Wolverine Lacrosse

Player Profile: Ryan O'Sullivan

2012-02-08T06:52:00.001-08:00

HOMETOWN: Centreville, VA
HIGH SCHOOL: Westfield High School
IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was an honor roll student and I minded my own business. I worked hard on and off the field to get the job done.
HEARD ABOUT BA: Coach John Knowlan ‘85
GOALS AT BA: I want to improve both my SAT scores and my GPA. I want to work hard on the field, in the weight room, and in the classroom.
BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: You are surrounded by good people who care
BEST THING ABOUT BA: The infinite amount of help that teachers provide
WORST THING ABOUT BA: Getting used to the cold weather
ACTIVITIES AT BA: Lacrosse, skeet shooting, tour guide, volunteer for the food pantry
OUTSIDE OF BA: I hang out with friends
ROLE MODEL: My mom
FAVORITE BOOK: Tuesdays with Morrie- Mitch Albom
FAVORITE MOVIES: Friday Night Lights, Anchorman
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The Yankees
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Derek Jeter
FAVORITE MUSIC: Country
FAVORITE MEAL: Steak and Potatoes
FAVORITE QUOTE: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard
MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I am a tremendous unicyclist
BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Work hard and it will all pay off

School Is Back In Session!

2012-01-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

Following a relaxing winter break, the students are back on campus and school is in full swing. The lacrosse team is hitting the books and the gym to prepare for the second semester and their spring season. And of course, Mother Nature welcomed everyone back with a nice snow storm, which will make for some great after school skiing!

2011-11-16T06:46:00.000-08:00

Bridgton Academy Lacrosse Plays on Sunday, November 2oth at: Lincoln-Sudbury HS.

10:00- Bridgton Academy VS NH Tomahawks Purple/ FLD 1

12:00-Bridgton Academy VS Rebel Empire / FLD 3

2:00- Bridgton academy VS Duxbury Blue/ FLD 1

2011-11-16T06:33:00.001-08:00

Hello Parents, Alumni and friends of Bridgton Academy lacrosse: The team will be traveling down to Sudbury, MA to play in the Beantown Classic on Sunday, November 20th. One Important note that there are two sites now. Bridgton will be playing in the Varsity division which is playing at Lincoln-Sudbury High school-Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 Directions to LS
Phone: 978.443.9961 / 781.259.9527 Fax: 978.443.8824

The JV division will be playing at the Fore Kicks complex at Marlborough. There were too many teams signed up and therefore they had to change the venue of the varsity showcase. I would still encourage parents to bring food , they have given us permission to tailgate. Be advised that Bridgton Academy will be playing our games at Lincoln- Sudbury High school, Not at Fore Kicks in Marlborough, MA.

BA Dominates Crimson Classic

2011-11-15T10:33:00.000-08:00

The Bridgton Academy lacrosse team traveled down to Cambridge, Mass to play in a showcase at Harvard University. The first game was at 8:00 A.M., so the guys had to leave at 4:30 A.M. The game started out pretty slow as we were matched up with the best team at the showcase - the Clams Club team out of Mass. The Clams got up 4-2, however Bridgton tied it up and went into the half with a score of 4-4. In the second half, Bridgton scored two goals right off the bat. It didn't take long for the Clams to answer back with one of their own. With the determination to win the game, Bridgton cruised for the remainder of the second half to beat them by 4 or 5 goals. "We moved the ball well and scored on most of our chances," commented Coach Bamann. He added, "I was very impressed with how well we played, and I heard from a lot of coaches stating the same thing."

In the second game of the day, Bridgton played a Canadian team from Mississauga, Ontario. Their box style threw Bridgton off a little, and as a result, they scored first. After that, Bridgton was able to beat their goalie with well placed shots. For most of the first half, they were able to hang in there with Bridgton. However, sloppy plays and penalties allowed the Wolverines to capitalize on their mistakes. As a result, we beat them by 2 or 3 goals. "I was most impressed by our composure," said coach Bamann. "Their team got very chippy, and for a while it was an ugly game. In the end, our guys kept control and it showed."

In the third and final game of the day, Bridgton went up against the New Hampshire Tomahawks Club team, who proved to be a tough opponent. Their defense and goalies played well, and they came up with some huge stops. Again, Bridgton's opponent scored first, but the Wolverines quickly tied it up. The score remained 1-1 through the first half and it was very frustrating. Both teams scored to open up the second half to make it 2-2. With time running out Bridgton went ahead and won the game 3-2.

This was a great day and the coaching staff was very happy that the guys were able to stay unbeaten. It was another successful showcase as we played in front of 70 coaches and there were 60 teams. It is nice to see the guys really play well as a team. Coach Bamann commented,
"I like the chemistry going into the last event in the fall."

Up next, the Wolverines are heading to Marlborough, MA on Sunday, November 20th to play in the Beantown Fall showcase.

Lacrosse Represents BA in UMASS Showcase

2011-11-11T10:03:00.000-08:00

The Bridgton Academy Wolverines traveled down to UMASS for their first recruiting showcase of the fall. This included over 80 elite travel teams and had over 100 div 1,2,3 college coaches in attendance. For the BA wolverines this was very exciting chance to play in front of so many highly respected college coaches and a chance to prove themselves. The Wolverines won all three games that day and each player was able to generate a great deal of interest- evident on the game tape as college coaches had taken up half of Bridgton's sideline. Coach Bamann feels these showcases are great, commenting, "We let everyone know that Bridgton Academy can play with anybody out there and our student athletes have a lot to offer.”

The Wolverines finish up with two more showcases and then their fall season will be complete.

Coach Bamann added, "I am so proud of our young men and look forward to the spring as well."

BA Blows Past Lax Pros

2011-11-07T06:05:00.000-08:00

Bridgton Academy took the field for their last home game against Lax pros men’s Lacrosse Club. The wolverines didn’t disappoint as they cruised to a 15-7 victory. “I was very impressed with how far we have come as a team in such a short time. I am very proud of our young men and I feel they will be a huge asset to a college coach next year.” Said coach Bamann.

In the game, Jake Johnson (Trabuco Canyon, CA) and Blake Pendelton (Wayland, MA) led the scoring with three goals apiece. Lawrence Dee (Charlotte, VT) added two goals and an assist, while Dan Duffy (Wakefield, RI), Nick Gorrasi (Sandwich, MA), and Cullen Reinartz (Ada, MI) tallied two goals each. To round out the scoring, Dylan Parlee (Essex, MA) and Chris Dolewa (Saco, ME) each added a goal, and Ryan O’Sullivan (Centreville, MA) got an assist.

Player Profile: Jake Johnson

2011-11-04T11:09:00.000-07:00

HOMETOWN: Trabuco Canyon, CA

HIGH SCHOOL: El Toro High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was random, but I got along well with everyone

HEARD ABOUT BA: I met with Rick Pound who is an Athletic Recruiter, as well as Coach Bamann’s Middle School lacrosse coach

GOALS AT BA: I want to build my skills on the lacrosse field and in the classroom while making some great friends

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: It’s a lot more supportive and a tight knit community

BEST THING ABOUT BA: How nice everyone is

WORST THING ABOUT BA: It’s a long way from home

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Lacrosse, Ceramics, 3 v. 3 Hockey, Tour Guide

OUTSIDE OF BA: I surf, spear fish, play video games, play with my dog, eat at chipotle, and lounge

ROLE MODEL: My Dad

FAVORITE BOOK: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (it sounds a lot worse than it is)

FAVORITE MOVIES: Old School and Animal House

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The San Diego Chargers

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Connor Martin

FAVORITE MUSIC: Anything and everything

FAVORITE MEAL: Wahoo’s Chicken Plate

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Fortune Favors the Bold”- Virgil

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I love the movie The Notebook

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Committing is the hardest part, it gets easier from there

2011-11-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents, Alumni and friends of Bridgton Academy Lacrosse:

We have a busy Weekend ahead as we are at home for the last time in the fall.

Sat, November 5th-Lax pros LC- 2:00 start time, hope to see you there

UMass Fall Showcase is on Sunday November 6th.

Bridgton Academy is Team Number 81. We have three games that day starting at:

10:15- FLD 2- Laxachusetts 2014 black

1:15- FLD 1- NH Tomahawks Gold

4:00- FLD 6- Laxachusetts 2013 Black

UMASS Address- 300 Massachusetts Avenue, Amherst MA. 01003.

From the North From I-91 South, take exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow 8 miles to the UMass exit.
From the East Via Route 2 West to exit 16 (Belchertown/Amherst). From Route 2 take
Route 202 South for about 15 miles to a blinking yellow light at
Amherst Road. (You will see signs "to Rt 9 and Rt 116"). Turn right
and follow Amherst Road (becomes Pelham Road after about 4 miles) for
7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass.

From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.

From the South From I-91 North, take Exit 19 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.
From the West From Route 2 East, follow to Greenfield/I-91 exit. Take I-91 South to exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to the UMass exit.

From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.

Calling all Wolverine LAX alumni!

2011-10-19T05:52:00.000-07:00

Calling all Wolverine LAX alumni! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 29th in Wilton, CT, for BA's 1st ever Alumni Lacrosse Game! We are looking to recruit 40 players for this event. Game time is at 1:00 PM. Registration open at 11:30. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Cross at (207) 647-3322, ext. 229 or email alumni@bridgtonacademy.org.

Photos From Navy Prep

2011-10-04T06:02:00.001-07:00

The pictures from the game against Navy Prep are up. Check them out on Shutterfly!

Lacrosse Loses Close One to Navy Prep

2011-10-01T11:06:00.001-07:00

The lacrosse team took the field in the pouring rain to take on Navy Prep for Parents' Weekend. While Navy held the lead for most of the game, Bridgton never gave up. Blake Pendledon (Wayland, MA) started off the Wolverines with two goals in the first quarter. Nick Gorrasi (Sandwich, MA), Lawerence Dee (Charlotte, VT), Dylan Parlee (Essex, MA) (with two), Ryan O'Sullivan (Centerville, VA), and Teddy Wright (Copiague, NY) all tallied goals to cut Navy's lead to 10-8. With 1:52 left in the game, BA called a time out to regroup for the last drive of the game. With 1:11 on the clock, Parlee netted his third goal of the game to make it a one goal difference. Navy had one last break which the Wolverines stopped and took the ball down the field for their last chance. Unfortunately, Navy's goalie was able to stop a blast from BA to win the game 10-9. Although the Wolverines suffered a loss, they worked together as a team and never once gave up.

In total, BA scooped 22 ground balls with Walt Hinnent (Winston Salem, NC), Parlee, and Pendelton leading the way with 3 each. Chris Smith (Montclair, NJ) played the first half in goal and stopped 4 shots and Tyler Abernathy (Winston Salem, NC) finished off the game with six saves in net.

Up next the lacrosse team will travel to Merrimack College to take on Boston University's Club team on Friday October 7th at 7:00 P.M.

Parent's Weekend is Here!

2011-09-28T05:47:00.000-07:00

Finally, Parents' Weekend has arrived! The guys have been busy in the classroom and on the field, and it's time they show off their hard work! There is a lot going on this weekend, and it will be great fun!

Here is a link to a full schedule of events!

The lacrosse team has a big game this weekend as they take on Navy Prep at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday in front of family and friends. We hope to see you all there!!

Lacrosse Dominates Dean College

2011-09-26T07:43:00.000-07:00

The lacrosse team was able to turn their season around this week as they dominated Dean College with a 13-1 victory. The team played a disciplined game and moved the ball. Additionally, Bridgton was able to capitalize on many of Dean’s sloppy plays. Dean was able to slip one goal past Bridgton with four minutes left in the game but was otherwise the stopped by Bridgton’s defense led by Chris Gibaldi (Rocky Point, NY), Chris Nabors (Pittsburgh, PA), Korin Sunday (Hogansburg, NY), Walt Hinnent (Winston Salem, NC), Bryson Weberg (Parksville, BC), Dan Duffy (Wakefield, RI), and Abel Warden (Johnson, VT). Tyler Abernathy (Winston Salem, NC) started off in net for the Wolverines and made six saves, while Chris Smith (Montclair, NJ) tallied 15 saves between the pipes.

On offense, Bridgton peppered Dean’s goaltender with shots, 13 of which made it past. The offensive attack was lead by Jake Johnson (Trabuco Canyon, CA) with three goals, Ryan O’Sullivan (Centerville, VA), Nick Gorasi (Sandwich, MA), and Lawrence Dee (Charlotte, VT) with two, and Teddy Wright (Copiague, NY), Cullen Reinartz (Ada, MI), Duffy, and Chris Dolewa (Saco, ME) with one apiece.

Bridgton also dominated the faceoffs in the game, winning 15 of 17. Tony Marcella (Bridgton, ME) and Christian Houk (Tivoli, NY) each won six while Wright claimed three.

Coach Bamann was thrilled with the performance saying “we had a much better outing than the week before. We played a skilled game and it carried us past Dean.”

Up next the lacrosse team will host Navy Prep on Satuday the 1st at 1:00 P.M. for Parents Weekend. We hope to see lots of friends and family at the game!

Dean College- Sunday September 25th-1:00 pm

2011-09-20T05:44:00.000-07:00

Dean College

99 Main St.

Franklin, MA 02038

(508)541-1508

This will be a 1:00 pm start

Hope to see you there

Garrett Bamann

Lacrosse Falls to Navy Prep

2011-09-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

The lacrosse team started off their season this weekend as they traveled to Navy Prep. While the team played hard, Navy took the win with a score of 14-4. When the team was down by ten goals after the first half, they never gave up. In the second half, the Wolverines held Navy to four goals.

In the effort, Blake Pendelton (Wayland, MA), Dylan Parlee (Essex, MA), Ryan O’Sullivan (Centerville, VA), and Teddy Wright (Copiague, NY) each netted goals for the Wolverines. Parlee and O’Sullivan added assists as well as Nick Gorassi (Sandwich, MA). Both goal tenders saw action in the game. Chris Smith (Montclair, NJ) stated things off and stopped six shots, with Tyler Abernathy (Winston Salem, NC) tallying nine saves of his own.

While the loss was upsetting, Coach Bamann was able to look at it positively saying, “we had some positives and negatives, but all in all it was a great learning experience for our team. I am proud of the guys for never giving up."

2011 fall schedule

2011-09-14T06:07:00.000-07:00

Sat, Sept 17th -Navy Prep at Newport, RI- 5:00 pm

Sun, Sept 25th-Dean College, Franklin, MA-1:00 pm

Sat, Oct 1st- Navy Prep at Bridgton, ME- 12:00 pm- Parents weekend

Saturday Oct 8th-Lax Pros LC at Bridgton, ME- 4:00 pm

Sunday Oct 9th- UMass Club at Amherst, MA- 1:00 pm

Friday Oct 14th-U Maine Club at Husson College- 4:00 pm

Sunday Nov 6th- UMass Showcase-Amherst, MA-8:00 am

Sunday Nov 13th- Harvard Crimson Showcase, Cambridge, MA-8:00 am

Sunday Nov 20th- Beantown Showcase-Thayer Academy, Braintree, MA- 8:00 am

Some of these times and dates are subject to change.

Brave Faculty Members Take On The Wolverines

2011-09-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

This past weekend the team took to the field to take on some of BA's finest faculty and staff members. Everyone on the field had a great time, as did those in the stands. It was a great opportunity for the students to get to know their faculty, and beat up on them in the process! Check out this link so see some photos on shutterfly of the game!

Preseason is Underway!

2011-08-30T09:47:00.001-07:00

The 2011-2012 Wolverine Lacrosse team has arrived on campus and are already working hard to prepare for the up coming season. The guys also took some time to help clean up the beach after Hurricane Irene came by a few days ago. Here are a few shots from preseason so far!

2011-06-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

Team Awards 2010-2011 lacrosse season

The first award is the Wolverine Offense Award. This young man was a pleasure to coach and he is very humble. This award goes to the offensive player who exhibits outstanding leadership on and off the field. He is not necessarily the most vocal person but we could always count on him to make something happen. I am proud to give this award to Matt Stango- (Stevenson University)

The Second award is the Wolverine Defense Award. This young man was probably without question one of the hardest workers on and off the field. He has a quiet demeanor yet intense when in the game. He was the catalyst of our defense and he led with action not words. I am proud to give the wolverine defense award to Cody Leaf (University of Vermont)

The third award is the MVP award. This player kept us in games. He was also the only player to have no competition. If he went down there would be nobody left. Yes this is frustrating at times but in the big games he never let us down and so it gives me great pleasure to give this award to Colin Nesdale. (Binghamton University)

The fourth award is the Lunch Pail award. This award goes to a player who has no quit in his vocabulary. When faced with adversity he never backed down. He is relentless everyday and driven to succeed in everyday life and athletics at the academy. It gives me great pleasure to give this award to Jeff Christiano. (Nazareth College)

The last award goes to a person who without a doubt helps in way we couldn’t have imagined. This person always had a great attitude no matter what was asked of him and he always did it with a smile. The everyday operations would not go on without the help of this person. It is my pleasure to give the Wolverine Strength Award to Alec Westerhoff. (LeMoyne College)

Bridgton Academy Lacrosse saves an award that is giving on graduation weekend The John Powers memorial lacrosse improvement award. This award goes to the player who has an unquenchable thirst to get better and his character is unwavering. The Award goes to Conor king. (Southern New Hampshire University)

2011-06-02T10:37:00.000-07:00

I am extremely proud of these young men as they proved themselves in the classroom and on the field. They came to Bridgton Academy with certain goals in mind and they reach high and beyond their expectations. This year being my first recruiting class, was very special to me. I had an unbelievable team this year with 9 player’s achieve high honors (3.5) and above. I also had another 14 players achieve honor role of (3.0) and above.

On the lacrosse field we achieve a lot of success as well. We Beat UNH and Bowdoin College for the first time in 6 years. We also beat a very talented Hill Academy team in the fall. This year was also highlighted by first year wins against Stonehill College, Boston University, UMaine Orono, Phillips Andover and New Hampton.

I would also like to thank my assistant coaches Tucker Prudden and Brock Armour for all of the countless hours they put in. Good luck to Brock Armour in the future and he will be a great asset no matter where he lands. There work was invaluable and we as a team and program would not have had the success without their help. Thanks again to Grady Vigneau, Joe Sawicki, Chris Webb and Jenn Bamann, as well as the Bridgton Academy Community for continued support. I also would like to thank all of the Wolverine Lacrosse alumni for the success over the year as we would be nowhere as a program without you.

Congratulations to the 2011 Bridgton Academy Lacrosse team and to the BA class of 2011.

Head Coach

Garrett Bamann ‘00

2010-2011 Wolverines Committed to College

2011-05-12T08:17:00.000-07:00

This year, the Wolverine Lacrosse team is proud to announce that each player has committed to play in College next year. Of the commits, there are nine playing Division I, eight playing Division II, nine playing Division III, and two playing club lacrosse. This is a big accomplishment for the team, and each individual should be very proud. Pictured below, we have each player pictures with Athletic Director Joe Sawicki, Head Coach Garrett Bamann, and Headmaster Grady Vigneau.

Sean Williamson- Roger Williams University D3

Alec Westerhoff- Le Moyne College D2

Eddie Suh- Pfeiffer University D2

Matt Stango- Stevenson University D3

Jeff Pearce- Sacred Heart University D1

AJ Oliver- Guilford College D3

Evan O'Donnell- University of Delaware D1

Colin Nesdale- Binghamton University D1

Spencer Matches- The Ohio State University D1

Jacob Lucovich- The University of New Hampshire Club

Max Leeman- Maine Maritime D3

Cody Leaf- The University of Vermont D1

Connor King- Southern New Hampshire University D2

Shane Keenan- Regis College D3

Ryan Gilligan- Keene State University D3

TJ Garofano- Mitchell College D3

Sean Fosse- Skidmore College D3

Ian Farley- Sacred Heart University D1

Tucker Drimal- Sacred Heart University D1

Dom Crowley- Saint Michael's College D2

Jeff Christiano- Keene State University D3

Jeremy Buckley- Southern New Hampshire University D2

Brooks Billingham- Keene State University D3

Chris Barney- Robert Morris D1

Not Pictured:

Sean Caufield- Assumption College D2

Brad Coffey- Westminster College MCLA club

Andrew Suh- Pfeiffer University D2

Congratulations on a great year and good luck!!

Wolverines Drop First Game

2011-05-07T20:10:00.000-07:00

The Wolverines faced Navy Prep in the first game of the Newport Cup this weekend. The team worked hard, but ultimately could not keep up losing their first game 17-8. The team will play again on Sunday at 11:00am against Army Prep.

Community Outreach Video

2011-05-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Over the course of this semester some Wolverines have been running youth lacrosse clinics at the local middle school to raise interest in the sport. They have done a great job and the kids they work with love it! Here is a video of some of their hard work.

Newport Cup Information

2011-05-03T06:56:00.001-07:00

Here is some very important information regarding the Newport Cup:

First Game

Saturday, May 7th at 2:30 pm Against Navy Prep

Second Game

If we win Saturday we play at 2:30 0n Sunday May 8th against the winner of Hill Academy/Army Prep

If we lose on Saturday we play on Sunday May 8th at 11:00 am against the loser of Hill Academy/Army Prep

The team will be staying the the Best Western Main Stay Inn on Saturday May 7th night. Here is the information for any fans who would like to book a room:

The Best Western Main Stay Inn

151 Admiral Kalbfus Road
Newport, RI 02840

(401)849-9880

We hope to see you there!

Clips From Hyde Game

2011-04-29T12:03:00.000-07:00

BA Holds Hyde to One Goal

2011-04-28T05:05:00.000-07:00

The Wolverine lacrosse team had their only home game of the spring this past week. They played the Hyde school and BA opened up the game with five straight goals. With an 11-0 lead at the half, BA kept rolling into the third quarter and never looked back. What was most impressive was the fact that 14 out of 17 goals were assisted which shows great teamwork.

Ian Farley (Camillus, NY) led the scoring with six goals and one assist. Brooks Billingham (Martha’s Vineyard, MA) added three goals and one assist. Alec Westerhoff (Le Grange Park, IL) and Dom Crowley (Bainbridge Island, WA) added two goals and one assist each. Jeremy Buckley (Norwell, MA) and Connor King (Deerfield, NH) each had one goal and two assists while Spencer Matches (Sammamish, WA) had one goal and one assist. Sean Fosse (New York, NY) added the last goal for the Wolverines and the rest of the assists were from Sean Williamson (Falmouth, MA), Jeff Christiano (Rivervale, NJ), Evan O’Donnell (Montclair, NJ), and Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL).

The Wolverines finish up their season next week with a game on Wednesday at New Hampton at 6:00 P.M. followed by the Newport Cup which is a tournament with Army and Navy prep as well as the Hill Academy.

The lacrosse team also wants to offer congratulations to baseball for an impressive couple of wins this week and good luck to rugby and tennis.

BA Pushes Past Phillips Academy

2011-04-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

This past weekend the lacrosse team traveled down to Andover, MA to face Phillips Andover. They are a good team so the Wolverines knew they had to play well, and they did not disappoint walking away with an 11-6 win. The team jumped out to a 4-0 lead and continued at the half with a 7-1 lead.

Jeremy Buckley (Norwell, MA) lead the scoring with six goals in the contest. Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL) had two goals while Sean Fosse (New York, NY) added a goal and an assist. Brooks Billingham (Martha’s Vineyard, MA) tallied a goal and two assists and Ian Farley (Camillus, NY) contributed a goal and an assist. Colin Nesdale (Cheshire, CT) made 18 saves and Matt Mulligan (Garden City, NY) recorded one save as well.

“Our defense and goalies played amazing and our offense gave us a lot of support coach Bamann said”. We just came out and put the game away early.

Up next the team will play their only home game of the spring season as the Hyde School comes to North Bridgton on Wednesday the 27th to play at 4:00 P.M.

Wolverines Lose A Close One to Avon Old Farm

2011-04-20T18:18:00.000-07:00

The Bridgton Academy Team Traveled down to Avon CT last Wednesday to play Avon Old Farms. They are ranked 10th in the country in high school teams. It was a tough game as we were down early. We never recovered although we made a late run and came close but we had too many penalties. The final score was 13-9.

Alec Westerhoff (Le Grange Park, IL) and Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL) lead the scoring with two goals apiece. Ian Farley (Camillus, NY) and Spencer Matches (Sammamish, WA) each added a goal and an assist. Jeremy Buckley (Norwell, MA), Jeff Pearce (Stonington, CT), and Sean Fosse (New York, NY) all tallied goals as well. Colin Nesdale (Cheshire, CT) played in net and recorded 14 saves in the game.

Lacrosse Springs Back Against Bowdoin

2011-04-19T07:26:00.000-07:00

The lacrosse team was able to turn things around late last week when they traveled to Bowdoin College to play their underclassmen and walked away with an 11-7 victory. The game started off well with Bowdoin up 2-1 at the end of the first quarter. After some back and forth play the score was tied at 4-4 at the half. The Wolverines were able to take a 7-5 lead at the end of the third quarter and Bowdoin could not fight back. Bridgton let loose on Bowdoin’s defense giving their own a break.

Ian Farley (Camillus, NY) led the scoring for BA with six goals in the game. Alec Westerhoff (Le Grange Park, IL) and Brooks Billingham (Martha's Vineyard, MA) both tallied a goal and three assists while Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL) added two goals. Sean Williamson (Falmouth, MA) tallied a goal and Jeff Pearce (Stonington, CT), Spencer Matches (Sammamish, WA), and Chris Barney (Cheshire, CT) all added assists. Colin Nesdale (Cheshire, CT) had 17 saves in net and Bridgton won 15 of the 20 faceoffs in the game.

Bowdoin was a very talented team that has won every matchup with Bridgton for the last six years. This win was huge for the Wolverines and Coach Bamann was beyond excited after the game. “Our guys played very hard this weekend and beat and very good Bowdoin team. I am proud of the win and how they rebounded back from Wednesday’s loss to Exeter. We made great strides and I look forward to pushing through until the end of the year,” commented Bamann.

On Wednesday the team will travel to Avon Old Farms in Connecticut to play at 4:00 PM.

BA Falls to Exeter 12-5

2011-04-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

The Wolverines made the trip to Phillips Exeter in the pouring rain to take the field for what promised to be a good match up. While the rain let up for the game, Phillips Exeter didn't. They came out strong and took a 6-0 lead the end of the first quarter. Jeremy Buckley (Norwell, MA) came out strong for BA in the second quarter scoring BA's first goal of the match up. Alec Westerhoff (Le Grange Park, IL) also scored for BA cutting Exeter's lead to 7-2 going into the half.

Phillips Exeter came out strong again after the half scoring 5 goals in a row. The Wolverines found some drive in the last few minutes scoring three unanswered goals at the end courtesy of Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL), Eddie Suh (Colchester, CT), and Brooks Billingham (Martha's Vineyard, MA). However it wasn't enough to come back and win and BA walked away with a tough 12-5 loss.

In the loss Colin Nesdale (Cheshire, CT) played in net made 14 saves. Chris Barney (Cheshire, CT) and Spencer Matches (Sammamish, WA) combined won eight of the 16 face offs in the game.

Coach Bamann was upset with the loss but complementary of the opposing team saying, “I felt like our head just weren’t in it today. We were a different team out there and we just got beat by a great team."

Up next the Wolverines hope to bounce back against Bowdoin College's JV squad on Friday at 1:00 PM.

Here are some shots from yesterdays game:

The Golden Bears Sneak Past the Wolverines

2011-04-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

The Wolverine lacrosse team traveled down to Springfield, MA to Play Western New England College. Being a top 20 team, the game promised great competition. A top ranking paired with the varsity players WNEC added to their roster, and BA had their work cut out for them.

The game started off very sloppy as WNEC got off to a great start. At the end of the first quarter WNEC was up 4-1. The Wolverines had a slew of unforced turnovers throwing the ball out of bounds too many times. The second quarter was more of the same as Bridgton had to play catch up the whole half. The score at the half was 7-3.

After an energizing halftime Bridgton came out and scored two quick goals which cut WNEC’s lead to 7-5. It then went back and forth and “WNEC just controlled the ball a little better than us” coach Bamann said. BA scored another two goals but WNEC answered with goals of their own. The Final score was 12-7 in favor of Western New England.

Ian Farley (Camillus, NY) led the scoring for BA with four goals in the contest. Matt Stango (Jupiter, FL) followed with one goal and one assist. Jeff Christiano (Rivervale, NJ) and Dom Crowley (Bainbridge Island, WA) tallied BA’s last two goals of the contest while Brooks Billingham (Martha's Vineyard, MA), Eddie Suh (Colchester, CT), and Chris Barney (Cheshire, CT) all recorded assists. BA won 11 of the 20 face offs in the game. Colin Nesdale (Cheshire, CT) played in net and made 26 saves for the Wolverines.

Coach Bamann thought that BA’s effort was strong but commented, “we just made too many mistakes on both sides of the ball and we had a late start on offense. These were the reasons we just couldn’t dig out of the hole we were in. We as a coaching staff saw some good and bad and so we will have a good week of practice and get ready for Exeter and Bowdoin this week.”

BA had some alum at the game both playing and in the stands. Pat White’08, Nick Jez’08, and Billy Mason’08 all play for the WNEC Golden Bears. Nick Jez received rookie of the year honors as a freshman while Pat White received first teams honors last year and has been there leading scorer for a couple years. Matt Hay’10 who plays at American International College was also in attendance.

Up next the Wolveines play Exeter at 4:00 pm on Wednesday and Bowdoin on Friday at 4:30. Thanks for your support and good luck to the other spring sports.

Schedule Updates

2011-04-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

Games this week:

Phillips Exeter- Wed 4/13/11 at 4:00 pm
Bowdoin College- Fri 4/15/11 at 4:30 pm

***The Bowdoin game was changed from Saturday 4/16 to Friday 4/15

Player Interview- Tucker Drimal

2011-04-08T05:23:00.000-07:00

Check out this interview with a current BA student Tucker Drimal!

Wolverines Have A Successful Start to Spring

2011-04-07T06:11:00.000-07:00

The Wolverine Lacrosse team headed out for their first competition of the spring. Other than a short practice off campus, they have been stuck inside for training. When they arrived at the Holderness School, the team took the field in the first scrimmage of the day and walked away with a 7-4 win against a solid team.

While Coach Bamann was happy with the win, he has a few comments about the game. "We have been inside for so long we had a bit of a sloppy start. In this first game it was just great to see the field. I think we shot well and ended up beating a pretty talented team."

After a short break, the team took the field again against Kimball Union Academy. With a slower start, both sides of the field were making mistakes. BA still came out on top despite the "flat" play with a 6-4 win. Once again Coach Bamann was happy with the win but is looking forward to improving every time they take the field.

This Sunday the team will travel to Western New England College to take on the Golden Bears JV squad at 2:00 P.M.

Fall Recap on the Dawn of the Spring Season

2011-03-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

The spring lacrosse season kicks off this weekend when the Wolverines head down to Weston, MA to participate in the Rivers School Jamboree.

With that in mind, let's take a look back at the fall season.

This is Bridgton Academy lacrosse 2010-2011 fall recap:

The Bridgton Academy Wolverines lacrosse team opened up the season on September 12, with a victory on the road. The team traveled to UMass Club and won 11-5. They then followed up a great first win with the toughest opponent that we would see all year long in Navy Prep on September 18.

The Wolverine lacrosse team put up a good fight against the Navy Prep team but lost 13-6, playing a solid game for the first three quarters. However, concentration was broken in the fourth and the level of play decreased and Navy Prep took advantage and scored 7 of their 13 goals.

The team added another win to their record when they beat Stonehill College 9-3 on September 26th. The game started slowly and it was close through the first half. However, the Wolverines found a spark and never looked back closing out the game with the win.

Up next the squad traveled to Providence, RI to face Navy Prep for a second time. In hopes of a victory, the team came out strong. There was even play, but with six minutes left in the first quarter Navy scored their first goal, and they struck again with 25 seconds left. The Wolverines tried to get back in the game but Navy prep matched our goals in the first half and kept scoring in the second half. They proved to have too much offensive firepower and the game ended with a 13-3 final score.

On October 9th BA hosted the Portland Lax Pros and held them to a one goal difference for the first three quarters of the game. While the team worked hard in the second half, the Lax Pros were able to slip four goals past the Wolverine’s goaltender to secure the 11-6 win.

The lacrosse team battled the wind and rain on October 15th, when they traveled to UNH Club to play a very impressive Wildcat’s club team. After an exciting back and forth game, the Wolverines came out on top with a close score of 9-8. “This was one of the best games all year long” said Coach Bamann.

October 24th saw the University of Maine’s Club make their way to North Bridgton. The Black and Grey put all they had on the field, which resulted in an 18-4 victory for the Wolverines.

The team was then back on the road as they traveled to Merrimack College to face Boston University’s Club team on October 29th. Coach Bamann only had good things to say after the game. “We started off really well moving the ball for some very unselfish play. As a team we were up and down field and made sure they weren’t in the game from the start. It was really great to see that eight of the fifteen goals we scored were assisted- it shows us working as a team,” said Bamann. The Wolverines finished the game with a 15-5 win.

The squad then took their longest road trip when they headed to Syracuse, NY where they faced a very talented Hill Academy on November 5th. The best game all year ended with the Wolverines winning 8-6. Coach Bamann was very pleased with the way his team came together, “I thought it was the best we played all year,” Bamann said.

He then added, “The Hill Academy was a very talented team and we proved ourselves against them. We took the lead and kept it the whole game. While they made a late comeback, they never went ahead. I am very proud of our guys and they played some great lacrosse. It was also great to see them perform in front of about 35 college coaches from Division I, II, and III schools.”

Player Profile: Alec Westerhoff

2011-03-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

HOMETOWN: LaGrange Park, IL

HIGH SCHOOL: Lyons Township

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was outgoing and energetic

HEARD ABOUT BA: I played for True Lacrosse which was a travel team and my coach mentioned it to me

GOALS AT BA: I am here to get my grades up, get into school, and improve my lacrosse skills

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: You have a lot more freedom

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The calzones and traveling with the lacrosse team

WORST THING ABOUT BA: The cafeteria food and walking the hills

ACTIVITIES AT BA: I play lacrosse and work with Coach Sawicki in the training room

OUTSIDE OF BA: I play travel lacrosse

ROLE MODEL: My older cousin- he is a great college athlete and I really look up to him

FAVORITE MOVIES: The Hangover

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The Blackhawks and Syracuse Lacrosse

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Michael Jordan

FAVORITE MUSIC: Anything as long as its not techno

FAVORITE MEAL: Ribs

FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you’re going to put the gear on mind as well play the game” –Coach Lounsbury

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I used to be addicted to skateboarding

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Stay at your goals and give it your best

Spring Season is Just Around the Corner

2011-03-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

With the team back from spring break the guys are hitting the gym until the snow melts and they can take the field. With their spring season just around the corner they are gearing up for their season opener on April 2nd at the Rivers School Jamboree.

Spring Schedule released

2011-03-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

The Bridgton Academy Athletic Department is pleased to announce the lacrosse schedule for spring 2011. Athletic Director Joe Sawicki had this to say about the schedule, "The Wolverines will have their work cut out for them this spring. We will be taking on some of the best prep competition in the country with Andover, Exeter, and Avon. This will all be great preparation for the end of the season with the first ever Newport Cup down at Navy Prep. This will be a tremendous all-PG event with Navy Prep, Army Prep, and Hill Academy (ONT). There is a lot to be excited about this spring!"

The spring schedule:

4/2 @ Rivers Jamboree 12:00
4/6 @ Holderness Jamboree 1:30
4/10 @ Western New England College JV 2:00
4/13 @ Phillips Exeter Academy 3:30
4/16 @ Bowdoin JV 1:00
4/20 @ Avon Old Farms 4:00
4/23 @ Phillips Academy (Andover) 4:30
4/27 HOME vs. Hyde School 4:00
5/4 @ New Hampton 6:00
5/7 @ Newport Cup vs. Navy Prep 1:00
5/8 @ Newport Cup-Consolation 11:00/Championship 2:00

Lacrosse Banquet

2011-02-15T09:40:00.000-08:00

The annual lacrosse banquet will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday February 26th in the Goldsmith Dining Hall. All family and friends are invited and cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP with Garrett Bamann at gbamann@bridgtonacademy.org early this week. Thanks and we hope to see you there!

Player Profile: Evan O'Donnell

2011-02-14T07:56:00.001-08:00

HOMETOWN: Montclair, NJ

HIGH SCHOOL: Montclair High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was laid back and perhaps lazy at times

HEARD ABOUT BA: The internet

GOALS AT BA: I want to get stronger and be able to dunk a basketball

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: There is not as much going on here so you are less distracted then high school

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The people

WORST THING ABOUT BA: Its cold

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Lacrosse and dorm wars

OUTSIDE OF BA: I relax and hang out with friends

ROLE MODEL: My mom and dad

FAVORITE BOOK: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

FAVORITE MOVIES: Anchor Man and Star Wars

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The New York Giants

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Eli Manning

FAVORITE MUSIC: I listen to everything

FAVORITE MEAL: Steak

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The road to a friend’s house is never long”

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I am an up and coming four square champion

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Know what you are getting yourself into so you can do your best here.

Art Kell '08

2011-02-09T08:01:00.000-08:00

Check out Art Kell's player bio on the UMass website. There is a great video as well! To view it, click this link.