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April
Boys Lacrosse goes for first State title since 2003
Z ak L aster
co-Sports Editor
This year, the Boys
Lacrosse Team has the
same goal they have every
year; win the Three Rivers
League and advance to
the Final Four in the State
tournament. Since 1996,
they have advanced to
the Final Four eight times,
with their last appearance
in 2003. The team won the
State title that year and this
season they hope to reclaim
it.
After a disappointing
performance in an
exhibition tournament
where they lost two of
three, the Lions have
won three out of four by
a combined score of 35-
10. According to Andrew
Lennox, senior attacker,
their biggest hurdle this
season may be themselves.
"There are times that we
play lazy and unmotivated.
But when we play our
best, there is nobody in the
Portland area that can stop
us," Lennox said.
The toughest stretch for
the Lions was against three
of the top programs in state,
Lincoln, Oregon Episcopal,
and two time defending
State champion, Lakeridge.
This was the big
opportunity for the team to
assert itself. Unfortunately,
they were unable to
take advantage of this
opportunity, losing all three
of the games by a combined
score of 37-12. The Lions
ran into the same problem
against all three teams.
Against Lincoln, the team
came out in the first half
playing lackadaisical and
unmotivated lacrosse. This
led to an early deficit that
made it difficult to try to
come back. In the second
half the Lions tried to turn
it around by scoring four
straight goals. However,
it wasn't enough and the
Lions lost 11-5.
Next came Oregon
Episcopal and they came
out playing tough. During
the first five minutes the
Lions were hustling for
ground balls and playing
tough. OES was able to
weather the storm, and
the Lions reverted to the t
original problems that cost
them the Lincoln game.
They started the second half
with two goals and were
dominated in every aspect
of the game afterwards.
"It seemed like after
scoring those two goals
on them it was like we
made them mad and they
decided to shut us down
completely." Lennox said.
The final game of the
rough three game stretch
was against Lakeridge.
The Pacers
completely
outplayed
the Lions in
every aspect
of the game.
Lakeridge
came out
strong in
the first half
and never
let up until
halftime.
After the half
the Lions
went on a
mini-run
but it wasn't
good enough
and the Lions
fell 17-5.
Joseph Peterson, senior, defends the goal in April 5 game against Lincoln. The Lions
These three
coudn't match Lincolns intensity and lost, 11-5.
Photo by Sarah Chicoine
games are no
indication of how good the
leads to victories," If more
and May 1 against
Lacrosse Team is. According people came out to support
Lakeridge. Away games are
to Lennox, they need fan
us, it would lead to more
on May 4 at Southridge and
support.
wins," Lennox said
May 11 at Riverdale. The
"When there's a big
Upcoming games for the
regular season finale will be
crowd, our team feeds off
team are home games on
held May 15 against Lake
that energy and it usually
April 25 against Clackamas, Oswego.
Boys' Tennis Team aims to ace season
S arah C hicoine
Forum Editor
The Varsity Boys' Tennis
Team is looking for a first or
second showing in the Three
Rivers League it is looking
for improvement, according
to Ward Lewis, head coach.
"We have good team
Teens get fit at Lake Oswego Community Rowing
m
M ary W ood
Page Editor
Lake Oswego Community
Rowing's Junior Crew
Team is helping to make
rowing more popular. They
are currently expanding
and holding competitions
in the community and in
other areas throughout the
continent. This weekend,
the team will go to Canada
for the Brentwood Regatta, •
a series of races which they
have been fund-raising for
during the past few weeks.
"We had an ergathon to
raise money where we erged
on a rowing machine the
distance from Lake Oswego
to Brentwood, Canada,"
Monet Meyer, freshman,
said. She, along with Leo
McNamara, freshman, is one
of two West Linn students
on the team. Erging is an
exercise that simulates
rowing when it's not possible
to be on the water. This form
of training is an important
way to get rowers in shape
for being on the team.
Before becoming a Varsity
team member, prospective
rowers must be part of the
novice group. Members of
the novice group have just
started rowing and are still in
the learning process.
"Members of Varsity have
been rowing for at least a
year, so they are competing
more intensely," Meyer said.
Though it takes time to
make Varsity, the team is still
looking for more people to
join for the fall season. Being
part of the team is no simple
task, however.
"It's a really big
commitment. Practices are
Monday through Friday
from four to six, and racing
seasons are September
through November and
March through May," Meyer
said. Winter training is also
necessary for participation
in spring races. Camps are
available during the summer,
and this year they include the
chance to race.
For those interested in
rowing without the rigorous
schedule, LOCR offers classes
on rowing, boat safety and
technique to those
14 and older.
These provide
the opportunity
to learn about
rowing without
making the
commitment of
joining the team.
"I decided
to start rowing
because I bought
a boat and
wanted to learn
how to row it.
Lake Oswego
Community
Members of Lake Oswego Community Rowing's Junior Crew Team compete at
the Lake Regatta in Seattle on Oct. 10. The team has been fundraising for a regatta
in Brentwood, Canada this weekend. They hope to have new members for fall
season.
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Photo submited by Monet Meyer
R ow ing sounded
like a good
w ay to learn,"
M cN am ara said.
chemistry and tremendous
potential for growth," Lewis
said. With seven new Varsity
players the team is making a
fresh start.
Despite back-to-back
matches on April 4 and
5 against Oregon City
and Putnam, the Lions
pulled through with wins.
First doubles team, Kevin
Kirkemo, senior, co
captain, and Brett Wright,
sophomore, won, 6-0,6-0
as well as second doubles
West Linn 7-1. A highlight
was Erbin's, first singles, win
7-6(3), 6-1.
Six days later the team
faced Lakeridge for its first
league match improving
with a 6-2 loss. The fourth
doubles team Kyle Wickert,
senior, co-captain, and
W
Samuel Tingey, sophomore,
dominated 6-2, 6-2 and
second singles, Miles Rifkin,
sophomore, won 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.
The team also had
scheduled matches on
Kevin Kirkemo, senior co-captain, returns a volley against the
Kingsmen. First doubles partners, Kirkemo and Brett Wright,
sophomore, won their match, and contributed to the Lions 7-1 win.
Photo by Sarah Chicoine
players Collin Bundy, junior
and Samual Chipperfield,
senior, winning 6-0, 6-0 . The
Lions dominated Oregon
City, 8-0.
The Lions also beat
Putnam the next day
winning 7-1. Christopher
Erbin, sophomore, had the
closest match, but won 6-2,
6-3. Doubles team Ryan
Beam, sophomore, and
Anthony Bonaduce, senior,
won 6-3, 6-3.
On March 14, Sunset lived
up to its reputation, beating
April 9,11 and 13 against
Lake Oswego, Clackamas
and Lakeridge. All were
rescheduled due to weather.
April 23 and 25, the team
participated in the Jesuit
Invitational.
Barring more rainouts,
they will play away at
Putnam tonight and at Lake
Oswego on Wednesday. The
team plays home games on
Friday against Clackamas
and on April 30 against
Barlow. All the matches
begin at 4 p.m.