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In the chill air of a crisp November evening, the
University of San Diego Toreros hosted cross-town
rival San Diego State University. The engagement,
began as the Aztecs, rocked the Toreros back on to
their heels opening up with 4 unanswered goals. The
Toreros could not seem to stay with a myriad of Aztecs
cutters. It wasn't until Matt Thrill house Van Houtten
opened up San Diego State to start a slow come back.
The first and second quarter found the Torero's lack
of practice evident, as miscues and miscommunication
led to a sluggish first 30 minutes. Unable to stay
on the official's good side the Torero's found themselves
down for 9 minutes in penalties giving up 4 goals
MDD. Half-time found the inspiration of the All-Maryland
Defense with Ariano, Vanderwagen, and Hayes. The AMD
shutdown the Aztec attack and even help sustain the
Torero D through a rough 2 minutes man down, with
30 seconds of it 2 men down. Perhaps the hardest most
brutal hit ever leveled on the Canyon field, places
the Toreros in this predicament. Jeff Bloom Transfer
from UC Riverside, released from a penalty took a
50 yard sprint from the box to a beautifully executed,
man- ball, when he took MAN. There is a large indentation
on the Canyon field where the Aztec was introduced
to mother turf. Despite the 3rd quarter leveling effect,
the Toreros could not gain the real advantage. We
moved with in two with a score in the last minute
but with our backs to the wall and getting desperate
with take-a-ways we gave up an extra goal. Final score
11-8.
This was a pre-season event and thus the Toreros approach
this as a learning experience. Coach Borton, had nothing
but praise for a hard effort by his team. Noting a
few standout performance. Goalie Chris Robinson, Sophomore,
Goalie, was able to shake off the first few scores
to deliver a very impressive game. Steve Merrell,
Freshman, Long Pole Midfielder, again showed why he
was the highest touted player to ever come out of
Utah. As every ground ball was magically attracted
his stick. The midfield found A.J. Laing, Sophmore,
begin to cement his role as the lead midfielder. Scoring
and defending, A.J. was doing it all.
The Torero's next face the Alumni on the 9th of November.
The Torero's hope that the team that showed up tonight
in the second half shows up for the whole game on
Saturday.
Tonight's Awardees were as follows.
Skull Award-Jeff Bloom
Atackman of the Game- T. Ladt
Middi of the game- A.J. Laing
Defensman of the game- Ryan Ariano
Ground Ball award -Steve Merrell
Pride Award - Dalton Bray
MVP- Steve Merrell
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First
Day of Practice for the 2003 campaign
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USD
vs. Syracuse???
More
of the story still to come, however here is a picture.....
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USD to compete in UC Irvine Laxtoberfest. October 19th.
USD will be playing 3 games that Saturday from 9am to
9 pm. Exact times TBA. However Alumni and Fans mark
your calanders. Its time to see what the Toreros are
going to bring this year. Will T. revive his role as
the most dominate attackman in the WCLL, will Steve
Merrell make the transition from High School to college?
Inquiring minds want to know, but dedicated fans will
be there to find out.
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17th
Annual Award Presentations
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This Sunday the Toreros held their 17th annual Awards
presentation.
MVP Kristian Lichtenfels, Sr, Mid
Offensive Player of the Year Chris Coleman, Jr, Att
Defensive Player of the year Eric Hayes, Jr, Def
Most Inspirational, Cory Cole, So, Def
Unsung Hero, John McInnes, Sr, Def
Rookie of the Year, T. Ladt, Fr, Att
Most Improved Matt Van Houten, Fr, Mid
Scholar Athlete, Mike Mancuso, Sr, Mid
Outstanding Leadership, Alex Funk, Sr, Att
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2002
Season Draws to Close
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With the 2002 season over the Toreros look at a year
of transition.
33% improvement in overall record,
300% improvement in Divisional record,
900% inmprovement in overall offensive put out
3 League all-stars, as well as the leading scorer for
the division.
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FALL BALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!!!!
The Fall schedule is on the
Player's page.
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THE RACE IS
ON!!!
T.Ladt is off
and running with 68 points so far this season. Well
on track to break Joe Kudla's season scoring records.
Chritian Corah scored his 83rd career goal and has
room to set the new all time goal scoring record.
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The Toreros win thier first
divisional game against San Diego State 18-17.
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The
Toreros would like to thank
Todd Eichelberger from Warrior
and the Long Island Lizards of the MLL who came to
practice to put on a very impressive shooting and
offensive wizadry clinic.
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| 12/16/01
A sad day for all of us. |
| The
University of San Diego would like to express our heartache
over the tradgic injury to Chase Swonke. Chase Swonke
was involved in an on-the-field accident that has left
him paralyzed from the chest down. The injury to Chase's
neck and back are extremely severe. Chase shattered the
5th vertebrae in his neck, and also a smaller and less
severe break of one of the bones in his lower back. Chase
currently has no movement or feeling below his upper chest.
He is able to move his shoulders and upper arms, but not
his forearms, hishands or his legs. For updates on Chase's
progress and to find out how donations and well wishes
may be sent to the Swonke family please: CLICK
HERE |
| San
Diego Lacrossewould like to wish everyone a happy holiday
season. We hope that in this time of joy all of your lives
are filled with hope and light. |
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| 12/3/01
Welcome-New Website Announced |
| Welcome
to the home of San Diego Lacrosse. With 2001 waning, the
dawn of a new year brings with it a new force to be reckoned
with. Behold the mighty Toreros of San Diego, of one purpose,
of one vision, and emboldened with a new sense of destiny.
The fall season has ended and the rebuilding is over.
Now 34 men will endeavor to place their mark on the world.
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| San
Diego Lacrosse hosts its 3rd annual alumni convocation.
Alumni came from as far away as France. The alumni game
was capped off by the first induction ceremony to the
San Diego hall of fame. Mike Pfeiffer, Dave Wodynski,
and Eric Swain are the first members of the Order of the
Silver Torero. We would like to congratulate them and
thank all of the alumni for their words of support and
encouragement. |
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The Toreros win thier first divisional
game against San Diego State 18-17.
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The
Toreros would like to thank Todd
Eichelberger from Warrior and the Long Island Lizards of
the MLL who came to practice to put on a very impressive
shooting and offensive wizadry clinic.
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| 12/16/01
A sad day for all of us. |
| The
University of San Diego would like to express our heartache
over the tradgic injury to Chase Swonke. Chase Swonke was involved
in an on-the-field accident that has left him paralyzed from
the chest down. The injury to Chase's neck and back are extremely
severe. Chase shattered the 5th vertebrae in his neck, and also
a smaller and less severe break of one of the bones in his lower
back. Chase currently has no movement or feeling below his upper
chest. He is able to move his shoulders and upper arms, but
not his forearms, hishands or his legs. For updates on Chase's
progress and to find out how donations and well wishes may be
sent to the Swonke family please: CLICK
HERE |
| San
Diego Lacrossewould like to wish everyone a happy holiday season.
We hope that in this time of joy all of your lives are filled
with hope and light. |
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| 12/3/01
Welcome-New Website Announced |
| Welcome
to the home of San Diego Lacrosse. With 2001 waning, the dawn
of a new year brings with it a new force to be reckoned with.
Behold the mighty Toreros of San Diego, of one purpose, of one
vision, and emboldened with a new sense of destiny. The fall
season has ended and the rebuilding is over. Now 34 men will
endeavor to place their mark on the world. |
| San
Diego Lacrosse hosts its 3rd annual alumni convocation. Alumni
came from as far away as France. The alumni game was capped
off by the first induction ceremony to the San Diego hall of
fame. Mike Pfeiffer, Dave Wodynski, and Eric Swain are the first
members of the Order of the Silver Torero. We would like to
congratulate them and thank all of the alumni for their words
of support and encouragement. |
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Fall
Practice Begins September 16th.
MONDAY
4:00-6:00 (Canyon Field)
WEDNESDAY
4:00-6:00 (Canyon Field)
FRIDAY
3:00-6:00
depending
* email Coach
Borton if you cannot attend
This
is not the Spring Practice Schedule
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