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Vikings Lax Camp scores on Cape turf

Future stars learn to hone skills
Nearly 100 campers attended the Vikings Lax Camp June 17-19 at Cape Henlopen’s Legend’s Stadium and Champions Stadium. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 20, 2019

Nearly 100 future lacrosse stars took to the turf of Legends Stadium and Champions Stadium June 17-19 for Vikings Lax Camp. It’s in their seventh year at the Cape athletic complex.

Director Meg Bartley gathered who she thinks are the best coaches to present instruction on ground balls, dodges, defensive footwork, shooting, feeding, skill work, one-on-one, defensive sliding and more fun activities.

“We had another awesome year with campers from Delaware, D.C., Maryland and Virginia,” said Bartley. “The girls showed up ready to learn and improve their skills. We appreciate all of our coaches who bring great energy and enthusiasm in teaching the game and creating the next generation of lacrosse stars.”

For more information, go to pjmlax.com.

 

Nearly 100 campers attended the Vikings Lax Camp June 17-19 at Cape Henlopen’s Legend’s Stadium and Champions Stadium. DAN COOK PHOTOS
An all-star staff worked the youth camp. Shown are in back are (l-r) Shelby Merchant (Radford), Emma Rogers (Radford), Emily Ewin (Methodist), Taylor Gooch (Temple), Julia Heaps (Radford), Meg Bartley (Virginia Tech), Julia Byrne (JMU), Lily Byrne (Virginia Tech), Leigh Lingo (Virginia Tech), Gianna Bowe (UNC) and Jamie Trabaudo (UNC). In front are Megan Deinlein (Frostburg State), Lindsay Monigle (West Chester University), Karissa Worley (Lasalle), Lindsey Underwood (Washington College), Leigh Rupar (Delaware) and Mary Claire Byrne (Virginia Tech).
Cape assistant coach Leigh Rupar demonstrates during a passing drill.
Bailey Masten works on a one-handed pass during drills.
Allaire Burton, left, gets instruction from coach Karissa Worley from the Cape state championship squad.
Ellie Fuchs gets some pointers from coach Julia Heaps.
Lelia Hughes works on her passing skills.
Coach Julia Heaps demonstrates a behind-the-back pass.
Allie Sweeney scoops a ball during ground ball drills.
Parker Byrne works on her cradling.
Minnie Pettengell, right, dodges past Hazel Mancari during a drill.
Madeline Mitchell dodges past coach Julia Byrne.
Allie Sweeney works on her cradling.
Kemper Cox dodges past coach Emma Rogers.
Lauren Wark takes a shot on goal during shooting drills.
Claire Lopez, right, plays tough defense on Ellie Byrne.
Goalie Anna Lopez makes a stop during a shooting drill.
Atia Sabbagh watches the ball into her stick during passing drills.
Parker Byrne works on her cradling.
Regan Best works hard during the passing drill.

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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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