Check the link below throughout the season to get the latest stats/standings for HS girls club lacrosse.
www.laxpower.com/update10/bingrl/rating06.php
Sunday, February 7, 2010
HS Preseason Outlook
(PER westsidelax.com)
CIF-SAC-JOAQUIN SECTION GIRLS
The Team to Beat: Oak Ridge
After splitting the Sacramento Valley Lacrosse Conference title with St. Francis last season, the Trojans are stacked and ready to win one for themselves. Oak Ridge graduated six seniors, including its top scorer and standout goalie. But it still has a lot coming back.
The Trojans return two 60-goal scorers, three first-team All-Conference players and two team captains. Junior attack-middie Danielle Trapani and senior attack-middie Kristina Reyes will give Oak Ridge quite a one-two punch on offense.
Trapani scored 63 goals during her sophomore season, and Reyes, a returning captain, scored 62 last year. Both were first-team, All-Conference selections, as was returning captain and senior defender Carmen Gaddini. Also on the defensive end, Oak Ridge welcomes back senior defender-middie Leanne Aroyan, the younger sister of graduated Oak Ridge star Cassie Aroyan.
Contenders: St. Francis
The Troubadours return one superstar, and she will be pressed to rally the troops in a big way. George Washington-bound senior middie Samantha Bauer will be the unquestioned leader of a program in transition. St. Francis graduated nine seniors, including four first-team All-Conference players, and the program also lost head coach Kristy Wilson, who stepped down in December.
Offensively, aside from Bauer, St. Francis will need senior attackers Rachel Reed and Elizabeth Brown to step up their game. Reed and Brown combined to score 30 goals and dish 26 assists last season. Defensively, senior middie Gabrielle Desgeorges picked up 32 ground balls last season, which tied Bauer for third on the club.
Sleeper: Bella Vista
The Broncos look like they could take a step forward this season after graduating just five seniors from their 2009 team. Bella Vista returns seven starters, including two first-team All-Conference players in junior attack Missy Fackler and senior middie Shannon Keene. The Broncos will also look for big contributions from senior defender-middie Aleah Lawson, senior attack-middie Imani Russell, sophomore middie Cheyenne Frost and junior defender Natasha Taylor.
NCAA Division I Recruits: Samantha Bauer, MF, St. Francis (George Washington).
Bauer is a strong two-way player who is a threat to score and set up goals on offense and can do the job on defense. Last season, she finished with 38 points on 26 goals and 12 assists, making her the second-leading point producer on the team. Defensively, she picked up 32 ground balls, tied for third highest on the squad.
Other Top Players: Leanne Aroyan, Def.-MF, Oak Ridge; Elizabeth Brown, Att., St. Francis; Gabrielle Desgeorges, MF, St. Francis; Missy Fackler, Att., Bella Visa; Cheyenne Frost, MF, Bella Vista; Carmen Gaddini, Def., Oak Ridge; Becca Gandler, Att.-Def., Granite Bay; Shannon Keene, MF, Bella Vista; Aleah Lawson, Def.-MF, Bella Vista; Rachel Reed, Att., St. Francis, Imani Russell, Att.-MF Bella Vista; Kristina Reyes, Att.-MF, Oak Ridge; Natasha Taylor, Def., Bella Vista; Shelby Tooley, Att.-MF, Granite Bay; Danielle Trapani, Att.-MF, Oak Ridge.
Preseason Top 5: 1. Oak Ridge, 2. St. Francis, 3. Bella Vista, 4. Granite Bay, 5. Christian Brothers.
Notes: Granite Bay won just one game and finished last in the league last season, but it should be better this year after graduating just four seniors. A lot will depend on who comes back for the Grizzlies, but two of the team’s top scorers last year were underclassmen. Junior attack-middie Shelby Tooley scored a team-high 26 goals, and senior attack-defender Becca Gandler had 17 goals, good for third on the club.
CIF-SAC-JOAQUIN SECTION GIRLS
The Team to Beat: Oak Ridge
After splitting the Sacramento Valley Lacrosse Conference title with St. Francis last season, the Trojans are stacked and ready to win one for themselves. Oak Ridge graduated six seniors, including its top scorer and standout goalie. But it still has a lot coming back.
The Trojans return two 60-goal scorers, three first-team All-Conference players and two team captains. Junior attack-middie Danielle Trapani and senior attack-middie Kristina Reyes will give Oak Ridge quite a one-two punch on offense.
Trapani scored 63 goals during her sophomore season, and Reyes, a returning captain, scored 62 last year. Both were first-team, All-Conference selections, as was returning captain and senior defender Carmen Gaddini. Also on the defensive end, Oak Ridge welcomes back senior defender-middie Leanne Aroyan, the younger sister of graduated Oak Ridge star Cassie Aroyan.
Contenders: St. Francis
The Troubadours return one superstar, and she will be pressed to rally the troops in a big way. George Washington-bound senior middie Samantha Bauer will be the unquestioned leader of a program in transition. St. Francis graduated nine seniors, including four first-team All-Conference players, and the program also lost head coach Kristy Wilson, who stepped down in December.
Offensively, aside from Bauer, St. Francis will need senior attackers Rachel Reed and Elizabeth Brown to step up their game. Reed and Brown combined to score 30 goals and dish 26 assists last season. Defensively, senior middie Gabrielle Desgeorges picked up 32 ground balls last season, which tied Bauer for third on the club.
Sleeper: Bella Vista
The Broncos look like they could take a step forward this season after graduating just five seniors from their 2009 team. Bella Vista returns seven starters, including two first-team All-Conference players in junior attack Missy Fackler and senior middie Shannon Keene. The Broncos will also look for big contributions from senior defender-middie Aleah Lawson, senior attack-middie Imani Russell, sophomore middie Cheyenne Frost and junior defender Natasha Taylor.
NCAA Division I Recruits: Samantha Bauer, MF, St. Francis (George Washington).
Bauer is a strong two-way player who is a threat to score and set up goals on offense and can do the job on defense. Last season, she finished with 38 points on 26 goals and 12 assists, making her the second-leading point producer on the team. Defensively, she picked up 32 ground balls, tied for third highest on the squad.
Other Top Players: Leanne Aroyan, Def.-MF, Oak Ridge; Elizabeth Brown, Att., St. Francis; Gabrielle Desgeorges, MF, St. Francis; Missy Fackler, Att., Bella Visa; Cheyenne Frost, MF, Bella Vista; Carmen Gaddini, Def., Oak Ridge; Becca Gandler, Att.-Def., Granite Bay; Shannon Keene, MF, Bella Vista; Aleah Lawson, Def.-MF, Bella Vista; Rachel Reed, Att., St. Francis, Imani Russell, Att.-MF Bella Vista; Kristina Reyes, Att.-MF, Oak Ridge; Natasha Taylor, Def., Bella Vista; Shelby Tooley, Att.-MF, Granite Bay; Danielle Trapani, Att.-MF, Oak Ridge.
Preseason Top 5: 1. Oak Ridge, 2. St. Francis, 3. Bella Vista, 4. Granite Bay, 5. Christian Brothers.
Notes: Granite Bay won just one game and finished last in the league last season, but it should be better this year after graduating just four seniors. A lot will depend on who comes back for the Grizzlies, but two of the team’s top scorers last year were underclassmen. Junior attack-middie Shelby Tooley scored a team-high 26 goals, and senior attack-defender Becca Gandler had 17 goals, good for third on the club.
High School Regional Stats/Standings
Check out http://www.laxpower.com/update10/bingrl/rating05.php throughout the season for HS regional girls' stats and standings.
High School Teams/Contacts
(Please leave any missing information in comment box below)
1.) Granite Bay HS (Granite BAy, CA) http://gbhslacrosse.org - Kristin Marshall (HC) kmarsh30@hotmail.com Kait Brzozoski (AC)
2.) Tam HS (Mill Valley, CA)- tamdistrict.schoolwires.net/1711209210354167/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=57516 Christina Samala (HC) c.samala@gmail.com
3.) St. Francis HS (Sacramento, CA) www.stfrancishs.org/athletics/lacrosse.html Dara Lundregan djlundregan@gmail.com
4.) Oak Ridge HS (El Dorado Hills, CA) www.oakridgelacrosse.org
5.) Christian Brothers HS (Sacramento, CA) www.cbhs-sacramento.org/home
6.) Clayton Valley HS (Concord, CA)www.eteamz.com/CVHSLacrosse/index.cfm
Coaches: Allen Raymond, Andrew Jackman, Kelsey Piper and Chuck Blankenship
7.) Bella Vista HS (Fair Oaks, CA) www.sanjuan.edu/BellaVista.cfm
8.) Ursuline HS (Santa Rosa)www.ursulinehs.org/news/sports_updates/sports_scores.asp?team=70
9.) Sonoma Academy HS (Santa Rosa, CA) www.sonomaacademy.org/athletics/about-sa-athletics/index.aspx Lynn Ritzman (HC)
10.)Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, CA) www.bishopodowd.org/s/770/sub_level3.aspx?sid=770&gid=1&pgid=591 Jennifer Carlisle (HC)
11.)Rewood HS (Larpsur, CA)redwoodathletics.olinesports.com Elizabeth Teasdale (HC)
1.) Granite Bay HS (Granite BAy, CA) http://gbhslacrosse.org - Kristin Marshall (HC) kmarsh30@hotmail.com Kait Brzozoski (AC)
2.) Tam HS (Mill Valley, CA)- tamdistrict.schoolwires.net/1711209210354167/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=57516 Christina Samala (HC) c.samala@gmail.com
3.) St. Francis HS (Sacramento, CA) www.stfrancishs.org/athletics/lacrosse.html Dara Lundregan djlundregan@gmail.com
4.) Oak Ridge HS (El Dorado Hills, CA) www.oakridgelacrosse.org
5.) Christian Brothers HS (Sacramento, CA) www.cbhs-sacramento.org/home
6.) Clayton Valley HS (Concord, CA)www.eteamz.com/CVHSLacrosse/index.cfm
Coaches: Allen Raymond, Andrew Jackman, Kelsey Piper and Chuck Blankenship
7.) Bella Vista HS (Fair Oaks, CA) www.sanjuan.edu/BellaVista.cfm
8.) Ursuline HS (Santa Rosa)www.ursulinehs.org/news/sports_updates/sports_scores.asp?team=70
9.) Sonoma Academy HS (Santa Rosa, CA) www.sonomaacademy.org/athletics/about-sa-athletics/index.aspx Lynn Ritzman (HC)
10.)Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, CA) www.bishopodowd.org/s/770/sub_level3.aspx?sid=770&gid=1&pgid=591 Jennifer Carlisle (HC)
11.)Rewood HS (Larpsur, CA)redwoodathletics.olinesports.com Elizabeth Teasdale (HC)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
MPSF Women's Lax Pre-Season Poll
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2010 Contact: Darren Preston
STANFORD TOPS 2010 MPSF WOMEN’S LACROSSE COACHES’ POLL
(info copied from http://www.mpsports.org/sports/w-lacros/spec-rel/011610aaa.html)
Stanford collected 36 points along with six first-place votes in being projected to win its sixth straight MPSF Championship. The
Cardinal returns 236 of its 264 goals scored from last year (89 percent). The team’s top seven goal scorers return, including 30-
goal scorers Sarah Flynn (36), Lauren Schmidt (35), Dana Lindsay (32) and Karen Nesbitt (30). Schmidt, now a redshirt junior,
was the 2009 MPSF Player of the Year and team scoring leader (57 points). Defensively, junior goalkeeper Annie Read returns
after playing every minute last season and owning an 8.83 goals-against average. The two through four spots in the poll were
separated by a total of two points, involving the same teams in last year’s three-way tie for second place. Taking second was
Oregon with 27 points. The Ducks return a strong midfield in Jana and Jess Drummond, and 2008 MPSF Newcomer of the Year
Alex Breiner. California checked in at third with 26 points and one first-place vote. The Bears return All-MPSF selections Alex
Tickner (35 goals in ’09) and defender DennaFaye Herald from last year’s team that reached the conference finals. Denver
totaled 25 points, good for fourth. Three-time All-MPSF honoree Ali Flury returns, leading the conference last year in points per
game (3.77) and goals per game (3.23), while ’09 MPSF Newcomer of the Year in goalkeeper Ashley Harmon is also back.
Rounding out this year’s preseason poll was UC Davis (16), St. Mary’s (11), and Fresno State (6). The Aggies shocked Denver
in last year’s MPSF Tournament quarterfinals, and return last year’s top three scorers, including Britt Farquharson (46 goals/39
draw controls). The Gaels are highlighted by seniors Abbie Coleman (1.12 APG, # 8 in MPSF) and Amy Daniels (28 G/32 P),
while the Bulldogs will be competing in their second season of competition, led by Heather Jack’s 11 goals from a year ago. A
conference game between Denver and St. Mary’s will open the 2010 season, on January 29 in Moraga, CA…..
Rank Team Points (First-Place) 2009 Record/MPSF Finish
1 Stanford 36 (6) 14-4 overall; 6-0 MPSF/1ST
2 Oregon 27 12-5 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
3 California 26 (1) 8-11 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
4 Denver 25 10-8 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
5 UC Davis 16 6-12 overall; 2-4 MPSF/5TH
6 St. Mary’s 11 3-13 overall; 1-5 MPSF/6TH
7 Fresno State 6 0-14 overall; 0-6 MPSF/7TH
STANFORD TOPS 2010 MPSF WOMEN’S LACROSSE COACHES’ POLL
(info copied from http://www.mpsports.org/sports/w-lacros/spec-rel/011610aaa.html)
Stanford collected 36 points along with six first-place votes in being projected to win its sixth straight MPSF Championship. The
Cardinal returns 236 of its 264 goals scored from last year (89 percent). The team’s top seven goal scorers return, including 30-
goal scorers Sarah Flynn (36), Lauren Schmidt (35), Dana Lindsay (32) and Karen Nesbitt (30). Schmidt, now a redshirt junior,
was the 2009 MPSF Player of the Year and team scoring leader (57 points). Defensively, junior goalkeeper Annie Read returns
after playing every minute last season and owning an 8.83 goals-against average. The two through four spots in the poll were
separated by a total of two points, involving the same teams in last year’s three-way tie for second place. Taking second was
Oregon with 27 points. The Ducks return a strong midfield in Jana and Jess Drummond, and 2008 MPSF Newcomer of the Year
Alex Breiner. California checked in at third with 26 points and one first-place vote. The Bears return All-MPSF selections Alex
Tickner (35 goals in ’09) and defender DennaFaye Herald from last year’s team that reached the conference finals. Denver
totaled 25 points, good for fourth. Three-time All-MPSF honoree Ali Flury returns, leading the conference last year in points per
game (3.77) and goals per game (3.23), while ’09 MPSF Newcomer of the Year in goalkeeper Ashley Harmon is also back.
Rounding out this year’s preseason poll was UC Davis (16), St. Mary’s (11), and Fresno State (6). The Aggies shocked Denver
in last year’s MPSF Tournament quarterfinals, and return last year’s top three scorers, including Britt Farquharson (46 goals/39
draw controls). The Gaels are highlighted by seniors Abbie Coleman (1.12 APG, # 8 in MPSF) and Amy Daniels (28 G/32 P),
while the Bulldogs will be competing in their second season of competition, led by Heather Jack’s 11 goals from a year ago. A
conference game between Denver and St. Mary’s will open the 2010 season, on January 29 in Moraga, CA…..
Rank Team Points (First-Place) 2009 Record/MPSF Finish
1 Stanford 36 (6) 14-4 overall; 6-0 MPSF/1ST
2 Oregon 27 12-5 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
3 California 26 (1) 8-11 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
4 Denver 25 10-8 overall; 4-2 MPSF/T-2ND
5 UC Davis 16 6-12 overall; 2-4 MPSF/5TH
6 St. Mary’s 11 3-13 overall; 1-5 MPSF/6TH
7 Fresno State 6 0-14 overall; 0-6 MPSF/7TH
Friday, January 29, 2010
Coach says...
Dear Kristin;
I love your Blog Site and welcome to the West Coast. As the head coach for the Chico State Women's Lacrosse Program I love the fact that you are trying to grow the sport. This year I have a roster of 16 players with 3 having never played the sport. What I would not give to have experienced players and enough to field two teams.
As for our recruiting, Chico is located 100 miles north of Sacramento in the middle of nowhere. I am unable to watch High School players during our Season unless it is during our Spring Break. I normally do all of our recruiting during the Summer and over our Winter Break (Holidays). I am normally found at all the Adrenaline Recruiting Camps and have had fair success in getting a few girls to come to Chico. I am not that big on recruiting video since it showcases only your strengths. I would rather have a player go to our website at www.csuchico.edu/wlax and fill out the "Recruit" info so that I can make arrangements to watch them play, talk to their families, and contact their High School coaches.
Anyway, thanks for the information about your website and you are welcome to make my contact information available. It is listed below. Good Luck with your upcoming Season...George!
George R. Carnes
Head Coach
Chico State Women's Lacrosse Program
gcarnes@csuchico.edu
www.csuchico.edu/wlax
I love your Blog Site and welcome to the West Coast. As the head coach for the Chico State Women's Lacrosse Program I love the fact that you are trying to grow the sport. This year I have a roster of 16 players with 3 having never played the sport. What I would not give to have experienced players and enough to field two teams.
As for our recruiting, Chico is located 100 miles north of Sacramento in the middle of nowhere. I am unable to watch High School players during our Season unless it is during our Spring Break. I normally do all of our recruiting during the Summer and over our Winter Break (Holidays). I am normally found at all the Adrenaline Recruiting Camps and have had fair success in getting a few girls to come to Chico. I am not that big on recruiting video since it showcases only your strengths. I would rather have a player go to our website at www.csuchico.edu/wlax and fill out the "Recruit" info so that I can make arrangements to watch them play, talk to their families, and contact their High School coaches.
Anyway, thanks for the information about your website and you are welcome to make my contact information available. It is listed below. Good Luck with your upcoming Season...George!
George R. Carnes
Head Coach
Chico State Women's Lacrosse Program
gcarnes@csuchico.edu
www.csuchico.edu/wlax
Thursday, January 28, 2010
College Bound
Website for Western Women's Lacrosse Info - great for contacting coaches, checking college team schedules and records.
http://wwll.com/members.htm
I will be posting tips and video messages from top college coaches about making highlight tapes, contacting them, registering w/ NCAA and how to get recruited! Stay tuned.
http://wwll.com/members.htm
I will be posting tips and video messages from top college coaches about making highlight tapes, contacting them, registering w/ NCAA and how to get recruited! Stay tuned.
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