DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LOCATION: Baltimore, Md. | CCBC Essex
SCORE: CCBC Essex 10, PG Lacrosse 8
RECORD: 21–5
SHORT STORY: Fork Union Military Academy's postgraduate lacrosse team battled to the final minutes but fell to CCBC Essex, 10–8, on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.
In a tightly contested matchup against the No. 5 team in the NJCAA, the Blue Devils found themselves tied 8–8 with just five minutes remaining before CCBC Essex pulled away late. With the loss, Fork Union moves to 21–5 on the season with one game remaining.
QUOTE: "Despite the loss, it was a gritty and resilient performance from our team, and I'm proud of the effort," said head coach
Chris Panos. "We had it tied 8–8 with five minutes left against the No. 5 team in the country, which shows the level we're capable of playing at. Credit to CCBC Essex. They made the plays down the stretch. For us, it's about execution and finishing in those moments. This game should give our guys belief, but also a clear understanding of what it takes to close out games like this. Now our focus shifts to our final game this Sunday versus Navy Prep at 2 p.m. in Annapolis."
KEY PERFORMERS:
- Ellijah Pawluk-Zacharias: 4 goals, 2 assists, 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
- Landon Lofters: 2 goals, 1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover
- Danny Gardill: 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 ground ball
- Kaia Pierce: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
- David Crumback: 1 assist, 9 ground balls, 4 caused turnovers
- Sam Maxin: 5 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
- Reymar Hare: 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
- Ryan Calligaro: 1 assist, 3 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
- Nate Wiens: 1 assist, 1 ground ball, 3 caused turnovers
- Malachai Binder: 45% face-off win rate, 6 ground balls
- Tim Beach: 25% face-off win rate, 1 ground ball
- Mason Simle: 10 saves
- Darien Sherwood: 10 saves, 1 ground ball
- Ellery Alexander: 3 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
- William Jordan: 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
- Adam Rotunda: 4 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
UP NEXT: Fork Union returns to action on Sunday, March 29, traveling to face Navy Prep at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Annapolis.
