The second-to-last raising-of-the-sticks before the game
So that’s it, another lacrosse season in the books. Both boys seem like they are in for next year without needing much encouragement. I found some pictures of the boys from another source from last weekend so will throw them in here as I talk about the season.
There are never enough pictures of Cpher from other sources; especially compared to Matthew….he just doesn’t handle the ball as much even though he is way more important to the team’s success in general.
And there aren’t many at all with both boys in the same picture!
Cpher had a good year; definitely the rock back on defense (one of our goalie’s Dad’s said “he really likes when Cpher is out in front of him!”. I think he could stand to use more of his body instead of relying on his stick at times, but, the way the season went, I also realize he didn’t get a lot of practice time this year….
There is a summer lax program; it is, reportedly, very good, and incredibly, very cheap. $35 for two practices a week for two hours each. Almost a no-brainer to sign the boys up for it. It costs extra to participate in tournaments with that group but I don’t think we have the time or inclination to do that. I wonder if they have enough d-men and if they will ask Cpher to go….
Next year will be different, he’s again the younger grade on a combined team. Still think he will be ok size-wise, especially against the smaller attackers but kids will be bigger and faster.
I could have predicted how much this kid was going to like lacrosse; combine the hitting of football with the ball movement and passing of soccer?!? And he did much better as the season went on and his skills improved….
I think the lack of practice (missed for soccer) also didn’t do this guy any favors. But, he is always someone who will go out and practice on his own (our garage door has the dents from the tennis ball he has whipped into it while practicing his shots). Also signed him up for the summer training; it’s good for Cpher for Matthew to be there and it’s good for Matthew.
But next year; the sixth grader on a 5/6 team? Look out…..can not wait to see that!
Really like that picture on the right; the kid is not afraid to drive into a group of opponents and take some hits to get a shot away.
Going to have to figure out a good way to generate more video of lacrosse next year. I didn’t try very hard this year and well, there is no video because of that.
