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Other Playoff Action
• Farmingdale defeats Smithtown 14-5 for downstate title, faces Sec 2's Shenendehowa at Hofstra Thursday 6/5.

• Webster-Schroder defeated #2 Orchard Park 7-6 on Tuesday 6/3.

2003 West Genesee All-Americans
• Congratulations to seniors Matt Cassalia and Drew Dabrowski in being named Section 3 All-Americans for the 2003 season! It is the second year in a row for Cassalia to receive the prestigious honor and the first Genny two-time winner since Mike Schattner in 1986-87.

Congratulations to the Class of 2003 seniors of the West Genesee Varsity Boys lacrosse team (above and below).

2003 West Genesee All-Section 3 Team Members
• Congratulations to following Genny players named to the Section 3 All-League Teams.

1st Team All-League
Drew Dabrowski
Andrew Hanover
Matt Cassalia
Brian Calabrese
Kevin Hennigan
Cheney Raymond
Casey Rotella

2nd Team All-League
Jed Bebee
Bill Gleason

Honerable Mention
Mike Malone
Alex Biley
Pat McCormack

Senior Wildcats To College
• The class of 2003 West Genesee Wildcats bound for college:
- Jed Bebee - Onondaga
- Chris Bulawa - Air Force
- Brian Calabrese - Delaware
- Matt Cassalia - Loyola
- Brian Cummings - St. John Fisher
- Drew Dabrowski - Johns Hopkins
- Bill Gleason - Cortland St
- Kevin Hennigan - Geneseo
- Mike Malfitano - Mercyhurst
- Pat McCormack - Hartwick
- Keil Moore - St. John Fisher
- Jeff Murphy - Ithaca
- Cheney Raymond - Cortland St
- Casey Rotella - Herkimer
- Michael Paul Solamon - St. John Fisher
- Andrew Sugar - St. John Fisher
- Bob Toms - Onondaga

Another Thank you
• WGlax.com sends a big "THANK YOU!" to the West Genesee Varsity boys parents for their generous gift of customized outerwear. We never looked so good! Slushys are on us.

Post Season Awards for Former Wildcats
• Three former 'Cats; Dylan Macro (Alfred), Ken Fischman (Utica) and PJ Burns (St. John Fisher)achieved Empire 8 Conference Honororable mention status for 2003.
• Mike Borsz (Hobart) achieved Patriot League 2nd team honors. Borsz also recieved defensive player of the week honors after a 19 save performance against Cornell.
• Dean Mancini (Onondaga) has been named All-American and all-region for the #5-ranked Lasers.

• Parents, friends, fans and players...keep 'em coming...

Banner year for Woolschlager
• Congratulations to former Wildcat Matt Woolschlager ('02) on winning the National JUCO Championship and achieving Academic All-American honors at Herkimer this year. Herkimer won the title on May 11th with a 21-10 victory over Essex.

**** Wildcat Alumni Game ****
• The West Genesee Wildcat Lacrosse Alumni game will take place on July 18th at the Richard Frisina Fields as part of the 2nd Annual John Pepper Memorial Lacrosse Tournament (see info below). Advance registration is required. Click on the banner at the top left for more information.

To date, 24 former 'Cats have registered for the games. Remember, you must advance register by June 27th through this site by clicking on the banner to the left. Pass the word on to those you know.

John Pepper Memorial Tournament
• Preparations are underway for the second annual John Pepper Lacrosse Tournament has been set for July 19th and 20th at the Richard Frisina Fields in Camillus. The tournament features boys divisions on 7/20 including Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10. This year's tournament will also feature a girls tournament for the first time on 7/19 and includes High School, Under 15 and Under 13 divisions. Cost per team will be $300. For additional details visit the Tournaments' website www.johnpepperlax.com.

Spillett receives Honors
• At the annual LeMoyne College sports banquet on Sunday 4/27, senior attackman Ryan Spillett ('99) was named 2003 Male Athelete of the Year (see photo below). In addition, Spillett now is the all-time assist leader for the school with 140.

Calling all former players and parents...
• We currently are looking for any West Genesse lacrosse images, memorabilia and press clippings for all years to include in development of a historical time-line. If you may be able to contribute any of these items, please contact WGlax at the address above.

Conklin sinks UMBC with big game
• Former West Genny middie and current Navy All-American Greg Conklin ('99) had a banner day on 4/15 in scoring a career-high five goals and adding two assists in a 13-10 upset of #10 University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Conklin received ECAC co-player of the week honors for his efforts.

Chemotti Drafted by New Jersey Pride (from the NewJersey Pride site)
• March 28, 2003 - The New Jersey Pride further took advantage of existing talent in the marketplace by aquiring the rights to seven more players who will get the opportunity to vie for a roster spot come the end of April. Players such as Dan Chemotti (pictured at left), a Duke University (2002) standout currently coaching at Dartmouth and playing for the indoor pro team, the NJ Storm, will get his shot to make the team

2002 Boys and Girls Recap
• 2002 was one for the record books as both the West Genesee boys and girls lacrosse teams won unprecedented N.Y.S. Class A crowns on Saturday June 8, 2002. The West Genny boys defeated section 11's Northport Tigers 10-9 on current senior Drew Dabrowski's last second shot. The Wildcats finished the season ranked 2nd in the country.

The Lady Wildcats defeated Farmingdale 15-11 to claim their second state title in as many years and finish the season 24-0. With the convincing win, The Lady Cats extended their winning streak to 44 consecutive games and finished ranked 3rd in the entire country!!

Calabrese and Dabrowski feeling "Blue"
• West Genny's Brian Calabrese and Drew Dabrowski and their families better get used to wearing the color blue for at least the next four years as the two Wildcats have announced their college destinations as they enter their senior season .

Calabrese will be joining former Wildcat Dave Powers ('01)while playing defense for the University of Delaware Blue Hens in 2004. Meanwhile, attackman Drew Dabrowski has decided to lace up his cleats just up the road playing for Coach Dave Pietramela's John's Hopkin's Blue Jays. Dabrowski led the Wildcats in scoring as a junior with 33 goals and 37 assists.

Cassalia is Greyhound Bound
• Congratulations go to senior midfielder Matt Cassalia on his comittment to Loyola College to continue his lacrosse career and education! Cassalia will be joining former 'Cats Steve Brundage ('00), Kevin Burns('99) and Bernie Cannon('00) playing for Coach Bill Dirrigl's Greyhounds.

A three-year starter, Cassalia earned All-America honors and lead the Wildcats to the New York State title in 2002. He scored 51 points a junior and won 72 percent (184 of 254) of his faceoff attempts.

Track former Wildcat players in College
• Justlacrosse.com has developed a new player tracker that lists all current Central New York boys and girls lacrosse players in college and links to the respective college or university website. Make sure to check out all the additional information related to lacrosse in Central New York. The feature is available by clicking the link here for boys;
http://www.justlacrosse.com/mschool_tracker.htm#westgenny
...and here for girls;
http://www.justlacrosse.com/wschool_tracker.htm#westgenny

2003 Lax Camps

– Le Moyne College Lacrosse Camps –
June 30 - July 3 - Mini Camp
• 9-4pm
• boys 6-14

Resident/Commuter Camp July 13-17
• Boys ages 7-17
• Five days of instruction and training to improve all aspects of your game.
• Staff of top college coaches and players
• Individual instruction and training in all phases of games
• $360 for overnight campers/$300 for day campers
Under direction of Dan Sheehan, Head Coach of Le Moyne College ( and former
West Genny player), each player will leave - A BETTER PLAYER.

Aug 4-8 - Mini Camp
• 9-4pm
• boys 6-14

For more information call , fax
e-mail sheehadj or visit:
http://www.lemoyne.edu/athletics/menslax/mlaxcamp.htm

– Syracuse University Championship Lacrosse Camp–
July 5 - July 9 - Resident/Commuter Camp
• daily 9AM through night games
• Boys 11-18
• Campers receive a free camp jersey,Brine lanyard, SU lacrosse poster and a Brine High Octane lacrosse bag.
• Staff of top college coaches and players.
• Individual instruction and one-on-one goaltender training.
• Team discounts available.
• $495 for overnight campers/$295 for day campers.
Under direction of former West Genny players and present SU Head Coach John Desko and Assistant Coach Kevin Donahue.
For information please contact: e-mail: jequattr

– Syracuse All-Star Lacrosse Camp –
June 30 - July 3- 9:00AM-2:00PM at The Ultimate Goal, Marcellus, NY
• The Syracuse All-Star Lacrosse Camp not only will focus on the basic skills of lacrosse but we will also teach teamwork, setting goals and leadership. This camp is sponsored by Inside High School Sports Show and GB Lax and directed by Michael Bristol.
• Boys and girls; ages 7-16
• Indoor and outdoor fields
• Individual camper evalations
• $200 per person (includes instruction, prizes, gifts)
• Must have lacrosse stick, gloves, elbow pads and helmet
Coaches are Charlie Lockwood( former West Genny player, 4-time NCAA All-American and team USA player), Jamie Archer,Brad Carr (former WG and UMass player) andSteve Scaramuzzino (former WG and SU player)
For more information or a registration form call the Ultimate Goal at or GBLax at

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