Boys Lacrosse: "Great Game, Bad Weather" as Loudoun Valley Advances to State Semifinals with Win at Western Albemarle

(June 6, 2010) - Loudoun Valley High School boys lacrosse coach Jeff Lewandowski summed up his team's VHSL state quarterfinal trip to Western Albemarle Saturday evening: "Great game, bad weather!".

The Vikes weathered the storm, literally, with Frostburg-bound Alex Sharrer making eight saves and Syracuse-bound Chris Daddio a perfect 14-of-14 on faceoffs as the Vikes defeated the Warriors, 7-5, to advance to Wednesday's state semifinals at Westfield High School where Valley will take on surprise Brooke Point at 5 p.m. BP upset Northern Region champion Robinson. The Blackhawks were 17-0 on the season but fell at Loudoun Valley, 16-6, in the Northwest Region semifinals. Langley and Woodson will tangle in the other semifinal Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Valley girls will play on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the state semifinals at Westfield High School against Woodson. Langley will face Western Albemarle at 6 p.m.

Scoring for Valley in Saturday's win were Dylan Zook, Chris Rabung and Denis Radcliffe with two goals each. Brandon Bunce added a goal and an assist and Gavin Sullivan and Derek Zook picked up assists.

In the opening round of the boys state lacrosse tournament, the Northern Region (Robinson), Northwest Region (Osbourn Park) and Region II (Western Albemarle) champions all fell.

VHSL Boys Lacrosse State Tournament
Quarterfinals
Brooke Point 8, Robinson 7
Loudoun Valley 7, Western Albemarle 5
Langley 13, Salem 12 (OT)
Woodson 9, Osbourn Park 6

Semifinals at Westfield High School, Wednesday June 9
Brooke Point vs. Loudoun Valley, 5 p.m.
Langley vs. Woodson, 7:30 p.m.

Finals at Westfield High School, Saturday June 12, 8 p.m.

VHSL Girls Lacrosse State Tournament
Quarterfinals
Langley 17, Osbourn Park 6
Western Albemarle 13, Battlefield 6
Woodson 17, Monticello 6
Loudoun Valley 15, Madison 7

Semifinals at Westfield High School, Tuesday June 8
Langley vs. Western Albemarle, 6 p.m.
Woodson vs. Loudoun Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Finals at Westfield High School, Saturday June 12, 6 p.m.