Monthly Archives: May 2011

Michigan State MCLA Preview: Florida State

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Tim

This is one of the most interesting first-round matchups of the MCLA Tournament. The Spartans want to continue their climb into the realm of national contenders, while Florida State wants to prove that the Southeast is no dead zone for … Continue reading →

Posted in mcla, previews | Tagged , | Comments Off on Michigan State MCLA Preview: Florida State

The Next Level – May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Tim

Rounding up the performances of Michigan natives in D-1 ball. Johns Hopkins 12, Hofstra 5 #30 Andrew Cote (Brother Rice) – DNP. Notre Dame 13, Penn 6 #21 Jake Marmul (Detroit Catholic Central) – Won 16 of 20 faceoffs, collecting … Continue reading →

Posted in division 1 | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Next Level – May 16, 2011

Requiem For a Season: Detroit Titans 2011

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tim

With a loss in last week’s MAAC Championship Game, the book closed on the most successful season in the (short) history of the University of Detroit lacrosse program. The Titans won 6 games, double the number of victories in program … Continue reading →

Posted in division 1 | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Michigan Natives (Still) Playing Division-1 Ball

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Tim

With only 16 teams left playing in the Division-1 lacrosse season, there are far fewer natives of the Great Lax State still in action. Here’s who they are: 1. Syracuse (None) 2. Cornell (None) 3. Johns Hopkins Junior Defenseman #30 … Continue reading →

Posted in division 1 | Tagged , | 5 Comments

CCLA Postseason Honors

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tim

This is a really weird situation, because the CCLA has obviously informed teams of their selections, but there has been no official release on the conference’s page announcing the individual honorees. Michigan’s selections: Thomas Paras. 1st-Team Attack, Offensive Player of … Continue reading →

Posted in mcla | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

MCLA Tournament Preview

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Tim

A quick look at every first-round game, so you can impress your friends by having the bare minimum knowledge about the MCLA Tournament. 1 Michigan v. 16 Lindenwood The Wolverines have been the MCLA overlord for four straight years now, … Continue reading →

Posted in mcla | Comments Off on MCLA Tournament Preview

High School Roundup

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Tim

As always, I’m welcoming first-hand reports or photos. E-mail me at t.w.sullivan1@gmail.com if you have something to share. Brother Rice 11, Detroit Catholic Central 5 BBR dominated their Catholic League rival, en route to locking up the #1 overall seed in … Continue reading →

Posted in high school | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on High School Roundup

Detroit 3, Siena 12

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Tim

Detroit 6-10 (MAAC Finals). Season Over. All good things must come to an end, and Detroit’s unexpected run to the cusp of an NCAA Tournament berth did just that on Sunday, as the season culminated in a 3-12 loss to … Continue reading →

Posted in division 1 | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Michigan 11, Michigan State 10

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Tim

I’m still trying to catch my breath after Sunday’s nail-biter in Saline to determine the CCLA Champion. Michigan built a lead a couple different times, but State roared back to draw even at 10. There was drama, heartbreak, romance, and … Continue reading →

Posted in mcla | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Michigan 23, Central Michigan 1

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Tim

Michigan rushed out to a 7-0 lead, and sat most starters for the remainder of the game (although the first-team offense re-entered on 3 man-up opportunities). They physically overmatched CMU in every way, and the Chips didn’t score until they … Continue reading →

Posted in mcla | Tagged , | 1 Comment