Day 8: July 4, 2007
By: Garrett Fitzgerald - colaxgk3@aol.com - (970) 988-7366
Men’s Elite

Championship
Go Fast 7, Lax Grip 6

It was lacrosse at its finest and one of the best Championships in years at the 35th annual Vail Lacrosse Shootout. It was a close game throughout with Go Fast winning their first title on their third trip to the championship game.

Jon Barocas and his team, Go Fast, were able to outlast Team Lax Grip for a one goal victory. It was the first one goal championship game since Lax World won over Under Armor 13-12 in 2000. It was a truly exciting lacrosse game in which Go Fast led almost the entire way. Michael Donegar, tournament all-star and Offensive MVP, scored four goals to help Go Fast win. Donegar was impressive, especially in the 4th quarter when he took over the game. Two of Donegar’s goals came back-to-back in the beginning of the last period to give Go Fast enough of a lead to win their first championship. Donegar was Go Fast’s go-to weapon in the 2nd half. He did a great job of leading the offense, and creating opportunities for himself against a staunch Lax Grip defense.

This championship tied for the all time lowest scoring game in Vail shootout history and was a credit to both goalies, both of whom put on memorable performances. Go Fast’s Doc Schneider and Lax Grip’s Chris Sanderson each made several outstanding saves in the final game. Sanderson tallied seventeen saves in the game while Schneider ended the game with eight saves. Even though Schneider has less than half the saves of his counterpart he made several one-on-one saves that were crucial to his team’s victory.

The tournament dark horse Lax Grip battled hard the entire game but Go Fast’s depth was too tough to over come. For Lax Grip, Andrew Wasik also had a notable performance. The attackmen from Pace University scored four of his team’s six goals and earned a place on the All-Tournament Team.

Like all games in the Vail Shootout, this one was played with a thirty second shot clock. This game was what the rule makers had in mind when they decided to institute the shot clock at the tournament. With incredibly quick pace the end to end action seemed to never stop as the first half was played in a speedy thirty-three minutes. While this game was a defensive struggle almost the entire way it will now take its place as one of the most thrilling games in tournament history.

3rd Place Game
9:00 am Ford Field - Team 21 13, Young Guns 4

5th Place Game
11:00 am Edwards – Mermen 12, Merrill Lynch 11

7th Place Game
11:00 am Edwards B – Jammin’ Salmon 6, Club All Stars 4

Consolation Championship
11:00 am Ford Field – The Generals 10, Black Seal 8

11th Place Game
1:00 pm Edwards - Guttman 10, Brine Elite 9

13th Place Game
9:00 am Edwards - Rocky Mountain Oysters 10, 5280/Tap Room 3

15th Place Game
9:00 am Edwards B - IAS Team Breakaway 15, Dunn Financial 11

VAIL LACROSSE SHOOTOUT ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM 2007

Defensive MVP
Doc Schneider – Go Fast

Offensive MVP
Michael Donegar – Go Fast

All Tournament Team

Attack
Michael Donegar – Go Fast
Mike Corbolotti – Team 21
Michael Phipps – Mermen
BJ Prager – Jammin’ Salmon

Midfield
Mike Kimmel – Mermen
Rocco Romero – Go Fast
Andrew Wasik – Lax Grip
Stephen Gerhard – Young Guns
Joe Boulukos – Team 21
Max Seibald – Team 21

LSM
Justin Tischer – Lax Grip

Short Stick Defense
Kevin Unterstein – Go Fast

Face Off
Scott Davidson – Go Fast

Defense
Tom Phair – Lax Grip
Troy Ergenbright – Team 21
Matt Bocklet – Go Fast

Goalie
Chris Sanderson

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Women’s Elite – Wednesday’s Results

8:00 AM Field 1 East West 13 Team Rammit 7
Both teams started slowly (late night)? with the score tied 5-5 at the half. East West dominated the second half outscoring Rammit for a final score of 13-7 East West.

9:05 AM Field 1 Lockton Loaded 10 Revolution 1
Lockton Loaded arrived with boom box and sticks in hand, dancing on the sidelines (still going from the night before)? Their festive mood exemplified the fun of lacrosse, a great setting and friends reuniting. Their enthusiasm carried over onto the field with a win, 10-1. Revolution played hard and had a good tournament.

10:10 AM Field 1 ReLAXers 1 Greene Turtle 13
Greene Turtles and ReLAXers decided to have fun, enjoy the game, and soak up the sun. Greene Turtles dominated and proved they were one of the two top teams in the tournament.

8:00 AM Field 2 NYAC 4 Detroit 2 (but was a forfeit)
NYAC did happen to win this game although they started this game with a loss due to having to forfeit because they had to pick up players. The Detroit players were good sports by being willing to accommodate the needs of NYAC.

9:05 AM Field 2 Lakeshore 11 Vision 9
Lakeshore showed Vision who was boss in this game. They played very aggressive defense and the goalie was on fire. Lakeshore had what it took to beat the all-seeing Vision.

10:10 AM Field 2 Tap This 13 LacrosseWear 9
LacrosseWear seemed completely worn out during this game. Although both teams seemed tired they still managed to pull off a good game.

11:15 AM Field 2 Chillax 17 Team Ohio 6
This game was extremely physical and intense the whole game. Chillax had a tight defense that shut down their offense completely. There was even an immediate red card issued for dangerous play!! All in all, this game kept the spectators interested.

12:30 PM Ford Field Outlaws 18 Gang Green 3
Championship Game
The Outlaws plundered Gang Green with a strong start. Their talents were on full display as they passed and shot their way to a 10-0 lead. To Gang Green’s credit, they stood their ground and worked hard to fight off the Outlaws. In the end, the show time talents of the Outlaws overwhelmed Gang Green.

VAIL LACROSSE SHOOTOUT ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTION 2007

POSITION
NAME
TEAM
ATTACK

Kate Sheridan
Ohio
ATTACK

Caroline McQuire
ReLAXers
ATTACK

Brooke McKenzie
Lockton Loaded
MIDFIELD

Whitney Douthett
Gang Green
MIDFIELD

Jess Adam
Greene Turtles
MIDFIELD

Caorline Cryer
Greene Turtles
MIDFIELD

Jen Gunlickson
East-West Sports
MIDFIELD

Lauren Uhr
East-West Sports
LINE DEFENSE
Acacia Walker
Outlaws
LINE DEFENSE
Tori Wellington
Outlaws
LINE DEFENSE
Anastasia Adam
Greene Turtle
GOALIE

Ashley Gersuk
Outlaws
MVP

Caroline Cryer
Greene Turtle
Offense

Jen Adams
Outlaws
Defense

Morgan Lang
ReLAXers

2007 Team Results

1. Outlaws
2. Gang Green
3. Greene Turtle
4. ReLAXers
5. Lockton Loaded
6. Revolution
7. East West Sports Camps
8. Team Rammit
9. Colorado Chillax
10. Team Ohio
11. Tap This
12. Team LacrosseWear
13. Lakeshore
14. Vision
15. Detroit
16. NYAC

Day 7: July 3, 2007
By: Garrett Fitzgerald - colaxgk3@aol.com - (970) 988-7366

Men’s Elite
Tuesday’s Results

Championship Semifinals @ Ford Field

Go Fast 10, Team 21 9
Rocco Romero was under the radar most of the game, but he certainly stuck out when his team needed him.

Romero opened the game’s scoring to put Go Fast ahead 1-0 in the first quarter and for almost the rest of the game he was held scoreless. However with just 13 seconds left in the game, and the score tied 9-9, Romero unleashed a cannon of a shot that got past Team 21 goalie Jake Myers for the game winning goal.

The game between the two very evenly matched teams was tight throughout. While the only time Team 21 led was in the 4th quarter, Go Fast never had more than a two goal lead, and the score was tied at eight different points in the game.

Team 21 was with the services of their leading scorer Matt Seibald who sustained a concussion in team’s quarterfinal game. With Seibald out Team 21’s Henry Bartlett and David Pittard filled in as best they could. Both Bartlett and Pittard had great games, Bartlett scored four goals and an assist while Pittard scored three goals of his own.

For Go Fast, Jim Connolly had three goals on the day, and Michael Donegar chipped in with two goals as well. Goalie Doc Schneider had an incredible day in net, registering seventeen saves. Schneider made several spectacular one on one saves when Team 21 got inside the Go Fast defense.

Go Fast will face the tournament dark horse, Team Lax Grip tomorrow in the tournament finals on Ford Field at 2:30pm.

Team Lax Grip 11, Young Guns 6
In the other semifinal, the tournament dark horse and #12 seed, Team Lax Grip left no doubt that they disserved their spot in this year’s championship.

In the game Lax Grip went up early and never relinquished their lead. The Young Guns put in a spirited effort and never quit but the experience and talent of Team Lax Grip was just too much to handle. Team Lax Grip was ahead 2-1 after the first quarter and then was able to shut out the Young Guns in the 2nd quarter to take a 4-1 lead into halftime.

In the second half the defense of Lax Grip really clamped down behind the solid goalie play of Canadian national team goalie Chris Sanderson. Sanderson had another good day for Lax Grip, making fourteen saves while only allowing five goals.

Andrew Wasick paced team Lax Grip with four goals and three assists. Wasick was a force on the field, and did a great job with his shot selection. For the Young Guns Ryan Zordoni had a good day tallying two goals and an assist.

Team Lax Grip will face their toughest match up yet when they face Go Fast tomorrow for the championship. Even though they are considered the underdog, don’t be surprised to see them walk away with the upset.

Championship Bracket Consolation Games
Ford Field
Mermen 18, Club All Stars 10
Merrill Lynch 9, Jammin’ Salmon 8 (OT)

Men’s Consolation Semifinals
Edwards Turf
Generals 12, Team Guttman 9
Black Seal 8, Brine Elite 5

Other Consolation Game
Edwards Turf
Rocky Mountain Oysters 8, Dunn Financial 6
5280/Taproom 13, IAS Team Breakaway 7

Wednesday’s Schedule
Championship
Go Fast vs. Lax Grip
2:30 pm Ford Field

3rd Place Game
Team 21 vs. Young Guns
9:00 am Ford Field

5th Place Game
Mermen vs. Merrill Lynch
11:00 am Edwards

7th Place Game
Club All Stars vs. Jammin’ Salmon
11:00 am Edwards B

Consolation Championship
Black Seal vs. The Generals
11:00 am Ford Field

11th Place Game
Brine Elite vs. Guttman
1:00 pm Edwards

13th Place Game
Rocky Mountain Oysters vs. 5280/Tap Room
9:00 am Edwards

15th Place Game
Dunn Financial vs. IAS Team Breakaway
9:00 am Edwards B
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Women’s Elite

Tuesday’s Results
8:00 AM Field 1 Gang Green 11, Lockton Loaded 7
Gang Green came out strong with scoring 4 goals right away. In the second half Lockton Loaded, locked it up by scoring 6 goals to one in the first half. Kate Fauth had a strong second half to keep the game in LL’s favor.

9:15 AM Field 1 ReLAXers 9, East-West Sports 4
An evenly matched 1st half created an exciting game. ReLAXers increased intensity in the second half for a decisive win. East-West keeper Carducci tallied 6 saves.

10:30 AM Field 1 Team Rammit 2, Outlaws 17
Great sportsmanship, fancy shots, and impressive skills proved Team Outlaws are undoubtedly one the best teams Vail has seen. Great fun to watch and Rammit had fun too.

11:45 AM Field 1 Greene Turtle 15, Revolution Lacrosse 0
The game started out even, but Greene Turtle quickly dominated with fast-break transitions, 1-2 connections and impressive ball control to finish 15-0. The Greene Turtle have the personnel, talent and magic to get to the Championship game.

1:00 PM Field 1 Lockton Loaded 7, East West 3
This defensive low scoring game was fun to watch. The evenly matched teams of East West and Lockton Loaded had a great game. Keeper Meg Dentler from LL had 9 saves and played an aggressive, action filled defense.

2:45 PM Field 1 Revolution 14, Rammit 4
Despite 13 saves by the Rammit keeper, Revolution was still able to record a decisive win, 14-4 with Vader Giles scoring 4 goals for the Revolution.

3:30 PM Field 1 Relaxers 4, Gang Green 5 OT
The Relaxers and Gang Green was anything but relaxed in this exciting overtime game. It was close the entire game, but in the end Gang Green had what it took to be the head of the field.

4:45 PM Field 1 Greene Turtle 9, Outlaws 14
The Turtle hung in with the Outlaws and showed impressive speed and agility, but once again, despite the saying ’slow and steady wins the race’ the Outlaws had a break-out once again and the Hare beat the Turtle. Look for them in the finals on Wednesday.

8:00 AM Field 2 Lakeshore 7, Tap This 9
Tap This slowly danced their way to victory. Lakeshore came back towards the end, but too little too late.

9:15 AM Field 2 NYAC 2, Colorado Chillax 16
All Chillax had to do the whole game was totally chill out. Defense had it easy, only allowing NYAC 2 goals.

10:30 AM Field 2 LacrosseWear 13, Vision 6
LacrosseWear just wore out Team Vision, whose eyes seemed to be a little blurry. Their lead was very easy to attain, and LacrosseWear was very determined the whole game.

11:45 AM Field 2 Team Ohio 11, Detroit 3
The midwest butted heads in this battle. Ohio started slow but quickly picked up their game. Detroit was left in the dust, losing by a whopping 8 goals.

1:00 PM Field 2 Lakeshore 15, NYAC 4
Lakeshore, a team consisting of mostly players from the “Windy City”, completely blew away NYAC in this game. They stayed strong the whole game and completely annihilated NYAC.

2:15 PM Field 2 Vision 7, Detroit 4
Team Vision ended up having 20-20 vision today! They started their game with total confidence and fought for their lead the whole game. Team Vision saw their victory from the start.

3:30 PM Field 2 Tap This 6, Colorado Chillax 14
Tap This just didn’t have what it took to save the last dance. Chillax gave it everything they had and obviously it payed off. They won by 8 goals.

4:45 PM Field 2 LacrosseWear 6, Team Ohio 16
Ohio started this game like it was their last. They fought hard for ground balls, won draws, and scored beautiful goals. It was a very intense game as Team LacrosseWear fought hard but the Midwest ultimately ended victoriously!

Wednesday’s Schedule

CHAMPIONSHIP
Ford Field
Game 12 12:30 PM Outlaws vs. Gang Green

Other Championship Bracket Games
Game 9 8:00 AM East-West Sports vs. Team Rammit
Game 10 9:05 AM Lockton Loaded vs. Revolution Lacrosse
Game 11 10:10 AM ReLAXers vs. Green Turtles

Consolation Bracket Games
Game 21 8:00 AM NYAC Subs vs. Detroit
Game 22 9:05 AM Lakeshore vs. Vision
Game 23 10:10 AM Tap This vs. Team Lacrosse Wear
Game 24 12:30 PM Team Ohio vs. Colorado ChillLax