Boys lacrosse team travels to Gem State Jamboree

Veterans will lead lacrosse teams

The boys lacrosse squad returns 10 experienced players and will add 13 freshman players to the roster. With the increased number of players, coaches are planning on scheduling as many JV games as possible so players have the opportunity to play against other same-age level competition.

Seniors Trey Stadeli, Matt Harris, Kinnon Rutherford, juniors Gator Haken, Spencer Morgan, Evan Palmer Ethan Manual, Anthony Randolph, and sophomores Connor Martin and Titan Kroytz all return for another season.

Stadeli is back as an attackman and team captain. Coach Paul Patton stated that Trey is a great leader by example, and coaches are expecting him to take charge and be a positive influence on the younger players. He’s put a lot of work into his game, is a very capable scorer, and can also fall back on his time as a middie, and can run the whole field for the Outlaws if needed.

Harris will play on defense and is also a team captain. Matt will anchor the defensive unit as the most experienced and capable player on that end of the field. Patton stated that Matt has excellent individual skills and a solid understand of the team’s defensive principles.

Rutherford was a first-year player last year and quickly picked up the game. He has exceptional speed, is very athletic, and will play as a midfielder.

Haken will play at attack. Gator has been a scoring threat for the Outlaws since his freshman year. Patton told The Nugget that Gator is a superb dodger and plays with great determination. Coaches will look to Gator to not only score, but to draw a lot of attention from the defense in order to create opportunities for his teammates.

Morgan will play on defense. Patton said that Spencer has been biding his time the past couple of years behind a group of players who have since graduated. He has great instincts for the game, and coaches expect a breakout season from Spencer and look for him to shine.

Palmer will spend his time on the defensive end. Evan missed most all of last season due to a prolonged illness, and the Outlaws are excited to have him back. Patton said that Evan has a deceptive ability to put the ball in the goal.

Manual, who will play attack, was new to Sisters last year and was one of the Outlaws’ most consistent and improved players. Patton is looking for Manuel to also have a breakout year, and be a great teammate on the offensive end.

Randolph will play in the goal. Anthony was a first-year player last year and on occasion had the courage to step into the goalie position. This year he’ll be the Outlaws’ everyday starter in the goal. He put in a lot of work in the off-season to make himself a very capable shot-blocker and communicator.

The girls lacrosse team returns nine experienced and skilled players to their team, including seniors Sydney Head, Sophia Bianchi, Ellie Cook, juniors Olivia Hougham, Kaylee Huber, Josie Aylor, and sophomores Mary Root, Pearl Gregg, and Faith Godfrey.

Head and Bianchi return as senior captains and both return with impressive skills. Sydney is an outstanding center player with amazing stamina and has the innate ability to gain possession off the draw. Sophia is an aggressive, and very fast defensive midfielder, and can also be used as a strong player on attack. She’s a very versatile player and will be able to play wherever needed. Cook is quick and speedy. She possesses strong stick skills and is a very strong and accurate shooter.

Hougham plays attack and is also a captain on the team. She’s unbeatable at ground balls, and is always there for them. Although quite small, she’s a very scrappy player. Huber is small for playing at center, but she is very strong and powerful, and wins the draw most of the time. She can also catch any pass that is thrown to her. Aylor is a very loud defensive leader, and is aggressive and intimidating to her opponents.

Coach Shelby Wilcox said, “All three of our captains, Sydney, Sophia, and Olivia, bring great leadership and great skill, and I believe this brings their team a great deal of confidence. Ellie, Kaylee, and Josie all bring positive compliments and positivity to the team.”

Root, Gregg, and Godfrey all play attack. Mary handles her stick at a college level and is a powerful shooter. She is also great at gaining possession off the draw. Wilcox stated that Mary brings a passion and intensity that pumps up the rest of the team.

Pearl also has very strong stick skills and is a very accurate passer. She’s a loud communicator for the Outlaws on the attack side. Faith is a strong left-handed player and a great communicator.

“Mary, Pearl, and Faith are all skilled players and great communicators on the field,” said Wilcox.

Seven freshmen join the squad: Piper Adelt, Sydney Wilkins, Grace Williver, Chloe Wessell, Emma Lutz, Maddie Symonds, and Reese Harwell.

Piper is probably the Outlaws loudest defender, and is great at defensive body contact. Sydney is also an aggressive and loud defender, and can get great body positioning on her mark. Grace will play in the goal; she has a great mental game, and always encourages her defenders. Chloe has fast and aggressive body contact on defense, possesses good stick skills, and is a good defensive communicator.

Emma will play defense, and although just a first-year lacrosse player Wilcox stated you would never know it. Emma can be told to do something once, and she immediately gets it and executes. She understands defensive positioning and is very unsuspecting on defense because she’s so small. Maddie is another great defensive communicator, and has very efficient ball movement to the middies and attack. Harwell currently plays at both attack and defense. She’s a talented player and is very accurate on her shots.