Nice news report from the WDIO Up North segment on August 10, 2011 about lacrosse in Duluth featuring the YMCA youth league and Tuesday night pick-up games for middle school, high school, college and adult players.
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August 11, 2011
June 21, 2011
Drop-In League Games Canceled Tonight
The Duluth Drop-In League pick up games have been canceled tonight due to inclement weather. We'll play again next Tuesday (6/28) at 7:00 p.m. Bring your gear and be ready to play!
June 10, 2011
Duluth Drop-In Lacrosse League Starts Tuesday!
The Duluth Drop-In Lacrosse League (DDLL) is slated to begin next Tuesday night June 14. The league is pick-up game format and welcome to all adults and high school players interested in playing lacrosse. Experienced middle school players are also welcome to attend. Attempts will be made to match players of similar age in games. It is the hope of the league that enough younger players show up that separate games for younger players can be played. There is also the possibility of having younger players play on a different night, possibly Thursday night after the YMCA youth league games.
The goal will be to try to provide lacrosse opportunities in Duluth for middle school and high school players during their off-season, college players looking to play some fun, relaxed lacrosse, and adults who love the game and just want to play. The game format will be "no checking" with stick checking allowed. This will help accommodate varying age groups and ensure that the games remain more relaxed and fun with players working on their fundamental skills. Participants may see college players from UMD, Chargers varsity players, former high school and college players and bald "old men" trying to rekindle long lost lacrosse skills and passion. If you love to play lacrosse or you played at one time and you really want to dust off your old stick, come on out and join the DDLL on Tuesday nights this summer!
Dates: Every Tuesday night starting June 14 until August 2
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (or dark)
Location: Lowell Elementary School soccer field (located up the hill from Lowell Elementary School)
Open to: People who love lacrosse – adult and high school Level. Middle school players welcome (may play on a Thursday night if enough interest)
Format: Pick-up game format
Rules: No checking, only stick checking allowed, NFHS Rules apply, “call your own foul” format (only person being penalized may make the call, no arguing calls), players agree on other rules, two goalies required or use goal stops or tip goals on end
Equipment: Full equipment recommended, helmet and gloves required (all players must wear helmet and gloves, no exceptions), wear a reversible pinnie if possible
June 1, 2011
MBSLA North Teams Lose in First Round; Chargers JV Win Exciting game against Grand Rapids
It has been a tough week so far for MBSLA North teams in the first round of the MBSLA playoffs.
On Tuesday night, the Duluth-Superior Chargers drew a tough first round match-up against the #3 team in the state MontiQuois. The regular season loss to St. Cloud North hurt the Chargers playoff seeding with their first round match-up coming against the Western Conference. The MBSLA West, with the top three teams in the state (Delano, Orono, MontiQuois), presented a tough match-up for any team in the first round. With Duluth as the second seed in the North playing the third seed in the West, MontiQuois, the scene was set.
The Chargers came out fired up and ready to play. An early goal by Beau Hughes fired up the Charger faithful and it looked like the Chargers were ready to roll. In an ominous sign of things to come, the goal was nullified when the stick was deemed to be illegal. It was clear early on that the Chargers had the athletes to compete and win a game against a very good MontiQuois team. With the Chargers scoring the first goal, the first quarter ended with the score tied 1-1 and the Chargers looking like they had the momentum.
The Chargers defense played well throughout the game and goalie Tyler Olson made several nice saves to keep the game close. The story of the game turned out to be penalties and turnovers. Duluth-Superior simply couldn't overcome the lopsided number of penalties called against them during the game. In addition, it was clear that the offense was pressing trying to make something happen and there were too many turnovers while MontiQuois was more crisp with their passing on offense. MontiQuois controlled the ball not giving Duluth-Superior many opportunities on offense. In the end, two 4th quarter goals by Zach Thompson and Steven Halver cut the lead to three but it wasn't enough as MontiQuois responded with two goals of their own to take the 8-3 victory and end the Chargers season. The Chargers finished a successful season with a 7-3 record.
In the other MBSLA North game, Hudson topped Brainerd 14-4. Brainerd finishes a good season, which saw them play several of the state's top MBSLA team, with a 5-9 record.
Also on Tuesday night, the Duluth-Superior JV team advanced to the second round of the MBSLA JV playoffs with an exciting 7-6 victory over Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids held the advantage for much of the evening playing with lots of heart and energy. Late in the game, Duluth scored to take a 1 goal lead. Grand Rapids responded to tie the game and then take a lead of their own. With the clock ticking down, Duluth scored to tie the game and send it into overtime. Duluth scored again late in the overtime period to take the win. With the win, Duluth advances to play Thursday night June 9 against an opponent to be determined.
On Tuesday night, the Duluth-Superior Chargers drew a tough first round match-up against the #3 team in the state MontiQuois. The regular season loss to St. Cloud North hurt the Chargers playoff seeding with their first round match-up coming against the Western Conference. The MBSLA West, with the top three teams in the state (Delano, Orono, MontiQuois), presented a tough match-up for any team in the first round. With Duluth as the second seed in the North playing the third seed in the West, MontiQuois, the scene was set.
The Chargers came out fired up and ready to play. An early goal by Beau Hughes fired up the Charger faithful and it looked like the Chargers were ready to roll. In an ominous sign of things to come, the goal was nullified when the stick was deemed to be illegal. It was clear early on that the Chargers had the athletes to compete and win a game against a very good MontiQuois team. With the Chargers scoring the first goal, the first quarter ended with the score tied 1-1 and the Chargers looking like they had the momentum.
The Chargers defense played well throughout the game and goalie Tyler Olson made several nice saves to keep the game close. The story of the game turned out to be penalties and turnovers. Duluth-Superior simply couldn't overcome the lopsided number of penalties called against them during the game. In addition, it was clear that the offense was pressing trying to make something happen and there were too many turnovers while MontiQuois was more crisp with their passing on offense. MontiQuois controlled the ball not giving Duluth-Superior many opportunities on offense. In the end, two 4th quarter goals by Zach Thompson and Steven Halver cut the lead to three but it wasn't enough as MontiQuois responded with two goals of their own to take the 8-3 victory and end the Chargers season. The Chargers finished a successful season with a 7-3 record.
In the other MBSLA North game, Hudson topped Brainerd 14-4. Brainerd finishes a good season, which saw them play several of the state's top MBSLA team, with a 5-9 record.
Also on Tuesday night, the Duluth-Superior JV team advanced to the second round of the MBSLA JV playoffs with an exciting 7-6 victory over Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids held the advantage for much of the evening playing with lots of heart and energy. Late in the game, Duluth scored to take a 1 goal lead. Grand Rapids responded to tie the game and then take a lead of their own. With the clock ticking down, Duluth scored to tie the game and send it into overtime. Duluth scored again late in the overtime period to take the win. With the win, Duluth advances to play Thursday night June 9 against an opponent to be determined.
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