By Nolan Sanz

HOCO Week 3 Rivalry Game vs FCA

This week was rivalry week for our 29’ Crabs as we faced FCA. We have had good practices leading up to this game. The opposition came out hot scoring three goals in 4 minutes, but we responded quickly getting two right back. Jace Brown and Case Rogers made it a 2-3 game with about 5 minutes left in the quarter. FCA got one right back and made it 2-4, right before Kai Gessaman scored to end the quarter at 3-4.

We started the second quarter man-up and immediately capitalized with Jackson Verner making it 4-4, then FCA scored to make it 4-5. This game had goal after goal. Jackson Verner was on fire this quarter scoring two back to back goals keeping us in the game. Our defense contributed in some way to every goal we scored, whether it was a picked off pass, high pressure causing a turnover, or having successful clears. Our riding was on-point, this game causing many turnovers.

In the third quarter we came out hot, with Wyatt Lawder scoring to make it 8-6, but FCA scored one right away to make it 8-7. We had a good amount of possessions in this quarter mainly from getting the ball back to the offense from several defensive takeaways. This quarter opened the game up to more opportunities that we were able to take advantage of on offense.

We headed into the fourth quarter with a 9-7 lead. After two successful 10 man rides we found ourselves up 10-7 with a third goal from Case Rogers. The opposition had the ball on their attacking half for a good 3 minutes without scoring, due to the lockdown defense from Ethan James, Owen Mest, Will Lutz and others. Eventually, FCA got one back with 1:30 left. The opposition then went on to win the next face off and score again making it 10-9 with 30 seconds to go. This game was intense, the atmosphere was intense. With 5 seconds to go Nolan Sanz made a door stopping save to seal the win!

Shout outs to the entire team, it was a great team effort overall. There were great goals and assists the whole game. Kai Geesaman had 3 Goals and 2 assists, Case Rodgers and Jackson Verner also had three goals each, while Jace Brown and Wyatt Lawder each had 1. Dylan Story and others had a bunch of assists, while our close defensive rotations and sliding was on-point. Overall it was a great team win and we head into the game against Madlax after the break.

Written by- Cannon Griffith

The 2030 Crabs put together a full-team effort in a well-earned 8-5 victory over defending HOCO Champions FCA, highlighted by a strong 4th quarter during which Alex Levinson and the Crabs controlled face-offs and possession, turning up the offense in the final minutes to close it out.

Offensively, a true team performance was fueled by sharp ball movement and timely execution. Midfielder John Rooney scored a team-leading 3 goals, while Mikey Cuches tallied 2 goals to lead all attack.  Will Stout was the team’s top distributor, registering two critical assists.

Defensively, the Crabs controlled the game, causing 10 turnovers as a team and disrupting FCA’s offensive rhythm throughout the morning. As if that were not enough, the Crabs had a 93% (13/14) clear percentage, one of their best performances in this important area this year. Cooper Goloboski and Charlie Rotenberry combined for a 71% team save percentage in the cage. Across the board, the defense played tough, smart, and unselfish lacrosse.

With the win, the Crabs improve to 3-1 for the HOCO season and are in good position to secure a playoff berth provided continued good play in the games to come.Onward and upward—let’s keep it rolling, Crabs!

The boys were buzzing on Sunday with a dominating 10-1 win over Predators! Despite a late evening game, the team came out ready! Getting off to a hot start, quarter one brought goals by Dylan Keller, Colin Lally, Jack Berrier and two from Finn Kernan. Midfield was strong throughout the entire contest with the Crabs dominating ground balls and caused turnovers. Taking nearly every faceoff and doing an outstanding job at the dot was Teddy Furrer. Teddy got great help from fellow midfielders Trey Grace, Keegan Moretz, John Lackovic, Paxton Devries, Grayson Krosnowski, Colin Keller, and Chance Hardesty. Goals were added by Trevor Smith, Jack Berrier, and Teddy Furrer in quarter two. During the second half, the boys slowed the pace a bit but still dominated possessions. The only goals scored in the second half were from Trey Grace and Colin Keller. Defense did an outstanding job from start to finish only allowing one goal all game. Both goalies Ryder Radebaugh and Carson McClure as well as defenders Tucker Orcel, Bradley Crocker and Maximus Rae played solidly all the way around. A little rest, maybe an Easter egg or two, and the boys look to continue their run to the playoffs with a game against FCA Blue.

Crabs vs. Repsnakes – Sideline Signal

Crabs 2032 rallied in epic fashion on Sunday, outshooting and out-hustling the Repsnakes for a 7–5 win in league play. With 15 shots on goal and 7 hitting the mark, the offense showed they’re learning to pick the right moment to strike—marking one of their best shooting percentages this season. Meanwhile, the defense amped up their aggressiveness, turning up the heat with a new level of intensity that rattled the field—and even earned a few fresh faces in the penalty box.

The first half was a defensive grind. Crabs opened strong with an unassisted goal by Anders Eberle (#13), followed by Campbell Toner’s (#20) first goal of the season, assisted by Eberle. The Repsnakes responded with back-to-back goals, but goalie Jay Morgan (#34)kept the Crabs in it with a flurry of 1v1 saves that stole the spotlight in the first half.

The third quarter saw Eberle strike again off a smooth assist from Bowen Drennan (#11), tying the game at 3. After a fierce faceoff win by Oliver Macon (#1) and a fast break to the cage, the Crabs fired in a goal—just milliseconds after the whistle. The Repsnakes capitalized and pulled ahead, but the Crabs were just getting started. A turning point came when long pole Wick Burch (#26) made a clutch goal-saving stop, sparking the defense and setting the tone for what was to come.

In the fourth, the momentum flipped. Eberle buried his third goal—his first hat trick of the season—off a perfect feed from Toner. Conor Donohoe (#4) took a controversial high hit but showed serious grit, bouncing back into the play to get a stick on the shooter. With the score tied, Braydon McLaughlin (#21) came up big with a defensive stand and a half-field clear to Eberle, who connected with Jaxon Taylor (#75) to take the lead. Then came a coast-to-coast ground ball and finish by Nathan Lotharius (#98) for his first goal of the season, followed by a final strike from Jameson Forrester (#0), assisted by Taylor. Lincoln Copinger (#55) closed it out with key saves in the final minutes.

Crabs 7 – Repsnakes 5

Momentum, teamwork, and a rising tide.

The Crabs ‘33s cruised through week 4 with a 17-3 victory
over Team 91.

The defense shut down 91 on all fronts and executed clearing the ball with ease. Both Quinn Nicolini (#90) and Nolan Hardesty (#77) dominated in the cage allowing only 3 goals to slip by them the entire game. The defense, led by Holden Lombardi (#18), Holden Miller (#29), George Zarukaev (#75), John Osgood (#8) and Harrison Manske (#11), crushed attempts by the 91 offense and won the ground ball game all over the defensive end.

Jake Levinson (#7), Rocco Curreri (#10), and Bradley Pitts (#21) dominated face offs, giving the offense a significant advantage in time of possession. Middies Thomas Mink (#42), Truce Frank (#22), Tilman Weaver (#17), Vinci Curreri (#99), and LSM, Henry Incontrera (#31), demonstrated their superior speed and excellence in the transition game as well as adding to the score board a handful of times.

Our attack was a force to be reckoned with. Cole Kauffman (#34), Reese Spilker (#15), Ronan Brown (#17) and Mason Posner (#2) played as a cohesive, unselfish unit throughout the game. Points spread across the board by all attackers and multiple middies.  Kauffman (#34) finished with 3 goals and 4 assists. Spilker (#15) finished with 4 goals and 1 assist. Brown (#17) with 1 goal and 2 assists. And Posner (#2) with 2 goals, 1 assist. Goals were also contributed by middies Levinson (#7) with 3 goals, Weaver (#17) with 2 goals, and one each for V. Curreri (#99) and Mink (#42).

The 33s are rolling. It’s so fun to watch it all come together! Next up – Bethesda Blue!

The ’34 Crabs are on a winning streak, with this past Sunday being their biggest win yet. The team put up 17 points and held True Chesapeake to 4 points. The team was able to utilize what they’ve been working on in practice, and the team showed how hard work pays off!  The team came up with a lot of big plays on offense, defense, and faceoffs, which led to numerous goals. The team won 19 faceoffs, with 3 of the faceoffs leading to assisted and unassisted goals. Keagan Castle won 7 faceoffs, with one turning into an assist to Graham Fritze for a goal. Marcus Toner won 4 faceoffs, with one turning into another assist to Graham Fritze for a goal. Briar Cooper won 2 faceoffs, with one leading to his goal. Brecon O’Day and Cam Peichert also each won their faceoffs. There were great ground ball wins from faceoff wings Koa Knapp, Blake Caulder, Keagan Castle, and John Mest.

Many great offensive plays included a bunch of takes at the goal from Logan Woodford, Keagan Castle, CT Stoker, Graham Fritze, Marcus Toner, Briar Cooper, Brecon O’Day, and Henry Koropecky. In addition to goals off faceoff, our defense also added to the goal tally! Koa Knapp scored a pole goal off a ground ball. Most of the team’s goals were assisted, showing great teamwork! In addition to the two assisted goals off of faceoff wins, Graham Fritze scored 3 more goals, assisted by Logan Woodford, CT Stoker, and Keagan Castle. CT Stoker also had a standout game with 3 goals, 1 unassisted and 2 assisted by Barrett Miles and Logan Woodford. Barrett Miles also scored a goal of his own off an assist from Keagan Castle. Another great goal was scored from an intercepted clear by Graham Fritze, who passed it to Logan Woodford. Logan, typically a righty, switched hands and made a great left-handed shot. Henry Koropecky also had a great game with 2 goals. Marcus Toner scored 3 goals, 2 of which were off a play the team has been working hard on during practice.

The team played great defensively, and the ’34s goalie had another great game. Ryder Woodward saved 5 out of 9 shots! Defense played tough through some big shoves. There were multiple turnovers by Tiernan Norman, Hudson Washburn, Keegan McGinn, John Mest, and Koa Knapp. Keagan Castle and Hudson Washburn played some great defense, leading to a ground ball and Koa Knapp’s goal. Briar Cooper got a yard sale with Keegan McGinn scooping up the ground ball and running it down the field. John Mest had a great ground ball leading to a run past the 50 yard line, which led to a goal.

Crabs 2035 Secure First HoCo League Win with Dominant 12-3 Victory

After facing one of the toughest opening schedules in the HoCo league, the 2035 Crabs finally found their groove — and their first win — with an impressive 12-3 triumph over the Ducks.

This victory was a full-team effort. The defense locked it down after a brief early push from the Ducks, holding them scoreless from the start of the second quarter onward. Goalies Griffin Bigos and Teddy Nee were brick walls between the pipes, backed by a relentless defensive unit of Cannon Perryman, Conor Barnaba, Patrick Holmes, and Harrison Lombardi, who shut down every offensive attempt that came their way.

Offensively, the Crabs came alive. Benjy Burgess led the charge with 5 goals, while Wes Venker poured in 3 of his own. Peter LaPaglia, Westy Lilley, Eddie Haire, and Pat Vaughan each chipped in one goal apiece. The ball movement was sharp, with Matty Kauffman dishing out 2 assists alongside Wes Venker and Eddie Haire, who also recorded an assist each.

It was a complete performance — the result of steady growth and hard work. This group continues to improve with every practice and is proving they can hang with the best. Big things are ahead for this squad. Go Crabs!