Lacrosse team looks to continue success
National quarterfinalists a year ago, the Wolves start 2008-09 2-1.
Chris Reed
Issue date: 1/28/09 Section: Sports
The Lacrosse team didn't play many matches to begin this year, but it played well in those three to start 2-1.
The Wolves beat Portland State 5-4 for their first win earlier this year and followed it with a 16-1 walloping of Pacific to head into the break.
Willamette is the only team to beat the Wolves so far this season.
Team captain Justin Brown struggled to get enough players to field the team this year despite winning its league and making the national quarterfinals a year ago.
"We lost a lot of seniors," Brown said.
He managed to recruit enough players in the end, and the young team has shown plenty of life.
"I'm really excited (for the rest of the season)," said Brown. "We have a lot of young guys (who can play well)."
Brown mentioned goaltender Matt Frutiger and midfielder Ian Bohince as two of the team's top players. Given the team's youth, it serves as no surprise that both are sophomores.
For those who are unfamiliar with the sport, Brown describes Lacrosse as "hockey on a soccer field. It's fast-paced, on the fly, (and) some players (can) shoot over 100 miles per hour...it cant hurt."
Generally a collegiate phenomenon, lacrosse is one of the NCAA's oldest sports with roots as far back as the days of Ivy League athletic domination. The first intercollegiate game was played in 1877.
Brown credits the sport's longevity to its style of play.
"It is a lot of fun to watch," he says. "People can get hooked on it. It's a good spectator sport (because) it's exciting and fast-paced."
Western is in a league with Western Washington, Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran, and Central Washington.
The Journal will publish the previews of the Rugby and Lacrosse team's upcoming matches so students, faculty, and fans can enjoy the spectator-friendly action this season.
The Wolves beat Portland State 5-4 for their first win earlier this year and followed it with a 16-1 walloping of Pacific to head into the break.
Willamette is the only team to beat the Wolves so far this season.
Team captain Justin Brown struggled to get enough players to field the team this year despite winning its league and making the national quarterfinals a year ago.
"We lost a lot of seniors," Brown said.
He managed to recruit enough players in the end, and the young team has shown plenty of life.
"I'm really excited (for the rest of the season)," said Brown. "We have a lot of young guys (who can play well)."
Brown mentioned goaltender Matt Frutiger and midfielder Ian Bohince as two of the team's top players. Given the team's youth, it serves as no surprise that both are sophomores.
For those who are unfamiliar with the sport, Brown describes Lacrosse as "hockey on a soccer field. It's fast-paced, on the fly, (and) some players (can) shoot over 100 miles per hour...it cant hurt."
Generally a collegiate phenomenon, lacrosse is one of the NCAA's oldest sports with roots as far back as the days of Ivy League athletic domination. The first intercollegiate game was played in 1877.
Brown credits the sport's longevity to its style of play.
"It is a lot of fun to watch," he says. "People can get hooked on it. It's a good spectator sport (because) it's exciting and fast-paced."
Western is in a league with Western Washington, Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran, and Central Washington.
The Journal will publish the previews of the Rugby and Lacrosse team's upcoming matches so students, faculty, and fans can enjoy the spectator-friendly action this season.
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