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Vikings Lacrosse Camp navigates into Lewes

More than 100 campers learned the game of lacrosse from an all-star staff June 19-21 at the Vikings Lacrosse Camp at Cape Henlopen High School. DAN COOK PHOTO
Dan Cook
June 22, 2017
The Vikings Lacrosse Camp staff included in back (l-r) Kat Judge from Winthrop, Lilly Byrne from JMU, Meg Bartley from Virginia Tech, Anna Frederick from Temple, Nikki Carpenter from JMU, Kaitlin Hardt from F&M, Brook Lawler of George Mason, Cape lacrosse head coach Lindsey Eichner, Leigh Rupar from the University of Delaware, Erinn Davis from Temple and Molly Soule of Virginia Tech. In front are Allie Yeager from Winthrop, MC Byrne and Kelly Glatthorn from Virginia Tech, Jenna Delong of JMU, Haley Lukefar, Kelci ODonnell and Maddie Doan from Virginia Tech, and Sarah Piazza from Penn State. DAN COOK PHOTO
Mariead Rishko leads a group through a drill followed by Haley Gamuciello. DAN COOK PHOTO
Nora Williams leads the group of laxers while her friend June Hale is coming on strong. DAN COOK PHOTO
Jaqueline Thomas scoops up a ground ball while Saane Elling plays close defense during a camp scrimmage. DAN COOK PHOTO
Bella Binnersley, left, speeds the ball upfield while Keara Parsons plays close defense during a camp scrimmage. DAN COOK PHOTO
Alexi Nowakowski, left, dodges around the close defense of Ella Dorr during a ball-control drill. DAN COOK PHOTO
Former Temple and Cape player and camp coach Anna Frederick, right, and MC Byrne from Virginia Tech review strategy with the older campers. DAN COOK PHOTO
Maren Buckaloo controls the ball on a 4-on-4 drill. DAN COOK PHOTO
Lindsey Rambo plays close defense on a middie during a camp scrimmage. DAN COOK PHOTO
Addy Leonhartt, left, dodges past defender Kayla Burkentine during a camp scrimmage. DAN COOK PHOTO
Coach Sarah Piazza from Penn State gives instruction on dodging. DAN COOK PHOTO
Camper Ella Dorr, left, dodges around Cape and Winthrop all-star Allie Yeager. DAN COOK PHOTO
Erin Davis of Temple, one of PJ Kesmodel’s former players, gives instruction to the older group of campers. DAN COOK PHOTO
Ellie Byrne, left, and Emiley Bisaha watch as Ella Davis and Skylar Steigerwalt, center, play a game of musical sticks while coach Lilly Byrne looks on. DAN COOK PHOTO
Former Cape Henlopen all-stars who coached at the Vikings Lacrosse Camp are (l-r) Kat Judge from Winthrop University, Anna Frederick from Temple, Meg Bartley from Virginia Tech and Allie Yeager of Winthrop University. DAN COOK PHOTO
Kelcie McLamb takes a shot on the cage during a shooting drill. DAN COOK PHOTO
Alexandra Ellis goes on attack during an offensive drill. DAN COOK PHOTO

Former Cape All-American and Virginia Tech all-star Meg Bartley brought her Vikings Lacrosse Camp to the fields and turf of Cape Henlopen High School June 19-21, where more than 100 young lacrosse players learned the skills and strategy to be future stars on teams throughout the area.

It’s the fifth year of the camp, and an all-star staff taught fundamental skills through advanced game concepts with an emphasis on fun. Cradling, passing, ground balls, shooting, and stick work were emphasized to the younger players, while the older players concentrated on concepts of the game, strategy and improving their fundamental skills. All players scrimmaged while playing lead-up games to make the camp an enjoyable experience for all. 

Cape Henlopen Athletic Trainer Sheryl Burris was available throughout the camp hours to assist with any first aid.

Bartley, a 2011 Cape Henlopen All-American who holds the all-time draw record at Virginia Tech, assembled a staff that includes former Virginia Tech teammates Maddie Doan, Kelci O’Donnell, Haley Lukefar, Molly Soule, MC Byrne and Kelly Glatthorn, as well as Kat Judge and Allie Yeager from Winthrop University; Lilly Byrne, Jenna Delong and Nikki Carpenter from James Madison University; Anna Frederick and Erinn Davis from Temple University; Kaitlin Hardt from Franklin & Marshall; Brook Lawler from George Mason; former Wesley College all-star and Cape head coach Lindsey Eichner; Leigh Rupar from the University of Delaware; and Sarah Piazza from Penn State.

“The campers get awesome instruction from a great staff,“ said Bartley. “We really focus on having fun while teaching the skills needed to be successful at playing lacrosse.”

For more information on the camp, go to PJMLAX.com.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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