Rhino Lacrosse

MS Indoor Championship Schedule

kyle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:51:03 +0000

The time has come for the final night of Indoor games for the 2011-’12 season! Check out the game schedule below.

Be sure to arrive a little early for your games this week as there will be some ‘festivities’ set up to close out the indoor sessions in style! The Rhino Shop will also be open and on-site with $5 socks, $10 t-shirts and more!

Championship Schedule for February 20th:

4:30pm Game- Team Hawthorne vs Team Broadway

5:30pm Game- Team Freemont vs Team Burnside

6:30pm Championship Game- Team Morrison vs Team Steel

Boston U To Add Div 1 Lacrosse

kyle — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:03:17 +0000

Looks like players have another choice when looking to play NCAA Div 1 lacrosse with the news of Boston University adding a Men’s lacrosse program.

Boston University today announced plans for a new state-of-the-art athletic field for field hockey and the entire BU community, made possible in part by a $3 million gift from Boston-based New Balance. The 110,000 square-foot field will be named New Balance Field and will provide BU’s nationally ranked field hockey team with a new on-campus facility. The team has played its ‘home’ games off-campus since the 2001 season.

“New Balance Field will be a major addition to our athletic and recreation facilities,” said BU President Dr. Robert A. Brown. “I am very grateful to New Balance for its leadership and support and to our alumni who have given generously to make this facility a reality. The field will benefit not only our student-athletes and the greater Boston University community, but it will allow us to expand our very successful NCAA Division I athletics program.”

The new field, with seating for 1,000, will be built above the current site of the Babcock Street parking lot at the corner of Babcock and Ashford Streets. The space beneath the field will provide approximately 350 parking spaces. In addition, the field will host a 500 square-foot press box. The total cost of the parking structure and the field is estimated to be $24 million.

To see the full release click HERE

OSU Lids Make A Splash In The O

kyle — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:25:36 +0000

Oregon State’s new Lacrosse helmets are turning heads; even those of the Oregonian! Running as the lead story the morning of February 15th it was quick to receive some negative comments from various lacrosse haters. Take a read and leave a comment letting The O know you want to see more lacrosse coverage!

To see the Oregonian write up click HERE

First 22 Registered Campers: Your Name Here

kyle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:26:42 +0000

Insert Your Name Here

Breaking News: The first 22 registered campers for each Rhino Summer Academy will be receiving a PERSONALIZED Nike Vandal Lacrosse shaft! All you have to do is hurry up and register for one of the 8 Rhino Summer Academies and be one of the first 22 players to do so. Once we hit 22 those players will be contacted so they can put in their personalized message. As of February 13th no camp has hit the 22 player limit but a few of them are getting VERY close. This is a special opportunity you cannot get anywhere else so why not register for the best instructional camp in the country and walk away with something that no one will have and everyone wants!

Click HERE to learn more about Rhino’s Summer Academies

WSL: Oregon HS Lacrosse 2012 Preview

kyle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:51:38 +0000

The boys over at West Side Lax have just released their previews for the Orregon High School Lacrose season and give a special shout out to Rhino founder Ryan Powell; “There are a lot of great stories in Oregon from the past year. Ryan Powell is continuing to play an integral role in the growth of the game in the Pacific Northwest. This past summer, RP took a group of rising freshman back to the Lake Placid Tournament and his squad took 3rd in the U-15 bracket. A majority of these players will be contributing to the successes of the top programs in Oregon for years to come. Rhino and other elite clubs in the area are ensuring that Oregon continues to establish itself as one of the top states in the West.”

To read the full article click HERE

MS WII Indoor Playoff Schedule (2/13)

kyle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:19:34 +0000

Hard to believe that we are almost at the end of the Rhino Indoor Lacrosse season. Check out the schedule for tonights playoff games for the MS Indoor league. Check out the the schedule below and come on out to the Rhino Dome (MJCC) tonight for some great indoor action!

February 13^th- Playoffs

4:30pm- #5 Team Burnside vs. #6 Team Broadway (CONSOLATION GAME) (Game 1)

5:30pm- #2 Team Hawthorne vs. #3 Team Steel (Game 2)

6:30pm- #1 Team Morrison vs. #4 Team Freemont (Game 3)

Schoonmaker Continues to Impress

kyle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:23:54 +0000

Portland’s own Henry Schoonmaker (Lincoln ‘10 & Rhino Alum) continues to rise and receive some love from the local press up at the prestigious Syracuse University. Check out the latest write up chronicling his rise and future with the storied program.

Syracuse University lacrosse team gets a lift from one of the sport’s most distant outposts

By Dave Rahme

Syracuse, NY — Not so long ago Syracuse University was the furthest thing from Henry Schoonmaker’s mind and one of the farthest from his Oregon home. Pardon him, then, for having to pinch himself occasionally to make sure he is really playing on the second midfield line for one of the nation’s Division I lacrosse powerhouses.

“Every once in a while you think about how you got here,” Schoonmaker (6-foot-1, 187 pounds), a redshirt freshman, said. “It’s kind of weird. It definitely is. Coming from Oregon, I never really expected this.”

There was little reason to, even though Schoonmaker was a 2010 U.S. Lacrosse All-American and the Oregon high school player of the year. He was excelling in the one of the nation’s most distant lacrosse outposts, and an illness during his sophomore year prevented him from attending the high-profile camps in the East that are essential for young talent hoping to be discovered.

“It takes a lot more effort to get yourself known when you’re playing out there,” Schoonmaker said. “You really have to work hard at it.”

To continue reading click HERE

B’More Scrimmage Summaries

kyle — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:13:46 +0000

This past weekend there were three NCAA Div 1 “scrimmage” games to get you amped up for the season ahead. If you need a college lacrosse fix right now check out the recap of the early season fun. You can see the recap HERE.

Furman University To Add D1 Lacrosse

kyle — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:23:35 +0000

Furman University will be announcing next Thursday the addition of varsity men’s and women’s lacrosse programs, officials within the athletic department have confirmed. The Paladins will become the second Division I program in South Carolina, though will be the only men’s program in the state after Presbyterian College canceled its program following the 2011 season.

A source said that the Paladins are tentatively targeting the spring of 2014 as a start date for both men’s and women’s teams, but would consider delaying until 2015 depending on prospective coaches’ input. Furman aims to hire both head coaches by the end of the spring.

To read the full press release click HERE

Rhino Summer Select Begins June 10!

kyle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:56:29 +0000

Summer Select Try-Out Registration NOW OPEN!

Mark your calendars for June 10th as that is the official start to Rhino Lacrosse’s 2012 Summer Select season. Players who would like to compete for a spot on one of Rhino’s six summer select teams will need to make their way to OES June 10th for a two hour try-out. The Rhino Rippers (class of 2018 & ‘19), Rhino Orange and Rhino Blue (class of 2016 & ‘17) will all be headed south July 27th-29th for the Adrenaline Shootout on the campus of Sonoma State University. The Jr. Black Rhinos (U15-invite only) will head east for two events this summer; the Mad Lax Summer Tour Finale in Maryland then head north for a return to the Lake Placid Tournament. The Rhino Orangemen (class of 2015, ‘14, & ‘13) will compete for the title at the Adrenaline Summer Shootout in Sonoma, CA. The HS elite Black Rhinos (class of 2014 & ‘13) will make their return to the highly touted Champ Camp event in Baltimore, MD. After Champ camp the Black Rhinos will then head to the University of Delaware for the Battle of the Hotbeds event.

We will be announcing the coaching staff for each team at a later date but be sure to mark your calendars for June 10th if you would like the opportunity to participate on any of Rhino’s summer select teams. Please note that all interested players need to register online prior to June 7th. Follow the links below to learn more about each of the available select opportunities.

Rhino Rippers (Class of 2018 & ‘19)
Rhino Orange and Blue (Class of 2017 & ‘16)
Jr. Black Rhinos (U15- Invite Only)
Rhino Orangemen (Class of 2015, ‘14, & ‘13)
Black Rhinos (Class of 2014 & ‘13)

Girls summer select information is still in the works and will be announced soon!

Rhino Alum Rodgers Nets 5 vs Team USA

kyle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:38:53 +0000

Rhino and Lincoln HS alum Patrick Rodgers started his senior season off right with 5 goals (including the tying goal that sent the game into OT) against Team USA in an exhibition match. Check out Inside Lacrosse’s recap and play-byplay of the game HERE.

Great work Pat!

Recruiting by the Numbers

kyle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:56:45 +0000

Bear Davis talks with Inside Lacrosse and gives some GREAT & realistic advise for any player who is thinking about playing college lacrosse.

For some time, I have been giving talks to kids at camps about the little things they need to do in order to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. For the past couple months, I have been on the inside looking out trying to help guide my Cavalier players toward their own paths to DI lacrosse.

Of course, not every player aspires to play at the next level, but an assumption can be made that the majority of players who pay their tuition to a MIAA A Conference school have seriously considered it.

What I want to do is break down the numbers a little for everyone.

To continue reading the article click HERE.

A Day In The Life At Rhino

kyle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:28:43 +0000

If you are just learning about Rhino Lacrosse or considering one of Rhino’s Academies for your little laxer for the first time it is natural to wonder what life is like at a Rhino camp. Last summer (2011) we were fortunate to have Krieg Shaw from laxallstars.com come out and blog about our academies. Follow the links below to get a day-by-day feel for what a day at a Rhino academy entails. You will also find some exclusive videos and interviews with Rhino coaches and staff. Follow the links below for an in-depth look at Rhino Academies. Take a look and enjoy!

West Linn, OR Academy- Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

Seattle, WA Academy- Day 1, Day 2 , Day 3, Day 4

Northern Arizona University Overnight Academy- Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Days 4&5

Boise, ID Academy Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

Bend, OR Academy: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

All LaxAllStars.com Camp Coverage (Complete with extra interviews)

All LaxAllStars.com Video Coverage

Coaching Opportunity: Central Catholic

kyle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:53:35 +0000

The Central Catholic Girls Lacrosse team is searching for an assistant coach for the 2012 season. The full posting & job duties can be viewed/downloaded below:

Girls Assistant Lacrosse Coach 2011-12

Rhino Alum Baum Gets Love From IL

kyle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:31:07 +0000

Lincoln HS and Rhino Alumni Peter Baum gets some attention in the recent pre-season review of Colgate lacrosse over at insidelacrosse.com. The most notable quote comes from Colgate coach Mike Murphy when he says ““It’s really easy when your best player is your hardest worker. There’s no jealousy [among the other players]”

Check out the full Colgate 2012 season preview HERE

Southridge Lacrosse Classic

kyle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:43 +0000

The Southridge Lacrosse Club is hosting four MCLA lacrosse games February 24th & 25th. Friday the 24th Colorado State will play Simon Fraser at 4p and the U of O Ducks will face off against Chapman at 7p. On Saturday the 25th you can see PNCLL Div II Willamette University in a conference battle against Western Washington after Chapman and Colorado State face off for the 4p appetizer.

Come on out for some great MCLA lacrosse action! You can download the event flyer HERE.

Lacrosse on TV this Spring

kyle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:54:28 +0000

With the sport of lacrosse growing in every possible way it seems only natural that the NCAA regular season sees more games with a national audience.

Check out ESPN’s complete lineup of College Lacrosse Games HERE

Check out CBS Sports Patriot League coverage HERE

Check out LaxAllStars Complete Spring 2012 Lacrosse TV schedule HERE

Coaching Opportunity: Beaverton HS

kyle — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:40:47 +0000

Beaverton High School Boys Lacrosse Club is seeking a JV Assistant coach. College playing experience and previous coaching experience preferred. Defensive specialty would be a bonus. A demonstrated commitment to sportsmanship and player development is required. The qualified individuals will have leadership and motivational skills and a passion for the game. The season begins February 27 and runs through May. Playoffs in early June. Practice and games are Monday through Friday evenings 6:30-8:30pm on the Beaverton High School turf field in Beaverton, Oregon. Compensation is competitive.

All interested candidates please contact: bhslaxclub@gmail.com

Summer Academy Lineup Announced

kyle — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:47:13 +0000

It may feel like winter outside but that doesn’t mean you can’t start looking forward to summer! Rhino Lacrosse is excited to announce its summer academy lineup. Covering seven states over two months the 2012 lineup kicks off with a first time academy in Louisville, KY while the summer academy season closes with Ryan Powell returning to Syracuse, NY for a highly anticipated academy. Check out the schedule below and click on a scheduled academy to learn more! If you are looking for an unbeatable lacrosse experience be sure to get yourself to one of these unmatched events!

DAY ACADEMIES:

Louisville, KY: June 11-14, 2012

West Linn, OR: June 19-22, 2012

Seattle, WA: June 25-28, 2012

Boise, ID: July 9-12, 2012

Bend, OR: July 16-19, 2012

Syracuse, NY: July 23-26, 2012

OVERNIGHT ACADEMIES:

Carmel, CA: June 10-14, 2012

Flagstaff, AZ: June 24-28, 2012

More Press for Sandstorm Champs!

kyle — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:26:56 +0000

The Rhino Rippers were recently featured over at laxallstars.com in a recap of their championship performance down at the Sandstorm Tournament. Check out the complete recap HERE complete with stats and some great pictures!

After a long weekend in the warmth and sun of Palm Springs all four Rhino winter select teams are back in town after a strong showing at the Sandstorm Lacrosse Tournament. The Rhino Rippers (U13) had the best weekend going 7-0 and bringing home the 1st place in the first year this event hosted a boys tournament. The Rhino Orange team had a strong showing going 3-1-1 to cap their winter season. The Rhino Roses and Rosebuds also found success in the sun with the Roses leaving with a 3-1 record and the Rhino Rosebuds going 4-1 making it all the way to the semi-finals.

This event capped off a very successful winter select season for Rhino with the Rhino Orangemen (U18) winning the Space Needle Shootout (first time for a team from Oregon). The Rip City Rhinos (U16) went 4-1 at the Adrenaline Challenge and showed very well. And the Rhino Rippers taking the inaugural U13 title at the Sandstorm Tournament. Great work by all Rhino Select teams and special thanks to all the players and parents for their support and hard work thoughout the season.

Charge On!