Men’s lacrosse tries to dial in for playoffs
The Castleton men’s lacrosse team has had their fair share of ups and downs this season.
After starting off conference play 2-4, the Spartans currently sit in 6th place.
On Saturday, April 19, the Spartans lost 19-6 at Mass. Maritime, and they look to
bounce back quickly as they face off against the UMass Boston Beacons on Tuesday, April 22.
The Beacons are currently 5-1 in conference play, so the game will be a test for the Spartans.
Cam Frankenhoff currently leads the team in points with 34 goals and 10 assists.
First year midfielder Braydon Goddard described his first season as, “Fun, exciting, and hardworking”
Goddard currently has 13 goals and 9 assists in 13 games played.
“During my first year I made so many good friends that I will have for the rest of my life and they have made a huge impact on my college life just by making it easier and knowing that I will have someone to go to whether it is lacrosse related, school related, or mentally related,” he said.
Goddard also said that he has taken many things away from his coach. He described head coach Ed Stephenson as a great coach and someone who knows the sport as well as anyone.
“This year our team’s chemistry is top notch. We are all there for each other on and off the field, and we do mostly everything together as a team. I feel as if I have been part of the team for years with how they all welcomed me in and got to know me,” Goddard said.
Goddard looks to keep putting in the hard work that will help him excel in his game.
“My coach also makes this very easy to do by helping me with the team and helping me grow individually,” he said.
The Spartans look to get a win at home against UMass Boston on Tuesday.
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