LEWISTON — In terms of quantity of shots, Bates couldn’t have asked for more in its lacrosse home opener Saturday against a possession-oriented team like NESCAC rival Trinity. The Bobcats outshot the Bantams, 58-27 (26-16 on goal), but goalkeeper Mickey Zaverucha stood tall in net, turning aside 19 to secure Trinity’s first win of the […]
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College lacrosse: Cappellini, Bobcats make noise in second half
Cappellini drew iron on a possible game-tying shot at halftime, but nothing but net on three second-half goals to lead Bates College’s nine-goal outburst in a 12-8 win over Wesleyan University in a New England Small College Athletic Conference women’s lacrosse clash Saturday at Garcelon Field. Cappellini, a sophomore, finished with a game-high five goals […]
Professional lacrosse team may play in Cumberland County Civic Center
PORTLAND — It’s played on turf instead of ice, but another speedy sport could be coming to the Cumberland County Civic Center to replace the Portland Pirates ice hockey team. The Maine Moose Trax, the first franchise in the new professional United States Lacrosse League, hopes to make the Civic Center its home beginning in […]
GRCC to offer lacrosse team for middle school children
RUMFORD — The Greater Rumford Community Center will offer lacrosse this spring at the middle school level. There will be an informational meeting today at 5:30 p.m. at the GRCC. The first games for this new team start Saturday, May 3. With the help of the U.S. Lacrosse Association and coach Rick White, the GRCC […]