7/31/12

NEWSLETTER 31jul12

-Hooch Lacrosse announced that former SB defenseman Mike Sopko '10 has been named head coach of the Chattahoochee High School Cougars. http://www.hoochlacrosse.com/

Mike Sopko '10 anchored the SB defense from 2007 through 2010, leading the 2010 team to a 9.8 goals against average and the NCAA Quarterfinals.


-Alums are seeking players for a 35 and over team for the Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tournament. Specifically if you are a defenseman or midfielder, please email the webmaster as soon as possible if you are interested in playing. The tournament is 8/1/12 - 8/5/12.


-Hoya Suxa of College Crosse summarized the SB Lacrosse 2012 season, analyzing strengths and weaknesses and stated that the team had: "a powerful and dangerous offense that could run with most of the country". http://www.collegecrosse.com/2012/7/30/3160878/eulogizing-the-2012-college-lacrosse-season-21-stony-brook

In 2012, SB Lacrosse ranked sixth in raw shooting percentage, scoring on 32.43% of its shots taken. The team scored a goal on nearly one third of its possessions.


-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse reported on the NY Empire State Cup Finals, in which incoming recruits Brian Prestreau '17 and Alex Corpolongo '17 play midfield for the Hudson Valley team: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/28/empire-state-cup-finals-set-hv-and-nyc-advance

MSG Varsity also reported on the tandem leading the Hudson Valley squad to the Finals: http://www.msgvarsity.com/westchester/hv-off-to-hot-start-at-empire-state-cup-1.1126071

During the 2012 Empire State Cup, Brian Prestreau '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and goals, and Alex Corpolongo '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and assists.

Despite both recruits tallying goals in the Finals, Hudson Valley eventually lost to New York City and took home the Silver Medal: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/29/new-york-city-wins-empire-state-cup-gold-medal

Empire State Cup reported that Brian Prestreau '17 was named to
the Empire State Cup All-Tournament Team

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