Jeff Brunelle is in Las Vegas with the Bishop Kelly lacrosse team and he’ll be sending back updates from this huge high school lacrosse tournament. Seems like a good, burrito-and-Anchorman-filled, trip down. Let’s check in and see how it’s going in Vegas, shall we?
The Bishop Kelly Knights men’s lacrosse team left Boise, ID at 4pm on Thursday afternoon and headed for Ely, Nevada. They arrived in Ely around 10:30pm and sent the players to bed. Wake up call was 7am, and they took off for Las Vegas by 8, arriving around 12:30pm on Friday afternoon.
The weather has been great there – 70 and sunny. Friday night, the BK Varsity played Henderson, a local team, (at 7pm) and the JV played Judge Memorial out of Salt Lake City at 8pm. So many HS lax teams here right now. Right here. Right now.
Saturday Games:
Park City pre-game huddlePark City vs. RivingtonMore PC - RivingtonPark City on O.More Park City offense!
Olympus clearing against Judge. Both teams are out of SLC, Utah.Warming up!
We played Green Valley, a local team, and lost 11-7. Apparently 3000 kids go to GV compared to our 650. They definitely weren’t short on athletes. Both of GV’s coaches are US Lacrosse Hall of Famers, so that was cool opportunity from a coach’s perspective.
Quick sideline shot from the coaches box.
Judge Memorial vs. Olympus (green).
Saturday Sights:
Crowding around the fastest shot tent.The fuel of championsGot mittens?
Saturday Gearfest:
Big crowd here today at the Best of the West!Pabst Blue Ribbon Head Wrapz... saw this in NOLA too!Maverik Head Wrapz. Sick.A little bit more. Special!Yup. Sweetness.
Saturday Action:
We played Olympus out of SLC at 10am this morning and won 4-2. Offense moved the ball nicely and d middies stepped it up. Out goalie, Craig Patrick, was an absolute wall. (Editor’s Note: giving up 2 goals? I’d say so!)
Shot of the shooting cage. Blake Bateman going for 90.We've got a lefty!A little tweety from BKLax! Nice Win, boys!Jordan (white) vs. Alta (black)More Jordan-Alta action as the ladies look on.
Saturday AM (Nice and Early!):
That's dedication. photos right at wake up!A little early morning visit to the tent!Can't tell which is prettier: Sunset or rise. Thoughts?I'd totally rock one of these. Reebok Houndstooth.
Friday Photos:
The HS Boys at Best of the WestThe Knights are geared up!
Pretty as a picture!A little game action: Green Valley (blue) vs Olympus (white)Getting some carbs in pre-game! LAX DUDES!A little pool workout to keep the legs fresh.
Thursday Photos:
Sticker packs! Ready to go! We travel prepared.Looks like a tasty burrito.Rolling on down the road!Anchorman was on! Yay!
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