SHSU Lacrosse

LSA Championship Games to be Held in Friendswood, Texas

March 25th, 2013

Friendswood Mustang Lacrosse and Friendswood High School (FHS) are honored to be selected to host the upcoming Lone Star Alliance (LSA) championships the weekend of April 27-28, 2013.

Previously hosted at high-profile venues such as Texas A&M University, this year’s event will be hosted by The Friendswood High School Mustang Lacrosse Program at The Henry Winston Stadium in Friendswood, highlighting the role FHS has played in growing lacrosse in the region and the state.

LSA D-II President & LSA Championship Weekend coordinator Jim Perouty stated, “the LSA is excited to enjoy the hospitality of the City of Friendswood, Friendswood ISD, and Friendswood Mustang Lacrosse. We look forward to bringing a host of All-American players and nationally ranked teams to compete in the Division I & II Final Four’s. Friendswood is the gateway for the 2013 LSA D I & II Champions on their quest to win an MCLA National Championship. Be ready for an exciting weekend of quality lacrosse”

LSA Commissioner Jason Zantjer added “We look forward to showcase the collegiate lacrosse opportunities for today’s middle & high school lacrosse players. The LSA is comprised of some the highest academically-rated schools in the country. We are very proud of the number of MCLA Academic All-Americans that grace the playing fields of the LSA’s Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana institutions of higher learning.”

The games will be open to the public for a small entry fee. All Houston-area lacrosse programs are encouraged to attend. For more information on the event, including sponsorship opportunities, please check the Mustang Lacrosse website at http://www.friendswoodmustanglacrosse.com

Announcement, Event, Schedule

Fall Ball Report

October 25th, 2011

The Bearkats had a great outing on Saturday against a rival LSA D1 opponent. The Baylor Bears made the trip from Waco to play in the team’s first fall ball game of the season.Â After shaking off some rust and playing almost all defenseÂ in the first quarter, the Kats were down 1-2 and looking for some offense. They found some with the first look at the Mann to Mann connection, brothers Matthew and Michael, and rookies Travis Tabb and Steven Hartshorn. Sam Houston was up 4-3 at half time and starting to settle down. The third quarter was an offensive explosion and defensive shut down. Zach Fry, Wil Nielsen, and Patrick Furdon played well with their new teammates and gave the Bearkats a real look at what is possible for them in 2012, scoring 9 goals in the third quarter and leading Baylor by a score of 13-5. Sam Houston would go on to score four more goals and win the game by a final score of 17-5. The defense only allowed two goals in the 2nd half and had outstanding outing from each of the team’s three goalies: Nick Williams, Mikey Candler, Cameron Stout. John Messer and Tyler Tyson return to a defense that is welcoming in a great class of poles: Evan Freed, Bennett Richardson, Mitch Lundquist, and Dylan Guadalupe. Gavin Garrow had a good day of facing off and Josh Evanski showed the boys from Texas that Cali players know how to hit, as he put some people on their back.

Sam Houston will have 3 practices this week in preparation for what is always a tough weekend, The Southwestern University Fall Lacrosse Tournament. The Bearkats will play Texas State, Southwestern, and Baylor in a one day, round-robin tournament this Saturday, October 29 in Georgetown Texas.

Southwestern University Fall Lacrosse Tournament (Sat Oct 29, 2011)
Time	Game
10:00am	Southwestern vs. Baylor
11:00am	Texas State vs. Sam Houston State
12:00pm	Texas State vs. Baylor
1:00pm	Southwestern vs. Sam Houston State
2:00pm	Sam Houston State vs. Baylor
3:00pm	Southwestern vs. Texas State

We will be using this tournament to benefit a great program called Lacrosse The Nations that brings lacrosse, leadership and normalcy to impoverished children in third world countries. Please take a moment to look through their website. Players or alumni that have spare sticks, please give them to us so that we can send them off to these childen so they can play the great game of Lacrosse.

Announcement, Schedule, Team News

Bearkats Announce 2011-2012 Schedule

October 20th, 2011

Sam Houston State Lacrosse has announced their 2011-2012 Fall and Spring schedule. This February, the Bearkats will take a trip to Las Vegas to play in the 2012 Full House Face Off tournament. The team will also host eight home games at Pritchett Field in Huntsville this Spring. The Bearkats hope to return for their third straight national tournament thisÂ season in Greenville, South Carolina.

Date	Opponent/Event
Sat Oct 15, 2011	Sam Houston State Alumni Game
Sat Oct 22, 2011	Baylor
Sat Oct 29, 2011	Southwestern University lacrosse tournament
Nov 12-13, 2011	Texas A&M Fall Classiclacrosse tournament
Sat Jan 28, 2012	Baylor
Sun Feb 5, 2012	Trinity
Sat Feb 11, 2012	Oklahoma State
Sun Feb 12, 2012	Texas Tech
Fri Feb 17 , 2012	Wesminster
Sat Feb 18 , 2012	Grand Canyon
Sat Feb 18, 2012	California – Santa Cruz
Sun Feb 19 , 2012	Western Oregon
Sat Mar 3 , 2012	Louisiana – Lafayette
Sun Mar 4 , 2012	Centenary
Sat Mar 24, 2012	Texas A&M
Sun Mar 25, 2012	St Edwards
Sat Mar 31, 2012	Stephen F. Austin
Sun Apr 1 , 2012	Texas – San Antonio
Sat Apr 14 , 2012	Austin College
Sat Apr 21, 2012	LSA QUARTER FINALS
Sat Apr 28 , 2012	LSA SEMI FINALS
Sun Apr 29 , 2012	LSA FINALS
May 14-19, 2012	MCLA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Home Game

Division Game

LSA Championship

MCLA Tournament

Scrimmage

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