http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest lacrosse stories from The Sports Department. Sat, 25 May 2013 20:35:30 EDT Sat, 25 May 2013 20:35:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Sports Department http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-boys-lax-must-play-better-in-class-l/1006925?source=rss ]]> WEST HARTFORD — The high school lacrosse season is a tough combination of sprint and marathon, but luckily for the Glastonbury boys team, there is a little time for a break. The 12-6 Tomahawks fell just barely, 5-4 in overtime to Simsbury in the conference title game Friday. Their next game is the Class L state tournament opener, Monday at home against New Milford. For a team that can bring energy and high ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-boys-lax-must-play-better-in-class-l/1006925 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:57:26 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-falls-in-ccc-east-title-game-thriller/1006923?source=rss ]]> WEST HARTFORD — It was almost too cliché to be happening. The Glastonbury boys lacrosse team was heading into overtime in the CCC East title game against old rival Simsbury, as light rain was falling on a gloomy afternoon. But the Trojans got the storybook ending, not the Tomahawks as the conference crowed Simsbury titlist after the 5-4 dogfight. “We’re pretty happy, we fought hard and got the regular season ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-falls-in-ccc-east-title-game-thriller/1006923 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:37:57 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/ccc-east-lacrosse-title-game-postponed/1006343?source=rss WEST HARTFORD -- The Glastonbury Tomahawks boys lacrosse team didn't have a chance to win their conference title Thursday. The weather took care of that. But hopefully the team will be able to defeat Simsbury at Conard High School Friday at 4 p.m. Weather permitting of course, with rain expected throughout the end of the week and through Saturday. The Tomahawks went 11-5 during the regular season and have a home ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/ccc-east-lacrosse-title-game-postponed/1006343 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:02:24 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/girls-lacrosse-brackets-glastonbury-has-favorable-path-to-finals/1006245?source=rss ]]> The girls tournaments begin Tuesday, May 28 and should feature some contenders for state titles. Glastonbury: The team to beat in Class L is the Tomahawks, who compiled an impressive 15-1 mark with the single loss coming to Wilton. The girls will host either Stamford or Conard at home at 5 p.m., and with a win will host Ridgefield or Newington Friday, May 30th. South Windsor: The other girls squad in Class L is ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/girls-lacrosse-brackets-glastonbury-has-favorable-path-to-finals/1006245 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:21 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/boys-lacrosse-brackets-glastonbury-somers-tolland-have-home-games/1006227?source=rss ]]> It's that time again, as the most exciting two weeks in Connecticut high school sports begins again, CIAC Tournament time. Glastonbury: The Tomahawks boys lacrosse team is the lone local squad competing in Class L, and will host New Milford in the No. 8 vs. No. 9 match up Wednesday May 29 at 4:30 p.m. Each team sports a 11-5 record. Should Glastonbury advance, they would likely have the unenviable task of facing ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/boys-lacrosse-brackets-glastonbury-somers-tolland-have-home-games/1006227 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:49 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/daigle-mayer-lead-tolland-with-hat-tricks/1005724?source=rss ]]> WEST HARTFORD — Tolland’s Cody Daigle and Peter Mayer each had a hat trick in Wednesday’s CCC East lacrosse tournament semifinals match with Northwest Catholic. And though the Eagles lost 15-9, the duo posted a hat trick each, and it is their consistent play that makes head coach Victor Hurtuk confident they can make a run in next week’s Class S tournament. “We talk about keeping everything focused,” Hurkuk said ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/daigle-mayer-lead-tolland-with-hat-tricks/1005724 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-boys-lacrosse-falters-in-ccc-semis/1005720?source=rss ]]> WEST HARTFORD — The Tolland boys lacrosse team started Wednesday already down by a touchdown. With inclement weather postponing the final quarter and a half of the CCC East semifinals Tuesday, the teams went back at it just under 23 hours later with Northwest Catholic spotted a seven goal lead. And though Tolland played better than Northwest Catholic Wednesday, they still were unable to close the gap, falling ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-boys-lacrosse-falters-in-ccc-semis/1005720 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:19:28 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-tolland-in-ccc-boys-lacrosse-tournament/1004940?source=rss The CCC has announced the pairings for the 2013 Boys Lacrosse Tournament WEST DIVISION Semifinals - 5/21 #1 Glastonbury will host #4 Conard, time TBA #2 Simsbury will host #3 Southington, time TBA Finals @ Conard High School - 5/23, 5PM Winner of Glastonbury/Conard vs. Winner of Simsbury/Southington EAST DIVISION Semifinals - 5/21 #1 East Catholic will host #4 RHAM, time TBA #2 Northwest ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-tolland-in-ccc-boys-lacrosse-tournament/1004940 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:20 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/lacrosse-boom-in-ct-has-many-sources/994705?source=rss ]]> The golden age of lacrosse might be upon us. Or perhaps it’s just beginning. There’s no ignoring the explosion of the sport. Once a fringe or club activity, the game that traces its routes to Native Americans is quickly becoming one of the most popular high school sports in Connecticut, and in the entire country. “The sport has been growing steadily,” Somers boys lacrosse coach Ken McCartny said. “When I first ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/lacrosse-boom-in-ct-has-many-sources/994705 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:08:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-dominates-conard-wins-sixth-straight/1002282?source=rss ]]> GLASTONBURY — The Glastonbury boys lacrosse team jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back in a 15-2 win over Conard Tuesday. was the Tomahawks' sixth consecutive victory. “We talked about the team’s focus on our way over,” Glastonbury head coach Mark Landers said. “Playing the game away from where we normally play on our turf field was a little different, so we were kind of treating it like a road game. ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/glastonbury-dominates-conard-wins-sixth-straight/1002282 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:50:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson ) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/somers-boys-girls-lacrosse-poised-to-make-run/1001531?source=rss ]]> The Lady Spartans are 5-6. They have played better recently and won two of three, including an signature overtime win against rival Ellington at the end of April. Somers is averaging nearly 13 goals per match. The team’s passing ability has been essential to its offensive success. The offense is commanded by star junior Kristen Steidler, who is well on her way to besting last season’s 59 goals. “Kristen is a ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/somers-boys-girls-lacrosse-poised-to-make-run/1001531 Mon, 13 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-boys-lacrosse-sets-record/1001495?source=rss The 2013 season has already been a memorable season for Tolland. The 9-3 Eagles are in position to set a program record for wins, and beat Somers this season for the first time ever. They are one of the top ranked squads in Class S and look fully capable of advancing past the second round of the state tournament, a place Tolland has never been. Tolland began the season 7-0 and is outscoring opponents by one and ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-boys-lacrosse-sets-record/1001495 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:42:27 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/area-boys-lacrosse-teams-struggling-but-improving/1001493?source=rss ]]> The South Windsor Bobcats are 4-7. They have won four of their last six matches after starting the season with five consecutive loses. The team has outscored opponents by more than five goals per match during this stretch. South Windsor has relied on its defense to turn things around. The athletic and aggressive unit has surrendered less than six goals per match in South Windsor’s last six contests. The ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/area-boys-lacrosse-teams-struggling-but-improving/1001493 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-tollands-steve-koss/1001489?source=rss Steve is an all-academic football and lacrosse star, a consistent honor roll student and three year starter for both sports. He does the dirty work, playing on the offensive line on the football squad and defense for lacrosse, and will attend Western New England University in the fall. How Steve prepares: In football it’s always, in the locker room before coaches come in, we get in a big circle and all the ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-tollands-steve-koss/1001489 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/bobcats-seeking-berth-after-hot-start-to-season/1001487?source=rss ]]> The South Windsor girls lacrosse team has cooled down after a 4-0 start and is now 6-3-1. They are ranked tenth in the Class L standings. South Windsor prides itself on its defense. Led by senior goalie Meghan Brault, it has surrendered less than seven goals per match and allowed teams to score in double digits just three times. Head coach Ed Duclos proclaimed Brault one of the top goalies in the state, and ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/bobcats-seeking-berth-after-hot-start-to-season/1001487 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:24 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-ellingtons-kevin-arbeiter/1001474?source=rss Kevin has been a team captain in lacrosse for the Ellington Knights for two seasons and a scholar athlete every year throughout high school. Next season he plans to attend Bryant University to study business.He is undecided as to whether or not he will play a sport in Rhode Island when he starts college, though he says he would like to continue his athletic career. How Kevin prepares for a game: I listen to some ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-ellingtons-kevin-arbeiter/1001474 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/girls-lacrosse-ellington-looks-to-improve-on-strong-2012/984860?source=rss Aside from Ellington, local girls high school lacrosse teams are coming off down seasons. Look for a reversal in 2013, with several teams revamped and ready to make vast improvements. Ellington is looking to advance past the state quarterfinals this season, while South Windsor, Suffield and Somers have to navigate tough regular season schedules to reach the states. The action started late last week, as teams took ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/girls-lacrosse-ellington-looks-to-improve-on-strong-2012/984860 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:21:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy, The Sports Department) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/boys-lacrosse-area-teams-on-rebound/984387?source=rss ]]> After area high school boys lacrosse teams had down seasons in 2012, they are coming back this season with talent and motivation. All expect vast improvemen; don’t be surprised to see some in the mix come state tournament time at the end of May. With action beginning during the middle of last week, the journey has begun for the following talented and hungry teams. Tolland Coach: Vic Hurtuk Last Year: 7-10 Key ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/boys-lacrosse-area-teams-on-rebound/984387 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:12:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy, The Sports Department) Lacrosse