VAIL LACROSSE SHOOTOUT 2006 DAY 2: June 25, 2006

VAIL LACROSSE SHOOTOUT 2006
DAY 2: June 25, 2006
Contact: Alex Smith – alex@rock-itpocket.com
Day 2 in Vail saw the action heat up as the Masters semifinals were the highlight. Two top teams moved through to the finals, setting up what could be the most anticipated championship games in quite some time. While the lacrosse was good, the weather was nearly better – at least until about 3:30, when the typical Vail thundershower moved through the Valley.

MASTERS DIVISION
As expected, both Rusty Red and Lacrosse Unlimited moved into the finals pretty easily with huge wins over their opponents. The two teams have been the class of the division so far and tomorrow’s finals are eagerly anticipated. Neither team have been tested, but both are solid up and down their lineups. Look for Rusty Red to rely on a stout defense that includes Gerry Byrne (UMass), Dan Pratt (Syracuse) and Dave Stilley (Duke). Their attack is also as good as anyone with Canadian Steve Govett and John Zulberti (Syracuse) helping create chances. Pete White and Kenny Garcia lead the Long Island-based Lacrosse Unlimited. Rusty Red has won the pat three Masters Division titles, but tomorrow’s game could be their toughest test yet.

Sunday Results:
Masters Semifinals
Lacrosse Unlimited 18, Noreaster 4
Rusty Red 16, Middlebury 5

Consolation
Lax Gear 9, Barely Legal 7
Rhino Linings 16, Lodo’s Lacrosse Club 1

Monday Schedule:
Masters Championship Game
Rusty Red vs. Lacrosse Unlimited at 1:00 pm

3rd Place Game
Noreaster vs. Middlebury at 11:00 am

5th Place Game
Rhino Linings vs. Lax Gear at 3:00 pm

7th Place Game
Lodo’s Lacrosse Club vs. Barely Legal at 9:00 am


SUPERMASTERS DIVISION
Aside from the CVLC vs.. Tombstone game, the Supermasters quarterfinals lacked any real drama as Navy, Tri-City and the Elder Statesmen moved through with relative ease. CVLC’s one goal victory was probably the game of the day for any division as they snuck past perennial tournament contestant Tombstone. Tomorrow’s semifinals should have some better match-ups as the cream rises to the crop.

Sunday Results:
Supermasters Quarterfinals
Navy Old Goats 12, Princeton Obsoletes 4
Tri-City Canadians 11, Frogs 6
CVLC 7, Tombstone 6
Elder Statesmen 17, One West 4

Consolation Games
AFA Gray Birds defeated Majestic Rockies (Grandmasters)
Magic Wands 8, NYAC Founding Fathers 7 in Double Overtime
Middlebury12, Cactus Lacrosse 5
Rockies 8, WahoosWoofs 6

Monday Schedule
Supermasters Semifinals
Navy Old Goats vs. Tri-City Canadians on Ford West at 1:00 pm
CVLC vs. Elder Statesmen on Ford West at 11:00 am

Winner’s Bracket Consolation Games
Princeton Obsoletes vs. Frogs on Ford West at 9:00 am
Tombstone vs. One West on Ford East at 9:30 am

Consolation Bracket Semifinals
AFA Gray Birds vs. Magic Wands on Ford East at 11:30 am
Middlebury vs. Rockies on Ford East at 1:30 pm

Other Consolation Games
Cactus Lacrosse vs. NYAC Founding Fathers on Donovan at 10:00 am
Disciples of Norm (Grandmasters team) vs. WahoosWoofs on Donovan at 12:00 pm


GRANDMASTERS DIVISION
The Grandmasters Division got started on Sunday with two games. While the play was a little rusty at times, there was no question that the teams were there to win. Everyone played hard. Unfortunately, the scoresheets were lost in the shuffle and we’re left to wonder who won the games . . . We will have the updates tomorrow.