2006 Alumni Game

Exeter  7 Andover 6
Andover, MA - May 27th, 2006 - For the 8th consecutive year, the Exeter lacrosse alumni were able to defeat the Andover alumni in the 17th year of this great event. The 7-6 victory was especially surprising given the low number of Exeter alumni (12) compared to the great turnout of Andover alumni who came back to honor retiring teacher and long time Andover lacrosse coach Paul Kalkstein. Despite the warm day, Exeter's small band of lax alumni hung tough and managed to keep the score close throughout the contest. The Smith boys Eamon '96 and Sloan '04 provided most of the scoring, and goalie Zach Lehman '91 and defenseman Ben Couchesne '01 led a stubborn defensive effort that thwarted an aggressive Andover offense. Lacking in long poles, former attackmen Ryan Voccola '02 and Ryan Glennon '00 played great long pole defense as did Travis Glennon '05. Travis' faceoff work really spelled the difference as he controlled the ball for Exeter and let our tired guys rest. Omar Amirana '82 was the oldest alumnus to play and he did a remarkable job given the number of minutes he was on the field. He also was given the "hit man" award for the game after his jarring hit in the first quarter separated an Andover player from the ball. Coach Bill Glennon earns the honors of the oldest player on the field, and he certainly played with pride alongside his sons Travis and Ryan. Christian Vorkink '95 played great in the midfield and looks to be in as good a shape as ten years ago. Speaking of great shape, Josh Prudden '99 can still do it all on the lacrosse field despite spending most of his time working at hockey. He is still a lefty finisher who has not lost his touch. Hopefully we will get a better turn out next year as we hope to extend the winning streak to 9 staright. click here to see more game pics

Left to right - Ryan Voccola '02, Ben Courchesne '01, Omar Amirana '82, Sloan Smith '04, Christian Vorkink '95, Coach Bergofsky, Josh Prudden '99, Eamon Smith '96, Zach Lehman '91, Nate Caplice (friend), Travis Glennon '05, Coach Bill Glennon, Ryan Glennon '00 (kneeling)