Kent Roosevelt Lacrosse Beats Jackson Purple Polar Bears 8-7; Now Ranked Top 10 in Ohio

Kent Roosevelt (6-0) and Jackson (4-2) traded goals back and forth all night Wednesday, but the Rough Riders were on top when the final buzzer sounded.

Kent won the game despite being out shot 27-29, winning only 4 of 14 face-offs, and failing to score on a 3-minute non-releasable illegal stick penalty by Jackson. Stats are always important, but having more heart is sometimes much more important in the outcome of a game.

The Rough Riders continued their streak of being hot in the third quarter, outscoring Jackson 4-2. The team has a never-quit attitude, and this was never more apparent. With only 3 seconds left in the quarter, senior Bobby Danner passed the ball nearly half the length of the field to find fellow senior Pat Valerius (2 goals) open enough to get a last second shot off and score. Jackson completely gave up on the play and it turned out to be just the emotional lift the Riders needed.

Although senior Troy Haren (3 goals, 2 assists, 7 ground balls) scored with 1:45 left in the game to put Kent up by 2 goals, Jackson was able to find the net a minute later. The defense of James Breiding, Eli Kepner, Drew Bowman, Michael Ruller and goalie Tyler Gallagher (9 saves) was able to hold off last second shot attempts by the Purple Polar Bears.

Other key goals were scored by Kyle Manning, James Strange and Tommy Fisher. Kent, with a record of 6-0, is now ranked 9th out of 120 Ohio lacrosse teams. They host Mentor at Stanton Stadium on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Mulch Fundraiser

The lacrosse program at depends on the support of the community in it's annual mulch sale. This fundraiser is vital in providing the athletes with facility rentals, team gear and a variety of other player needs.

You can make checks payable to Kent Lacrosse at the time you place your order. Orders can be turned in at the athletic office at the high school, or contact Renee Manning at 330-221-8142

BULK MULCH (5 yard minimum)Orders must be prepaid.

Call Bill (330-569-4902) at Gallagher’s Landscaping to arrange your delivery.

• Landscaper’s Choice (brown) $28/yard
• Dyed Brown or Black  $35/yard

BAG MULCH (4 bag minimum) Orders must be prepaid.

Bag Mulch will be delivered to your home on Sunday, May 6,
between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. by lacrosse players. Bags are 3 cubic feet (larger
than the 2 cu ft. sold at gas stations)

• Black Sable (3 cubic feet) $5.95/bag
• Cypress (3 cubic feet) $5.95/bag