2005 Alumni Game

Exeter  10 Andover 7
Exeter, NH - For the seventh consecutive year, the Exeter lacrosse alumni defeated the Andover alumni on the morning prior to the varsity game. Although it was not a great turnout of alumni, especially for the undermanned Andover team, the tradition carries on for the 16th consecutive year. Given the smaller number of players this year, a 7 v 7format was decided upon with 2 players at each field position plus a goalie. Exeter had some real firepower in the young alumni. Middlebury All-American attackman Michale Saraceni ' 01 was back for his 5th reunion along with classmates Conrad Barnes and Dave Seger. Along with Michael providing much offensive punch, he worked well with new alumni Notre Dame middie Sloan Smith '04 and Holy Cross attackman Tim Redmond '04. Adding to the offensive punch and handling most of the faceoffs was recent Colby graduate Ryan Glennon '00. Other short stick players showing their old form included Christiaan Vorkink '95 and Jon Frothingham '91. The fans wanted to see 10th year reunion middie Bart Hacking in action, but a pulled hamstring form earlier in the week limited his action. Classmate Matt Gould '95 led a great array of former great long poles that included Austen Gardiner '96, Kevin Mahoney '92, and Ben Courchesne '01. With Colby's Jeff Miller '02 in the goal, Exeter was in good shape defensively. Exeter dominated the early action and went ahead 7-1 by halftime. Amazingly, the shot-handed Andover team staged an incredible comeback and managed to tie the game a few minutes into the 4th quarter. However, Exeter ralliedfor three unanswered goals to finish 10-7 winners. A great time was had by all, lots of parents, girlfriends, wives, and even children were in attendance; and a nice luncheon followed the game.
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