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Jack Lingo teams fare well at OC Lax Classic

Two teams win division championships
Jack Lingo 40+ face-off specialist Mike Freudiger battles for possession in the 10-2 win over Capitol Presence. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
August 11, 2025

Jack Lingo lacrosse teams in the Men’s Open A, 30+ and 40+ divisions entered the Ocean City Lacrosse Classic Aug. 5-10, with a long legacy of winning. 

When the play concluded Aug. 10 in Ocean City, Md., the 30+ team took the Men’s Masters Division championship with a 9-3 win over Dogfish Head Brewery. Lingo had defeated Bayview Homecare 8-3 in the semifinals, while Dogfish topped the HD Elite team 8-3 in the other semi.

“The 30+ guys are all so talented across the board,” said defenseman Matt Baran. “The competition is tough. We always know facing Dogfish is going to be a challenge. But this year, I think the entire defensive unit did such a good job with their individual matchups, forcing a lot of shots from the outside. The offense maintained possession, shot the ball very well, and built us up a good lead to hold onto.” 

The 40+ squad won the 40+ Masters Division championship, defeating Tether Marketing 6-5 in the finals. They had defeated SmartLink 11-4 in the semifinal, while Tether Marketing won the semifinal with a 9-1 victory over the Touch of Grey team. 

“When you get out on the field with the Lingo guys, it just feels right,” said Matt Hickman. “Some of us don’t see each other for a full year, but when we get on the field, it’s like we have been together all year practicing. Not many guys can say they have played with some of the same guys for 10, even 20 years. It’s a special group, and we look forward to it every year.” 

The team competing in the Men’s Open A Division fell to Ryleigh’s Oyster in the semifinals. They posted a 4-2 record in the tournament.  

 

Jacxk Lingo 30+ attack Andrew Scructhfield shoots and scores in the Lingo win over Das Ducks.1
Jack Lingo 30+ middie Kyle Harrison puts a move on a Das Duck midfielder.
Jack Lingo 30+ midfielder Ben Todd looks to go to goal in the Lingo win over Das Ducks.
Jack Lingo midfielder Joey Cahill cranks the rock in the 9-4 win over the Touch of Grey squad.
Jack Lingo midfielder Dan Deckelbaum shoots and scores in the Lingo 30+ win over Das Ducks.
Jack Lingo 30+ goalie Franc Cook makes a save in the 11-1 win over the Stray Catz squad.
Jack Lingo attack Hank D’Ambrogi causes a turnover in the 10-9 loss to Rec Room in the Open A Division.
Jack Lingo Open A Division attack Mikey Frederick looks to go to goal in the 10-9 loss to Rec Room.
Jack Lingo 40+ member Andrew Wasik plays in the 9-4 win over the Touch of Grey squad.
Jack Lingo 40+ member Spencer Steele looks to go to the goal.
Jack Lingo 40+ member Ben Todd charges to the goal in the 9-4 win over the Touch of Grey squad.
Jack Lingo attack Dan Deckelbaum goes to the goal in the 9-4 win over the Touch of Grey squad.
Jack Lingo 40+ attack Ryan Wheeler controls the offense.
Lingo 40+ defender James Dunn clears the ball.
The Jack Lingo 40+ Masters Division Champions pose with the OC Classic trophy. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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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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