DATE: Sunday, October 27, 2024
LOCATION: Elkins, West Virginia / Davis & Elkins College
SCORES:
- PG Lacrosse 16, Bethany College
- PG Lacrosse 9, Davis & Elkins College 3
- PG Lacrosse 12, Washington & Jefferson College 0
RECORD: 3-1 Overall
SHORT STORY:
Fork Union Military Academy's inaugural Postgraduate Lacrosse program achieved a milestone this past weekend, claiming its first-ever wins by defeating three NCAA-level opponents at the West Virginia Showcase. Competing at Davis & Elkins College, the Blue Devils faced Bethany College, Davis & Elkins College, and Washington & Jefferson College, bringing home a clean sweep in a challenging, three-game day.
QUOTE:
"It was a great day for the PG lacrosse program," said head coach
Chris Panos. "
It's not easy to travel four hours and play one game – let alone three in a single day against NCAA competition. I am proud of how our players rose to the challenge and showcased themselves on a bigger stage. We saw multiple goal contributions from
Zak Marshall,
Nodin Buck,
Ellijah Pawluk-Zacharias,
Jerin Keough, and West Point commit
JP Guinee. Defensively,
Griffin Hughes,
Quinn Brennan,
Mitchell Waynick, and goaltender
Blake Becker were outstanding, while
Malachai Binder dominated the face-off play, helping us sustain momentum throughout the day. I'm thrilled with our team's progress and look forward to our next competitions in November."
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Fork Union started the day with a convincing 16-1 win against Bethany College, a D-III program. JP Guinee and Malachai Binder were selected as the Mike & Ike Players of the Game.
- Next, the Blue Devils defeated D-II opponent Davis & Elkins College, 9-3. Mike & Ike Players of the Game were Ellijah Pawluk-Zacharias & Griffin Hughes.
- Fork Union ended the day with a bang blanking D-III opponent Washington & Jefferson, 12-0. Mike & Ike Players of the Game were Zak Marshall and Mitchell Waynick.
UP NEXT:
Fork Union returns to action next weekend when they travel to the Autumn Gold Showcase, starting November 9 in Towson, Maryland.
