Redmond High School Lacrosse Program Looking Up

*16th annual lacrosse Space Needle Shootout

Coach Rob Edison's Redmond High School Lacrosse Club entered the 16th annual Space Needle Shootout early December.  The Stangs defeated Juanita High 6-2 and Madlax (Portland All-Stars.) 9-0.  They lost to a mixed bag of Bainbridge-Shoreline players 4-12 and Seattle Prep 3-7.

Coach Edison recounted: "We played Seattle Prep but had several starters out with injuries and actually had two more go down during the game, leaving us with only one sub. We hung in there though and considering Prep will be likely playing Odea for the State Championship for the Private School league this year, it was a nice morale victory considering our circumstances. I think the final was 3-7, or something like that.

Our season kicks off in March and between now and then, it will be all preseason conditioning and captains led practices and such. Our HS program should have around 40 guys this year. A vast improvement from years past. Feel very good about this upcoming season. I have built a very competitive schedule. We should have one of the strongest RPIs in the State with rarely a night off. It will be a major test and we will take our lumps here and there, but I have faith that if everyone stays healthy and we continue what we have been doing, we have an opportunity to do something very special at Redmond. While State Championships seem far off, it is not unreasonable to think about us making a run at it if everything comes together and we should certainly be in discussion as one of the top 10-15 teams in the State this year. I hope – depends now on the kids and the work they put in, but they are a great group of kids and are very resilient."

-- Coach Edison, 12/8

*I plan more reporting and promise improving my interview skills. - Yoder

The 16th annual Space Needle Shootout is the oldest and largest boys lacrosse tournament in the Northwest. The Shootout provides the chance for high school teams, town teams, regional teams, select teams and all-star teams to compete from around the Northwest.

2012 State Lacrosse Girls Championship - Lake Sammamish plays Bainbridge High School

Brought to my attention by lacrosse aficcionado Tom Wehe, American Family Insurance....

Sorry to say  BB won 13 to 11 but it was a really good game.

 

2012 Washington Lacrosse Girls State
Championships
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Eastside Catholic School, Sammamish, Washington

9 a.m. High School All-Star Game
11 a.m. Girls 3rd / 4th Place Game
2 p.m. Girls State Championship Game

SEATTLE — The field is set for Saturday’s Washington Lacrosse Girls State Championship as Bainbridge High School takes on Lake Sammamish in Saturday’s state title game.

The state title matchup, televised On Demand by Comcast, gets underway at 2 p.m. , Saturday, May 19 at the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish. The state title game is preceded by an 11 a.m. consolation game to determine 3rd / 4th place among the two losing teams in Tuesday’s state semifinals, Lakeside and Mercer Island.

Bainbridge, the defending state champion Read More >>

Lake Washington Kangs snuff Bainbridge 11-10 in Lacrosse Opener

Lake Washington Spoils Bainbridge Island Opener, March 9.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – Cody Bernstein connected on the go-ahead goal with 3:23 remaining in the game as Lake Washington hung on to down Bainbridge 11-10 to open the 2012 Washington state boys high school lacrosse season at Bainbridge Stadium  . Read More >>



Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse announces 2012 schedules for boys and girls high school lacrosse

SEATTLE –The Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse today announced the 2012 schedules for boys and girls high school lacrosse for its 34th season in Washington state.  Read More >>


If you think you like Washington State lacrosse or know you do, this site is THE Go-To place www.WashingtonHSLAX.com.

Washington state prep lacrosse schedules announced - 10 new boys and girls high school teams

Washington state prep lacrosse schedules announced 

2012 lacrosse continues to grow in Washington state with the addition of 10 new boys and girls high school teams among the 157 now available to students in nearly 200 state high schools.

SEATTLE –The Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse today announced the 2012 schedules for boys and girls high school lacrosse for its 34th season in Washington state. 

The spring season for school teams throughout western Washington and the Spokane, Wenatchee, Tri Cities and Yakima areas in eastern Washington gets underway on March 9.   The season concludes with the girls state championships Saturday, May 19 at The Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish and the boys state championships, Saturday, May 26 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle.  Read More >>

Woodinville out-guns Sammamish 10-7 for first Division II State lacrosse championship

 A Woodinville attackman puts a hit of Sammamish's Sam Chapman in Saturday's boys Division II state lacrosse championship.  Woodinville defeated Sammamish 10-7 to secure a perfect record and their first state lacrosse title. 

Chapman’s four goals leads Woodinville past Sammamish for first Division II lacrosse championship

SEATTLE – Led by senior JD Chapman’s four goals and a smothering defense, Woodinville outlasted Sammamish 10 – 7 to secure a perfect season and capture their first Washington state Division II lacrosse championship, Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle.  READ MORE >>

Owls fall to Bellevue East in Overtime: Girls Division II Lacrosse State Championship

A flock of Owls celebrate after Overlake’s Grace Grubb (#21 white) hit scored with 1 second remaining in regulation to send the girls Division II state championship into overtime. The Owls fell to Bellevue East 17 - 16 in overtime. Division II.  Credit: Michael Jardine / US Lacrosse

Mike McQuaid, US Lacrosse press release

SAMMAMISH – Freshman Camille Sullivan scored the game winner with 7 seconds to go in overtime to give first year coach Craig Van der Horn and Bellevue East their first girls state championship with a 17 – 16 defeat of the Overlake School in the Washington Lacrosse Girls Division II State Championship, Saturday at Charlie Acosta Field on the Campus of the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

The game winning goal was the seventh of the afternoon for the Sullivan and tied her season’s best – 7 goals in the home quarterfinal win over Bainbridge’s Division II squad. For Bellevue East, which draws students from five Bellevue high schools including Interlake, Newport and Sammamish, the title proved to be the high point in the fledgling four-year-old program’s history.  Read More >>

Blanchet advances to quarterfinals in boys state lacrosse tourney; Tops Redmond, 11-5

Blanchet's Austin Pruitt (#77 white) fires a shot past Remdmond goaltender Nico Shewey (#28 green) in boys Division II opening round playoff action, Friday at Blanchet High School - credit Micheal Jardine

Boys Division II standings
Blanchet advances to quarterfinals in boys state lacrosse tourney

SEATTLE – Tyler Schmutz and and Zane Zilke each scored 2 goals to lead Blanchet into a quarterfinal berth of the boys state high school lacrosse tournament with an 11 – 5 opening round win over Redmond, Friday at Blanchet High School in Seattle.

With the win, the Braves advance to the quarterfinal round to face Saturday’s winner of the North Kitsap, Skagit Valley opening round matchup.

In their first meeting with Redmond this season, the Braves, ranked #2 in the Metro Conference, opened the game building a 5 – 0 first quarter into a 7 – 2 lead at the half. In the third the two matched each other’s 2 goals before Blanchet pulled away with 2 fourth quarter goals for the win.  Click blue link to "Read More" >>

Overlake Owls Boys and Girls lacrosse teams win Friday; Eastside Catholic Boys Drop rival Eastlake; Lake Sammamish wins 9th game

Overlake Owl defending (in white)

Overlake drops MI to take over first place in D2 Northeast
MERCER ISLAND – Katie Hill, Sarah Silvermanand Kat Shewchuk each scored 4 goals to lead Overlake to its 11th win of the season with a 15 – 2 girls Division II high school lacrosse win over Mercer Island, Friday at Mercer Island High School. The win moved the Owls past Bellevue East and into sole possession of first place of the Northeast Conference.
Mercer Island’s Dalia Nayfeh and Sarah Hanan each had a goal and Audrey Airut-Murphy had 14 saves for the Islanders.

The Owls jumped out to a 13 – 2 lead in the first and cruised with two more goals in the second.

Overlake finished its season 11-1-0, while Mercer Island finished 3-9-0.

SCORING HIGHLIGHTS: Overlake 15, Mercer Island 2 (Katie Hill, OV, 4 goals and 3 draw controls; Sarah Silverman, OV, 4 goals; Kat Shewchuk, OV, 4 ground balls; Emma Howard, OV, 2 saves; Quinn Phillips, OV, 4 saves; Dalia Nayfeh, MI, 1 goal; Sarah Hanan, MI, 1 goal; Wesley Tomlinson, MI, 3 ground balls; Audrey Airut-Murphy 14 saves) .  Click the blue link to "Read More" >>

Johnson's hat trick leads Lake Sammamish past Lakeside 9-7 in girls lacrosse

Johnson’s hat trick leads Lake Sammamish past Lakeside 9 – 7 in girls lax - Division II.

SEATTLE – Alex Johnson scored 3 goals to lead Lake Sammamish Girls Lacrosse Club to its seventh win of the season with a 9 – 7 girls Division II high school lacrosse defeat of Lakeside, Thursday at the Lakeside School in north Seattle.

Lake Sammamish built on a narrow 4 – 3 halftime lead to steadily pull away from the Lions in the second for the win.

Johnson grabbed 5 ground balls and Amelia Chirichigno had 2 goals and 4 ground balls for Lake Sammamish. Annabel Bench netted 3 goals for Lakeside.

Lake Sammamish (7-3-0) next faces Snohomish (6-3-1), Monday, May 2 in a 5:15 p.m. start at Harvey Air Field in Snohomish. Lakeside (3-6-0) next faces Wenatchee (3-7-0), Saturday, April 30 in a 3 p.m. start at Westside High School in Wenatchee.

SCORING HIGHLIGHTS: Lake Sammamish 9, Lakeside 7 (Alex Johnson, LSM, 3 goals, 1 assists, 5 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers, 3 draw controls; Amelia Chirichigno, LSM, 2 goals, 4 ground balls, 1 draw control; Sarah Crause, LSM, 1 goal, 1 ground balls, 5 draw controls; Michelle Bodman, LSM, 2 saves; Annabel Bench, LSD, 3 goals, 1 assist; Christina Kuhrau, LSD, 1 goal; Kate Kim, LSD, 1 goal; Hyuen Soo-Seu, LSD, 1 goal; Julia Laurence, LSD, 1 goal)
 
Reported by US Lacrosse

Redmond Boys Lacrosse go 4-2 for the Season with Gig Harbor win.

Freshman Watkins nets 6 to lead Redmond past Gig Harbor in boys lax

Redmond freshman Liam Watkins scored a season-best 6 goals to lead Redmond to its fourth win of the season with a 14 – 11 boys lacrosse win over Gig Harbor, Friday at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor.
Gig Harbor was firing on all cylinders, outscoring Redmond 4 – 2 in the first, before the Mustangs came back with 7 goals in the second to take a narrow 9 – 8 lead into the half. In the third, Redmond edged ahead with a 12 – 10 lead before cruising with 2 more goals in the final quarter.

Brian Cox added 3 goals and 3 assists and Nico Shewey was kept busy most of the evening, making 23 saves in goal for Redmond. For Gig Harbor, Cody Olson led the way with 4 goals and 3 assists and Lucas Bantanian had 8 saves in goal.

Redmond (4-2-0) next faces Mt. Si (1-7-0), Wednesday, April 20 in a 5 p.m. start at Redmond’s Marymoor Park. Gig Harbor (4-4-0) next faces North Kitsap (2-3-0), Thursday, April 21 in a 7 p.m. start at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor.

SCORING HIGHLIGHTS: Redmond 14, Gig Harbor 11 (Liam Watkins, R, 6 goals, 1 assist; Brian Cox, R, 3 goals, 3 assists, 8 ground balls; Nico Shewey, R, 23 saves; Cody Olson, GH, 4 goals, 3 assists, 3 ground balls; Ricky Chenoweth, GH, 2 goals, 7 ground balls; Lucas Bantanian, GH, 8 saves)

- US Lacrosse
Photo from file

Lake Sammamish outlasts Ballard in girls lacrosse

Lake Sammamish outlasts Ballard in girls lacrosse

REDMOND – Marlena Masterleo scored with 3:33 remaining in the second half to break a 12-12 tie with Ballard, giving Lake Sammamish a 15 – 12 girls high school lacrosse win, Friday at Marymoor Park in Redmond. The win evened Lake Sammamish’s record to 2-2-0 on the season.   They play at Marymoor again,  April 11 vs. No. Kitsap.    Read More >>

Lake Sammamish Girls plays Overlake 4/20, 5:45 at Overlake.

Lake Washington drops Puyallup for 3rd lacrosse win

Lake Washington takes shot at goal

Lake Washington drops Puyallup for 3rd lacrosse win
April 6

SUMNER – Cody and Jake Bernstein combined for 7 goals to lead Lake Washington to its third win of the season with a 14 – 5 high school lacrosse defeat of Puyallup, Wednesday at Sumner High School.

Lake Washington and Puyallup left the first knotted at 3 goals apiece before the Kangs broke loose with 4 second quarter goals to take a 7 – 3 advantage into the intermission. In the third the Kangs added another 4 goals and sealed the win with 3 fourth quarter goals.  Read More >>

College lacrosse action this weekend on the Plateau!

Attention:   Lacrosse players, aficionados, youth, parents and public-at-large!  

Ever wanted to see lacrosse?   Learn the fine points of the game?  Or just lay back and enjoy the action of "the fastest game on two feet?"   This weekend and next you'll have great opportunities to watch lacrosse played at a very high level right in your own back yard!

Admission $5/game or $10 for all three!  Players wearing their lacrosse team jersey get in free. 

Next Weekend of  Friday, March 18.: See a marquee match up of two Top 10 MCLA lacrosse teams face-off in our own backyard:   Eastside Catholic School, Sammamish, WA.

Friday March 18 @7pm at the Eastside Catholic School Stadium
#9 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY vs. #4 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Redmond Boys and Girls Lacrosse websites are found here! Join a team! Register! Learn about the game!

Source:  Redmond Boys Lacrosse website  (girls lacrosse websites are linked)

Eastside Catholic School wins State Girls Lacrosse Championship

This is a mixed-bag of photos from both teams. Eastside Catholic (blue/orange) vs. Kennedy (white) and Lakeside (plaid) vs. Bainbridge (blue). Both games were played in Sammamish, WA.

May 15, Girls Division I – State Finals
Foreman’s 9 goals leads Eastside Catholic over Kennedy for first girls lacrosse state championship.

SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Junior Alex Foreman scored 9 goals to lead Eastside Catholic to its first Washington State Girls Lacrosse Championship with a 17 – 5 defeat of Kennedy Catholic High School, Saturday at Charlie Acosta Field on the campus of the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

The Crusaders used a relentless defense led by Male Bachesta and Shannon Graves to put its offense in position to command the state title game. “Our defense made the game for us,” said the Crusaders’ Foreman, who was selected US Lacrosse player of the game after scoring 7 of her 9 in the first half. “We were struggling on defense all year. We really stepped it up today. The win was a team effort.”

SCORING HIGHLIGHTS: Eastside Catholic 17, Kennedy 5 (Eastside Catholic wins first girls lacrosse state championship) (Alex Foreman, EC, 9 goals, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Lauren Breynaert, EC, 4 goals, 3 ground balls, 5 draw controls; Amanda Tsitsis, EC, 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 ground ball; Danielle Leider, EC, 1 goal, 1 ground balls; Allison Talbot, EC, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Brittany Cardoza, EC, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Allie Hawes, EC, 7 saves; Natalie Merrill, K, 3 goals, 2 ground balls, 6 draw controls; Lizzy Delaney, K, 1 goal; Shey Thommasen, K, 1 goal; Sofie Morales, K, 8 saves)

May 15, Girls Division II – State Finals

Lakeside drops Bainbridge for 5th consecutive girls state lacrosse title

SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Sarah Pollnow scored 7 goals to lead Lakeside to its fifth consecutive Girls Division I high school lacrosse state championship with a 15 – 10 defeat of Bainbridge High School, Saturday before a record 1,152 spectators at Charlie Acosta Field on the campus of the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

Girls Lacrosse State Championships this weekend. Boys and Girls Brackets.

Local Girls Teams in the hunt:  Overlake, Lake Sammamish, Eastside Catholic, Issaquah

Local Boys Teams in the hunt:  Redmond (5/15), Lake Washington (5/14), Sammamish (5/14)

Posted by Mason Kelley, Seattle Times Sports Reporter

Here is a press release on this weekend's girls lacrosse state championships at Eastside Catholic High School and Boys and Girls Brackets

SEATTLE – The 2010 Washington Girls High School State Championships for lacrosse takes place, Saturday, May 15 at the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

The Division II title game gets underway at 11 a.m., while the Division I title game starts at 2 p.m. An exhibition Girls Under-11 youth game kick’s-off championship day at 9 a.m.

Quarterfinal girls state tournament action gets underway today with #8 seed Tacoma taking on the #1 seed and defending state champion Lakeside at 6 p.m. at the Lakeside School. #5 seed Lake Sammamish takes on #4 seed Mercer Island at 6 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. #6 seed Seattle Prep takes on #3 seed Snohomish at 6 p.m. at Harvey Air Field in Snohomish and #7 seed Bellevue takes on #2 seed and 2009 state runner up Bainbridge Island at 7 p.m. at Bainbridge Stadium.

On Tuesday, in Division II quarterfinal action, #8 seed Wenatchee takes on #1 seed and 2009 state runner up Issaquah at 7:15 p.m. at Issaquah’s Eastlake Community Field. #5 seed Lakeside takes on #4 seed Eastside Catholic at 6 p.m. at the Eastside Catholic School. #6 seed Ballard takes on #3 seed Overlake at 6 p.m. at the Overlake School and #7 seed and defending state champion Mercer Island takes on #2 seed Kenned at 6 p.m. at Kennedy High School.

Semi-final action takes place for Girls Division I play on Wednesday, May 12 and for Girls Division II play on Thursday, May 13.

The Washington Boys High School State Championships for Division I and II take place on Saturday, May 29 at Seattle’s Memorial Stadium. Boys state tournament play begins on Wednesday, May 19.

Girls Division I State Tournament Bracket: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Playoffs.asp?LgID=23023

Girls Division II State Tournament Bracket: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Playoffs.asp?LgID=23024

Boys Division I State Tournament Bracket: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Playoffs.asp?LgID=22716

Boys Division II State Tournament Bracket: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Playoffs.asp?LgID=22715

Posted on Seattle Times by Mason Kelly

Redmond Lacrosse Club is strong despite losing 12 players to the Kangs.

This 17 second clip is a ground ball skirmish near the Gig Harbor goal just before half-time.  The Redmond Boys Lacrosse Club is 5 -5 regular season is almost over with one home game remaining on Tuesday, 5/4, 7:30 at Redmond High against Liberty.  (Redmond beat Liberty earlier in the season 13-0.)   Their last season game is away vs. South Kitsap on 5/8. (Redmond lost to So. Kitsap several weeks ago, 13-0.)  The real fun begins after the season with tournament play. 

Redmond Lacrosse were co-champs of Division II last year.  But, they lost 13 Seniors this year.  In addition, 12 players were lost to Jim Anderson's newly formed Lake Washington High team....of note, the Bernstein brothers.  The Kangs are burning hot with an 11-0 record.  

No question the split hurt Redmond Lacrosse, but the 'Stangs have a stable of six freshman and ten sophomores, some with 3-6 years playing experience  Only four seniors are on the roster:  Defenseman Brad Bomberry, Brain Davies, Joesph Mernaugh, and "D" Clement Signoretty.

Coach "JC" spoke highly of his players:

"Our "D" is lead by senior co-captains Clement Signoretty (honorable mention last year) and Brad Bomberry. Both are long poles. Junior, and also co-captain, Niko Shewey stands tall between the pipes. He should receive all- conference recognition this year. So, yes, our defense is strong."  

Redmond Lacrosse runs developmental teams ranging from 3rd to 8th grade.   Coach Bill Hanaford coached the 7/8 team for several years.  His son, Brett Hanaford #37 used his quick feet and stick skills to get open for the shot.  Brett is a freshman.  Casey Downey #9 was working out front with deft shots and passing.

Casey's dad, Mr. Downing says  the after game BBQ that we put on for the traveling teams.is always a big hit with them -- and it’s great seeing young men locked in battle and then minutes after eating together celebrating the game.

The Redmond Lacrosse Club helped the city this winter during "Redmond Lights Festival". They volunteered to set-up and take down the light displays.   Don't forget the game this Tuesday night, 7:15 at RHS!.

Saturday's Detailed Prep Lacrosse Results - Seattle Times Sports Blog:
Redmond 13, Gig Harbor 1 (Joseph Mernaugh, R, 4 goals, 4 assists; Jacob Kappes, R, 3 goals, 8 ground balls; Nico Shewey, R, 5 saves; Cody Olson, GH, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Ricky Chenoweth, GH, 6 ground balls; Arron Wolfe, GH, 12 saves).

By Bob Yoder
Video Clip By Yoder

Redmond Lacrosse Club hosts "all day game day" on May 1

Redmond Lacrosse Club is hosting an all day game day for grades 3-12 at Redmond High school stadium this Saturday, May 1st from 10-7.

The 5/6 grade team plays from 11-12
7/8 grade team  plays from 1-2,
3/4 grade team plays from 3-4
 9-12 grade team plays from 5-6.
Please check out our website: http://www.redmondlacrosse.com/ .

The first four high school games are: 

Wed. 4/28   7:00 p.m. Redmond at Sammamish (Interlake High School)
Sat. 5/1       5:00 p.m. Gig Harbor at Redmond (Redmond High School)
Tues. 5/4     7:15 p.m. Liberty at Redmond (Redmond High School)
Sat. 5/8      3:00 p.m. Redmond at North Kitsap (North Kitsap High School)

By Mike Downey
Redmond Lacrosse Club
Public Relations

SPOTLIGHT ON COACH "B" - Founding Coach of Eastside Catholic Boys Lacrosse - 2009 State Finalist

Coach B is the 3rd coach from the left - with his Eastside Catholic team

Bill Brosseau - "the heart and soul of NW Lacrosse."

• Leader
• Mentor
• Lacrosse Entrepreneur

UPDATED, 6/7 - I have played and coached with Bill Brosseau and can tell you Coach "B" is an awesome individual. In the early 1980's, Bill helped the sport with Everett Smith in coaching "Lake Washington Lacrosse Team". Bill's an original. He's a pioneer of lacrosse in the Northwest - both for boys and girls.

In 1983, Bill took over as Varsity Head Coach of the first Eastside Boys Lacrosse Club. He guided his Club to State Championship appearances in '84 and '85 and placed 10 players on the All League Team. The Eastside Lacrosse Club became the spawning ground for players, coaches, and referees. The fast growth of "Eastside" helped many teams to get started -- Redmond Mustangs, Issaquah, Sammamish, Evergreen, Overlake, North Shore, and Bellevue. Bill's heart and soul was given to many of these young players from day 1. Could Coach B be considered one of the Founding Father's of NW lacrosse? That's up to you, but please keep reading.

Bill Brosseau is a born leader, youth mentor and lacrosse entrepreneur. He honors the game, probably as much or more than any coach I've known. Bill is a humble, giving individual, coaching from his heart, with civility, and respect, never shouting derisively at his players for "the easy fix". I know of no other coach who honors his players with the depth of belief and faith he shares. Bill inspires. He is a tall, imposing figure with an Army background. He once sold Nautilus weight building equipment. You get the picture! His players listen! (Photo of David Carlton shooting)

Coach "B" has achieved amazing success with his current Eastside Catholic (EC) High Schoolteam of Sammamish, WA. In just three short years, Bill built the program from a JV team to a Division II State finalist! EC was undefeated in their Cascade Conference (12-0). Bill built his team from the ground up. In three short years he developed three All-Cascade Conference players: Robert Pfluger, Nick Pizzitola, and Kyle Decker. Michael Creswell (#17) is pictured in the photo with Coach B. during the semi-final game vs. Redmond.

I played Defense with Bill (and Everett Smith) for the Redmond Lacrosse Club in the mid-eighties and briefly helped Bill with his EC JV team. Every time our paths crossed, Coach Bill would ask me to coach! First it was the Eastside Middle School Boys team. Then it was the Eastside Catholic Girls Varsity team. Yes. Bill was an early innovator of Girls lacrosse. Finally, it was Eastside Catholic boys JV. Bill's persistent invitations were his way of honoring the strong camaraderie, respect, and brotherhood of lacrosse, the values he so cherishes. Bill Brosseau is a class act. He's a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Bill is from the East, as are most "originals". As a child he was the "Ball Boy" for the Army Lacrosse Team. Bill played on the West Point grounds in his youth and high school from 1965-1971. . Upon graduating from Salem College, VA. in 1975 with a B.S. in Physical Education he taught and coached at the New York Military Academy in upstate New York. He became the Defense Coordinator of the Cadet Lacrosse Team and helped steer them to two Hudson Valley League Championships two years in a row.

Bill's lacrosse coach mentors were: Hall of Fame Coach Ace Adams, Hall of Fame Player and Coach Bill Rich, and Hall of Fame Coach Everett Smith. Bill Brosseau and what he has done for the NW game while mentoring many hundreds of players is deserving of our recognition. Bill  is right up there with the best. I hope the Washington Chapter of the US Lacrosse Association and the Washington Lacrosse Association will someday honor Bill as he has honored Washington lacrosse during his 30-year love fest with the game.

Bill  couldn't have done it without the support of his wife, Dianne. With two children and four grandchildren, Bill has been busy off the field. All his grand kids have had sticks since birth and they're all lefty's. Watch out Syracuse!

Click photos to enlarge. A photo album of pics & clips from the 2009 WHSBLA State Championship. Girls lacrosse is growing fast. And, Bill coached the girls, too. Learn more about the Girls Lacrosse game here.


BILL'S EMAIL The sources for this post are: the 2009 EC Lacrosse Program, the 2009 WLBSC Program, and my personal experiences with B and the game. Any comments or opinions are welcome! (click on the "comments" button below).

Eastside Catholic High School Sports Web Page
Factoid:
For the last decade, lacrosse has been one of the fastest-growing team sports in the
country. US Lacrosse chapters have been established in 39 states and more than 500,000
played on organized teams in 2008 compared to just over 250,000 in 2001.
Youth lacrosse participation has more than doubled in just seven years. US Lacrosse, '09

Boys Lacrosse State Championhip results! It's the Issaquah Eagles and Overlake Owls!

The Overlake School Owls take Division II State Championship. Defeat Eastside Catholic, 17-11 at Memorial Field.

Eastside Catholic Crusaders of Sammamish fall prey to The Overlake School Owls of Greater Redmond in Division II State Finals.

Eastside Catholic lacrosse is only 3 years old and is coached by NW lacrosse pioneer, Bill Brouseau. The Owls and Crusaders defeated the Redmond Mustangs to get to the Finals.

For the complete game report on the D-II Championship game visit: Fred Wilmot's story

Great feed and shot, 27 sec. clip - Eastside Catholic team offense.

Max Saffle to Andrew Carlton for score!, 58 sec. video clip of Eastside Catholic on offense.

The Overlake School DII State Champions... click for video Highlights of the game (6 second download) Video credit: Steve Mataya Owner http://www.reallife-media.com/

Issaquah Eagles take the D-I Championship two years in a row. Defeat Mercer Island, 10-9 at Memorial Field.

Mercer Island goalie makes save (right).

Issaquah Eagles defeated the Mercer Island Islanders (10-9 )for the Division I State Championship. Issaquah goalie makes save with one second remaining.

For the complete game report read:
Fred Wilmot's story!

Redmond Lacrosse Club a top seed in Division II Tourney

The Washington Boys Lacrosse Tournament is underway!

2009 WHSBLA High School Division II State Tournament Lacrosse Playoff Ladder

Redmond plays Sammamish at Redmond High School, Saturday, 5/16, 1pm. Coached by "J.C."

Eastside Catholic plays Blanchet, 5/15, 7pm at Eastside Catholic. Coached by Bill Brouseau.

Above 30 sec. video clip is Redmond vs. Overlake (10-15, Overlake)

Overlake scores vs. Redmond, same game - 20 sec. clip

Below Video clips are from Redmond vs. Snohomish game (15-5, Redmond):

Tyler (attack) and Sean (defense):
Stadium chatter:
Barry McDonough rips it:
Jim Anderson coaching from the bleachers - Jim is the Boys Middle School Coach at Lake Washington and past Boys Eastside High School Coach.
Jake Bernstein (Sophomore starter)
Valiant D - Coach stays positive
DJ Ohlstrom (Senior):
McDonough (Sophomore) :