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Jack Lingo teams wins 30+ and 40+ championships in OC Lax Classic

The Lingo 40+ team poses after their 10-8 victory over Tether Marketing. Players shown in back are (l-r) Erik Holt, David Mushrush, Ryan Dunn, Spencer Steele, Matt Baran, Andrew Wasik, Mike Calvert, Tim O’Keefe, Eric Seifert, John Snevely and Anthony Lucchetto. In middle are Joe Cahill, Jack Lingo, Marty Dunn, James Cramp, Ben Todd, Geoff Ianniri, Mike Freudiger and Nick Scroggs. In front are Chris Petrush and Ryan Wheeler. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
August 15, 2024

The OC Lax Classic concluded Aug. 11, with the Jack Lingo 30+ and 40+ squads both taking championship trophies back to their Rehoboth-based programs.

The 40+ champions went undefeated in the championship bracket, defeating Inner Circle 8-3 and downing Tether Marketing 10-8 in the championship.

The 30+ champions also went undefeated in the championship bracket, defeating Dogfish Head 6-3 and downing HD Elite 11-2 in the final.

Several players competed for both Lingo teams. 

“This was one of the best defensive units I have ever played with,” said Lingo 30+ goalie Matt Baran. “[Kyle] Hartzell, Tree [Mike Simon], and Evan [Connell] were able to shut down every attack unit we faced. And all of the defensive middies played incredible transition defense, making it so much easier for us down low. The vets on that 40+ squad flipped a switch come playoff time, and that defense turned it on, making it so much more difficult for Inner Circle and Tether to get good looks on goal. Great communication and team defensive play by all the poles led to the victory.”

“We look forward to the OCMD tournament weekend all year,” said Lingo 30+ midfielder Dan Deckelbaum. “Reconnecting with teammates who have become friends on the Lingo team is awesome. Lingo has had a team for 18 years. We show up, reconnect and the chemistry builds. We had a tough loss to Dogfish last year, so beating them twice at 30+ and winning the championship this year is even sweeter.”

For more about the OC Lax Classic, go to oclaxclassic.org.

 

The Lingo 30+ winners in back are (l-r) David Mushrush, Jack Lingo, Andrew Wasik, James Dunn, Matt Baran, Ryan Dunn, Mike Simon, Eric Seifert, Jarret Hering, Jordan Kenney, Sam Jones, Mike Ward and Mark Ruffalo. In front are Dan Deckelbaum, Tim O’Keefe, Ben Todd, Evan Connell, Demetri Rosette, Mike Calvert, Marty Dunn, Chris Petrush and Kyle Harrison. Not shown are Kyle Hartzell, Maxx Davis and Brooks Beaty.
Lingo 30+ goalie Matt Baran makes a save in the 6-3 semifinal win over Dogfish Head.
Lingo middie Eric Seifert shoots and scores in the win over Dogfish Head.
Erik Holt dodges past a Tether Marketing defender in the Lingo championship victory.
Mike Calvert cranks the rock and scores in the Lingo championship win over Tether Marketing.
Cape alum and Fairfield University hall of famer Spencer Steele shoots and scores on the Tether Marketing goalie.
Lingo defenseman Dave Mushrush clears the ball into the Tether Marketing defensive zone.
Middie Andrew Wasik sets up an offensive play for the Lingo squad.
Lingo attackman Ryan Wheeler looks to crank the rock in the win over Tether Marketing.
Lingo 30+ midfielder Ben Todd dodges past an HD Elite defender.
Ryan Dunn clears the ball from the Lingo defensive zone.
Lingo 30+ attack Dan Deckelbaum dodges past an HD Elite middie.

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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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