Phillips Lacrosse Video
Posted June 11, 2010
Click here for a video of the 2010 Phillips Middle School lacrosse team by Don Wittekind.
Updates to All-Time Program Records
Posted June 1, 2010
Senior Jack Yusko tallied 10 points against Orange High School to move to the top of the list, tied with Dwight Weld, Mendes, Meyer and Curtis Baker. Yusko also finished his career with 118 points, and his 34 goals this season puts him on the all-time season scoring list.
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Season Wrap Up: Awards and Records
While the 2010 season ended on the wrong night in the wrong town, the Wildcats accomplished many individual and team records and awards. The undefeated regular season was a first for the Wildcats, and the final regular-season victory over Orange High School represented the 100th win for Coach Franklin Zirkle in his sixth season at East. The overall team record during his tenure is 103-21 with two state final appearances and three consecutive semifinal appearances. The 20 wins marked the highest win total in team history. The team averaged more than 14 goals per game, and the stingy defense yielded four goals per game on average.
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Perfect Season Comes to an End at Apex
Cats lose in semifinals, 6-13
The Wildcats had learned in 2010 how to play on the road, and they found themselves overly tested as road warriors. With the NCHSAA taking over the sport comes a series of new rules, formulas and regulations that allowed a 17-0 conference champion to travel for three games against three No. 1 conference seeds. While the Wildcats handled the first two trips with great resolve, their ninth life or third trip of their feline playoff experience ended at Apex High School. The homestanding Cougars entered the contest with a 14-3 record and benefited greatly with four consecutive home games in front of a very loud and supportive fan base.
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Wildcats Travel to Apex on Tuesday for 7 p.m. Matchup
Posted May 10, 2010
We have received confirmation that our game will be played in Apex on Tuesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. Please come out, fill up the stands and cheer for the Wildcats!
Leo Moran shoots the game-winning goal in overtime. (Photo by Diana Palmer)
In the Battle of Undefeateds, East Comes Out on Top, 9-8 in OT
On a perfect evening in Raleigh, in front of a large crowd, the Wildcats and Crusaders went toe to toe like two heavyweight fighters. While East was able to hit the first goal on a Leo Moran shot fed by senior goalkeeper Graham Kawula (yep, that's right), they soon found themselves in an unfamiliar spot, down several goals. The Wildcats’ second goal was an inside shot by freshman Baxter Perkins, who was fed by senior Jack Yusko. Shortly after that goal, junior Steven Augustine won another faceoff and hit junior Chandler Zirkle on the point, who hit Yusko cutting in front of the goal. Yusko froze the Crusaders’ keeper and helped to keep the score close. Still, the Crusaders would go on a scoring run that would allow them to take a 5-4 lead into the second half.
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Wildcats Travel to Durham and Ground the Falcons, 13-9
For the first 15 minutes of Tuesday night’s matchup between Jordan and the Wildcats, it looked like the Wildcats could not score a goal or make a save. The Falcons raced out to a 2-0 lead, and while the Wildcats waited for their patented scoring barrage, it did not emerge until Jordan reeled off another two goals to take a 4-0 lead early in the second quarter. Wildcat fans feverishly checked their ticket stubs to ensure that they were at the right game, but within a few minutes the black-clad felines unleashed an offensive onslaught triggered by the trio of Steven Augustine, Kord Scharfenberg and Thomas Meyer.
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Wildcats Travel to Jordan for 6:30 p.m. Matchup
Posted May 3, 2010
The Wildcats travel to Durham to play former Pac VI opponent Jordan on Tuesday night, May 4. The game time is 6:30 p.m. Please note this early start time. Also, the cost for admission for playoff games is $5 per person.
Wildcats Corral Mustangs in Round 1, 14-3
It seemed rather fitting, with the Wildcats averaging only 3.4 goals against and 14 goals scored per game, that the final outcome of the first-round playoff game would end 14-3. Junior midfielder Steven Augustine was again superb as he won 80 percent of his faceoffs and continued to eradicate the season ground ball record set last season by Culen Wilson. Senior Jack Yusko had a great evening, scoring five goals and handing out two assists. In one sequence, Yusko took a shot, picked up a rebound in mid air and shot past the goalie. His running mates on attack, junior Chandler Zirkle and sophomore Leo Moran added one goal and three assists and three goals respectively.
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Wildcats To Play Middle Creek Friday Night
Posted April 27, 2010
East will face Middle Creek in the first round of the playoffs. The game will be played at home on Friday at 7 p.m. Come on out and pack the stadium to cheer on the Cats!
To get a PDF of the playoff brackets, click here. To view the brackets in HTML, click here.
Wildcats Complete First Undefeated Regular Season,
Down Orange, 15-1
Posted April 23, 2010
On Wednesday night, the East Lacrosse community honored 16 talented seniors prior to the season ending contest with Orange High School. After honoring these players and their parents, the Cats sent out an all-senior squad for the opening faceoff. Senior Austin Taylor handled the goalie duties for the Wildcats, while fellow goaltender Graham Kawula started the game on defense and eventually put his own stamp on the season finale later in the game.
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Kawula Leads Wildcats Past a Feisty Grimsley Squad, 6-4
On a bright day in Greensboro, the Wildcats forgot to pack their shooting accuracy on the activity bus. Before the Wildcats knew what hit them, they found themselves down 2-0 to the Whirlies. Senior goalkeeper Graham Kawula, determined to make up for a losing effort the year before on the same field, came out on fire and turned away 17 Grimsley shots, many at point-blank range. The stingy East defense, yielding less than four goals per game this season, made several determined stands to shut down other scoring opportunities in the first half. The three starting defenders playing in front of Kawula — seniors Thomas Meyer and Noel Myers along with freshman William McEntee — played lights-out defense, forcing a total of 12 turnovers and controlling 11 ground balls. Many of these turnovers were created near the goal, denying the white-clad opponents’ shots from less than five yards. Senior Carson McGuffin and junior Collin Elledge were also a force playing as long stick midfielders.
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Wildcats Shut Out Knights, 16-0
Posted April 18, 2010
The Wildcats traveled to Northern Durham on Friday night to make up a game that was postponed at the beginning of the season. The Wildcats, without several starters, found themselves in an offensive groove early as they raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter. Sophomore Leo Moran would start the scoring and end the night with five goals and one assist. Junior Chandler Zirkle would lead the Wildcats in scoring with one goal and six assists. Several players tallied two goals on the evening, including freshman Baxter Perkins, senior John Wolf and junior Steven Augustine. Senior Casey Hastings had a goal on the evening and played both attack and midfield. Senior LSM Thomas Meyer had an assist and caused three turnovers. He also scooped up eight ground balls.
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Wildcats Defeat Red Wolves, 13-7
Posted April 14, 2010
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Wildcats Defeat Tigers in Classic Cross-Town Rivalry, 11-10
The Chapel Hill Tigers invaded Wildcat Stadium intent on stopping the Wildcats’ winning streak. Early in the game, it looked like just that would happen as Coach Cappelletti’s black-clad Tigers opened an early lead. East committed several critical turnovers, and the Tigers were quite opportunistic. Chapel Hill would open the scoring and take a quick 3-0 lead before the Wildcats answered with senior Kord Scharfenberg’s first goal. Shortly after, senior midfielder Cristo Briceno took matters into his own hands and cranked a shot that beat the Chapel Hill goalie high. Junior Steven Augustine answered with a faceoff win, and six seconds later he shot the ball past Redfoot.
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Posted April 7, 2010
Coming back from spring break is always an adventure for teams, especially those sports that require stick skills. The Wildcats seemed to pick up right where they left off in the third quarter against Dublin Ohio, with an offensive juggernaut early in the game. The Wildcats, led by Steven Augustine and his perfect night facing off, scored the first eight goals of the game. Augustine would end up with 20 faceoff wins and 16 ground balls on the evening. He also tallied a goal and played well on both ends of the field.
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Wildcats Start Slow Before Picking Off Shamrocks, 9-5
Playing in their third game in four days, the Wildcats had to deal with adversity and a slow start against a talented Dublin Coffman team from Ohio. The Cats found themselves in an unfamiliar position, down at halftime and outshot by the visiting Shamrocks. Just like death and taxes, Steven Augustine continued his inevitable winning ways facing off, winning more than 82 percent of his attempts and even starting several fast breaks. Augustine also picked up another Gopher award, winning 16 ground balls on the evening.
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Wildcats Defeat Wildcats:
East beats team from the east, 21-1
Less than 24 hours after playing Wilmington Laney, the black-clad Wildcats went to Memorial Stadium to take on the Wildcats of New Hanover High School. In this contest, the team from East Chapel Hill took a commanding lead, led initially by senior Jack Yusko, who supplied three goals and two assists in short order. Junior Leo Moran, inspired by the sea air, scored twice and added two assists. Junior Chandler Zirkle picked up where he left off the night before, this time scoring two goals and adding seven assists.
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Wildcats Sink Buccaneers, 15-4
Posted March 27, 2010
The Wildcats arrived at Wrightsville Beach on Friday afternoon determined to start fast against Wilmington Laney. Steven Augustine did what he did best, leading the team with 14 ground balls and winning more than 82 percent of his faceoffs. He also tallied two assists on the evening and helped the Wildcats establish offensive opportunities throughout the game.
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Cat Defense Parks the Jaguars, 17-2
Tuesday marked the end of the first half of the conference schedule for the visiting Wildcats. The game was played in what seemed like gale-force winds, leaving fans and players wondering what happened to spring. Steven Augustine continued his winning ways with another stellar night facing off for the Cats; he ended the evening with a winning percentage of more than 82 percent and eventually gave way to Ben Krichman, who won all of his draws. Augustine also increased his offensive production with a goal and two assists.
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Wildcats Go West, Declaw Cross-Town Tigers 9-4
For this group of veteran Cats, Friday, March 19, marked the end of an era against the powerful Tigers of Chapel Hill High School. The Wildcats picked up a decisive defensive victory led by Coach Jacob Manning’s stifling and swarming band of long poles. The Cats limited the Tigers to three goals late in the fourth quarter, while the offense got in gear relatively early.
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Wildcat Defense Endangers Red Wolves
Continuing where they left off just a few nights before, the starting defense appeared to surround the pack of Red Wolves with an impenetrable wall for the first half of Tuesday night’s game at Wildcat Stadium, which the Cats won 14-3. Senior Noel Myers continued his stellar play, with several forced turnovers, successful clears and his first goal of the season. Fellow defender Thomas Meyer led the team with nine ground balls and also triggered fast breaks and made numerous forced turnovers.
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Wildcats Punctuate, While Caps Underscore
Saturday's much-anticipated matchup between the black-clad Wildcats and the golden Caps started on a Jack Yusko goal early in the game. The scoring would then stay close in the first quarter, as Broughton had two goals by Arthur Kyner, both assisted by Mitchell Dupere (a former Dirt Dauber teammate with a number of the current Cats). Senior Kord Scharfenberg, displaying an overdrive gear several times in transition, added the second tally for East. Senior Will Armstrong, who had an excellent game on both ends of the field, provided a nifty score off a successful ride to put the Cats up 3-1.
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Cedar Ridge Games To Be Played at Home this Tuesday
Posted March 14, 2010
The March 16 Cedar Ridge games will now be played at home in Wildcat Stadium. The JV game starts at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 7 p.m.
Wildcats Sink the Pirates
The Wildcats continued their defensive dominance over a pesky Riverside team at Wildcat Stadium, winning 11-3 less than 24 hours after their victory over the Orange Panthers.
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Wildcats Put the Squeeze on Orange
The Cats traveled to Hillsborough on Tuesday night for a conference matchup with the Orange Panthers. The offensive juggernaut was continued from Friday night's opening performance against Western Alamance. The Wildcats won by a decisive score of 21-3, once again led by the attack.
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Riverside Varsity Game Time Changed; JV Rescheduled
Posted March 8, 2010
The home games against Durham Riverside scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, will now be varsity only and with a start time of 5 p.m. The JV game will be rescheduled to a date to be determined.
Both the JV and varsity teams will face Raleigh Broughton in away games at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 13.
Western Alamance 2
Posted March 5, 2010
The Wildcats opened the 2010 campaign with a resounding win over the Warriors from Western Alamance. The Cats dominated in many aspects of the game, beginning at the face off, where Steven Augustine continued his remarkable winning percentage. Junior attackman Ryan Lucey led all scorers with five goals and three assists. His running mates on attack, senior Jack Yusko and junior Chandler Zirkle, provided 4/1 and 2/3 scoring, respectively.
Freshman attackman Baxter Perkins chipped in a goal in his first high school game.
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For JV game results, click here.
Northern Durham Game Postponed Again;
Cats To Open Season on Friday
Posted March 3, 2010
The Northern Durham game for Thursday night has been postponed. A proposed make-up date has been submitted for April 15 at Northern Durham. Friday night will now serve as opening night for the 2010 Wildcats against Western Alamance. Go Cats!
Visit the Forum for Discussions and Breaking News
Posted March 3, 2010
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Northern Durham Game Moved to Thursday Night
Posted March 2, 2010
With the winter storm passing through the area on Tuesday night, the varsity game has been moved to Thursday night at 6 p.m. This should allow the Northern field enough time to dry before the opening contest for both programs. The Wildcats are coming off a good showing against powerful Holly Springs on Friday night in Wildcat Stadium. While final scores are not kept during scrimmages, the Wildcats displayed both a powerful defense that yielded only three goals and a revamped offense that capitalized on extra-man opportunities as well as transition goals.
The Cats return home on Friday night to face Western Alamance. This will be a double header, with Coach Bridges’ junior varsity Cats taking the field for the first time at 5 p.m. The JV team has real depth this season, and Coach Bridges will be working with a balanced mix of freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
A Few Images from the Holly Springs Scrimmage
Posted February 27, 2010
Friday Night’s Preseason Scrimmage is Varsity Only;
Season Play Begins Next Week
On Tuesday, March 2, the Wildcats travel to Northern Durham to play the Knights in the season opener for both teams. Northern does not field a junior varsity program, so the varsity game will begin at 6 p.m. For directions to Northern’s lacrosse complex, please click here.
The March 5 home opener against Western Alamance will be a varsity and junior varsity doubleheader. Please arrive early to cheer on the JV team in their opening game.
Middle Creek Scrimmage Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The Varsity scrimmage against Middle Creek scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, has been canceled due to the winter weather. The scrimmage will not be made up since the opening day of the season is March 1. The Wildcats will host Holly Springs in a varsity/junior varsity double header on Friday. The first scrimmage will begin at 5 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium.
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