Captain and MVP Senior Year. He was also the head lacrosse coach for SUNY Plattsburgh(2003-2006) in NY and the University of California at Santa Barbara (1999-2003) where he was named League and National Coach of the Year in 2003. DeMonte has also coached internationally in seven foreign countries as a member of the coaching staff for USA West which included coaching in the 2002 World Games in Perth, Australia. Most recently he was the varsity offensive coordinator for Lake Oswego HS in 2008 and 2009 where they captured two league titles for the first time ever. DeMonte lives in Portland with his wife Jess, son Will, and dog Karl.
Professional lacrosse player Ryan Powell founded Rhino Lacrosse in 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Rhino Lacrosse operates boys and girl’s youth, middle school, high school lacrosse leagues, lacrosse performance training, all star traveling select teams, summer academies, clinics and tournaments. Rhino is a premier lacrosse experience that aims to provide players with superior coaching, training and lacrosse opportunities.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Ducks Take Down Broncos, Remain Perfect on the Season
EUGENE, OR. – Oregon men’s lacrosse enjoyed another successful game Saturday afternoon, taking down Santa Clara University by a score of 15-4. In front of a large crowd, the Ducks provided a steady game of offensive pressure by taking 47 shots on the day. After a slow first quarter, the Ducks came out with a 2-0 lead with goals from junior attack Max Schlesinger and senior midfielder Chris Brown. Early on, ground balls were the main issue as the Ducks were still finding their rhythm.
The rhythm was found in the second quarter as the Ducks put up four goals while giving back two to the Broncos. Through one half, the score was 6-2 and the Ducks rested up for what would be explosive third and fourth quarters. In the third, the Ducks took 14 shots on Santa Clara goalie, Luke Kantola, while putting three in the back of the net.
In the fourth, Oregon’s depth and speed proved again to be too much for the visiting team, as the Ducks put in six goals, including a heads up goal at midfield from senior defenseman Mike
Gerrard on an open net. The Ducks outscored the Broncos 6-2 in the fourth, to make the final
score of 15-4 on the day.
Max Schlesinger (three goals, one assist) and senior captain Justin Blackmore (three goals) each provided a hat trick for the Ducks, and Chris Brown added two goals and one assist. Junior
defensive anchor Nick Johnston never let up in goal, providing 11 saves on the day. The Ducks continue their home stretch next weekend in a PNCLL division contest against the University of Washington. The Huskies come into Eugene with a 13-7 win over Boise State in their last game.
The Ducks and Huskies will faceoff on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Next Turf Field.
Check www.oregonlacrosse.org for updates.
The rhythm was found in the second quarter as the Ducks put up four goals while giving back two to the Broncos. Through one half, the score was 6-2 and the Ducks rested up for what would be explosive third and fourth quarters. In the third, the Ducks took 14 shots on Santa Clara goalie, Luke Kantola, while putting three in the back of the net.
In the fourth, Oregon’s depth and speed proved again to be too much for the visiting team, as the Ducks put in six goals, including a heads up goal at midfield from senior defenseman Mike
Gerrard on an open net. The Ducks outscored the Broncos 6-2 in the fourth, to make the final
score of 15-4 on the day.
Max Schlesinger (three goals, one assist) and senior captain Justin Blackmore (three goals) each provided a hat trick for the Ducks, and Chris Brown added two goals and one assist. Junior
defensive anchor Nick Johnston never let up in goal, providing 11 saves on the day. The Ducks continue their home stretch next weekend in a PNCLL division contest against the University of Washington. The Huskies come into Eugene with a 13-7 win over Boise State in their last game.
The Ducks and Huskies will faceoff on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Next Turf Field.
Check www.oregonlacrosse.org for updates.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Patriot Cup Schedule Announced, Oregon and Michigan Receive Marque Matchup
DALLAS, TX. – Premier lacrosse will be returning to Dallas, Texas on March 20th for the Patriot
Cup, a showcase that features some of the top ranked high school and college teams in the
nation. The host committee for the Cup has released the schedule for the event, a day that will be
highlighted by a nightcap matchup between the University of Oregon (9) and University of
Michigan (1) at Southern Methodist University’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
The full lineup of the Patriot Cup on Saturday, March 20th in Ford Stadium includes:
10:00 a.m. - St. Mark’s School of Texas vs. Loomis Chaffee School
12:00 p.m. - Nazareth College vs. Western New England College
2:30 p.m. - Highland Park High School vs. Mullen High School
4:30 p.m. - SMU vs. A&M
7:00 p.m. - University of Oregon vs. University of Michigan
Programs participating in the Saturday lineup feature two high school teams, two NCAA
Division III teams, and four of the top MCLA programs in the nation. There will also be both
college and high school games played at Ford Stadium throughout the week leading up to the
Saturday lineup, still to be announced.
In the marquee matchup of the day, the Ducks will have a chance to knock off two-time
defending MCLA champion, Michigan. With two prominent programs facing-off under the
lights in Texas, this game is shaping up to be one of the premier contests of the season. All
proceeds from the event will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that
assists wounded men and women of the United States armed forces.
Cup, a showcase that features some of the top ranked high school and college teams in the
nation. The host committee for the Cup has released the schedule for the event, a day that will be
highlighted by a nightcap matchup between the University of Oregon (9) and University of
Michigan (1) at Southern Methodist University’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
The full lineup of the Patriot Cup on Saturday, March 20th in Ford Stadium includes:
10:00 a.m. - St. Mark’s School of Texas vs. Loomis Chaffee School
12:00 p.m. - Nazareth College vs. Western New England College
2:30 p.m. - Highland Park High School vs. Mullen High School
4:30 p.m. - SMU vs. A&M
7:00 p.m. - University of Oregon vs. University of Michigan
Programs participating in the Saturday lineup feature two high school teams, two NCAA
Division III teams, and four of the top MCLA programs in the nation. There will also be both
college and high school games played at Ford Stadium throughout the week leading up to the
Saturday lineup, still to be announced.
In the marquee matchup of the day, the Ducks will have a chance to knock off two-time
defending MCLA champion, Michigan. With two prominent programs facing-off under the
lights in Texas, this game is shaping up to be one of the premier contests of the season. All
proceeds from the event will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that
assists wounded men and women of the United States armed forces.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ducks Start Strong in Seattle
Seattle, WA – The University of Oregon Ducks started their season strongly at the third annual
Pac-10 Shootout at the University of Washington. After playing the Cal Golden Bears (12) and
Stanford Cardinal (23), the Ducks (9) are undefeated heading into their first PNCLL game
against Montana at home.
Saturday, the Ducks played Cal in what was considered by many the game of the week for
PNCLL teams. The teams played even in the first quarter, each scoring two goals but the
aggressive Oregon ride kept possession in their favor for the majority of play. This stifling ride would prove to be a trend for the game and the weekend as the Ducks pulled away in the second quarter and continued to put shot after shot on goal. The University of Oregon put a total of 42 shots on cage and forced the Cal Goalkeeper Forrest Cheney, who had a very good performance in goal, to make 23 saves in the contest. As the game went on Oregon’s depth and their time of possession wore down Cal and proved to be the difference in Oregon’s 14-7 win.
Some top performers for the Ducks were sophomore midfielder Chris Brown (2G, 1A,) sophomore
attackman Sean Silverstein (2G,) and senior captain Brett Whyte who controlled the faceoff
game for the Ducks.
After their big opening win against Cal, Oregon looked to Stanford on Sunday. Similar to the
first game of the weekend, the Ducks’ aggressive ride and team depth would play a major role in
controlling the pace of the contest. Oregon ran three lines of midfielders from the opening
faceoff and controlled the tempo of the game by again keeping possession of the ball for the
majority of play. The Ducks’ had three 2 goal scorers in senior captain Justin Blackmore and
sophomore attackmen Sean Silverstein and Max Schlesinger and came out on top, 12-6.
This coming week the Ducks look to continue their strong start in their first PNCLL Division I
game against the University of Montana, who will be playing their first game of the 2010 season.
The game will be played at the Oregon Nex-Turf field at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 21. Visit
www.oregonlacrosse.org for details.
Pac-10 Shootout at the University of Washington. After playing the Cal Golden Bears (12) and
Stanford Cardinal (23), the Ducks (9) are undefeated heading into their first PNCLL game
against Montana at home.
Saturday, the Ducks played Cal in what was considered by many the game of the week for
PNCLL teams. The teams played even in the first quarter, each scoring two goals but the
aggressive Oregon ride kept possession in their favor for the majority of play. This stifling ride would prove to be a trend for the game and the weekend as the Ducks pulled away in the second quarter and continued to put shot after shot on goal. The University of Oregon put a total of 42 shots on cage and forced the Cal Goalkeeper Forrest Cheney, who had a very good performance in goal, to make 23 saves in the contest. As the game went on Oregon’s depth and their time of possession wore down Cal and proved to be the difference in Oregon’s 14-7 win.
Some top performers for the Ducks were sophomore midfielder Chris Brown (2G, 1A,) sophomore
attackman Sean Silverstein (2G,) and senior captain Brett Whyte who controlled the faceoff
game for the Ducks.
After their big opening win against Cal, Oregon looked to Stanford on Sunday. Similar to the
first game of the weekend, the Ducks’ aggressive ride and team depth would play a major role in
controlling the pace of the contest. Oregon ran three lines of midfielders from the opening
faceoff and controlled the tempo of the game by again keeping possession of the ball for the
majority of play. The Ducks’ had three 2 goal scorers in senior captain Justin Blackmore and
sophomore attackmen Sean Silverstein and Max Schlesinger and came out on top, 12-6.
This coming week the Ducks look to continue their strong start in their first PNCLL Division I
game against the University of Montana, who will be playing their first game of the 2010 season.
The game will be played at the Oregon Nex-Turf field at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 21. Visit
www.oregonlacrosse.org for details.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Ducks Season Begins with Pac-10 Shootout in Seattle
Seattle, WA. – The 2010 University of Oregon men’s lacrosse season will begin this weekend when they face off against the Cal Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinal at the third annual Pac-10 Shootout in Seattle, WA. The 9th ranked Ducks waste no time starting their tough 2010 schedule as Cal is ranked 12th and Stanford is the 23rd ranked team in the nation. Along with Cal and Stanford, Oregon State, the University of Washington, and USC will compete in the Pac-10 Shootout hosted at Washington’s IMA Field #3.
The Ducks start out their weekend against Cal at 4pm on Saturday and will play Stanford Sunday at 2pm. This is the first time Oregon has competed in the Pac-10 Shootout and according to Coach Joe Kerwin, they are “very excited about opening the season with some quality teams like Cal and Stanford. These games will definitely give us an early indication on what we need to do to get to the level we want to be this season.”
The Ducks start out their weekend against Cal at 4pm on Saturday and will play Stanford Sunday at 2pm. This is the first time Oregon has competed in the Pac-10 Shootout and according to Coach Joe Kerwin, they are “very excited about opening the season with some quality teams like Cal and Stanford. These games will definitely give us an early indication on what we need to do to get to the level we want to be this season.”
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Champion Challenge Games to Air on ESPNU
from press release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and BALTIMORE – ESPNU and US Lacrosse announced today that the sports network will air the U.S. men’s national team vs. Duke and the U.S. women’s national team vs. Duke games, part of the 2010 Champion Challenge at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The U.S. men’s national team game will air on Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. with an encore presentation on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. The U.S. women’s national team game will air on Feb. 1 at 12 a.m. with a re-air on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
The fifth annual Champion Challenge will take place Jan. 30 – 31. The event, organized by US Lacrosse and sponsored by Champion Athleticwear, will feature the U.S. men’s and women’s national lacrosse teams as well as Duke University men’s and women’s teams, the United States Military Academy’s men’s team, the University of Notre Dame and University of Florida women’s programs.
“US Lacrosse is dedicated to bringing more lacrosse to television and we’re pleased that ESPNU will air two Team USA games,” said Bill Schoonmaker, US Lacrosse’s chief operating officer. “The U.S. national teams feature the best men’s and women’s lacrosse players in the world and the Duke men’s and women’s teams are two of the best college lacrosse programs in the country. These will be two very exciting match-ups.”
ESPNU recently announced that the network will lead ESPN's college lacrosse coverage with more games than ever before in 2010, including 40 men's and women's regular-season contests combined, in addition to one live game each on ESPN2 and ESPN360.com. The networks will televise 59 games overall, including the two Champion Challenge games, 42 regular-season contests (up from 30 in 2009) and 15 NCAA Tournament games across ESPNU, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN360.com.
US Lacrosse is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse, and is the parent organization of the U.S. men’s and women’s national lacrosse teams. Warrior Lacrosse is the official exclusive equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. men's national teams program. deBeer Lacrosse is the official exclusive equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. women's national teams program.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and BALTIMORE – ESPNU and US Lacrosse announced today that the sports network will air the U.S. men’s national team vs. Duke and the U.S. women’s national team vs. Duke games, part of the 2010 Champion Challenge at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The U.S. men’s national team game will air on Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. with an encore presentation on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. The U.S. women’s national team game will air on Feb. 1 at 12 a.m. with a re-air on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
The fifth annual Champion Challenge will take place Jan. 30 – 31. The event, organized by US Lacrosse and sponsored by Champion Athleticwear, will feature the U.S. men’s and women’s national lacrosse teams as well as Duke University men’s and women’s teams, the United States Military Academy’s men’s team, the University of Notre Dame and University of Florida women’s programs.
“US Lacrosse is dedicated to bringing more lacrosse to television and we’re pleased that ESPNU will air two Team USA games,” said Bill Schoonmaker, US Lacrosse’s chief operating officer. “The U.S. national teams feature the best men’s and women’s lacrosse players in the world and the Duke men’s and women’s teams are two of the best college lacrosse programs in the country. These will be two very exciting match-ups.”
ESPNU recently announced that the network will lead ESPN's college lacrosse coverage with more games than ever before in 2010, including 40 men's and women's regular-season contests combined, in addition to one live game each on ESPN2 and ESPN360.com. The networks will televise 59 games overall, including the two Champion Challenge games, 42 regular-season contests (up from 30 in 2009) and 15 NCAA Tournament games across ESPNU, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN360.com.
US Lacrosse is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse, and is the parent organization of the U.S. men’s and women’s national lacrosse teams. Warrior Lacrosse is the official exclusive equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. men's national teams program. deBeer Lacrosse is the official exclusive equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. women's national teams program.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Westside Lax Oregon HS Preview
No surprise that they pick Lincoln at #1. Click here to read the preview...
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Beaverton area youth lacrosse leagues clash over fields
The Oregonian recently ran an article on Westview's attempt to develop its own youth program, much like many of the other successful programs including Sunset (in the same district), Lincoln, West Linn, etc. Check it out here
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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