Lacrosse

HARRISON RAZNICK FINDS A SPORT TO CALL HIS OWN

Growing up, Harrison Raznick enjoyed playing sports but never seemed to be able to find the sport that fit him best.  One day he decided to give lacrosse a try and the rest his history.  The fast growing sport fit the 16 year old son of Steve and Sheri Raznick like a glove!  Now a junior at Ardrey Kell High School, Harrison has grown into a leadership role for the Knights lacrosse team.(complete story)

PETE WESSELMAN FINDS GREAT SUCCESS ON THE LACROSSE AND FOOTBALL FIELDS

Providence High School senior Pete Wesselman has found success in two sports for the Panthers.  The son of Bob and Barbara Wesselman has developed into one of the top lacrosse goalies in the state and also starts for the Panthers football team.   A recent knee injury on the football field has placed Pete on the sidelines, but the rugged offensive lineman has vowed to return later this Fall.(complete story)

CHARLOTTELACROSSENEWS.COM AND THE SOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

The South Charlotte Sports Report and Charlottelacrossenews.com are proud to announce a unique partnership to enhance coverage of the fastest growing sport in the Greater Charlotte area, Lacrosse. Under this partnership, The South Charlotte Sports Report, a youth sports newspaper and marketing company owned by Tripp Roakes, will provide entertaining coverage on the lacrosse scene in South Charlotte for both the newspaper and Charlottelacrossenews.com (CLN.COM) (complete story)

KRISTEN BOWMAN HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON A RETURN TO THE LACROSSE FIELD

In a split second last March, Kristen Bowman’s life was turned upside down.  The energetic 17 year old Ardrey Kell High School student tripped over an opponent’s planted lacrosse stick and dislocated her right knee.  The pain remained hidden for a few moments and Kristen climbed back to her feet to score a goal for the Knights.(complete story)

BEYOND THE GAME - DANIEL JORDAN

School:            Providence Day School
Grade:              10th
Parents:          Anne & Walker Jordan, Jr.

Daniel plays lacrosse and football for Providence Day School.  Last season the Chargers captured the State Championship.(complete story)

A NEW SEASON WITH A NEW REPUTATION

By Lauren Boone, Ardrey Kell High School

The lacrosse girls of Ardrey Kell came into a new year with new skills, high hopes, and great determination.  Now if only they had a coach.  That wish was granted thanks to the willpower of Debbie Bowman and Suzanne Keever who both have daughters on the women’s lacrosse team and hearts dedicated to the team as well.  (complete story)

LAUREN LEFEBER HAS NEVER BEEN AFRAID OF HARD WORK

“Work hard and it pays off.”  Those were the first six words Lauren Lefeber shared with us as we sat down at Velocity Sports Performance for an interview.  The Charlotte Catholic Junior is one of the top lacrosse players in the South Charlotte area and that didn’t come by accident.  It came with hard work and dedication to her sport.  Lauren is the daughter of John and Charlanye Lefeber and has been playing lacrosse since her freshman year.(complete story)

BRIDGET WALSH FEELS AT HOME IN THE POOL AND ON LACROSSE FIELD

By Mike Walsh, South Charlotte Sports Report

Being a successful two sport athlete can prove to be a difficult job, but some people are able to accomplish this task with relative ease.  Bridget Walsh is one of these athletes.  Bridget is sixteen years old and a rising junior at Charlotte Catholic High School.  She is the daughter of Jim and Patty Walsh.  This young athlete plays lacrosse for Catholic and is also a part of their highly successful swim team.(complete story)

The “K-Factor”

By: Joey Skavroneck, 7th Grade, Weddington Middle School 

   The Wildcats are down 3-0 against Country Day, time keeps running out in regulation; One goal, no wait! Two goals scored by Connor Kennedy to trim off the lead held by Country Day. Trailing by one, Connor passes it to his fellow teammate, one more goal for the Wildcats to tie it up! The game goes to overtime. The players’ hearts are pumping faster than ever; the crowds are up on their feet roaring for their team to win. Who will take it home? As time is running out in overtime, Connor Kennedy whips it around to another teammate.... Goal! The game’s over, the Wildcats win the game! (complete story)

HEART OF A CHAMPION

Drive, determination and perseverance are three adjectives often used to describe 13 year old Jack Knier.  The seventh grader at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School is the son of John and Kathi Knier and his story of playing through adversity is a remarkable one.  Jack excels at lacrosse despite a congenital condition since birth.  He suffers from Fibular Hemimelia, this means that the fibula, one of the two bones between the knee and ankle, has a problem.  The fibula is important because it is the bone upon which the muscles of the leg originate. (complete story)

CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC LADIES LACROSSE CLOSES STRONG SEASON, ENTERS PLAYOFFS ON  HIGH NOTE

On April 24, minutes after inarguably the biggest win in Charlotte Catholic’s 2-year old girls lacrosse program, the players raced to meet their goalie at midfield for a quick celebration amid applause from their parents and fans.  After all, the Cougars had just defeated a highly regarded and very experienced Myers Park team, 14-9, at Gus Purcell Stadium on the Mustang’s Senior Day.  The win not only improved Catholic’s overall record to 16-2 and propelled them to a #4 ranking in North Carolina (according to LaxPower.com) but, it represented its first win over one of the established girls lacrosse programs in Charlotte. (complete story)

PANTHERS LACROSSE MAKES NOISE THIS SPRING

The Providence Panthers entered the 2007 season with high expectations.  After enjoying a successful run in the 2006 playoffs,  the Panthers are preparing for another attempt at the state championship title.(complete story)

PANTHERS LACROSSE MAKE NOISE THIS SPRING

The Providence Panthers entered the 2007 season with high expectations.  After enjoying a successful run in the 2006 playoffs,  the Panthers are preparing for another attempt at the state championship title.

The Providence Panthers entered  the NCHSLA State play-offs with a strong regular season record. A 17-3 mark guaranteed a berth in the playoffs.  The right combination of experience and youth continue to be crucial to the Panthers success.  (complete story)

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL LACROSSE SEASON

The Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School team completed a successful season of lacrosse recently.  Led by head coach Ken Dorcy, the Bulldogs finished 10-6, after starting the season with a 1-4 record. Dorcy and assistant coach Eddie Levins managed to find significant playing time for all 38 players in each game, a tough task for any lacrosse coach. (complete story)

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