2011 RIVERTON GIRLS LACROSSE
RIVERTON "OVERLOOKED" BY ALTA and STORMS into the Super SEVENS FINALS-Utah Lacrosse News
Riverton and Bingham Advance to Championship Game 10.22.2011 - By Kate Speare
The Semi-Final games were intense from the starting whistle, as Bingham Black took the field against Park City White, and Riverton took the field to face the Alta Hawks. Both games showcased some of the best lacrosse, and highlighted four teams that are surely going to deliver in the Spring 2012 season. Park City White kept the score close, but fell to Bingham Black 20 to 17. Bingham attacked with speed and quick passing to earn a spot in the playoffs next Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
“Our transitions were really good and we have really learned to play well together before the season,” Park City’s Sam Meyer, a senior said after the game. “We struggled with our ground balls and we lost our intensity in the second half, but overall I’m really happy with the way we played considering we were missing a few players.” Park City White will play to determine their ranking Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
It was a night to remember for the Riverton Silverwolves, after they defeated the Three-time State Champions, Alta Hawks, 15 to 12. Defeating a team with such stature can only mean good things for the young Riverton team in the upcoming 2012 season. With a strong attack, and backed by one of the best goalies in the state, Mikala “Sharkbait” Anderson, Riverton kept up with the Hawks for most of the game, behind by only two points at the half. The Silverwolves stepped it up right at the end and scored two quick consecutive goals, and then topped it off with another right before the final whistle to lock down their win against the Hawks.
So, what does this loss mean to the Hawks?
“It made us more determined to practice harder to be ready for the actual season. We are playing Super 7’s just to have fun and a chance to play during the off season, but we overlooked this game and we weren’t mentally prepared for the challenge that Riverton gave us,” said Senior Malia Stephens. The Hawks will go onto play Park City White to determine the 3rd place seed, and Riverton will face Bingham in the Championship game next Wednesday, October 26th at 8:30 p.m.
See article HERE
The Semi-Final games were intense from the starting whistle, as Bingham Black took the field against Park City White, and Riverton took the field to face the Alta Hawks. Both games showcased some of the best lacrosse, and highlighted four teams that are surely going to deliver in the Spring 2012 season. Park City White kept the score close, but fell to Bingham Black 20 to 17. Bingham attacked with speed and quick passing to earn a spot in the playoffs next Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
“Our transitions were really good and we have really learned to play well together before the season,” Park City’s Sam Meyer, a senior said after the game. “We struggled with our ground balls and we lost our intensity in the second half, but overall I’m really happy with the way we played considering we were missing a few players.” Park City White will play to determine their ranking Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
It was a night to remember for the Riverton Silverwolves, after they defeated the Three-time State Champions, Alta Hawks, 15 to 12. Defeating a team with such stature can only mean good things for the young Riverton team in the upcoming 2012 season. With a strong attack, and backed by one of the best goalies in the state, Mikala “Sharkbait” Anderson, Riverton kept up with the Hawks for most of the game, behind by only two points at the half. The Silverwolves stepped it up right at the end and scored two quick consecutive goals, and then topped it off with another right before the final whistle to lock down their win against the Hawks.
So, what does this loss mean to the Hawks?
“It made us more determined to practice harder to be ready for the actual season. We are playing Super 7’s just to have fun and a chance to play during the off season, but we overlooked this game and we weren’t mentally prepared for the challenge that Riverton gave us,” said Senior Malia Stephens. The Hawks will go onto play Park City White to determine the 3rd place seed, and Riverton will face Bingham in the Championship game next Wednesday, October 26th at 8:30 p.m.
See article HERE
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All-Star Game 2011
The Two Seniors Throw down a serious "Body-Ball" Double Team in the All-Star Game. Pictures will be up loaded soon.
Camie Oka and Callee Frampton to play in League Senior All-Star Game on Friday the 22nd. Please come support them in their last HS Game!!!
2011 All-League Lacrosse Awards
Congratulations to the following players!!!!
Callee Frampton: 1st Team Defense All-State, 1st Team Defense All-Conference, All-Academic Team
Camie Oka: 2nd Team Mid-Field All-State, 1st Team Mid-Field All-Conference
Mikala Anderson: 2nd Team All-Conference Goalie
(see below for complete listing of awards)
10 Wins - 3 Losses
Fri 05/13 PLAY-OFFS Vs. Olympus L 4-6
Mon 05/09 @ Copper Hills W 9-7
Thu 05/05 @ Home vs. Lone Peak W 9-7
Mon 05/02 @ Home vs. Alta L 6-16
Mon 04/25 @ Jordan W 10-8
Thu 04/14@ Brighton W 7-5
Fri 04/08 @ Home vs Murray W 8-4
Tues 04/05 @ Home vs Juan Diego W 9-7
Mon 03/28 @ Bingham L 9-3
Thu 03/24 @ Pleasant Grove W 10 - 4
Tue 03/22/2011 @ Skyline-Girls W 14 - 13
Mon 03/14/201 @ Woods Cross-Girls W 18 - 1
Thu 03/10/2011 @ Home vs Lehi-Girls W 20 - 1
The 2011 Seniors are Bouncin'
Seniors Camie, Callee, Emily, Lacey and Hillary will be playing their last LAX game soon! We love them!
2011 Varsity Lacrosse Team
Back Row (Left to Right) Camie Oka (S, Captain), Kelsey Brown (F), Callee Frampton (S, Captain), Nic Larson (F), Emily Newman (S. Captain), Lacey Robison (S), Mikala Anderson (F), Morgan Frampton (F) and Hillary Dansie (S). Front Row (Left to Right) Emily Christensen (S), Avree Frost (F), Nikki Thomas (F), Abby Parsons (J), Kierra Israelson (Sop), Kaylee Poulsen (Sop), and Breann Bate (F)
2011 JV Lacrosse Team
Back Row (Left to Right): Ali Deus, Ellery Watson, Dakoda McDonald, Wendy Anderson, Freda Fetuu, Lucia Perez, Krissy Friel, Aubrie Blackburn, and Brooke Glenn. Front Row (Left to Right): Bronte Marsh, Kelly O'hara, Lexi Tulin, Kristana Roberts, Becca Yost, Tori DeLeon, Sohvana Kanistanaux, Silvia Smith and Kennedy Willis
Mirror Image
Morgy sets a screen for Callee or is it Callee sets a pick for Morgy...hmmm.
Announcements:
END OF SEASON AWARDS PARTY!!!!
DIRECTIONS to (KELSEY BROWN'S HOME COMMUNITY POOL):
Turn north off of 12600 onto 2565 W, just west of the Jordan Credit union. Go through the gate (closes at 7, if closed, call 8012015844 8012016086 or 8017188740 and we'll open it.) and the clubhouse is just on the left.
WHEN: 6:00 pm, MONDAY, JUNE 13TH
WHAT: Girls Varsity and JV Lacrosse Party. Parents are welcome to come. Swimming, food and awards. Bring swimsuit, towel and sign up for food.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will be supplying the meat. So we need the following items brought to the party.
Drinks, Salads, Buns, Fruit, Chips, and Desserts
ENTERTAINMENT:
I am brining a Varsity Highlight Video. If any parent from the JV team wants to create and bring a JV highlight video, please let me know!!!!
Please call, email or text board president Roxie Larson @ 801-455-2691 to RSVP and tell her what you can bring.
[email protected]
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ULA LAX CAMP The nations premier lacrosse event company presents: Salt Lake City Girls Lacrosse Camp With University of Maryland. At Juan Diego High School.
June 20-23 (9am -3pm)
Open to Girls Ages 9 -17
$295 before May 25th
$325 after May 25th
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Tribal LAX CAMP: Girls High School Elite & Varsity Prep: Grades 8-12,
Girls Future Stars: Grades 4-8
Tribal West has spent the last year gathering great lacrosse coaches and teachers of the sport. These coaches are affiliated with MLL Pro teams, DI, II and III college teams and the best local talent of coaches and current college players. The coaches at this camp will be teaching not only the skills but the passion, desire, and focus required for success.
Coaches needed for Fall Junior and Thunder League. Contact David Oka for details.
Freshman through Juniors are expected to help with the Junior and Thunder Teams coach Oka will tell you the details.
We will have team uniforms collections in the next two weeks. You may turn them in anytime. Please contact coach Oka 801.971.6063.
Boys v. Girls Switch stick game to be scheduled
End of the year party to be scheduled
2nd Annual Varsity vs. Alumni Girls Lacrosse Smackdown set for Tuesday, May 24rd:
Building up to be an annual tradition, the RHS girls Varsity Team will face the RHS girls Alumni team on May 23rd at Bluffdale City Park. This years varsity squad features 7 freshmen and 5 seniors who will have a chance to show their "big sisters" a new and improved brand of lacrosse. Yes, a lot of these kids played on the same team in past years, but they don't like each other. 2010 All-American Peyton Evans says on Facebook, "Alumni will dominate!". Avree Frost was recently heard saying, "I hope my sister has the guts to play because it will just be another example of lil sis taking her to school". Captains Camie and Callee stated, "those old women are too slow and fat to play with us".
Wow, ugly words for a game that's shaping up to be a blood bath.
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Read about the RHS Girls Lacrosse team in the South Valley Journal: http://www.southvalleyjournal.com/pages/full_story/?id=5336&&numitems=10&startitem=1&showimages=small§ions=sports&journals=SVJ&
Riverton girls lacrosse team: small in numbers, big in potential
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The Riverton girls lacrosse team lost seven strong seniors to graduation last year and several more potential players to the opening of Herriman High. But that's not going to stop them from coming out strong and taking another shot at the state title they came so close to last year. They lost in the final game to two-time winner, Alta High School.
"We're pretty happy about how we performed last year and hopefully, we can improve on that this year," head coach David Oka said.
The team doesn't have formal tryouts for players. Rather, Oka holds workout sessions three times a week throughout January. Any girl from Riverton High School is welcome and by the time the league can officially begin training players in February, Oka has a pretty good idea of who will be his starters.
"We do a lot of conditioning, running and strength work," he said. "We start using sticks and balls in February. Throughout those two months, it's an extended tryout to figure out who is going to be on the varsity team."
At this point, Oka is not sure he has the numbers needed to stock a varsity and junior varsity team but he's hoping more girls join practices. With 12 players needed on the field at all times, Oka estimates he needs at least 36 players to fill JV and varsity.
"We've had about 25 come out so far so we need to find about 10 more girls," Oka said, adding that he's considering holding an open house so interested girls can find out more about the team though nothing has been scheduled yet.
Of the girls already coming out, Oka has found a solid core of seniors to replace the ones he lost. Among them are All-State defender Callee Frampton, Utah National Team member Camie Oka and center Emily Newman.
"Those three will be our top varsity captains," Oka said. "They've played together since seventh grade and I expect great things out of them."
He's also expecting big things from freshmen Avree Frost, Morgan Frampton, Nic Larson and Nikki Thomas. "We have some very athletic freshmen that will make some noise this year. The program has a bright future in those 'Freshys.'"
Oka predicts Alta will be the team to beat this year, though he also expects Bingham, Park City and Olympus to have tough teams, as well. To take them on, Oka will focus on one of the team's biggest assets.
"We have some very strong, tall and physical girls on this team," he said. "As a coaching staff, we try to teach a hard-nosed, defensive brand of lacrosse. Girls lacrosse is supposed to be a non-contact sport, but we definitely push the limits."
Oka is hoping for another winning season and also hoping the fact that lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in Utah will attract more girls to his team. "It's a great sport to play because it mixes so much skill and action together," he said. "High school kids are great because they like to try new things. Every year, our JV team is made up of 90 percent beginners and many become very good varsity players by their second year."
But it's not just the talent and willingness to try new things that impresses Oka about the Riverton girls lacrosse team. "I can't tell you how impressed I am with the caliber of girls we have in Riverton," he said. "They are smart, productive kids from great families. For me, it's not all about lacrosse and winning state championships but to provide the girls an outlet to be a part of a unique sisterhood. When it's all said and done, the girls end up missing their teammates more than the game itself."
Oka is still looking for more players for this year's team. To find out more, visit www.rhsgirlslax.weebly.com.
CAPTION: Last year, sophomore defender Kaylee Poulsen took control of the ball in the state championship game against Alta. The Riverton team lost and Alta became the state title holder.
Read about the RHS Girls Lacrosse team in the South Valley Journal: http://www.southvalleyjournal.com/pages/full_story/?id=5336&&numitems=10&startitem=1&showimages=small§ions=sports&journals=SVJ&
Riverton girls lacrosse team: small in numbers, big in potential
Crystal Liechty687 days ago130 views
The Riverton girls lacrosse team lost seven strong seniors to graduation last year and several more potential players to the opening of Herriman High. But that's not going to stop them from coming out strong and taking another shot at the state title they came so close to last year. They lost in the final game to two-time winner, Alta High School.
"We're pretty happy about how we performed last year and hopefully, we can improve on that this year," head coach David Oka said.
The team doesn't have formal tryouts for players. Rather, Oka holds workout sessions three times a week throughout January. Any girl from Riverton High School is welcome and by the time the league can officially begin training players in February, Oka has a pretty good idea of who will be his starters.
"We do a lot of conditioning, running and strength work," he said. "We start using sticks and balls in February. Throughout those two months, it's an extended tryout to figure out who is going to be on the varsity team."
At this point, Oka is not sure he has the numbers needed to stock a varsity and junior varsity team but he's hoping more girls join practices. With 12 players needed on the field at all times, Oka estimates he needs at least 36 players to fill JV and varsity.
"We've had about 25 come out so far so we need to find about 10 more girls," Oka said, adding that he's considering holding an open house so interested girls can find out more about the team though nothing has been scheduled yet.
Of the girls already coming out, Oka has found a solid core of seniors to replace the ones he lost. Among them are All-State defender Callee Frampton, Utah National Team member Camie Oka and center Emily Newman.
"Those three will be our top varsity captains," Oka said. "They've played together since seventh grade and I expect great things out of them."
He's also expecting big things from freshmen Avree Frost, Morgan Frampton, Nic Larson and Nikki Thomas. "We have some very athletic freshmen that will make some noise this year. The program has a bright future in those 'Freshys.'"
Oka predicts Alta will be the team to beat this year, though he also expects Bingham, Park City and Olympus to have tough teams, as well. To take them on, Oka will focus on one of the team's biggest assets.
"We have some very strong, tall and physical girls on this team," he said. "As a coaching staff, we try to teach a hard-nosed, defensive brand of lacrosse. Girls lacrosse is supposed to be a non-contact sport, but we definitely push the limits."
Oka is hoping for another winning season and also hoping the fact that lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in Utah will attract more girls to his team. "It's a great sport to play because it mixes so much skill and action together," he said. "High school kids are great because they like to try new things. Every year, our JV team is made up of 90 percent beginners and many become very good varsity players by their second year."
But it's not just the talent and willingness to try new things that impresses Oka about the Riverton girls lacrosse team. "I can't tell you how impressed I am with the caliber of girls we have in Riverton," he said. "They are smart, productive kids from great families. For me, it's not all about lacrosse and winning state championships but to provide the girls an outlet to be a part of a unique sisterhood. When it's all said and done, the girls end up missing their teammates more than the game itself."
Oka is still looking for more players for this year's team. To find out more, visit www.rhsgirlslax.weebly.com.
CAPTION: Last year, sophomore defender Kaylee Poulsen took control of the ball in the state championship game against Alta. The Riverton team lost and Alta became the state title holder.
Why we wear goggles and mouth guards
Sadie Hansen was a great player for RHS lacrosse and graduated a couple years ago (see her picture under "about Lacrosse"). She now plays for the BYU Cougars. Sadie's a pretty girl, but these photos are ugly. She got this sweet shiner by just playing throw and catch during a routine practice. A few days before this photo was taken, "puss and blood was draining from her eye", she says. Lacrosse balls are very hard and girls can throw them up to 70 miles an hour. It's very easy to take out an eye, lose a tooth or break your nose playing without googles. No goggles = No play!
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Meet Your New Captains
I'm pleased to announce your new Captains for 2011 Callee Frampton, Camie Oka and Emily Newman. The "big three" have played lacrosse since 7th grade. We look forward to their leadership!
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The Anatomy of Lock-Down Defense performed by Camie.
Spacing and Field Awareness
Give yourself some error room outside of the 8 meter--no use in over covering as the risk is high to get burned. The objective here is to stay between the goal and your opponent. Camie's head swivels to know exactly where the goal is in relationship to her opponent.
Quick lateral movement is the key. Keep your shoulders and hips square to your opponent if you can. Mirror your girl's stick.
Lock it down around the 8
Sealing off the edge of the goal both on the outside and inside is key.
Body low, head up, knuckles out and square up to your man.
Hands all the way down to make a big stick.
Ugly face...optional.
Body low, head up, knuckles out and square up to your man.
Hands all the way down to make a big stick.
Ugly face...optional.
Emily has D too...
Emily's height and long arms make her a lethal defender, but it's her verbal intimidation that makes the difference.
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