Ga Lacrosse

[rhslax25]

I don't understand how HIES is up there...

[galax2009]

any thought on westminster lassiter

[ny2galax37]

3G/1A is an average day for Bender. Not his best performance at all. True, he's not the most athletic player, but he's like having an on-field coach. He's a helluva leader.

[Bexican 408]

Alpharetta is good but they would still get beat by most Maryland, Long Island or Upstate NY team

yes, thats probably the truth about alot of states and their top 5's but the fact is they're RAW. i pick them over Lovett by atleast 3 goals if they keep up this momentum. good luck to em again.

[Bexican 408]

I understand that Lovett is good..but i don't get all the hype with them being the "dynasty" team...can someone clarify that

[galax2009]

alpharetts over lassiter by 12? wow. was this game just physically dominated by AHS?

[Bexican 408]

Did Axford play against AHS?

[laxer1789]

weird that Lassiter-Westminster was one of the preseason most hyped games. I wouldn't be surprised if both were right there at the end come playoff time but, right now they look like also-ran's

[Sack Attack]

I understand that Lovett is good..but i don't get all the hype with them being the "dynasty" team...can someone clarify that


5 state championships in 8 years pretty much says it all right there.

[flowtowin]

WOW is all i can say! Alpharetta over Lassiter by 12?? If only I had seen this game! it sounds and appears as if AHS completely dominated every aspect of the game, what happened trojans? That is very uncharacteristic of Lassiter lacrosse and coach Manderano's boys. I cant remember the last time lassiter lost a game by anywhere even close to ten goals....have they ever?

I cant quite figure out this AHS team. At times they look dominant but at others they barely manage to pull off wins against non-top 5 teams. Nevertheless, wins are wins and it appears as if they are getting stronger as the season progresses so more power to them!

I was going to comment on the pre season hype about the lassiter/westmin game but after hearing this AHS/Lass score i dont even know what to expect. Lassiter couldnt find a way to beat Westminster last season especially when it really counted in the State Championship. Still, the trojans will be gunning for westminster and my guess is it will be a great game.

I cant wait to see what this HIES team can do against stiff competition this year as they have great potential. Everything is turned all topsy turvey this season in GA lax anything can happen.
...and yes, lovett is a dynasty and always will be, i dont know about the best coach in the state but it is impressive to see what Buczek does with all his young guys every year

[dc8rlax]

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[Attackalltheway]

I don't understand how HIES is up there...

well i think they're tied for first place in their area.....Just beat BT

[NElaxer56]

Alpharetta is good but they would still get beat by most Maryland, Long Island or Upstate NY team
Your opinion does not match many of those who have watched those teams from NY & MD and who have actually seen them play.

[NElaxer56]

3G/1A is an average day for Bender. Not his best performance at all. True, he's not the most athletic player, but he's like having an on-field coach. He's a helluva leader.
Great point-He reminds me of Ian Dingman at Navy (finally graduated last year) with his "field presence". He should have a good career in the college ranks.

[relaxified]

Did Axford play against AHS?

According to Lassiter's website, he played and made 19 saves.

[unclax1]

He did play and made some great saves. Scary as without him it would have been worse. I guess I only have been to AHS's two best games (Milton and Lassitter) but, in those two they were dominant on both ends. AHS Roswell should be fun

[Beta26]

Your opinion does not match many of those who have watched those teams from NY & MD and who have actually seen them play.

That's a pretty bold statement...but I dig the confidence to say the least. I don't hear too many people in the south making that claim since not many teams in Georgia play teams from the mid-Atlantic. St Andrews (FL) is an exception and can perhaps make that claim since they beat McDonogh (Md) by 3 last year, lost to Boys Latin by 3 and beat Lassiter (Ga) by 10. Alpharetta is good. But to say they're the best of the best (in the country) is premature.

Alpharetta was just faster (athleticism AND ball-movement) than Lassiter. AHS has some pretty good shots and ball-movement. Solan played well too.

Can't wait for Alpharetta/Lovett in April.

[LAXMAN4614]

Your opinion does not match many of those who have watched those teams from NY & MD and who have actually seen them play.

See your problem is that you open your mouth without knowing what you are talking about. I have seen Teams like West Genny, West Islip, Gilman and other. Plus If you remember Gilman beat a Lovett Team by at least 10 where they had already played a game that day and lovett had Hicks and Palmer and i am pretty sure that lovett team was pretty good.

[NElaxer56]

That's a pretty bold statement...but I dig the confidence to say the least. I don't hear too many people in the south making that claim since not many teams in Georgia play teams from the mid-Atlantic. St Andrews (FL) is an exception and can perhaps make that claim since they beat McDonogh (Md) by 3 last year, lost to Boys Latin by 3 and beat Lassiter (Ga) by 10. Alpharetta is good. But to say they're the best of the best (in the country) is premature.

Alpharetta was just faster (athleticism AND ball-movement) than Lassiter. AHS has some pretty good shots and ball-movement. Solan played well too.

Can't wait for Alpharetta/Lovett in April.
Let's not get carried away-AHS can "compete" in general with them-didn't say they'd beat'em :-)

[NElaxer56]

He did play and made some great saves. Scary as without him it would have been worse. I guess I only have been to AHS's two best games (Milton and Lassitter) but, in those two they were dominant on both ends. AHS Roswell should be fun
If Lassiter had 3 D instead of 1 it would have helped.

[Beta26]

Let's not get carried away-AHS can "compete" in general with them-didn't say they'd beat'em :-)

Touche salesman!

Where are the Alpharetta seniors going to play in college?

[Sack Attack]

WI cant remember the last time lassiter lost a game by anywhere even close to ten goals....have they ever?

People forget in the early years of GA lax Lassiter was terrible. However, they have been very good for the past 5 years.

Last time Lassiter lost to a Georgia team by 10+ goals? May 1, 2002 vs. Lovett. 14-1 Lovett.

[knights29]

Does anyone know if the games vs. out of state teams count in the event of a tie in the standings? If so, how could that be fair? Example > You've got Lovett playing a power in Gilman and Roswell playing a mediocre Tennessee team Montgomery Bell. I guess if it is true, it's up to the discretion of the coaches when they schedule the games.

[Lax-A-Tive]

I'm starting to think that you shouldn't be able to post anything here unless you have some basic understanding of lacrosse in general and, more importantly, Georgia lacrosse in particular. To being, Lassiter is a great lacrosse program and the fact they lost to Alpharetta doesn't mean all that much. How many times over the past 5 years has Lassiter beaten AHS? Keep in mind that each year players graduate, programs turn over and their play goes up or down. Don't be foolish enought to count Lassiter out. Secondly, the recent posts about Lovett players being drug tested is totally false and seem to be nothing more than more petty envy. Next, the recent Alpharetta posts (much like the McIntosh posts) must have been made by a first year, middle school lax player. No, Alpharetta can't beat most, if any, Mid-Atlantic, Long Island or northern New York high school lax teams, let alone half the teams in D-III. Clearly whoever made this boast is clueless. 5 or 6 consecutive wins doesn't make you a national powerhouse. Also, take a look at who AHS has played and ask yourself, are they really any good this year? I don't think that any current Georgia team is anywhere near as good as lax teams in the past (Lovett and Lassiter). Also, if you don't already know that the Lovett coach is the best in Georgia, then again, you don't know jack about Georgia lacrosse. Finally, teams shouldn't get all that excited about winning "fall ball". If you really think winning fall ball means anything, then compare fall ball winners against state championship winners. Good teams play fall ball to get better, to work on things they need to improve on, to find a rhythm and I'm pretty sure they don't put much stock in "winning" a fall ball league. Again, if you think winning fall ball is important, then your understanding of lacrosse is minor league. Please stop putting up such ridiculous posts, its embarrassing and makes us look like a bunch of yahoos to other people/states. Lastly, please stop playing football with sticks (also known as meathead lacrosse), go out and watch a few college games (in particular, go watch Dartmouth and Notre Dame go at it this weekend at Lovett) and learn how the game is meant to be played. Pass the ball, don't run with it, see the field, find the open man, remember an assist is as good as a goal, ride hard, be a complete player and don't be proud of yourself if you break some guys neck with a needless, but legal, hit. I'm sorry I had to come back here but the recent Georgia posts are juvenile and embarrassing.

[relaxified]

Lax-A-Tive,

You are probably right, it would make for better reading if posters were somewhat informed, but people should be able to say what's on their mind. It often seems that those who claim to know all often expose themselves as the group that they are criticizing.

1. Lassiter has never beaten AHS during the High School Lacrosse season.
2. Arguably, AHS has had one of the toughest early schedules.
3. I agree the Lovett thing should never have been posted.
4. I think that lacrosse in this state is improving so fast that you are kidding yourself if you think that champions, more than a few years removed, could compete with this year's or next year's top teams.
5. I spoke with someone who knows lacrosse very well who said that AHS (playing like they did yesterday) could "compete" with the better New England teams.
6. I agree with you about fall ball meaning nothing.

I only agree with you on two of those six items. But I don't begrudge your post.

[LAXMAN4614]

I think that I would still take the '04 Lassiter or Lovett team still even now. These teams might be able to compete but I say those teams still win 9 times out 0f 10 against these teams.

[dc8rlax]

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[Lax-A-Tive]

Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate, acknowledge and agree with most your opinions. I do however, disagree with AHS being able to compete with northern teams. And though I do think teams will continue to get stronger, there is no team playing right now that can compare with the best lassiter or lovett teams of the past few years. Good luck to all Georgia teams

[unclax1]

Its all in fun and overall, its great the interest is even there. I am from "up north" and clearly the top lax markets have teams that are far deepeer than ATL. Most teams here are still living off of two lines of mids where in Balt and LI teams can go four deep. That being said, the best kids in GA when put together are doing just fine in tourneys. The best? No. Competitive. Yes. and DII and DIII schools are recruiting here rather hard. Problem is, too many kids want to play Club so it is frustrating for some colleges. But, this year ATL will have a record number of recruits. As for AHS, hats off - that was very good lacrosse. Picking on each other aside, Lax has come a long way here and finally, we are seeing some competitive balance. Someone will probably pick AHS off just like AHS has knocked off some traditonal powerhouses....and its all good for the game

[mmiddie]

as most of you know i am not a big lassiter fan ......... and yes i will say "i told you so" ............. but as bad as i hate those guys ....you got to give em credit for being one of the top programs in the state.... Alpharetta and McIntosh when you guys play in four straight state championship games like lassiter or lovett then you can call yourselves a dynasty until then you are simply a good team............ period........... congrats on a great win but keep it in perspective man........

[Laxplayer0515]

as most of you know i am not a big lassiter fan ......... and yes i will say "i told you so" ............. but as bad as i hate those guys ....you got to give em credit for being one of the top programs in the state.... Alpharetta and McIntosh when you guys play in four straight state championship games like lassiter or lovett then you can call yourselves a dynasty until then you are simply a good team............ period........... congrats on a great win but keep it in perspective man........

I don't believe anybody said AHS was a dynasty so don't put those words in our mouths

[unclax1]

How about we move on - we have some new teams in town so this is good.....moving - thoughts about Roswell vs Milton?

[Bexican 408]

Roswell if Bender produces and defense is solid

[Bexican 408]

McCallie @ MHS 4:15 Friday 3/14

[galaxcoach8]

I saw bender play against Harrison, and I must say I was unimpressed. He has definately one of the best shots I have seen in a long time, but other than that he is not a threat. If a decent d-pole shuts off his shot, there is nothing he can do

[galaxcoach8]

make that northview. I don't know why I said Harrison

[Sack Attack]

Does anyone know if the games vs. out of state teams count in the event of a tie in the standings? If so, how could that be fair? Example > You've got Lovett playing a power in Gilman and Roswell playing a mediocre Tennessee team Montgomery Bell. I guess if it is true, it's up to the discretion of the coaches when they schedule the games.

MBA isn't mediocre... Top 3 or 4 in TN. Mediocre compared to Gilman I guess, but not mediocre by any means.

[justchillaxin88]

Does anyone know if the games vs. out of state teams count in the event of a tie in the standings? If so, how could that be fair? Example > You've got Lovett playing a power in Gilman and Roswell playing a mediocre Tennessee team Montgomery Bell. I guess if it is true, it's up to the discretion of the coaches when they schedule the games.


if there is a tie in region standings it depends on how both teams did against common opponents IN Georgia.

[ny2galax37]

Well, Bender was only the tournament MVP; I guess he didn't play that well.

[ny2galax37]

Well, Bender was only the tournament MVP; I guess he didn't play that well.

Sorry, let me add to that. You see, where people actually understand lacrosse, assists are as important as goals. Bender doesn't have to only score goals to contribute. Half his points come from assists. I guess that's why every team builds their defensive game plan around him.

[Mr Magoo]

Northview - 8
Hooch - 6

[gclaxatl]

Lovett played MBA tonight - won 10-4.

[GAmc9]

pope-20
n. cobb-5

[calc1454]

God dang this forum is getting ridiculous all that has been posted recently has been about how Alpharetta and "Bender" are so good. Yes i admit Alpharetta is very good, but there is no way they would be able to play with a team like Gilman. Gilman is a very good team that pretty much never misses a ground ball and never misses a pass. They are very strong on the midline and go about 4 lines deep. Alpharetta would not be able to play with them if Lovett (when they had neil hicks and chris palmer) lost to them by 10 or so. But i do admit they are good, but do not take it that far as saying they could play with some of the best in the North.

[rhslax25]

I saw bender play against Harrison, and I must say I was unimpressed. He has definately one of the best shots I have seen in a long time, but other than that he is not a threat. If a decent d-pole shuts off his shot, there is nothing he can do

That's said every week, yet he still get hat tricks and multiple assists almost every game...

[Sack Attack]

The general consensus on Bender seems to be this:

He's big, but slow. Has a great shot, but is also efficient at dishing the rock. 3g, 1a in his sleep.

Can we move on now?

[longpole58]

The general consensus on Bender seems to be this:

He's big, but slow. Has a great shot, but is also efficient at dishing the rock. 3g, 1a in his sleep.

Can we move on now?
I'm with you guys... move on from petty stuff and dig in on how the game here needs to advance. I agree with others that the key is elevating the GA game to the passing game that it dominates everywhere else (and us when we play them). One-on-one dodging is great, but you can't outrun a passed ball - it's that simple - and you get killed on a good slide (unless you can pass). Why is Lovett ranked highest? Because Busek coaches his team to pass and move without the ball. Why is AHS getting better? Because they move the ball around. Why is Roswell improving? Because they pass and move without the ball. Westminster looks better on offense this year and is scoring way more than they did when they won last year - much more movement of the ball than last year, but not a lot without the ball. SPX - more movement. The list goes on.

[gadawgs0820]

David beman-hampton sydney (VA)
Matt Peirce- Vassar (NY)
Brad Mostowy- Trinity-pawling prep (CT)

[keylimepie111]

Your opinion does not match many of those who have watched those teams from NY & MD and who have actually seen them play.

NElaxer, alpharetta is good but I have seen maryland teams and NY team and they would put your team to shame, I'm sorry but I think everyone one who plays lacrosse in ga knows this to be true. We will try to excuse that ignorant statment.

[Mr Magoo]

Great observation longpole. I could not have said it better myself. The teams you mentioned that play the game the right way are setting an example that every coach in Georgia should follow from Junior programs all the way up to Varsity. Teams that do not move the ball and don't play with a team-first mentality will do nothing but struggle as more and more coaches and programs buy into the team style of play that you are talking about.

[Lax-A-Tive]

Messrs. Longpole and Magoo are totally correctomundo on this point. In lacrosse passing/finding the open man is what it's all about. Take a look at the stats of the better college players over the last five years. Their assist count often matches or surpasses the number of goals they scored. Anyone who shoots 10 shots a game should be putting up 3+ goals a game. Also, any player who runs the entire field (with his mind made up that he is going to shot no matter what), makes 6 dodges, three swim moves, falls down twice, drops the ball once or twice, then picks it up and shoots should be benched and told he can play until he learns to share the ball/or/that the game isn't all about him. That's my rant for the day. Well that and the AHS people jumping all over Lassiter. Lassiter has earned the right to be shown some respect. AHS, as good as you may be, or as good as you think you are, you haven't. This is your first year, so quit acting so noveau riche. Once you've done what Lassiter has done, then you will deserve some respect. Only rookies talk that kind of trash. P.S., if you (all teams) want to see how the game is meant to be played, go to the Notre Dame/Dartmouth game tomorrow.

[Statman]

1. Lassiter has never beaten AHS during the High School Lacrosse season.
That's because they've not played until this year.....No reason to schedule teams out of area that are not in prior season's Top 10.

[GALAX63]

Anyone know what time the Notre Dame/Dartmouth game is tomorrow, and if they offer tickets at the gate (price?)?

[Beta26]

Tickets will be available at the gate for $10.

Game starts at 2:00pm.

[unclax1]

I must be missing something here. I dont see AHS jumping all over Lassitter. I see one misguided soul who jumped the gun on GA lax relative to the north. The few AHS people I ve spoken too - and Mcintosh people - are only excited because of the respect they have for Lassitter. As I have written - this is all good - a bunch of solid teams who can beat each other on any given day...now that is a northern concept and good for lax!! So, trying to move on, lets get the opinions rolling on Milton Roswell. Seems like Milton's offense has lost some pep and their D doesnt adjust much....big game for both...opinions?

[relaxified]

I must be missing something here. I dont see AHS jumping all over Lassitter. I see one misguided soul who jumped the gun on GA lax relative to the north. The few AHS people I ve spoken too - and Mcintosh people - are only excited because of the respect they have for Lassitter. As I have written - this is all good - a bunch of solid teams who can beat each other on any given day...now that is a northern concept and good for lax!! So, trying to move on, lets get the opinions rolling on Milton Roswell. Seems like Milton's offense has lost some pep and their D doesnt adjust much....big game for both...opinions?

I think Milton will win if they put a determined Pole on Bender and deprive him the ball.
I think Roswell may win if they ride Milton's Poles and make them prove that they can clear the ball.

[Laxplayer0515]

....Well that and the AHS people jumping all over Lassiter. AHS, as good as you may be, or as good as you think you are, you haven't. This is your first year, so quit acting so noveau riche. Once you've done what Lassiter has done, then you will deserve some respect. Only rookies talk that kind of trash. P.S., if you (all teams) want to see how the game is meant to be played, go to the Notre Dame/Dartmouth game tomorrow.

Hey, I go to AHS and I know that there are only 3 people including me who go to Alpharetta and post on here and none of us have even mentioned the lassiter game. Other people are talking about us, but what makes you think we are "Jumping all over lassiter"?
Just wanna clear things up.

Thank you UNClax for realizing this

[justchillaxin88]

any predictions on the rematch of state last year?????

Westminster at Lassiter????

[Laxdad1]

All I've got to say about Alpha is come back and talk after you have been to the state championship game 3 or 4 times.
Just got back from McCallie/McIn. game. There have been a few people bad mouthing Tenn. Lax. It was 3/2 McIn. at end of the 1st. Final 10-5 McCallie. It took 1 quarter to figure them out.

[dc8rlax]

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[Sack Attack]

MBA 4
Pace 3

[laxn29]

Milton 13
Roswell 10
great game won in the last three minutes of the game.

[westymid]

McCallie? honestly, laxdad?

[keylimepie111]

It doesn't surprise me that Milton won. I stayed until the game stopped for lighting. Milton just looked like a better team then Roswell. They had much more time of possession, won more faceoffs and stopped bender. He did have three goals (No assists) but I still consider that being stopped for Bender. All I have to say is besides Lovett ga lacrosse is looking very interesting.

[Laxdawg96]

I go to prince. Its in athens. Mark Richt little daughter goes there. It goes all the way up from Kindergarten to Your senior year of high school. were not very good though. our football isnt terrible though and I play for the middle school team.

[RaiderDBiscuit]

Moderator please delete this post

[Statman]

Lassiter 8, Westminster 6. Game was delayed for lightning with 7:27 left and trojans up 6-5. Wildcats tied it up before trojans scored last two.

[GK32]

Yeah Lassiter Westminster was pretty close and once it got delayed Lassiter just came out of the gates quicker than Westminster did. I saw a lot of Westminster and Lassiter players go down, and after talking to some of the team's parents it sounded like they were both enduring some spring break and general injury in the roster. Both teams came out to play and it really was a close game, and yes, Noonan was back in the goal and had double digit saves I believe, and Axeford played as good as always with some remarkable 1v1 saves. I think the rain delay didn't really give us the best look at the teams but don't count either of them out.

GK32

[Attackalltheway]

Did the D1 game go on today? Anyone go?

[theking2]

Did the D1 game go on today? Anyone go?

yes, Notre Dame dominated. 19-7 I believe. Neal Hicks had 1 or 2 goals, and a couple assists as well.

[mullengoal141]

the notre dame dartmouth game, though delayed, ended up having the most perfect weather possible.

bright skies and sunny.

dartmouth looked like they could really have won today... that is if they had had enough gas in the tank for the second half.

notre dame looked just great.

i also met a few people from tlf today. hats off to them.

[Laxdad1]

Look. Nobody but a shrimpy middle scholer has said anything about AHS being "so great." There are three kids in this forum who actually play on the Varsity team. We speak when spoken to and don't hype up our team. We have respect for everyone and hope they give us just as much respect. Sorry that we haven made consecutive state championships LAXDAD, but we havent said jack about ourselves (minus the middle schooler who plays for the feeder team, possibly).

"Attitude reflect leadership, captain"


AHS LAX #22
If you look back at my posts you will notice that they have been positive about your team. I try to be fair and I am pleased that there have been schools that are beginning to be more competitive. Alpha could have beaten any team in the state the night they played Lass. The first 6 minutes of the game was the best lax I have watched this year. I felt bad for Lass because someone forgot to call time out. As I have said before the season is long, so good luck!!

[gadawgs0820]

biscuit and vining we will just play our game. let em say what ever they want about us. we show up every game and well just keep proving ourselves..

AHS #19

[B1ackout]

leave AHS alone yall. There right the only people talking about them seems to be a parent and some young fool. Those guys worked themselves hard in the off season and deserve everything they have gotten so far. All that AHS doing good this year means is that GA lax is improving. It shows that more teams are becoming competitive which will cause the game to just get better.

As for the gentleman who spoke of AHS beating a the best in the north, I'm sorry but you are mistaken. That be like saying the best ACC football teams could easily beat the best SEC teams. Everyone knows that just wouldnt happen. Ask any laxer who has played with Northern players and they will tell you how much better the game is up there. Its kind of unlikely that a southern team will have as competitive a program as a good northern team when they are 30+ years behind in programs. Take this fact for example. The first, and as far as i know only, GA school to have a freshman team is Milton and they just started it last season. Many NY schools have had freshman teams for at least a decade if not much longer. One day the south might be equal with the North but thats not now.

[RaiderDBiscuit]

leave AHS alone yall. There right the only people talking about them seems to be a parent and some young fool. Those guys worked themselves hard in the off season and deserve everything they have gotten so far. All that AHS doing good this year means is that GA lax is improving. It shows that more teams are becoming competitive which will cause the game to just get better.

Thank you B1ackout

[Laxdad1]

it looks like the stars aligned for A-retta this year, but other than that one goal loss i'd say McIntosh has a pretty good resumea so far. so i wouldn't b so fast to count us out...also, McCallie? honestly laxdad?

I'd really would like to hear your thoughts about the game. McCallie went up to Chape Hill and beat Woodlands, 14/4, they seem to be a little down this year.

[Socrates]

leave AHS alone yall. There right the only people talking about them seems to be a parent and some young fool. Those guys worked themselves hard in the off season and deserve everything they have gotten so far. All that AHS doing good this year means is that GA lax is improving. It shows that more teams are becoming competitive which will cause the game to just get better.

As for the gentleman who spoke of AHS beating a the best in the north, I'm sorry but you are mistaken. That be like saying the best ACC football teams could easily beat the best SEC teams. Everyone knows that just wouldnt happen. Ask any laxer who has played with Northern players and they will tell you how much better the game is up there. Its kind of unlikely that a southern team will have as competitive a program as a good northern team when they are 30+ years behind in programs. Take this fact for example. The first, and as far as i know only, GA school to have a freshman team is Milton and they just started it last season. Many NY schools have had freshman teams for at least a decade if not much longer. One day the south might be equal with the North but thats not now.


Not affiliated with AHS in any way but know the familys and players of no less than 5 members of the team as well as a couple of their coaches. Their character is showing on the field and on this board. Pretty strong of those players to know it's best to keep out of the weeds by keeping their mouth shut when their team can easily best most any of the GA teams each of us may be more closely affilitated with - props to the parents and coaches of these players.

It would be an interesting question for the board regarding 9th grade teams. There are at least 2 schools who have one this year.

[ny2galax37]

As far as I know, the only 9th grade GHSA high school team this year is Roswell, which plays a JV schedule. I believe South Forsyth, Milton and Alpharetta have 9th grade teams that are playing through the NGLL, and quite hopefully will play at the GHSA level next year. It is not inconceivable that it will not be long before some of the best lacrosse is played in GA!

[dc8rlax]

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[GAlax3]

From what I've heard, Cobb County schools won't allow freshman teams for most sports. I don't understand why, though.

[naderlax23]

I'd really would like to hear your thoughts about the game. McCallie went up to Chape Hill and beat Woodlands, 14/4, they seem to be a little down this year.

Haha, it's funny how they don't talk after they lose. Mccallie probably played near the bottom of their potential in this game. they had about six penalties, and still destroyed mcintosh. A word to the wise, just because your team is hot right now doesn't mean your invincible. the more you talk the more the other team wants to take you off your pedestal. you might just end up looking like a fool.:chuckle:

[Beta26]

Haha, it's funny how they don't talk after they lose. Mccallie probably played near the bottom of their potential in this game. they had about six penalties, and still destroyed mcintosh.

They (McCallie) beat Woodlands 14-4 and beat McIntosh 10-4.

[Laxdad1]

Haha, it's funny how they don't talk after they lose. Mccallie probably played near the bottom of their potential in this game. they had about six penalties, and still destroyed mcintosh. A word to the wise, just because your team is hot right now doesn't mean your invincible. the more you talk the more the other team wants to take you off your pedestal. you might just end up looking like a fool.:chuckle:

This is not my team. I'm interested because I actually want Ga Lax to beat more teams from out of state and McCallie happens to play many Ga teams(Westm., Lass., Lovett, and now McIn.) Besides, it lifts the level of your game when you play teams that you know maybe better. Ga teams need to start winning games against these teams. This was McCallie's 2nd game. Ravenwood, MBA, MUS, CBHS, and McCallie all have good programs. The only team that has had good success has been Lovett. The Milton Legacy Tournament starts 3/28. Gilman, Charlotte Latin, and others will be coming in. Wouldn't it be awesome if our teams won more that they lost? Wouldn't it be great for Ga. Lax?

[lacrosse123]

Who are the best JV teams in GA?

[farside]

Notre Dame/Dartmouth
Awesome Lacrosse weekend - would have been a better game with DUKE or UNC. Maybe next year. Great for the state of Georgia - Yipphee

[PHSlax7]

thoughts on Pope vs. Milton?

[Laxdad1]

Games of the week 9/17-9/21
3/17 Lovett v Charlotte Country Day Lovett
3/18 Hies @ Northview Northview
3/18 Pope v Milton Pope
3/21 Lass. @ Milton Lass
3/21 Roswell @ Walton Roswell, Walton may win

I'm not in agreement with Laxpower. McIn.should not be in top 5. Hies has yet to prove worthy of the #3 spot.

Lass/Westm. It was a good game. I thought the goalies for both teams played well. Axe caught a shot just below his neck protector and was out of the game for a while. Lamie took a hard hit and came out and did not return. Westm. fresh. M. Thomas hurt his back-status unknown.

[Laxdad1]

I forgot the Lovett/Gillman game on 3/19. I believe Lovett will make it closer than people think but Gillman will win.

[dc8rlax]

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[Attackalltheway]

Who are the best JV teams in GA?

Unfortunately, nobody really cares about JV haha. Coaches especially

[naderlax23]

i was directing that at the various boasters from mcintosh and alpha, not you. haha, sorry if you took it the wrong way.

[Sack Attack]

Is Lovett/Gilman at Milton?

[Laxdad1]

Is Lovett/Gilman at Milton?

Lovett/Gillman is in North Carolina.

I saw Pope destroy Milton tonight 15/7? Pope put Soto on TJ and he shut him down. I believe he had 2 assists. Pope must have had over 50 shots. Milton could not muster any offense.

[GAlax3]

Milton's goalie made a lot of good saves, and there were a few pipes hit too.

[ATLredgoalie55]

A handfull of milton's goals were unsettled. Also they put in two when the cold back up goalie went in.

[Statman]

I'm not in agreement with Laxpower. McIn.should not be in top 5. Hies has yet to prove worthy of the #3 spot.

I agree Laxdad, more reasonable Top 10 though on both.

HIES has not played anyone, 3/31-4/12 schedule should seed them properly. MHS has some weak opponents to follow and a few games of note to prove themselves, one weakness is they have shrimpy middle schoolers.

[Statman]

Games of the week 3/17-3/21

Kentucky school playing at Lassiter Saturday 3/22 could be interesting as to interstate gut check. Their power rating not high after two losses and no wins, but they took Ravenwood into OT.

[Statman]

2008 Lax playoff brackets with seeds by area on attached link. Some changes -vs- last year.
http://ga.prepcountry.com/?m=33913&w=1&s=39

[Statman]

FYI-Inside Lacrosse Regional rankings has Lovett and Alpharetta in SE top 10:
http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2008/03/19/il-high-school-regional-rankings-march-19/

[knights29]

Kentucky school playing at Lassiter Saturday 3/22 could be interesting as to interstate gut check. Their power rating not high after two losses and no wins, but they took Ravenwood into OT.

Ravenwood(TN) is in major rebuilding mode, after losing around 15 quality seniors last season. It will be a few years before they are in the upper tier again.

Lassiter by five over Trinity.

[Socrates]

2008 Lax playoff brackets with seeds by area on attached link. Some changes -vs- last year.
http://ga.prepcountry.com/?m=33913&w=1&s=39

I think this is the same as what GHSA posted (http://www.ghsa.net/files/documents/Brackets/LaCrosse_Brackets_2007-2008.pdf) 10/05/2007 - 11:48am.

[GAlax3]

Pope is playing Trinity at 9:30 AM on the same day as Lassiter, about 5 hours before. Apparently, Kentucky's playoffs can sometimes have teams playing multiple games in a day, so they're trying to prepare for that type of situation.

[Sack Attack]

Gilman 13
Lovett 3

Not much to say, I guess. GA lax still at least 10 years behind..

[Laxdad1]

I thought Lov. would show a little better. Oh, well. Good thing they didn't play some other MD. team like Layola-Blakefield.
Sat. 3/22 Games:
Louisville Trinity playing both Pope and Lassiter

[farside]

To all the folks who have been ranting about Lovett playing Gilman (esp - Lax Dad) - please cut them some slack. They just played the number 7 team in the country according to STX rank. See recent rankings. Hats off to Lovett Coach for scheduling this game and getting Georgia on the HS Lacrosse Map. Other schools are finally doing this (Schools from other States).
At some point a Georgia School will be ranked in the top 25 but lets remember that the sport is still very young in our State. You have to walk before you can run.:rolling:

1. Loyola-Blakefield (2-0)
Previous: 1. Two wins last week, 15-5 over St. Anthony’s and 8-4 over the Hill School. NEXT Tomorrow vs. Trinity Pawling.

2. West Genesee (0-0)
Previous: 2. Idle. NEXT 3/29 vs. Downingtown East.

3. West Islip (0-0)
Previous: 3. Idle. NEXT 3/28 vs. Massapequa.

4. Manhasset (1-0)
Previous: 4. Beat South Side 14-13 in overtime. NEXT 3/26 vs. Northport

5. Georgetown Prep (5-0)
Previous: 5. Posted four wins at the Jesuit Lacrosse Classic, including a 7-5 win over Brophy Prep. NEXT Tomorrow vs. Gilman.

6. Mountain Lakes (0-0)
Previous: 6. Idle. NEXT 4/1 vs. Bergen Catholic.

7. Gilman (3-0)
Previous: 8. Topped Landon 16-9 and picked up two wins during a trip to North Carolina. NEXT Today vs. Lovett

8. Delbarton (0-0)
Previous: 9. Idle. NEXT 4/1 vs. Summit.

9. Chaminade (0-0)
Previous: 10. Idle. NEXT 3/25 vs. Massapequa.

10. John Jay-Cross River (0-0)
Previous: 11. Idle. NEXT 4/1 at Putnam Valley.

11. Jamesville-DeWitt (0-0)
Previous: 12. Idle. NEXT 4/1 at Homer.

12. Malvern Prep (0-0)
Previous: 13. Idle. NEXT Today at St Anne's-Belfield.

13. Darien (0-0)
Previous: 14. Idle. NEXT 4/2 at Staples-Westport.

14. Brother Rice (0-0)
Previous: 15. Idle. NEXT 3/27 at Detroit Country Day.

15. LaFayette (0-0)
Previous: 17. Idle. NEXT 3/29 vs. Watertown.

16. Fairfield Prep (0-0)
Previous: 19. Idle. NEXT 4/2 vs. Amity.

17. Upper Arlington (0-0)
Previous: 20. Idle. NEXT 3/26 vs. Hilliard Darby.

18. St. Ignatius Prep (6-0)
Previous: 21. Beat La Costa Canyon 11-4. NEXT Today vs. De La Salle.

19. Haverford (2-0)
Previous: 22. Beat St. Paul’s 10-3 and LaSalle 3-2. NEXT Tomorrow vs. St. Joe’s Prep.

20. Garden City (1-0)
Previous: Unranked. Beat Syosset 10-2. NEXT 3/22 vs. Georgetown Prep.

21. Duxbury (0-0)
Previous: 23. Idle. NEXT 4/5 at Needham.

22. Calvert Hall (3-0)
Previous: Unranked. Beat Hill Academy, Collegiate School and Sewickley. NEXT 3/25 at Landon.

23. St. Mary’s Annapolis (4-0)
Previous: Unranked. Beat Highland Park, Episcopal School of Dallas and St. Mary’s Ryken. NEXT Tomorrow vs. Landon.

24. Deerfield (0-0)
Previous: 25. Idle. NEXT 3/29 vs. Brunswick.

25. Saint Andrew’s (13-1)
Previous: 24. Beat St. Mark’s and Boys’ Latin, lost to McDonogh. NEXT 3/25 vs. Chestnut Hill Academy.

[Lax-A-Tive]

Unfortunately, the many obstacles that stand in the way of Georgia lacrosse won't be going away anytime soon. Athletic Directors at many schools still do their best to keep lacrosse programs out of their systems. Football, which in my humble opinion isn't anywhere as near as exciting or as fun to watch as lacrosse, still rules the roost in Georgia. The overload of spring sports at most high schools does a good job of protecting football, keeps field space divided by many different teams, and eliminates the possibility of many kids playing two sports of their choice. But hey, why should "what a kid wants to play" have anything to do with their high school sports experience. Also, many schools outside the metropolitan Atlanta area don't have the money or the interest in playing a sport they know little about. I know of a school in Atlanta that has three practice fields, one of which isn't even regulation size for either football or lacrosse. During the fall, those fields are used for football only, varsity, jv and middle school. Fall sports also include girls softball and cross country, neither of which use those three fields. During the spring, you have 5 lacrosse teams, 6 soccer teams, and I don't know how many track and field teams sharing those fields. Spring sports at that school also include, baseball (3 teams), golf, tennis and who knows what else. In almost every state soccer is played in the fall and competes with football. Just think how nice(and beneficial) it would be if lacrosse players could play soccer and lacrosse during the same year. Lastly, although progress is being made, elementary and middle schoolers aren't being exposed to lacrosse like they are other sports. Until serious programs are being developed at the younger levels, Georgia will never be able to compete with the mid-atlantic, long island and upstate NY teams. Its not that they kids down here aren't good athletes, or that they don't take lacrosse seriously, its just that the obstacles in their way are somewhat insurmountable. I blame GHSA, backasswards thinking athletic directors and those football coaches who tell their kids they don't want them playing lacrosse (I guess that's because they know if given the choice, most kids would pick lacrosse over football anyday). One of my friends summed it up best by saying (and I apologize in advance to any gay people who are offended by this statement, I don't mean any disrespect) "A gay man in Georgia is a guy who likes women more than football." So yeah, we may be 10 years behind the mid-atlantic teams, but its not because were not trying. And hats off to Lovett for playing teams like Gilman (ranked No. 1 in Laxpower, which by the way I think is a joke of a ratings system and No. 7 by STX/Inside Lacrosse). I don't think they stood much of a chance of winning but at least they schedule tough out-of-state competition. Honestly, what's the fun in playing weaker teams just to say you are 12 and 0. Nobody gets better by scheduling a bunch of weaker teams they know can't beat them. So in case you haven't figured it out by now, demand that your athletic director treats lacrosse with some respect, start youth programs in your community, add some games to your schedule that really test your team, get a good coach or community coach who knows the game and isn't a meathead proponent of "football with sticks" and get your kids to watch some college games to see how the game is meant to be played. The best $40 bucks you will ever spend will be for tickets to the NCAA men's lacrosse finals ($40 plus another $1,000 for airfare, hotels, car and food). Anyway, go Georgia lacrosse. With the right support, Georgia kids will eventually catch up with and start beating some of those teams. Fight the Power.

[Laxdad1]

You, farside, do not look at previous posts. I have nothing but respect for the Lovett program and Coach B. I have known him personally for 6 years and without Lovett, Georgia would hardly be noticed. Coach B. and Lovett have done more to promote Ga. Lax that any other program in Ga.

I've seen Lovett play 3X, and, in my opinion, I thought they would do better. I, obviously was wrong, but don't go around criticizing my motives. I am an advocate for Ga. Lax and everywhere I go I promote lacrosse.

As far as lax up north and in Fla. and Texas, Ga lax is behind but we are improving. The teams in MD.,VA.,NJ,Ny., Conn. Mass.' let's just say everywhere can 99/100 times beat us in their first game after the snow melts and after we have played 10 games. I know that and so should everyone else in Ga. That's why I have been talking about beating teams in states where we have a chance like Tenn and NC. I feel some of those teams are beatable.

[farside]

Hey Lax Dad - Chill out and have another cup of coffee or maybe you had to much. I understand your point and have read many of your posts.

I too have seen Lovett play this year. My point was similar to Laxative who is right on point, why play a schedule that does not challenge your team. Playing teams from FLA, TN, NC (some NC teams are strong) and other newer areas will not help you much. With the exception of McCalley and Mont Bell (which are boarding schools). We are catching up and it is expensive to play schools from Balitmore, LI and upstate NY.

Sorry I offended you since you know so much:worship:

[Statman]

My point was similar to Laxative who is right on point, why play a schedule that does not challenge your team. Playing teams from FLA, TN, NC (some NC teams are strong) and other newer areas will not help you much. With the exception of McCalley and Mont Bell (which are boarding schools). We are catching up and it is expensive to play schools from Balitmore, LI and upstate NY.:

I like the idea of a Spring Break or long weekend "Battle of the Borders" type of tournament, whether with TN or FL or with more states. Whether you agree with Laxpower or not, their latest SE Top 20 shows 8 GA schools, 3 schools each from FL, TN, NC and TX. How bought a SE regional tourney of 16 teams, like the SELC tourney held in ATL. Go after the NE later.

[dc8rlax]

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[dc8rlax]

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[Lax-A-Tive]

I agree. I didn't see LaxDad's comment about Lovett "not doing better than they did" against Gilman as a rant or a put down. It certainly would have been nice for Lovett if it had been closer but it wasn't so that's that. Even in a loss, Lovett benefits big time from playing Gilman. I've always felt that smart coaches schedule the hardest teams they can because it usually pays big dividends come tournament time. Not that it has any bearing on anything, but I've heard that Lovett starts seven underclassmen and that one of their starters didn't play during the visit to NC because of an injury. I believe until schools here in Georgia can continually, year after year, replace graduating talent with incoming talent of equal strength, we will always come up short against the mid-atlantic, long island and new york teams. I have to believe that MIAA teams continually search out, and probably recruit, the very best lacrosse talent in the area. Lacrosse is the #1 sport in the MIAA. Putting a young, small team like Lovett on the field against a national powerhouse like Gilman is just another example of why their coach is the best in the Southeast. I'm sure if he could, he would have Lovett play more teams like Gilman. I'm glad to see that other Georgia teams are now starting to play up also.

[3rdPersonPlural]

My goodness, gentlemen. A top Georgia team playing a perrenial power from a prime hotbed is a coming of age, not a faux pas. A few years back La Costa Canyon and Torrey Pines took trips to MD, and - despite being powerhouses in CA - got shellacked.

So what?

Players learn more by losing to a superior program than they do beating an inferior one, and coaches have the first hand experience of the players to leverage when trying to get them to learn the finer points of team play.

The point of interregional play is not scheduling games you can win. Its playing games you'll remember and learn from. My hat is off to the Lovett program for having the Cojones to recognize that.

[galax2009]

Question about Lovett vs Gilman:

Was Gilman more athletic and physical or could they just move the ball alot better/faster?

[Laxdad1]

Hey! Wait until I really get Pi--ed. Listen guys, sometimes we may get excited about a point. You have to admit though, it does liven up this forum. I do not agree that Ga and Tenn lax is even. The nod has to go to Tenn. Even though their top teams are boarding schools, only about 1/3 of their players are boaders. The rest are day students. Their coaching is better than most Ga schools. McCallie and MUS, this year, can beat most Ga teams consistently. I agree that it is good to play teams from up north when the opportunity happens. Lovett played Gilman in North Carolina, that's not far to go. Playing up is the name of the game. It is the only way to get better. Going to lax camps in the north would be a good idea. Going to lax camps in Ga put on by Navy and Syracuse is not really going to improve your game. Sure you get good coaching, but you are practicing against the same old guys. You have to play against better players to improve.

[Lax-A-Tive]

My understanding. All of the above.

[Laxdad1]

I am encouraging all players if its possible to go to Milton's Legacy Cup Tournament starting next Fri. 3/28 and especially Sat. 3/29. Charlotte Latin will be playing McCallie. Check the schedule out, there are interesting games all day. Westm. and another Carolina team will be there. Good luck to all the players on the field tonight and tom.

[Statman]

MILTON LEGACY CUP GAME SCHEDULE


Friday March 28, 2008
4:00 pm Game 1: Girls Walton GA vs. Apex NC
5:30 pm Game 2: Boys Milton GA vs. Westminster GA
Player and Coaches dinner immediately following boys game at Milton High School Gym.

Saturday March 29, 2008
9:00 am Game 3: Boys GHS SC vs. Charlotte Latin NC
11:00 am Game 4: Girls Apex NC vs. Chattahoochee GA
12:30 pm Game 5: Boys McCallie TN vs. Westminster GA
2:30 pm Game 6: Girls Milton GA vs. Apex NC
4:00pm Game 7: Boys Milton GA vs. GHS SC
6:00 pm Game 8: Boys Charlotte Latin NC vs. McCallie TN

Game Times Subject to Change

[Sack Attack]

That Charlotte Latin/McCallie game is going to be SICK.

[Laxdad1]

Milton 11 Lassiter 3

It was never close. To win, your team must win face-offs. which Lass.did not. You must get ground balls, which Lass. did not. Lamie did not play. Without Lamie Lassiter's mid-field play shows its inexperiance. There is definitely some talent at middie, but they need more game time, which they are getting and they need more size. Axe continues to make spectacular saves but after that he is his own worst enemy. Turning the ball over is not what he should be doing. Lassiter did not have any transition because of their dropped passes and not getting ground balls. Milton was ready to play. I give them the credit because when the blood was in the water they never let up. Both schools have great programs. It seems that Lassiter is an unsettled team and it will depend on match ups and how healthy their key players stay over the course of the season. Lamie, from what I gather will be out for Sat. but will return next week.

[ny2galax37]

Roswell 14 Walton 10

Roswell was up 8-3 at half, but was outplayed in the 3rd period. They finally put Walton away in the 4th. Walton's defense was shreaded by Bender (8G/2A) and Gleason (2G/2A). Samples and Rico Catalino had 2 goals apiece, while McClure and Griswold each had 2 assists. Litton and Gleason picked up 11 and 10 ground balls respectively.

For Walton, Lenenski had 3G/1A and was outstanding on creating fast break opportunities off of the faceoff. Scott Ratliff scored 2 goals (one on D and the other from the crease as a middie) and Chase Thomas scored a goal for the second consecutive game. Walton's coach was ejected.

The game was not as close as the score would indicate.

[GoalieBen1]

I am encouraging all players if its possible to go to Milton's Legacy Cup Tournament starting next Fri. 3/28 and especially Sat. 3/29. Charlotte Latin will be playing McCallie. Check the schedule out, there are interesting games all day. Westm. and another Carolina team will be there. Good luck to all the players on the field tonight and tom.

Laxdad1 is right about the Legacy Cup its going to be very sweet. A lot of good teams from throughout the Southeast will be there, a few from Georgia, Tennesee, and North and South Carolina.

Also Kyle Harrison is going to be there on Saturday. He'll be putting on a shooting demonstration sometime in the late morning, so be sure to get there by like 10 if you wanna see that.

It should be a lot of fun and a good opportunity to spread lacrosse throughout the State.

[Laxdad1]

P.S. I would be remiss if I did not give the Milton goalie, Hostetler(SP)credit for playing a great game.

[GAlax3]

Pope 17 Louisville Trinity 3

[rhslax25]

P.S. I would be remiss if I did not give the Milton goalie, Hostetler(SP)credit for playing a great game.

Very true. In our game against them, he made tons of critical saves; he's definitely a great goalie.

[NElaxer56]

The Legacy Cup will be a great torny for a very good cause - as far as the lax it will be so so, mediocre at best.

[RaiderDBiscuit]

Moderator please delete this post

[rhsgoalie35]

Do you even know what your talking about?

I suspect he does not.

[RaiderDBiscuit]

The Milton Legacy Cup is going to have AMAZING lacrosse.

[RBGitsaWar]

Where should I play if my school doesn't have a team? I'm located right outside of Athens.

[rhsgoalie35]

RBGitsaWar,

I would advise that you look into summer and fall leagues bc generally, although sanctioned high school teams do typically form their own teams, you will be able to get on a team for a large-scale area. Camps would also be a good idea. Also, I suggest that you try and find some club teams in your area that you could play for. Be aware, however, that because of your location, you will most likely have to travel a good distance to practices, games, etc. Hope this helps.

[GeorgiaDolfan]

Where should I play if my school doesn't have a team? I'm located right outside of Athens.

Oconee County offers lacrosse.

LINKS:
http://www.ocprd.com/ProgramActivity.aspx?MemberID=5&ProgramID=1
OR
http://www.goallax.com/

[dc8rlax]

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[ItalyLaxer11]

Athens is too far for you. For Atlantans with this problem there is one public school system inside the perimeter that has a relatively low cost tuition program for outsiders. I don't want to be accused of recruiting, so I'll make clear that I don't know who any of you are and I'm not telling you to go to any school.

haha, decatur?

[RBGitsaWar]

thanks for the help. I'm going to do the overnight camp at Georgia Tech. I didn't get time to sign up before the deadline for the OC team and I run track so i don't think it would have worked too well.

[Beta26]

The GT camp is pretty good, and there's good in-state competition there. Typically the camp has a lot of Lovett kids, in addition to the others.

[rhslax25]

http://www.lax.com/stories/1979

Good to watch, considering that's the team Lovett recently lost to. GA lax still has a ways to go, but we'll get there eventually.

[bresdan09]

im from Issaquah and are team is going to come down to ga and play 3 games how is the competition down there

[RaiderDBiscuit]

By compaction do you mean competition?

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[straightshooter]

im from Issaquah and are team is going to come down to ga and play 3 games how is the compaction down there

The "compaction" is good and usually doesn't affect the drinking water. The competition is very good and you'll be treated to exceptional Southern hospitality.

The teams you'll play rank in this order: 1) Alpharetta, 2) McIntosh, and 3) Lassiter.

Alpharetta is a well-coached, senior-laden, athletic team. They move the ball crisply and make smart passes with patient shot-making. They're undefeated and are playing with well-earned confidence. If not the best team in Georgia, they're the most entertaining to watch.

McIntosh is knocking as a top-tier program. Another well-coached, quick, heady team. They play an inspired game and want to prove themselves at every opportunity. Bring your "A" game for these young men.

Lassiter is a perennial power with a winning tradition. This is a program that's appeared in the state championship game the last four years. They're down this year due to academics, injuries, internal squabbling, coaching, and other untimely setbacks. But, the kids play with a lot of pride and play hard to the end. Don't expect a walkover or you'll get run out of town.

Your coach picked three great schools to contest. We welcome you to Georgia and to Atlanta. I know you'll like what you see and how we treat our guests.

Travel safely.

[Laxdad1]

Games of the Week 3/24-3/29
3/26 Roswell@Alpha Alpha is playing well. Rowell inconsistent. Alpha
3/26 McIn.VHarrison I don't know if Harr. D is up to it. McIn. it may be close
3/26 HIES V Decatur Decatur has had better competition. Decatur
3/27 Alpha@N'view Alpha
Lass.@Lovett Lass may hang, but Lov. will win going away
Westm@Milton Tough game to call. Haven't decided.

Legacy this weekend. McCallie v. Charlotte Latin is the showcase game. It's tough playing two games in a day no matter how far apart the start times are.
It's very difficult picking a team to win over your home team. As I have mentioned before Lassiter plays "up and down" ball. Most of the time you don't know who's going to show up. Lamie will be back and that should help but it won't make the difference with Lov. Inexperiance is a problem. Many of the players on the first two lines got little playing time last year, especially at mid and attack. The character of this team will be made during the next five games. They have the hardest schedule in the state. The coaches and players are going to have to step up to the line and fight for the rest of their season. Good Luck to them!!!!!

[dc8rlax]

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[Sack Attack]

Two other big games this week are Pace/Milton Tuesday at Milton at 7:30 and Pace/Harrison Friday at 6:00 at Harrison.

[lacrosse123]

shawns mom is aa foxxx

[Laxdad1]

Two other big games this week are Pace/Milton Tuesday at Milton at 7:30 and Pace/Harrison Friday at 6:00 at Harrison.

Let's hear it. Who do think is going to win? I think you've got two tough games ahead. Pace has played better than I expected. I say you'll beat Harrison, but Milton will be much harder. Milton has been a little inconsistent. I have to give the nod to Milton, but if you can stifle TJ and your middies play good defense, you might have a better chance. Their goalie is good, so I still pick Milton. Good luck. It's been good having Pace playing better this year.

[unclax1]

Games of the Week 3/24-3/29
3/26 Roswell@Alpha Alpha is playing well. Rowell inconsistent. Alpha
3/26 McIn.VHarrison I don't know if Harr. D is up to it. McIn. it may be close
3/26 HIES V Decatur Decatur has had better competition. Decatur
3/27 Alpha@N'view Alpha
Lass.@Lovett Lass may hang, but Lov. will win going away
Westm@Milton Tough game to call. Haven't decided.

Legacy this weekend. McCallie v. Charlotte Latin is the showcase game. It's tough playing two games in a day no matter how far apart the start times are.
It's very difficult picking a team to win over your home team. As I have mentioned before Lassiter plays "up and down" ball. Most of the time you don't know who's going to show up. Lamie will be back and that should help but it won't make the difference with Lov. Inexperiance is a problem. Many of the players on the first two lines got little playing time last year, especially at mid and attack. The character of this team will be made during the next five games. They have the hardest schedule in the state. The coaches and players are going to have to step up to the line and fight for the rest of their season. Good Luck to them!!!!!AHS Roswell could be a good one. A week ago Id have to say AHS but they have been off since their Lassiter win. AHS's D has been good but.......they have been off a long time. Could be interessting.

[Mr Magoo]

Hooch - 10
Centennial - 3

[Beta26]

Hooch - 10
Centennial - 3

Surprising.

[Sack Attack]

Let's hear it. Who do think is going to win? I think you've got two tough games ahead. Pace has played better than I expected. I say you'll beat Harrison, but Milton will be much harder. Milton has been a little inconsistent. I have to give the nod to Milton, but if you can stifle TJ and your middies play good defense, you might have a better chance. Their goalie is good, so I still pick Milton. Good luck. It's been good having Pace playing better this year.

I'm not going to say anything before the games, but after the games I'll definately post some thoughts.

[GALAX63]

Harrison 10 Northview 4

[laxwatcher87]

A notice to all Lax fans in the Atlanta Area - Georgia will be playing Georgia Tech on April 12th at Lassiter High School - should be fun to watch

[farside]

In response to DC8 - the way the Regions are made up several teams get screwed because they are in a stronger region. Teams like Lake Side and Starrs Mill play a weaker schedule and will make the playoffs while teams HIES, Westmister and Pace will get hosed.

I guess there are a few ways to think about DC8's comments. If you are a new team you may want to play a weaker schedule to build some confidence with your players and establish a tradition. If you play a stronger schedule you run the risk of running everyone off with a losing team and if the school is not behind the program it can become a laughing stock.

I have always said new teams should play at JV Schedule (Decatur was successful with this approach) or in the NGLL a JV like league. The NGLL used to be pretty strong but in the last few years it has become a place to play 9th grade teams and JV like teams. Teams like Kennesaw, North Cobb, West Forsyth, Gainesville etc have had their hands full playing the stronger teams.

In the end if you have athletes and good coaching you can be successful pretty quickly - just look at Alpharetta.

Have a great week :beard:

[Statman]

A notice to all Lax fans in the Atlanta Area - Georgia will be playing Georgia Tech on April 12th at Lassiter High School - should be fun to watch

4pm start for GT-vs-UGA, with Lassiter playing the "compacted" #1 ranked team from WA state at 2pm. McCallie also in to play Trojans that Friday night. Should be another good weekend for LAX on back end of spring break for some.

[GALAX63]

I know this may have been discussed previously, but at some point would be a nice thing to see Georgia lax move to a division type program based on strength of school, similar to states like NY, OH, CA, VA, etc... This would help the schools that struggle to compete an opportunity to feel like they are advancing against similar schools, while the advancing schools also get more competition each week. Thoughts? Anyone hear if there are any considerations to go to something like this?

[Green34]

The McCallie vs. Lassiter game is on April 12 at ??

[galax2009]

I know this may have been discussed previously, but at some point would be a nice thing to see Georgia lax move to a division type program based on strength of school, similar to states like NY, OH, CA, VA, etc... This would help the schools that struggle to compete an opportunity to feel like they are advancing against similar schools, while the advancing schools also get more competition each week. Thoughts? Anyone hear if there are any considerations to go to something like this?

as lacrosse in georgia keeps progressing, this will probably eventually happen but as of right now i dont think there are enough teams to have this system yet

[dc8rlax]

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[Sack Attack]

Pace 14
Milton 7

[rhslax25]

Alpharetta- 12
Roswell- 11

Good game Alpharetta.

[unclax1]

I went to AHS Roswell game - not affiliated with either. Great game Roswell. RHS played them tough and gave them a run. AHS looked out of sorts after their long break but that does not diminish Roswells effort. They came back many times when it looked like AHS was going to go on a run. I heard AHS had a D hurt so they looked a bit exposed and their offense was a bit out of sync compared to last time I saw them but, they also proved why they will be tough as they found a way to win. Roswell's LSM 33 did a great job on face offs. Good game for local lacrosse.

[dc8rlax]

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[Sack Attack]

That Pace Milton score is very interesting. Looking at their schedule, Milton's scores look schizo. Can anyone give a summary of the game?
I'll try to give as much of a non-biased game recap as I can. The teams scored in bunched. Started 2-0 Pace, then 2-2 at the end of the first. Went to 4-2 Pace in the second, but Milton came back and made it 5-4 later in the second. A late push by Pace gave them the lead at the half. In the second half, Pace dominated. Scored 6 straight in the third and never looked back. Pace's starting attack combined for 10 goals. Kenary was decent (2 goals?, 1 assist), but was shut for most of the game.

Hope that helps.

[GeorgiaDolfan]

I know this may have been discussed previously, but at some point would be a nice thing to see Georgia lax move to a division type program based on strength of school, similar to states like NY, OH, CA, VA, etc... This would help the schools that struggle to compete an opportunity to feel like they are advancing against similar schools, while the advancing schools also get more competition each week. Thoughts? Anyone hear if there are any considerations to go to something like this?

The GHSA doesn't offer this in any other sport. Therefore, they probably won't make an exception for lacrosse.

As more schools add the sport, you may see a small school/large school split into two or three classifications. I could see all the 5A schools (largest classification) in one division and the remaining four divisions (A, AA, AAA, AAAA) in the other division.

There will always be areas (geographic regions) dividing the schools within each classification.

[RaiderLaX34]

Alpharetta- 12
Roswell- 11

Good game Alpharetta.
You played one hell of a game man, sick defense bro.

[Laxdad1]

I really have to say that I am a little surprised that Pace won going away with it in the 2nd half. After seeing Milton play a good game v. Lassiter, I just couldn't see them loosing this game. Maybe it's just beating Lassiter for the 1st time took it out of them. Whatever, that's why we play the games. By no stretch am I taking away anything from Pace. Congratulations on your win.
The RHS/Alpha game was close.What did Bender do?
The McCallie/Lassiter game, JV and varsity, are on Fri., 4/11.

[ny2galax37]

I really have to say that I am a little surprised that Pace won going away with it in the 2nd half. After seeing Milton play a good game v. Lassiter, I just couldn't see them loosing this game. Maybe it's just beating Lassiter for the 1st time took it out of them. Whatever, that's why we play the games. By no stretch am I taking away anything from Pace. Congratulations on your win.
The RHS/Alpha game was close.What did Bender do?
The McCallie/Lassiter game, JV and varsity, are on Fri., 4/11.

Bender had 1G/1A. Mostoufi (sp?) played him well and Bender, as usual, was double-teamed with early slides. To his credit, he played with patience and didn't try to take the game over himself; instead, he worked the offense, as designed. Samples benefited mightily, and came up big with 7 goals! Griswold had 2G/2A and Gleason had 1G/2A.

Ben Brown played fierce defense on Stanton. Though Stanton had 4 goals, only once was Brown actually beat. The other goals happened in unsettled situations. And Litton, as usual, was a ground ball machine on faceoffs.

Until this evening, I have never been much of a Mostowy fan. Until tonight. He is the engine behind Alpharetta's rise. It's not that Mostowy puts up goals, so much as the incredible hustle and intensity he brings to the game. He is an old-school lacrosse player who gets it done by playing as a triple threat middie - faceoffs, offense, and defense. Mostowy is the standard for outstanding defensive play. He does everything at one speed - all out! Mostowy is playing All-America lacrosse this year.

Great game Alpharetta.

[Statman]

The McCallie vs. Lassiter game is on April 12 at ??
Friday night 4/11, 7pm at Lassiter. Then they play Issaquah, WA at 2pm Sat., then followed by UGA -vs- GaTech at 4pm.
http://llbc.readyhosting.com/mensched.html

[Laxdad1]

Until there are more teams playing lax in the metro area, I don't see how a multi-divisional system could work. Lacrosse, in Ga., is so young that we are going to have to endure the growing pains. There are so many detrimental contributing factors to the progress of lacrosse in Ga., that, to me, it is simply amazing how far we have come in so short a time. Compared to Fla., which as you know, is a tremendous football state, the mentality of school athletic directors is much more forward looking than in Ga. Coaching in Ga. is perhaps the biggest problem. School systems limit how many community coaches a program can have. The football "mentality" permeates lower level coaching and football coaches are required to coach many JV teams without alot or no help from the varsity level coaches or community coaches. What's the point of having 2 community coaches and not having one of them at a JV game. The inherent problems at public schools cause many of these problems to the detriment of the kids playing. As a result of all the "politics' and personalities, it's no wonder that the private schools excell at this sport. Take Lovett as the prime example. Most of the time their JV and middle school teams are not that good, but because they have a system in place by the time their players get to the varsity level they are ready, year in and year out. It's time for all the booster clubs to make their presence known to the so-called "athletic directors". In alot of cases there are more people attending lacrosse matches than there are at baseball, soccer, and track, and I won't even mention tennis or golf(I quess I did). Lax is turning into the biggest spring sport at many schools now. So let's work to help it move forward faster and above all "smarter".

Anyway, has anyone looked at the bracketing for the playoffs. Let's hear some opinions and possibilities.

[Laxdad1]

Friday night 4/11, 7pm at Lassiter. Then they play Issaquah, WA at 2pm Sat.
http://llbc.readyhosting.com/mensched.html

In a span of 19 days starting on 3/28, Lassiter plays:
1.Lovett
2.Roswell
3.McCallie
4.Issaquah rated #1 in Wash. w/ 8-0 record
5.Pope
That's why their schedule is rated the toughest in Ga. Best of LUCK. Go Trojans!!!!!

[relaxified]

Anyway, has anyone looked at the bracketing for the playoffs. Let's hear some opinions and possibilities.

My guess through the first round, teams in CAPS move on:

ST.PIUS v Etowah
McIntosh v POPE
Holy Innocents v ROSWELL
HARRISON v Northview
ALPHARETTA v Woodward
Milton v PACE
LOVETT v Stars Mill
LASSITER v Decatur

I have more confidence on who will get there than on the outcomes. Could be some good match-ups.

[galax2009]

My guess through the first round, teams in CAPS move on:

ST.PIUS v Etowah
McIntosh v POPE
Holy Innocents v ROSWELL
HARRISON v Northview
ALPHARETTA v Woodward
Milton v PACE
LOVETT v Stars Mill
LASSITER v Decatur

I have more confidence on who will get there than on the outcomes. Could be some good match-ups.

westminster not in the playoffs? interesting

[Statman]

My guess through the first round, teams in CAPS move on:

ST.PIUS v Etowah
McIntosh v POPE
Holy Innocents v ROSWELL
HARRISON v Northview
ALPHARETTA v Woodward
Milton v PACE
LOVETT v Stars Mill
LASSITER v Decatur

I have more confidence on who will get there than on the outcomes. Could be some good match-ups.
I had it 100% laid out as this above. Looks like Pope-vs- winner of Lovett/Alpha in final.

[Laxdad1]

I had it 100% laid out as this above. Looks like Pope-vs- winner of Lovett/Alpha in final.

You guys forgot about Westm. They haven't played an area game yet.

[Statman]

You guys forgot about Westm. They haven't played an area game yet.

Correct but they have hill to climb. I actually had that seed as Pace/WM, but gave to Pace until WM proves otherwise. FINAL stays the same.

[Statman]

With the recent talk of FL and TN Lax comparisons to GA, and not that Laxpower is supreme judge, but only 5 FL and 6 TN have power ratings above 90.0, while GA has 16. I realize it is still March, but outside of dominance of St. Andrews, does this not paint a picture of stronger LAX overall in GA??

We'll review this again in May.

[Sack Attack]

Correct but they have hill to climb. I actually had that seed as Pace/WM, but gave to Pace until WM proves otherwise. FINAL stays the same.

You're picking HI as the 1 seed?

[relaxified]

You guys forgot about Westm. They haven't played an area game yet.

I agree that it's hard to count Westminster out. Area 3 is a tough call; any of those three teams could make the playoffs in any order. I agree with Statman on later rounds. I see Pope, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Lovett moving to the semis with Pope and the Alph/Lovett winner in the final.

[dc8rlax]

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[PHSlax7]

Did anyone see the Roswell/Alpharetta game? was it that close all game?

[Laxdad1]

With the recent talk of FL and TN Lax comparisons to GA, and not that Laxpower is supreme judge, but only 5 FL and 6 TN have power ratings above 90.0, while GA has 16. I realize it is still March, but outside of dominance of St. Andrews, does this not paint a picture of stronger LAX overall in GA??

We'll review this again in May.

Ga, Tenn, Fla, N,C., all have the same problem. No parity. This year Ga seems to be breaking new ground. Fla has 3-5 strong programs, Tenn 3-4, NC2-5, but it's the teams just below these that must make progress. St. Andrews,I don't believe, has ever lost to a Ga. team. Our record v. Tenn is about .250-.350. That's why we need to improve against Tenn and NC. I'm not saying to forget Fla and MD., etc. I believe there are less teams in TennDiv1 anyway. Besides I'd rather be playing almost any team from Tenn Div 1 that most of the weaker Ga Teams. Right now, today, this is what I feel is the state of lax in Ga. I do feel that their are more teams that have improved. This might be just temp. however. How is Alpha going to be when all the Snrs graduate? Next year may be a telling year in Ga.

[ny2galax37]

Did anyone see the Roswell/Alpharetta game? was it that close all game?

Yeah, Roswell scored first, but Alpharetta jumped to a 3-1 lead quickly. It was 6-6 at half, and Alph again scored two quick goals in 2nd half. They led the rest of the way. Everytime Roswell scored, Alph would answer with an unsettled goal to maintain a one or two goal lead. Roswell scored with 7 seconds to go, called timeout, won the faceoff, but ran out of time.

If Mostowy wins his faceoffs, it immediately turns into a fast break opportunity. They also clear quickly, and with long passes that open up the transition game for them. Their transition game created much of their scoring last night. Roswell wanted to force Alph into a fast-paced game to tire out their middies who rarely come out of the game. Unfortunately, Roswell was occaisionally sloppy with its passing and had a number of turnovers that Alph expolited. With about 6 minutes to go, Alph was finally able to employ the stalling tactic that they favor.

All in all, it was a very physical and fast-paced game.

[dc8rlax]

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[rhslax25]

You played one hell of a game man, sick defense bro.

Thanks man, great game, hope to see you guys again later in the season.

[relaxified]

Yeah, Roswell scored first, but Alpharetta jumped to a 3-1 lead quickly. It was 6-6 at half, and Alph again scored two quick goals in 2nd half. They led the rest of the way. Everytime Roswell scored, Alph would answer with an unsettled goal to maintain a one or two goal lead. Roswell scored with 7 seconds to go, called timeout, won the faceoff, but ran out of time.

If Mostowy wins his faceoffs, it immediately turns into a fast break opportunity. They also clear quickly, and with long passes that open up the transition game for them. Their transition game created much of their scoring last night. Roswell wanted to force Alph into a fast-paced game to tire out their middies who rarely come out of the game. Unfortunately, Roswell was occaisionally sloppy with its passing and had a number of turnovers that Alph expolited. With about 6 minutes to go, Alph was finally able to employ the stalling tactic that they favor.

All in all, it was a very physical and fast-paced game.

I agree with most. Bender played well despite the extra attention. His assist was amazing. However, he wasn't as patient as a previous post implied. He pressed a couple of times and turned the ball over. Alph's #28 did a great job. Both teams squandered a lot of opportunities. Alph's #12 took more faceoffs than #19 and #12 cleanly one the last face off after the officials put 7 secs on the clock. Roswell's long pole middie was very effective.

[Laxdad1]

Harrison 9/3 over McIn.
1st ended 2/1. Harrison took the led on a man up goal.
Half- Harrison went ahead 3/2 on a short-handed goal, McIn. defense started to come way out and this allowed Harrison to score some easy goals. Harrison 5/2.
End of 3rd, Harrison up 8/2. Harrison defense really played well in the 2nd quarter and continued to play well the second half.
Final-Harrison 9/3. Harrison could have scored more but at times their passing was not sharp enough, especially in the 1st half. They also turned the ball over in their clearing game. McIn. laid back and covered well but could not capitalize on the turnovers. With the exception of the Lassiter game McIn. has not shown that it can muster the type of game that will move them where they want to go. They will start playing better teams in the upcoming weeks. Harrison has some good opponents in the next few weeks, but they seemed to have settled down and are playing with more confidence. We will see when they play Pace Fri.

Thoughts on Lassiter coming.

[ScooPs-33]

You played one hell of a game man, sick defense bro.

Thanks, you guys were very good all over the field. You guys made it hard to clear and never stopped running. Very fun game and the refs called the game fairly. Good luck in the rest of your season, and maybe we will see you in the playoffs!

[AHSfarsh28]

Hey guys i'm new to this but i love reading up on what's going on and what people think. To introduce myself i play for alpharetta high school and i'm looking forward to playing alot more good teams this year as we have already played many great athletes and well coached teams. Good luck to all for the remainder of the season:laugh:

[rhsgoalie35]

Hey guys i'm new to this but i love reading up on what's going on and what people think. To introduce myself i play for alpharetta high school and i'm looking forward to playing alot more good teams this year as we have already played many great athletes and well coached teams. Good luck to all for the remainder of the season:laugh:
If AHSfarsh28 is the player I'm assuming it is, then I feel the need to personally say great, great game last night, along with the rest of your D and team. That was easily one of, if not the best, defensive performances against Bender last night that I have seen. Congratulations on the game and good luck in the season.

[AHSfarsh28]

If AHSfarsh28 is the player I'm assuming it is, then I feel the need to personally say great, great game last night, along with the rest of your D and team. That was easily one of, if not the best, defensive performances against Bender last night that I have seen. Congratulations on the game and good luck in the season.


Ya man thank you very much it means a lot to have our rivals think like that of us, it was a hard fought game on both sides and i have to admit, of all the teams we have played this year you and your team seemed to have wanted to beat us more than any other team. Every time we started to pull away, the roswell players struck right back. Good luck to you guys this season and send my regards to brent, love that kid

[AHSfarsh28]

Harrison 9/3 over McIn.
1st ended 2/1. Harrison took the led on a man up goal.
Half- Harrison went ahead 3/2 on a short-handed goal, McIn. defense started to come way out and this allowed Harrison to score some easy goals. Harrison 5/2.
End of 3rd, Harrison up 8/2. Harrison defense really played well in the 2nd quarter and continued to play well the second half.
Final-Harrison 9/3. Harrison could have scored more but at times their passing was not sharp enough, especially in the 1st half. They also turned the ball over in their clearing game. McIn. laid back and covered well but could not capitalize on the turnovers. With the exception of the Lassiter game McIn. has not shown that it can muster the type of game that will move them where they want to go. They will start playing better teams in the upcoming weeks. Harrison has some good opponents in the next few weeks, but they seemed to have settled down and are playing with more confidence. We will see when they play Pace Fri.

Thoughts on Lassiter coming.

Well I'd have to assume (with all this talk about the Lovett coaches) that they will have their players well prepared for this upcoming game against lassiter. Our coaches new how to exploit their defense and i'm sure lovett's will too. This game, in my opinion, will greatly test Lassiter's coaching staff's ability since lassiter does not have the players as they did in the past. But these are year in and year out rivals so i'd like to think that it will be close and intense. But my prediction is lovett will win and dominate. Prove me wrong lassiter :) but good luck to both teams

[naderlax23]

another reason, at least against mccallie, that a lot of GA teams lose is because some of the best players in georgia board there. not only guys from GA, but all over the country attend the school, so it's only natural that they should have a bit more talent. with that much to choose from it speaks well of any GA school, especially a public one that has it's students zoned, that defeats them.

[laxshooter18]

I had it 100% laid out as this above. Looks like Pope-vs- winner of Lovett/Alpha in final.
ST.PIUS v Etowah
McIntosh v POPE
WESTMINSTER v Roswell
HARRISON v Northview
ALPHARETTA v Woodward
MILTON v Holy Inn.
LOVETT v Stars Mill
LASSITER v Decatur

Two great teams, Walton and Pace, miss the playoffs because they play in the toughest Areas.

Comments & 2nd Round
- Pope beats Pius (7-4).
- Westminster finds their groove before seasons end and wins a classic (Noonan v. Bender) over Roswell. Shows everyone why they are defending by topping Harrison.
- Milton musters some pride after an otherwise disappointing season (7 losses) by beating HIES, but is no match for Alpharetta.
- Lovett beats Lassister because, well, they are Lovett.

Semi and Finals
- Pope beats Westminster due mostly to the consistent performance over the season.
- Alpharetta tops Lovett by 2 learning much from their 3 goal loss during the regular season on 4/23. They go on to beat Pope in the finals.

[Laxdad1]

dc8rlax- Let's have a report on your game. What happened?
The only difference I have with your brackets is that if Westm wins out they will go up against Roswell/Milton-then may beat Harrison-then Pope-bam-in the finals again. If Lovett wins out-bam-worst case scenario-Westm./Lovett final. I hope, if it has to be, Pope/Alpha. Best thing that can happen for Ga. Lax.

[dc8rlax]

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[dc8rlax]

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[farside]

Sorry Decatur fell to HIES. I disagree with DC8 assessment that HIES D is not as good as Pope.

I saw POPE vs Lovett and they are statues (with the exception of SOTO)

HIES has the one of the best D's in the state if not the best.

Phillip G, Darius B and John M are all very talented in their own way. Philip G. takes more chances and has the best defensive stick in the state (He should easily make All-American) the other 2 play solid patient Defense.

Decatur will get better I am sure and have lost some close games. It is real difficult to win a lacrosse game when you only score 3 goals. Where's the offense.

I do agree with DC8 that the midfielders watch the attack at HIES to much and don't get involved plus they take to many outside shots that will be saved when they play against good goalies.:puke:

[Laxdad1]

I think Westminster can beat HIES and makes the playoffs. I've seen both play in person. W has more options on offense and W's D can handle HIES. I suspect W will come fast to 11 and 8 and make the rest of the team beat them. They did that to the middies against SPX and it worked. The x factor is man down. I was not impressed with W's man down D against SPX and they were in the box a lot.

Westm.was not at full strength for that game. Plus, a few played with nagging injuries. We will see what kind of shape they're in Fri night v. Milton.
Sat. v. McCallie, they are playing a physical team. Coach K. coaches a high energy game. Their f/o guy is very good. Their only problem is that they haven't played much. I agree with you. I think W. will beat HIES. It may be close.

[dc8rlax]

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[NElaxer56]

Bender had 1G/1A. Mostoufi (sp?) played him well and Bender, as usual, was double-teamed with early slides. To his credit, he played with patience and didn't try to take the game over himself; instead, he worked the offense, as designed. Samples benefited mightily, and came up big with 7 goals! Griswold had 2G/2A and Gleason had 1G/2A.

Ben Brown played fierce defense on Stanton. Though Stanton had 4 goals, only once was Brown actually beat. The other goals happened in unsettled situations. And Litton, as usual, was a ground ball machine on faceoffs.

Until this evening, I have never been much of a Mostowy fan. Until tonight. He is the engine behind Alpharetta's rise. It's not that Mostowy puts up goals, so much as the incredible hustle and intensity he brings to the game. He is an old-school lacrosse player who gets it done by playing as a triple threat middie - faceoffs, offense, and defense. Mostowy is the standard for outstanding defensive play. He does everything at one speed - all out! Mostowy is playing All-America lacrosse this year.

Great game Alpharetta.
Mostowy had 4g2a, won 10 of 15 FOs, 15GBs

[Lax-A-Tive]

Thank you, Mr. Mostowy. Just kidding. I personally think HIES will beat Westminster. HIES has great coaching and a pretty strong defense. I think Lassiter is primed to take out Lovett. Expect some big upsets in the next few days. The Lax Swami

[dc8rlax]

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[Lax-A-Tive]

I'm not putting them above Souza, but remember, HIES coaches came from Lovett and do have, as assistants, some championships and final 4's in their resumes. Besides, does anyone out there really think that last year's championship was much of an accomplishment? No offense to Souza though, he is a very good/smart coach and is always ready for any opponent.

[laxwar12]

I'm not putting them above Souza, but remember, HIES coaches came from Lovett and do have, as assistants, some championships and final 4's in their resumes. Besides, does anyone out there really think that last year's championship was much of an accomplishment? No offense to Souza though, he is a very good/smart coach and is always ready for any opponent.

regardless of the year, winning a championship is an accomplishment...because it means you were the best team that year...because you won the last game of the season

[GBlax22]

mcintosh may have a good bit of players returning but do they have any playmakers soming back???

harrison has their whole starting attack as well as 2 of their starting defenders and their goalie
holding macintosh to only 3 goals....
any comments on best defense in the state????

[galax2009]

I'm not putting them above Souza, but remember, HIES coaches came from Lovett and do have, as assistants, some championships and final 4's in their resumes. Besides, does anyone out there really think that last year's championship was much of an accomplishment? No offense to Souza though, he is a very good/smart coach and is always ready for any opponent.

I would say that winning a state championship is an accomplishment...westminster only lost one instate game to lovett (which was a close one), but any rivalry game like that is going to be close. westminster also beat harrison and lassiter who both beat lovett, so yeah i would say its an accomplishment

[Laxdad1]

You win what everyone wants--that final game-the championship-period-end of discussion.

[calc1454]

HIES and Pope the best defenses in the state? My vote would go towards maybe Harrison or Lovett. All these schools have very strong D hard to say the best.

[split-to-roll]

HIES and Pope the best defenses in the state? My vote would go towards maybe Harrison or Lovett. All these schools have very strong D hard to say the best.

How is the HIES goalie lookin? That seemed too be a big question mark at the beginning of th year.

[rhslax25]

Still don't get why there's all this talk about HIES. I want to see them play Pope before there's anymore talk of them going to the final four, etc.

[Mr Magoo]

Hooch- 9
Wesleyan- 4

Best officiating I have seen all season. Both teams played a clean game.

[dc8rlax]

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[dc8rlax]

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[lax_royalty]

Still don't get why there's all this talk about HIES. I want to see them play Pope before there's anymore talk of them going to the final four, etc.

Because HIES is completely underrated this year. People aren't realizing that they have the capability to win every game this season. They are one of the hardest playing teams I've seen all year. Everyone gets so excited about Lovett, Pope, and Alpharetta but they're all beatable if HIES plays smart. Of course, they will be difficult games, but those are the best games to watch. As for their upcoming Westminster game, they can win that too. Don't underestimate them.

[laxdog27]

Because HIES is completely underrated this year. People aren't realizing that they have the capability to win every game this season. They are one of the hardest playing teams I've seen all year. Everyone gets so excited about Lovett, Pope, and Alpharetta but they're all beatable if HIES plays smart. Of course, they will be difficult games, but those are the best games to watch. As for their upcoming Westminster game, they can win that too. Don't underestimate them.

They have 2 players. 2. #11 and #8. You can easily shut down that offense.

Give me a date of the last time HIES beat Westminster? Can't? Now give me the date of