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Although it was a tough second season  for the Hamilton West varsity boys  lacrosse team, junior Rich James (above) was named as a midfielder on the All-Colonial Valley Conference Patriot Division team, while John Carbone (right), when not in goal, was good enough at midfield to earn an Honorble Mention All-Colonial Valley Conference berth (Photos by Ken Weingartner).

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Allyson McCormick and her Hamilton West teammates showed just how much they improved over the course of the year by scoring a school record 10 goals in their final game of the season. (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos at bgsportshots.com).
Hornets girls’ season finale indicative of progress
            The progress continued for the Hamilton West girls lacrosse team in its second varsity season.
            Although the Hornets failed to get a victory, it concluded the season with a 10-goal explosion in an 11-10 setback to Ewing in the consolation round of the Mercer County Tournament.
            The 10 goals was a team-record for one game, smashing the old mark of four. Meghan Schneck had a career-high seven in the game, bringing her season total to a school-record 22 (for both girls and boys).
            Hamilton trailed 8-5 at halftime but rallied to make it 8-8. It fell behind again 9-8, then tied it at 9-9. Ewing took a two-goal lead before Dara Eliacin scored her second goal with 1:30 remaining to make it close before Ewing killed the clock.  
          Erin Septer had the Hornets other goal, while Eliacin and Loran Wyrough each had two assists and Chelsea Saner added an assist. Maura Woodrow had over 10 saves to keep it close.


Megan Schneck maneuvers against West Windsor-Plainsboro South during Thursday’s game. The junior midfielder scored three goals in the Hornets respectable 13-4 setback to the 12-2 Pirates. Freshman Chelsea Shaner also scored her first career goal. The Hornets also fell to Ewing, 6-2, on Wednesday as Shaylyn Novak scored her first two career goals. Goalie Maura Woodrow had 21 saves in the two games. (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos at bgsportshots.com).


Goals by Paul Mang (pictured above, No. 31, with Brant Lippencott) and Shane McCabe weren’t enough as Hamilton’s boys fell to Lawrence, 12-2, on Saturday. Kyle Meagher had an assists for West while Chaz Kirkland made 18 saves in goal. The Hornets also fell to Rancocas Valley and North Brunswick later in the week (Photo by Ken Weingartner).


Hamilton's Chelsea Shaner (left) and Angelina Cifelli try hemming in Hopewell's Allison McCarthy during Saturday's game. Despite the one-sided losses the Hornets have suffered, coach Anthony Tessein is enthused by their progress (Photo by Pete Fengler)
Apr. 19 Girls Lacrosse
Tessein could not be happier with West's improvement

JP Stevens defeats Hamilton’s boys and girls teams
            Apr. 8: The Hamilton boys and girls lacrosse teams both fell to J.P. Stevens today, as the boys fell 11-2 and the girls lost, 13-1.
            For the boys, Tim Tramontana and Ryan McMahon had goals, while John Carbone made 10 saves in goal. Much like they did against Hightstown, the Hornets played a strong first period and only trailed 2-1 heading into the second period before Stevens pulled away.
            In the girls game, Stevens scored 12 unanswered goals in the first half as Hamilton could only muster three shots in the game. Goalie Maura Woodrow made 10 saves.

Apr. 6 Boys Lacrosse
Hamilton resident Sean Brett helps lead ND to victory


Ronaldo Duarte tries to gain control of the ball with a Hightstown defender bearing down on him during the Hornets Apr. 3 game at Grice (Photo by Ken Weingartner).
Apr. 3 Lacrosse
Young Hornet boys show glimpse of potential in opener 

Schneck scores two more in Hornets girls loss to Delran
           Apr. 3: The Hamilton West girls lacrosse team dropped a 14-2 decision to Delran today, but Meagan Schneck continued to find the back of the net.
            Schneck had both Hornet goals, both unassisted, giving her three for the season.
            In Hamilton’s opener, Schneck had the Hornets goal in a 19-1 loss to West Windsor-Plainsboro North.

HAMILTON GIRLS PREVIEW
Coach: Anthony Tessein, 1^st season
Last season: 0-14 (Maura Woodrow third-team All-CVC goalie)
Captains:  Jess Sanchez, Meghan Schneck, Maura Woodrow
Top returning lettermen: Meghan Schneck (Jr., MF/A); Jess Sanchez (Sr., D); Maura Woodrow (Jr., G); Amber Gordon (Jr., MF); Brittany Cerino (Jr. A/MF); Dara Eliacin (Sr. D/M)
Top newcomers: Amber Fountain (Fr., A); Erin Septer (Fr., MF), Chelsea Shaner (Fr., MF);  Loran Wyrough (Fr., M).
Rounding out the roster: Amanda Allen (Jr., A/MF); Andrea Allsop (Jr., A/MF); Emily Caronia (Jr., D/MF);  Angelina Cifelli (Fr., D); Selina Cifelli (Fr., MF); Dara Eliacin (Jr., D/MF); Ariana Gagliardi (Fr., A); Maria Grindlinger (Fr., D/MF); Jessica Lippincott (Sr., D); Allyson McCormick (So., MF); Shaylyn Novak (So., A); Kellie Parker (Fr., MF); Tourre Patterson (So., MF); Emily Peer (So., A), Carla Rivera (Fr., D); Rhiannon Shelton (So., A).
Tessein says: We have 11 girls on the roster who had never played lacrosse until this Spring. We have 16 freshmen and sophomores and only two seniors.  It is clear that our program is in its infancy and we expect there to be a lot of growing pains.  However, we have quite a few athletes on the roster and there is no question that this group will come together as a team, gain experience, and surprise a few teams along the way.  

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