Lacrosse in The News

SMA Remembers our Soldiers

SMA Lacrosse & Cheerleaders hosted several other lacrosse teams during the month of March in what was dubbed a Veterans Tribute Lacrosse Day. 

The cheerleaders collected goodies and the SMA Lacrosse Team, in cooperation with Onyx Lacrosse, sent lacrosse gear to troops stationed in Balad, Iraq.

This week the 20th Engineer Brigade Commander sent photos so we could see the troops in action and adorned in  our SMA Lacrosse Veterans Tribute T-shirts.

Soldiers palyed their first game May 17th to a final score of 7 to 6. 

They have promised more updates which we will later post to the site...so stay tuned.

 

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Duke Lacrosse Makes a Comeback

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EAGLES LACROSSE READIES FOR A SHOCK  !!!

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SMA Eagles Lacrosse

2008

Florida Summer Lax Camps

Now that the 2008 lacrosse season is over, and summer vacation is almost here many are asking about lax camps.

Below are the links to camps scattered around the Florida west coast area.

My first suggestion is get registered for;

Manasota Summer Lax http://www.performancelax.com/summer-league

Secondly get some individualized instruction http://www.performancelax.com/beginner-lacrosse-school 

and then later get in shape http://www.performancelax.com/skills-conditioning

Thirdly get to a camp…here are a few area camps

Wesley Chapel FL Pro Player Camp August 3^rd thru 5^th http://www.tampabaylacrosse.com/wfll/images/pplfloridacamp.rtf

Clearwater FL  Game Breaker Camp June 9^th thru 12^th

http://www.laxcamps.com/camps/FL/tampa2007.html

St. Leo University Dade City FL  Elite Lacrosse Camp June 10^th thru 13^th

http://www.tampabaylacrosse.com/images/2007ELITEBROCHURE.PDF

Florida Gulf Coast Univ.  Ft Myers FL  Game Breaker Camp July 7^th thru 10^th

http://www.laxcamps.com/camps/CT/GulfCoast08.html

Barry University Miami FL Lightning Lacrosse Camp June 16^th thru 19^th

http://www.lightninglax.com/events.html#e1

Stetson University Deland FL Florida Lacrosse Camps July 20^th thru 24^th

http://www.floridalacrossecamps.com/stetsonCamp.html

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Making believers of a little-known sport

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Who's the Lacrosse boss now?

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SMA Eagles

2008 WFLL Champions

The Sarasota Military Academy Eagles Lacrosse Team defeated All Saints Academy from Winter Haven FL  in the West Florida Lacrosse League Championships Saturday at USF by a score of 15-2. 

The team lost last years attempt for a championship in a double overtime thriller.  

Not to be denied this season the Eagles put it all together with cannons blazing!  A solid defense, hard hitting up and down the field, awesome clears, and simply put out ran and out shot the competition.

Led by 13 starting seniors the Eagles varsity team finished its third season undefeated in league regular season play with an overall record of  17-2 and ranked #11 LaxPower Ranking. 

WFLL Game MVP Matthew Cowles had 4 goals and 3 assists, Frank Clark had 5 goals 1 assist, Riess Pellegrino scored 3 goals 1 assist, and 1 goal each from Freshman Mick Ferrucci, Dana Wilkins and Mason McGowan.

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Lacrosse in the News click WSJ below for story

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National Anthem - DARBY RETTMANN

Color Guard

    Commander - JOSHUA JOHNSTON

    RYAN KAYS

    JOE SUPER

    GARRETT ULLERY

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SMA Eagles Lacrosse Climbs into Top 10!

With an impressive 17 – 7 victory over visiting Berkley Prep the Sarasota Military Academy Eagles Lacrosse team moved to number 10 in the LaxPower rankings.  Tied at 2 a piece after one quarter of play the SMA Eagles jumped out to a 10 – 4 lead at the half.  The varisty game ended with strong net minding split between senior Dustin Bell who started the game and veteran sophomore keeper John “Vlad”Villotti.

Hats were off with the first hat trick of the night tallied by Matt Cowles who ended with 6 goals, followed in succession by Aireal Lipman and Warren Wood.  Goals were added by freshman Dana Wilkins, Mick Ferrucci , sophomore Nick Estes and Seniors Frank Clark and Brett Burhenne.

Following the varsity game the JV teams squared off and played another thriller….a double overtime game that ended in a 5 – 5 tie.  Freshamn goalie Joe Loeser made some great stops between the pipes.  Goals were scored by T. Myers, J. Miller, D. Patete, D. Wilkins and Mason McGowan.  The JV squad has demonstrated remarkable development and an eagerness to compete.

Next up is SMA Lacrosse “Family Night”  Friday 2/29/08 as the Eagles host Bloomingdale for a 7:30 start.

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SMA Eagles Lacrosse

                                  The 2008 Campaign

Having had the first game of the season cancelled due to a flooded field the Sarasota Military Academy traveled to take on the Clearwater Yellow Jackets.  A competitive match-up between teams, the score remained tight throughout the varsity game.  Ending in a disappointing 9-10 overtime loss the team gained confidence and shook off the season opening jitters.  Afterwards the JV team ended in a 4 to 5 loss, and the middle school team blanked the Yellow Jackets middle school team 5 - 0.

The team then played its first home game of the season with a dramatic 10 - 4 win over the St. Petersburg Dragons with a sustained effort by the entire team.  Defensively the Eagles were solid, all midfield lines performed and the attack consistently applied pressure.  Goalie Dustin Bell was rock solid in the cage.  Scoring punch came from Seniors Frankie Clark, Matt Cowles and Warren Wood, and Freshman Mick Ferrucci.  Fans' were positive and enthusiastic, much in thanks to the SMA Cheerleaders who kept the support constant.

Friday night Feb 22nd the SMA Eagles hosted a varsity match-up with All Saints (3-0) from Lakeland, followed by a JV matchup with cross-town rival Lakewood Ranch.  SMA was overrun during the first half by a big, fast and talented All Saints team who jumped out 0- 3.  Not to be intimidated by these circumstances the Eagles apparently ignited the fuse in the locker-room and played in a different gear the balance of the game.  The defense and midfielders were quick to call out numbers and communicate.  The attack sought to finish each possession with a goal.  The Saints responded with a renewed effort of their own.  The Eagles starters however relied on past experience and knew you can't let an opponent back into the game and shot back with renewed persistence to finish with a convincing 15 - 10 win

The SMA cheerleaders displayed similar energy firing up the crowd for two hours with much interaction between the cheer squad, fans and SARGE the SMA Eagle mascot.

Following this high energy game the Junior Varsity  coached by Mick Ferrucci, overtook the Lakewood Ranch JV team with a 7-6 win in the last 10 seconds of the game on a goal by Freshman Dana Wilkins.

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"Inside Lacrosse" Article on SMA Lacrosse

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Lacrosse Family Advertising Form

2007-08 Season click here for info

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4 Day Lacrosse Specific Speed/Agility
Boot Camp January 2-5, 2008
9am - 12pm click here for info..

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Kyle Harrison to visit!! click for more info...

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SMA Varsity Lacrosse seeks to prepare itself for another awesome season.

We have lots to do before the start of season, but much of that effort lies within you.

1.BUST BUTT IN YOUR CLASSES.  Come hard out of the gate and demonstrate your academic abilities early.  This bolsters our program which in turn benefits you!

2. START WORKING OUT. Look at the Kyle Harrison Video links sent to you.  A strong body core is a fundamental necessity.  The stronger you are, the stronger our team will be.

3. PROMOTE THE SPORT.  If you know of an athlete in the school who is unfamiliar with lacrosse, bring him to the exhibitions we have scheduled, get him on the e-mails.  A good athlete can pick up lacrosse and become a standout player quickly.

4. WORK THE WALL.  Catching and throwing are the bedrock of play.  Be good with both hands.

FINALLY…Hold yourself out as an example and be a LEADER.  LEADERS demonstrate the qualities that raise them above the masses.  Live healthy, respectfully and purposefully. 

BE AN EXAMPLE AND A ROLE MODEL

We can become the best lacrosse team in the state.  We have the best program, but we need you, our team to take us there.

See you on the field,

SMA Lacrosse Coaches

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The lacrosse stick
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Eagles Varsity Boys Lacrosse

By Coach Ken Cowles

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

The 29 players on the SMA Eagles Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Team concluded their 2007 undefeated regular season conference by appearing in the West Florida Lacrosse Leagues Championship game against cross-town rival Lakewood Ranch.  After beating LWR twice during regular season, the team lost in a thrilling double overtime game 9 to 10.  If you weren’t present, you missed a game of a lifetime.  It was something seen in the movies…only in the movies SMA would have been given a different ending.

Coaches, spectators, even the referees left calling it the best game they ever witnessed. Over 400 screaming fans attempted to out-cheer the other.  Originally scheduled for a Tampa location, the game was moved to Sarasota so that lacrosse competition could be viewed locally…the community got way more than they bargained for with this game.  Both teams left the field physically exhausted and emotionally drained.  It is a game that is sure to be remembered for years to come.

After the game a special trophy, the Walter Gilbert “Creators Cup;” was awarded to LWR coach Clayton Wight .  This cup will be passed annually to the best local lacrosse team, and it is meant to foster competition, camaraderie and establish tradition in that effort. Warrior Tough/Warrior Proud is something we can stand tall and proclaim loudly.  The bar has been raised.  SMA’s lacrosse team has gained a reputation, and we must continue to work hard, very hard in order  to continue to play at this level. 

Many of this year's players have already signed up for summer camps, if you haven’t you are encouraged to do so.   Current players, former players, adults, and kids looking to join us next year are invited to jump in now and begin that process by playing in the local summer league.  Wednesday nights 7:00PM cost $75.  Registration forms can be obtained from Ken Cowles cell 302-4152. The sooner you begin the process the more impact you can make as the newest SMA lacrosse player.

As Coaches we stand together, “WARRIOR PROUD” of the awesome performance of this second year team…Congratulations to each of you.

Have a great & safe summer.

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SMA goes to double overtime in WFLL Championship
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SMA shuts down Berkeley Prep in lacrosse playoff win
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SMA concludes 2007 season with 10 – 3 record
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SMA Eagles Lacrosse WFLL Division Champions
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SMA Corrales Lakewood Ranch in local lacrosse action
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15 to 1 victory over visiting Bloomingdale Friday in local lacrosse action
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St. Pete Dragons outlast SMA Eagles
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SMA outguns Berkeley Prep 12 -2
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Eagles varsity lacrosse team returned to the field outpacing a fast Cypress Lake (4-3) team to a score of 5 -2 Friday night at the Youth Athletic Center in Sarasota
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Eagles beat a stubborn Port Charlotte Pirate squad 9 – 2 in varsity lacrosse action Tuesday at the Youth Athletic Center on 17th Street. 
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