Final Nike/US Lacrosse National High School Boys' Top 25 Poll Ranks LONGMEADOW #25 !!

LINK TO FULL STORY: http://www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2012-13/nike_us_lacrosse_national_high_school_boys_top_25

From Masslive.com

Seven Western Massachusetts boys lacrosse players selected to inaugural BostonLax.net All-American Game

Jason Remillard, The Republican, June 17, 2013 3:53 p.m.

 

Seven Western Massachusetts athletes joined others from around the state on Monday in an inaugural showcase of the best boys lacrosse players in the Commonwealth.

    At the same time, they helped two worthy charitable causes.

    Amherst midfielder Kieran Presley, Westfield midfielder Matt Lacroix and Minnechaug goalie Sam Wheaton suited up for Team Boston Strong in the BostonLax.net All-American Game at Harvard University in Cambridge.

    They were opposed by Team Wounded Warrior, which had midfielders Drew Kelleher and Keegan Dudeck and defenseman Reid Leveillee – all of Division II state champion Longmeadow – and South Hadley attackman Evan Marcus.

    The game is a fundraiser for the One Fund Boston, which benefits those affected by the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

All but Dudeck and Kelleher were named All-Americans by U.S. Lacrosse, the sport’s governing body. Every All-American from Massachusetts, including Independent School League (preps), received an invitation, while other standouts such as Dudeck and Kelleher were added to fill out the rosters.

 

Defense Makes Champions !!

Reid Leveillee and Jack Ryan, Captains of The 2013 Undefeated Massachusetts Division II Champion

Longmeadow Lancers !!

PERFECT !!!

Longmeadow earns first State Championship since 2008 with 10-7 win over Medfield

Jimmy Kelley, June 14, 2013 7:19 p.m.

 

LINK TO FULL STORY: http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/news/article/5304158373750504260/longmeadow-earns-first-state-championship-since-2008-with-10-7-win-over-medfield/

24-0 !!

D2 State Semis: Lancers Streak Toward Perfection

06/13/2013, 2:00am EDT

By Joe Parello

 

WORCESTER - Longmeadow continued its magical 2013 season Wednesday, defeating St. John's (Shrewsbury), 15-6, at Foley Stadium Wednesday to remain unbeaten and advance to the Division II state championship game.

"It 100 percent was not an individual effort," first-year Longmeadow coach Ryan Liebel said. "It was a great team effort on defense, and if it wasn't for our team defense, they would've been able to stick us."

...Even more impressive for Longmeadow was its defense. Junior goalie Matthew Draymore was solid between the pipes, and the Lancer poles contained the explosive Pioneer trio of Burdick, Josh Freilich and junior Drew Smiley. Burdick recorded a hat trick and Freilich scored a pair, but the Navy committed Smiley was held off the board.
"They have great athletes, fast defensemen" Freilich said. "They have fast guys that can keep up and throw at your hands, always harassing you, so it's tough."

LINK TO FULL STORY : http://www.bostonlax.net/news_article/show/264467?referrer_id=455086-news

WESTERN MASS CHAMPS !!

Longmeadow defeats South Hadley 10-6 in Western Massachusetts boys lacrosse final

Jason Remillard, The Republican, June 08, 2013 7:11 p.m.

 

LINK TO FULL ARTICLE : http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/news/article/5304168373745504241/longmeadow-defeats-south-hadley-10-6-in-western-massachusetts-boys-lacrosse-final/

BostonLax AA Game Selections

BostonLax.net High School All-American Game Invitations

06/07/2013, 10:45pm EDT

By BostonLax.net Staff

 

With the inaugural BostonLax.net All-American High School All-Star Game fast approaching, we are proud to announce that the first wave of invitations has been sent.
Each of the following players has been selected as an All-American from Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as from the Independent School League. Additional players were also chosen with input from coaches and BostonLax staff.
Eastern Massachusetts will be selecting its All-Americans on June 14th, and those players will also receive invitations. Additional players will be chosen with input from coaches and BostonLax staff to fill out the rosters.
The following players have received invitations from our first round of selections (each player's college commitment is listed in parenthesis):

WESTERN MASS.

Keegan Dudeck, Sr., Longmeadow, Midfield (uncommitted)
Drew Kelleher, Jr., Longmeadow, Midfield/FOGO (uncommitted)
Matt Lacroix, Sr., Westfield, Midfield/FOGO (Springfield)
Reid Leveillee, Jr., Longmeadow, Defense (uncommitted)
Evan Marcus, Sr., South Hadley, Attack
Kieran Presley, Sr., Amherst-Pelham, Midfield (Loomis Chaffee - post grad)
Sam Wheaton, Sr., Minnechaug, Goalie (Westfield State)



 

LANCERS FINISH REGULAR SEASON UNDEFEATED 20 - 0 !!

From Longmeadowlax.com :

LONGMEADOW 10 / WESTFIELD  5                  5/23/13
Tonight the boys showed up to play. Defensively they played great, playing the body, communicating and being aggressive. It was nice to see them finishing their slides. Offensively the passing game was crisp which led to many excellent looks and shots. The Lancers played their up-tempo game style which suits them well. Johnny Falcone played a nice physical game when he had his opportunities and of course Drew Kelleher’s success at face-offs was huge. 

Goals: Kevin Barry (3), Keegan Dudeck (3), Will Lukas (2), Myles Smith (1), Matt DeMarche (1).

Asst: Zach Lukas (3), Keegan Dudeck (1), Drew Kelleher (1), Matt DeMarche (1), Max Chipouras (1).

Saves: Matt Draymore (12), Noah Gurzenski (3).

Two At Home This Week...

LONGMEADOW 17 / MINNECHAUG  7                 5/18/13

Longmeadow continues to roll. Heading down the home stretch the Lancers continue winning games handily. What has changed over the past couple of weeks? The Lancers now come out strong and continue throughout the game. This game was over at halftime with the Lancers up 10-2. Wilbraham had no answer for the Lancers offensive today, whether from the midfielders or attackmen, shots were plentiful. Back from his thumb injury, Noah Gruzenski played well at goal, making some nice saves. Lancers improve their record to 18-0 with South Hadley coming to town on Tuesday.

Goals: Zach Lukas (5), Drew Kelleher (4), Kevin Barry (4), Matt DeMarche (1), Eric Barsalou (1), Keegan Dudeck (1), Josh Goldberg (1).

Assists: Will Lukas (4), Drew Kelleher (2), Kevin Barry (1), Zach Lukas (1), Eric Barsalou (1), Max Stukalin (1).

Saves: Matt Draymore (6), Noah Gruzenski (3).

LANCER LAX '13, The State's Only Undefeated Team, Moves To 17-0 with Win Over St. John's Shrewsbury.