2008 8th/A Lacrosse Team

Head Coach: Mr. Pat Ward, pward@heights.edu, 301-365-4300

Record: 7-1

Last Updated: 5/22/2008

• 03/10 - 2:15 pm
  8th Tryouts during PE Class - Home
  
• 04/03 - 2:45 pm
  8th @ St Albans - Away- Won 7-0
  

  The Heights come roaring out of the gates led by Chris Hampton who had 3 goals and did a great job winning face offs and controling the tempo of the game. Richard McBride also added 2 goals and played well. Hank Brown was a jack of all trades scoring a goal to go along with facing off and palying man down defense. Sean Heaslip also added a goal and played in the midfield as well as playing goalie in the second half. Toby Sanders, Caymen Sotudeh and Chas Bassing all played well in the midfield. The attack was led by McBride who along with Mark Gannassa and Toby Sanders help control the ball and run the offense. The defense was great with Joe Desmond, Adam Bacigalupo, Grant Bodnar and Joe Simpson all playing well and not letting in a goal. Luke Miller also played defense in the second half after playing in the goal in the first half.

• 04/14 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs Sidwell Friends - Home- Won 12-0
  

   The Cavs played a very balanced game that saw eight different players score in route to a victory. Richard McBride led all scorers with 4 goals along with Hank Brown who had 1 goal and 4 assists. Chris Hampton also added 1 goal and 2 assists and Toby Sanders scored 2 goals and a assists. Caymen Sotudeth, Mike Friddle, and Chas Bassing all scored a goal as well as Luke Miller who not only scored a goal but played defense and goal in the game. Also helping the defense were Joe Desmond, Joe Simpson and Adam Bacigalupo.

• 04/18 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs Flint Hill--Won- 10-2 - Home
  

  The Cavs expode in the first half and are able to continue the good play throughout the game. Chris Hampton and Hank Brown lead the way on offense. While Caymen Sotudeh and Austin Smith played well in the midfield. The attack was led by Richard McBride, Mark Ganassa and either Jamie Hanson or Sean Heaslip if he wasn't in the goal. The defense was outstanding  as was the goalie play.

• 04/24 - 2:45 pm
  8th @ St. Stephen's - Lost 6-1 - Away
  

  The Cavs fall behind early and are never able to recover from a slow start. Chris Hampton and Hank Brown played well as middies. Luke Miller also played well in goal and as a defenseman. Richard McBride scored the only goal of the game as The Heights suffered it first lose of the year.

• 04/29 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs Potomac--Canceled - Home
  

   Canceled

• 05/05 - 2:45 pm
  8th @ Flint Hill- Won 13-1 - Away
  

   The Heights bounce back from a tough defeat and play a very good game. Chris Hampton, Hank Brown and Richard Mcbride combined for 11 goals and 8 assists in an offensive explosion. Jamie Hanson and Caymen Sotudeh both added a goal. The defense was led by Joe Desmond, Joe Simpson , Grant Bodnar and Adam Bacigalupo. Luke Miller did a great job as goalie letting in only one goal.

• 05/09 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs St. Stephen's--Canceled - HOME
  

   Game is Canceled

• 05/13 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs St Andrew's- Won 10-0 - Home
  

  The Heights played a excellent  game and showed great ball movement in their offense . The defense was tough and made it hard for the opponent to clear the ball all day. The Midfield was led by Chris Hampton, Hank Brown and Austin Smith. Caymen Soduth and Jamie Hansen played well in dual roles. Mark Gannasssa and Richard McBride also played well on attack.

• 05/15 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs Bullis-Won 12-7 - Home
  

  The Heights win a big game against a tough opponent Hank Brown leads the way with 3 goals, 2 assists and 7 groundballs. Chris Hampton added 2 goals, 1 assists and 3 groundballs. Richard McBride played well on attack and helped to control the pace of the game while scoring 3 goals. Austin Smith and Caymen Sotudeh both added 2 goals each. Luke Miller did a great job as a long pole middie and also played in the goal in the first half. The Defense did a great job and held Bullis in check in the second half. Sean Heaslip played great in the net in the second half  with 6 saves and a couple at point blank range.

• 05/21 - 2:45 pm
  8th vs St Albans- Won 9-1 - Home
  

   The Cavs play a excellent game with Chris Hampton leading the charge scoring 4 goals, 1 assists and 6 groundballs. Hank Brown also played well netting 2 goals to go along with 9 groundballs. Caymen Sotudeh had 1 goal and 2 groundballs as well as playing a majority of the game. Mark Ganassa added 2 goals in the effort while helping the offense move the ball. Luke Miller did a great job as the long stick middie getting 8 groundballs. Sean Heaslip again did a great job in the goal as well as the defense that is the four headed monster of Joe Desmond, Joe Simpson,Grant Bodnar and Adam Bacigalupo. Chaz Bassing and Mike Friddle also gave valuable mintues in the victory.

• 05/22 - 2:30 pm
  8th @ Bullis- Won 10-3 - Away
  

   In a tough battle that saw The Heights jump out to a early lead and never look back. Hank Brown had a monster game scoring 5 goals, 2assists and 7 groundballs. Mark Ganassa stepped up big in the game with 3 goals and also helping the offense to be able to move the ball. Jamie Hanson  also chipped in a goal to go along with some good play on the offensive end. Richard McBride added a goal in the effort as well as helping in the clearing. The defense allowed only 3 goals on a team that had scored 7 on them in the previous game. Luke Miller was outstanding as the longstick middie covering the other teams best player for the majority of the game and netting 8 groundballs. Sean Heaslip was amazing in the goal stopping 8 shots and doing a great job on the clears all day. 

• 05/23 - 3:00 pm
  8th Grade Lacrosse Summary - Heights
  

  The Heights 8th Grade team finished 7-1 this season with their only lost coming to a tough St. Stephens St Agnes team. The team was led by the scoring combo of Chris Hampton and Hank Brown who dominated all season long. The supporting cast of middies werejust as impressive, seeing Caymen Sotduh, Austin Smith, Mike Friddle, Chas Bassing and Toby Sanders all score in games throughout the year.  The attack was led by Richard McBride who had a knack for finishing off fast breaks. Mark Ganassa played well all year long and stepped up in the last two games of the year scoring five goals . Sean Heaslip was a jack of all trades playing attack and goalie when called on. Jamie Hanson also played well and was asked to play different roles throughout the year.  Mike Friddle made great strides this year and was a solid middie for us. As did Chas Bassing who was a in his first year of lacrosse and picked up the game quickly. Luke Miller was a fantastic leader playing whatever position was asked of him from goalie, middie or longstick middie. The Defense was great all year with Joe Desmond,Joe Simpson, Grant Bodnar and Adam Bacigalupo. Liam Tully also gave valuable mintues on the attack. On a couple of side notes this team has had a record of 17-1 over the last two years after only winning one game in their 6th grade season. They also outscored their opponents this year 84-20. It's been a pleasure coaching these guys and watching them grow into fine young men.