Ft. Worth TX - The 2010 Centenary Gents lacrosse season got off to a cold start in both temperature and play with a 15-2 loss to MCLA Division 1 Texas Christian University. Considering seven new starters, the Gents can use this experience toward their Division 2 Lone Star Alliance title hopes. Scoring for Centenary were Sophomore Midfielder Michael Hiller and Freshman Attack/Midfielder Noel Veneracion. As has been the case since Centenary's first MCLA game, goalie Daniel Ewing played strong in net.
The front and back line for Centenary have been completely revamped for year two. Sophomore Alex Tan has moved from attack to captain the defense alongside Freshmen Harry Chiang and Everett Grimley. At attack three Mustangs from Caddo Magnet, Colton Cowley, Taylor McCook and David Lee will attempt to carry the offensive load left by 2009 Centenary grad and fellow Mustang, Adam Mastrodomenico.
With temperatures reaching into the lower 30's, the Gents scheduled their season opener with the toughest opponent of the season. The offensive power of the Horned Frogs put them up 5-0 in the first quarter. In the mid second quarter Hiller finished on an outside bounce shot to start the season scoring. In a testament to the relentless play considering the circumstances, Veneracion's goal in the fourth came off turnover in the TCU clearing game and was put in on an open net. Defensive mid fielders Adam Nerio and Matthew Bumgardner kept the score closer than it could have been in front of Ewing.
The Gents travel to Austin to play St Edwards next Saturday at 12pm.
Ft. Worth, TX - The TCU Horned Frogs opened up their campaign with a 15-2 win over Centenary College. Both team braved freezing temperatures to kick-off their LSA seasons. Leading the way for the Horned Frogs was Davis Felder with 6 points (3G, 3A). TCU started the shooting early scoring 5 goals in the first quarter. Centenary would score their lone first half goal in the second quarter. TCU continued to push the ball and would take an 8-1 lead into halftime. During the second quarter TCU was paced by Charley Lloyd was impressive dishing the ball out two times to his teammates and allowing them to score. Freshman Chris Stolmeier recorded his first collegiate goal with 4 minutes left in the quarter. After half time with the temperature dropping, the pace of shooting for the Horned Frogs did not drop. In fact some new faces on the roster were able to get into the scoring column. Freshman Aleck DaGrosa also registered his first goal in the middle of the third quarter and just missed getting his second minutes later. The quarter would come to a close with the Horned Frogs up 13-1. The fourth quarter allowed teams the chance to run up and down the field. The new faces on TCU were able to see a lot of playing time and again a freshman was able to register his first collegiate point. Jon Brereton scored his first goal at TCU on another feed from Charley Lloyd to bring the score to 14-1. Michael Burciaga finished off the scoring for TCU off a nice assist from Chris Stolmeier. A solid night of lacrosse for both team. TCU will next be in action Saturday February 6th when they take on Texas A&M. Details of the game are available at http://www.tculacrosse.com
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