MAYO GIRLS
Head coach: Nikki Anglin, first year. Assistant coaches:Nicky Anderson, Maggie Gibson. 2012 record:4-9.
Season outlook:Team strengths are many returning players who have several years of competitive lacrosse experience, Anglin says. "We are a fast team and a really smart team with several great leaders that know the importance of team play and team offense. The girls on this Mayo team truly enjoy the game and their energy is palpable. They will be fun to watch compete." As for weaknesses, "Transitioning to a new coaching staff can take some time. Players and coaches will have to adjust to this change. Also, we had some fantastic leadership last year from our seniors and that will be difficult to replicate."
Overall outlook:"Lacrosse in Rochester is continuing to grow and develop and with that comes increase in skills, excitement, and competitiveness," Anglin says. "I think this team of Mayo girls is going to have a lot of success this season. Many of our girls are multi-sport athletes and academically are some of the best in the city. This makes for quite a compilation of driven, smart, committed young ladies. We will continue to work hard on our fundamentals, team skills, and will become a better team as the season progresses."
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Returning letterwinners
(*denotes captains)
Seniors: Hannah Poppen (D), Madeline Allman (D), Erica Beebe (A), Olivia Kemp (DW), Gabi Mintz (A), Jamie Poethke (DW), Maddy Friedman, Ashley Weber (C), Lex Robertson (D, DW), Madi Tschann (C). Juniors: Ann Wolfe (AW), Makenzi Tijerina (C, AW), Ellison Stead (DW, C), Ella Solinger (G). Sophomores: Caroline Anglin (D), Cassidy Oakley (C). Freshman: Selina Leang (C).
Other leading candidates
Maddie Sawyer (9), Beth Hill (9), Jess Lettelier (10) Abby Martinson (11), Paige Anglin (8), Ashley Hammes (9).
SCHEDULE
(Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium)
April 11— at JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m.
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April 15— at Tartan, 6 p.m.
April 19— at Anoka, 8:30 p.m.
April 23— at Owatonna, 7:30 p.m.
April 25— at Park Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.
May 2— Century, 6:30 p.m.
May 4— Visitation, 3 p.m.
May 9— Owatonna, 6:30 p.m.
May 11— Delano, 10 a.m.
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May 14— at Woodbury, 7 p.m.
May 17— White Bear Lake, 6:30 p.m.
May 21— at Farmington, 6:30 p.m.
May 23— at Century, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
CENTURY GIRLS
Head coach: Scott Swenson, third year. Assistant coach:Jessica Kiner. 2012 record:7-7.
Season outlook: Swenson is "looking forward to a strong year. The team is excited to improve on last year's seven wins," which was an improvement over 2-14 in 2011. Several returning starters are back, including two senior captains Rebecca Lorsung and Sydney Sparks. Other key players are senior Kate Daugherty, juniors Katie Aney, Sheri Hawkins, Lizzie Nordlund and Nicole Philipps. and sophomores MaKenzie Birkestrand, McKenna Bridges, Rachel Christenson, Abby Cunningham, Jessica Dahl.
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Overall: "The coaching staff is excited with the talent of this year's team," Swenson continues. "With 30 players out this year the players will have plenty of minutes on the field to show us what they can do. Keys to our season this year will be filling our defensive spots after losing our four starters from last year. It will be fun watching which players step up and take on the challenge to fill those spots."
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Returning letterwinners
(*denotes captains)
Seniors: *Rebecca Lorsung, *Sydney Sparks, Kate Daugherty, Nicki Nedza. Juniors: Katie Aney, Dhanya Deleanty, Sherri Hawkins, Lizzie Nordlund, Nicole Philipps. Sophomores: Gina Bierman, MaKenzie Birkestrand, McKenna Bridges, Rachel Christenson, Abby Cunningham, Jessica Dahl, Micaela Den Hartog, Isabel Ilbuga, Rachel Lovelace, Dasia Mestad. Freshmen: Jenna Acker, Leah Batterson, Taylor Cooper, Hayden Fredrickson, Tori Grosse-Gram, Natalia Jacobson, Sammie Miller, Madeline O'Grady, Sarah Renn, Cameron Schueller, Jenna Shirley.
SCHEDULE
(Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium, JV games start 90 minutes before varsity)
April 15— Irondale, 6:30 p.m.
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April 19— at White Bear Lake Area, TBD.
April 23— at Farmington, 6:30 p.m.
April 27— at Visitation, 12:30 p.m.
May 2— at Rochester Mayo, 6:30 p.m. (RRSS)
May 4— Tartan, 11 a.m.
May 7— Owatonna, 6:30 p.m.
May 8— JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m.
May 10— at Woodbury, 7 p.m.
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May 11— at East Ridge, 1 p.m.
May 16— at Shattuck St. Mary's, 6 p.m.
May 23— Mayo, 6:30 p.m.
May 25— at JM/Lourdes 11 a.m. (RRSS Field)
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
JM/LOURDES GIRLS
Head coach:Kerry McAllister, second year. Assistant coach:Allison Leaf. 2012 record:4-13.
Season outloook:McAllister lists as team strengths: Large number of returning players back; high number of young/new players; returning players are fundamentally sound; players are responsive to feedback that will improve skills and are ready to learn from mistakes and achievements. As for weaknesses, she says, "We graduated quite a few of our 'heavy hitters' so ... at this point (we are) trying to figure out who will fill which spot and then we will need to take the time to adjust to the new change."
Overall: "We should be a solid opponent this year," McAllister says. "Our schedule has us playing some very tough teams but I am confident that we be able to rise to the challenge and give our opponents a good match."
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS
* Denotes captains
Seniors:Stacey Bornholdt, Jiana Chezick, Shelby Greer. Juniors: *Mia Bruesewitz, Ciera Hardyman, *Lauren Jennings. Sophomores:Anna Branstad, Betty Walter, Kate Valentine, Madi Wahlen, Samantha Schmid, Veronica Branson. Freshman:Cate Arendt.
SCHEDULE
(Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium)
April 11 –Mayo, 6:30 p.m.
April 13 –at Lakeville South (at L. North), 1 p.m.
April 18– Robbinsdale Cooper, 6:30 p.m.
April 19– at Park Cottage Grove, 2:30 p.m.
April 20– Anoka, 7 p.m.
April 25– at Visitation, 6 p.m.
April 29– at Tartan, 6 p.m.
May 2– at Owatonna, 7 p.m.
May 8— at Century, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
May 14– Farmington, 6:30 p.m
May 18– White Bear Lake, 11 a.m.
May 25 –Century, 11 a.m.
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
CENTURY BOYS
Head coach: Andy Roth, fourth year. Assistant coach:James Alcorn. 2012 record:5-8.
Season outlook:As for strengths, Roth says, "strong leadership in Nick Waara on defense who acts like a coach on the field and is good at directing players during the game. Also, we are solid in goal. Our attacks looks to be strong and will share the ball also, they are able to take advantage of openings they see on the field." For weaknesses, he notes, the Panthers "return only one starting defenseman and two midfielders. As a team it may take some time to come together and learn each others tendencies and our systems."
Overall:"We are a young team with only six seniors and six juniors," Roth says. "It looks like our younger players are talented but we will need to grow as a team throughout the year. As a team we will need to be patient and be sure that we learn from each game throughout the season."
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Returning letterwinners
(*denotes captains)
Seniors:Drew Applegath (A), Eric Rohleder (G), Nicholas Waara (L). Juniors: Matthew Birkholz (M), Spencer Warfield (M). Sophomores: Carter Scrimshaw (A), Garrett Wohlford (G).
Other leading candidates
Seniors:Brandon Den Hartog (M), Sean Martin (D). Juniors:John Roberge (M). Sophomores: Grant Leet-Otley (M), Keller Leet-Otley (M), Mitchel Rosin (M), Ryan Sherden (M). Freshmen: Aaron Ajke (D), Jonathan Trachsel (A).
SCHEDULE
(Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium)
April 13— Anoka, 7 p.m.
April 16— at JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
April 19— Burnsville, 5:30 p.m.
April 23— at Farmington, 6:30 p.m.
April 24 —Mayo, 6:30 p.m.
April 30 —at North St. Paul, 7 p.m.
May 2— at Minneapolis Washburn, 7 p.m.
May 4— at Tartan, 10 a.m.
May 7— at Owatonna, 6:30 p.m.
May 11— at Delano, noon
May 13— at Mayo, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
May 20— JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m.
May 21— at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
JOHN MARSHALL/LOURDES BOYS
Head coach: Marc Olive, first year. Assistant coach:Todd Emanuel, Matt Erredge. 2011 record:3-11.
Season outlook:Olive says he has "17 talented seniors and a promising group of underclassmen" on the squad. Among the returnees is leading scorer Sean Griffin, who scored eight goals in the opener on Tuesday. Olive says he expects the three Rochester teams to be evenly matched.
Coach's quote:"We expect our seniors to provide leadership and to be an example of hard work. Also we expect to see a number of our underclassmen step up and fill some vital roles."
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Returning letterwinners
(*denotes captains)
Seniors: Paul Holthaus, Cameron Miller, Dustin Peskey, Tim Wente.
Other leading candidates
Seniors: Lee Brandrup, Kurt Bieniek, Ben Lagerlund, William Elder, Mitchell Hertel, Samuel Muehlenbein, Ashton Praska, Tim Wente. Juniors: William Adamson,Tyler Gallaugher, Brandon Raehsler, Sean O'Donnell, Eric Schepp, Aaron Zigan.
SCHEDULE
(Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium)
April 11 —at Park Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.
April 13— at Lakeville South (at L. North), 6 p.m.
April 16— Century, 6:30 p.m.
April 19— at Holy Angels, 7 p.m.
April 20— St. Thomas Academy, noon
April 22— at Mayo, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
April 25— Owatonna, 6:30 p.m.
April 27— at Burnsville, 3 p.m.
May 6— Mayo, 6:30 p.m.
May 14— at Farmington, 6:30 p.m.
May 18— Buffalo, 3 p.m.
May 20— at Century, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
MAYO BOYS
Head coach: Eric Moore, first year. Assistant coaches:Eric Soto, Tom Patterson
Russ Rein, Zach Kachmarzinski. 2012 record: 6-9.
Season outloook:In goal the Spartans return starter Troy Penz, who had a top 5 in the state save percentage after filling in for an injured teammate the second half of season. Moore adds, "Stout defense with Nick Fix and long-stick midfielder Matt Moore bringing toughness and experience, aggressive attack with returning points leader Mike Fix and crafty sophomore Ethan Moore and returning player Case Hansen leading an experience scoring group, excellent skill players with D1 recruit Jake Orvidas returning as one of the state's best face-off specialists and Wyatt Ryan showing aggressive face-off play in winter league, many players including the captains, Jake Orvidas, Ethan Moore, and James Johnston played together on select summer travel teams that had success in competitive east coast tournaments in Long Island and Delaware." On the other hand are young players, especially at midfield, and a new head coach.
Overall:"Looking to improve every game, team is enthusiastic, hungry for a winning record, and works very hard," Moore said. "We'll know more after our first couple of games."
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Returning letterwinners
Seniors: Matt Moore (L), Case Hansen (A), Jacob Orvidas (M), Nick Fix (D), Troy Penz (G), Mike Fix (A). Juniors: Zach Lorang (D), Wyatt Ryan (M), Tommy Fjelsted (M). Sophomores:Justin Adams (M), Ethan Moore (A), James Johnston (D), Loren Lorang (M), Max Jorde (M), Blake Hess (M).
SCHEDULE
Home games at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium
April 12 —Anoka, 6:30 p.m.
April 15 –at Lakeville South (at L. North), 7:30 p.m.
April 20– Burnsville, 3 p.m.
April 22 –JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m.
April 24 –at Century, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
April 30 –at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.
May 4 –at Wayzata 3:30 p.m.
May 6 --at JM/Lourdes, 6:30 p.m. (at RRSS)
May 9 --at Owatonna, 6:30 p.m.
May 13 —Century, 7 p.m.
May 16 –at Stillwater, 6:30 p.m.
May 21 –Farmington, 6:30 p.m.
May 24– at Orono, 6:30 p.m.
May 28, 31, June 4— Section tournament
