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Cape boys’ lax sinks the Bucs 15-4

Cape’s Carter Nemcic cranks the rock despite the defense by Milford’s Aaron Walker. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
March 26, 2026

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The Cape boys’ lacrosse team took its first step in the 2026 season with a 15-4 victory over the Bucs at Briggs Stadium in Milford.  

The Vikings scored the first eight goals of the game and cruised to an 11-2 first-half lead before garnering a running-clock victory in the second half.

The Vikings took 41 shots on goal. Senior Brenner Short scored four goals. Sophomore AJ Grapski and senior Grant Conway tallied three goals and two assists each. Braddock Smith and Patrick Healy hit the twine twice, with Smith picking up two helpers. Long pole sophomore Jaxson Holgerson blasted a goal past the Milford keeper and had an assist in the game.

“Overall, the boys played well,” said Cape coach Geoff Shupard. “But there are things to improve on. I thought we started slow and got a little sloppy on both sides of the ball in the second quarter. The boys responded and got a good win tonight. I give a lot of credit to Milford; they play hard and have improved over this past off-season. We will get back to work tomorrow and get ready for Sts. Peter and Paul on Friday.”

Milford senior Ty Mackert and junior Ashten Furry each scored twice for the Bucs. 

The Vikings JV team scored a 7-2 victory over the Bucs in the night’s early action.

Milford travels to St. Andrews Friday, March 27, while Cape travels to Sts. Peter and Paul.

 

Cape sophomore Alan Grapski dodges past Milford’s Peyton Shockley.
Cape senior Mathew Popovich is ready to take off to get separation from Milford’s Ryan Devereaux.
Cape sophomore long pole Jaxson Holgerson cranks the rock and scores.
Cape senior goalie Mason Trench makes a save on Milford’s Andrew Sivels.
Cape senior Ryan Morgan passes to the Bucs’ crease.
Cape’s AJ Grapski shoots on Milford keeper Landen Hill.
Cape senior Brenner Short cranks and scores.
Cape senior Braddock Smith dodges around the Milford crease.
Cape’s Grant Conway dodges past a Milford defender.
Cape junior goalie Patrick Little makes one of his four saves.
Cape senior Brooks Leonhartt clears the ball from the Milford offensive zone.
Cape senior goalie Mason Trench makes one of his five saves.
Cape’s Grant Conway blasts a shot on goal.
Cape sophomore AJ Grapski shoots and scores.
Milford senior Ty Mackert scored twice for the Bucs.
Cape junior defender Drew Mongeluzo looks to get the clear.
Milford goalie Landen Hill gets major air to make a save on Cape’s Grant Conway.
Cape’s Jaxson Holgerson, left, and Braddock Smith battles for a loose ball.

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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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