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Shorebreak Lax wins DE Turf Summer League title

Championship game features several current and former local high school, college players
The Shorebreak Lacrosse team defeated the Rip Tide Restoration squad for the second straight year to garner the DE Turf Summer League Championship. In back are (l-r) Hank Coveleski, Hunter Jones, Neil Little, Brian Micciche, Nich Rhoads, Chris Sherman, Blake Gipko, Nick Scroggs, Jack Dennis, Dan Yearick, Josh Coveleski, Corrado Ditoro, Nick Arnold and Dave Mushrush. In front are Max Coveleski, Reece Stone, Andrew Scrutchfield, Cody Trivits, Ben Todd, Franc Cook, Joe Coveleski, CJ Fritchman and Luke Burton. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 31, 2025

Shorebreak Lacrosse avenged its only loss of the summer with a 10-5  victory over a tough Rip Tide Restoration team July 28 in the DE Turf Summer League Championship in Frederica.

Shorebreak downed the Wesley Team 11-5 in the semifinals, while the Rip Tide defeated the PSU Pool Boys 7-5. 

It was the second straight summer league title as Shorebreak Lacrosse, but fourth straight year for this core group of players. 

“These guys gave it everything. We had some tough games. They made big plays, and we had a lot of laughs," said Shorebreak captain Franc Cook. "I’m thankful to share the field with them.”

The score was knotted up at 5-5 at halftime, but the Shorebreak defense tightened up and held the high-scoring Rip Tide team scoreless in the second half to garner the 10-5 victory. 

Mikey Frederick lead Rip Tide with two goals. Hank D’Ambrogi, Brexton Carter and Elliott Dotson each scored once. 

Shorebreak attackman Joe Coveleski led the scoring with three goals. Dan Yearick scored twice. Andrew Scrutchfield, Cody Trivits, Nick Arnold, Reece Stone and CJ Fritchman each scored a goal. 

Fritchman led both teams at the face-off X, winning 7-of-10 possessions. Goalie Franc Cook stopped 20 scoring attempts. Blake Gipko tallied two assists. 

“It was great to see both teams compete at such a high level,” said DE Turf Director Dan Yearick. “This is exactly why we created our men’s league, to give players a place to continue playing the game they love long after their high school or college days are over. Congratulations to Shorebreak Lacrosse and thank you to all teams who participated this summer.”

 

Shorebreak defender Max Coveleski, right, gets a check on Rip Tide’s Burke Healy.
Shorebreak face-off specialist CJ Fritchman dodges past Rip Tide middie Jordan Beck.
Shorebreak goalie Franc Cook makes a save on Rip Tide’s Hank D’Ambrogi.
Shorebreak’s Joe Coveleski goes to the Rip Tide goal.
Rip Tide’s AJ Dotson looks to go to the Shorebreak goal.
Shorebreak defender Nick Arnold power cradles to the Rip Tide goal.
Shorebreak middie Jack Dennis bull dodges past Rip Tide defender Mack Leonhartt.
Shorebreak defender Brian Micciche brings down Rip Tide captain Josh Lucido.
Shorebreak’s Joe Coveleski dodges to the Rip Tide goal.
Shorebreak attackman Andrew Scrutchfield goes to the Rip Tide goal.
Shorebreak attackman Dan Yearick takes a shot and scores on the Rip Tide goal.
Shorebreak captain Franc Cook holds his pipe in the second half. He made 20 saves in the contest.
Shorebreak’s Cody Trivits looks to go to the goal..
Rip Tide attackman Mikey Frederick goes to the Shorebreak goal. He had two goals in the game.
Rip Tide’s Elliot Dotson goes to the Shorebreak goal.
Rip Tide defender Brexton Carter plays close defense on Cody Trivits.
Both finalist get together for a post-championship game 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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