Returning women led by scoring phenom and strong defense
For those not "in the know," Hopkins has not one, but two lacrosse teams, separated by key rule differences. The mesh netting is deeper in one team's sticks, while the other team's mesh netting is taut and less forgiving. One team sports ample padding while the other is relatively unencumbered. Post a comment |
Freshman Women's
When it comes down to it, girls just want to have fun, and Hopkins' Women's Lacrosse team is no exception. Starting their season out strong with a win against George Washington, the season looks promising for the Lady Jays. Three players, attackers Brett Bathras and Sam Schrum and defender Angela Hughes, were given the title of "Players to Watch" by Inside Lacrosse, while middie Kim Dubansky is being touted as a "Blue Chip" recruit. Post a comment |
How to be a good fan, the Blue Jay way
Yes, the rumors are true -- the 2006-2007 lacrosse campaign is upon us. So get out all your colorful face paints, jovial Blue Jay jingles, and "Nest" t-shirts -- because it is time to get rowdy, people. With the snow quickly melting and the artificial grass on Homewood Field looking as green as ever, many of us are in dire need of some reminders on how to be rambunctious and ready for another historic season of clashing sticks, hard-hitting players, and flying rubber balls. Post a comment |
Petro's tough-love coaching style wins games
Many fans know Dave Pietramala, head coach of the men's lacrosse team, as the hulking figure in the dark suit shouting from the sidelines at Homewood Field. Many lacrosse aficionados know him as one of the gems of the Hopkins lacrosse program and arguably the best defenseman in the history of NCAA lacrosse, a three-time All-American who led the Jays to the 1987 National Championship. Post a comment |
What is Coach Tucker's secret to success?
Janine Tucker, head coach of the women's lacrosse, is nothing but positive. And with victories over George Mason and George Washington behind her she has every reason to be so. Tucker has a tremendous amount of faith in her team and considers the girls to be more like family than anything else. Post a comment |
Wise words: Mary Key
News-Letter: When did you start playing lacrosse? Mary Key: Sixth grade. Basically because my dad made me. N-L: What are your expectations for the season? MK: As a team, we'd really like to reach the national championship. We're all on the same page, and we really know what we can do. Post a comment |
Wise words: Paul Rabil
News-Letter: When did you start playing lacrosse? Paul Rabil: Sixth grade. N-L: What are your expectations for the season? PR: I expect us to be playing on Memorial Day for the NCAA championship. N-L: How do you feel the team has improved this season? PR: The team has established leaders that are paving the way for the rest of the team. 3 Comments |
A season of success for talented Lady Jays
The women's lacrosse team still considers their 2006 season to have been less than satisfying. Though the girls sported an adequate 12-4 record at the end of the year, they were ineligible to advance to the postseason tournament. "Last year was just an unfortunate string of events," senior midfielder Meghan Crisafulli said. Post a comment |
Freshman Men's
Another exciting year of lacrosse means another exciting group of freshmen to add to the roster. This year's team has 17 freshmen, each one very talented and with proven lacrosse skills. Many have been playing since they were very young. "I started playing soft stick lacrosse at the age of 7 c9 I always just seemed to enjoy playing," midfielder Michael Kimmel said. Post a comment |
Lady Jays strive for even better record
The 2007 season looks promising for the women's lacrosse team, following a largely successful season that saw the Lady Jays keep a 12-4 record. Although they missed out a third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament last year, there are high hopes for the new squad. Post a comment |
Jays struggle during a disappointing year
Last year was a disappointing one for the highly revered men's lacrosse team. They made it to the NCAA Tournament but lost in a heartbreaking game to Syracuse (13-12) in the quarterfinals. This was their 35th consecutive appearance at the Tournament, and they hold the record for the longest streak of qualifying for any Division I championship -- in any sport, ever. Post a comment |
2007 Lacrosse Guide on StandsMen's squad boasts experience, savvy
The men's lacrosse team has been looking forward to the 2007 season as a chance to forget about the inconsistency of last season, when they lost a spot in the semifinals to Syracuse and failed to follow up an unbeaten championship run the previous year. But the Blue Jays didn't make much of their first opportunity for a comeback when, during their earliest start of the season in the school's history, they lost 8-7 at home to a resurgent Albany. Post a comment |