Ponte Vedra, FL

The Jacksonville Lacrosse Club defeated the Tallahassee Trojans 15-5, and later lost to the Tampa Thunder 10-5.  A distinguished gentleman put a couple goals in the net on his 50th birthday.  A goalie scored in tribute to the gentleman.  'Twas a fine day.

Jacksonville 15, Tallahassee 5

Jacksonville Scoring:  Matt Carey (5g 1a), Danny Toole (3g 3a), Brook Chase (1g 2a), Ken Lanifero (2g), Scott Cleary Sr. (2g), Ryan Davis (2a), Jim Applegate (1g)

Tampa 10, Jacksonville 5

Jacksonville Scoring:  Matt Carey (3g 1a), Ray Carnicelli (1g), Jimmy Guerin (1g)

Ponte Vedra, FL

The Jacksonville Lacrosse Club has improved to 5-2 after defeating the University of Tampa Spartans 23 - 10 in a rain drenched Florida Lacrosse League contest.  Jacksonville's offense controlled the tempo early, outscoring the Spartans 9-1 in the first quarter, and 17-5 in the first half.  The Spartans showed huge heart in the second half, hanging in there with only one substitute, while the Jacksonville club had enough men to open a speakeasy under a tent on the sideline.  Goalies Ray Carnicelli and Alex Tureman backstopped the win for Jacksonville. 

Jacksonville Scoring:  Nick Williams (5g 6a), Matt Carey (4g 4a), Matt Kerwick (3g 2a), Scott Cleary (2g 3a), Ryan Davis (1g 2a), Jim Applegate (2g), Tripp Ferrer (2g), Ken Lanifero (1g 1a), Alejandro Rojas (1g 1a), Jimmy Guerin (1g), Ryan Winkler (1g)

Tallahassee, FL

The Jacksonville Lacrosse Club defeated the Tallahassee Trojans 20-7 in the teams' inaugural Florida Lacrosse League matchup.  Jacksonville scored early and often, keeping the Trojans on their heels and dominating at the faceoff X.  Ray Carnicelli and Jody Ticer were solid in goal for Jacksonville.   Jacksonville is now 4-2 in the FLL standings. 

Jacksonville scorers included:  Nick Williams (6g 4a), Matt Carey (6g 2a), Danny Toole (3g 3a), Brian Duncan (3g 1a), Tim Barnikel (1g), Ryan Winkler (1g), Brook Chase (2a), Tommy Tolmie (1a), Ray Carnicelli (1a)

Sarasota, FL

November 14th

Ft. Lauderdale 23, Jacksonville 19

Jacksonville Scoring:  Matt Carey (8g 3a), Nick Williams (4g 4a), Tommy Tolmie (2g), Ken Lanifero (1g 1a), Greg Chapas (1g 1a), Jamie Chapin (1g), Matt Vanderline (1a), Chris Doerr (1a)

Jacksonville 19, Ft. Myers 13

Jacksonville Scoring: Matt Carey (5g 2a) Nick Williams (4g 3a), Ryan Davis (3g 1a), Adrian Zapata (3g), Tommy Tolmie (2g), Alejandro Rojas (1g 1a), Ken Lanifero (1g)

November 15th

Miami 19, Jacksonville 14

Jacksonville Scoring:  Nick Williams (8g 2a), Matt Carey (4g 4a), Alejandro Rojas (2a), Ryan Davis (1g), Jamie Chapin (1g)

Daytona Beach, FL

The Jacksonville Lacrosse Club defeated the Embry Riddle Eagles 10-9 in a Florida Lacrosse League matchup in Daytona Beach, FL.  Jacksonville took a 4-2 first quarter lead before giving up three unanswered goals in the second period, trailing by 5-4 at the half.  Riddle hung tough in the 3rd quarter, taking a 8-6 lead at the end of the period.  Goalie Alex Tureman was solid in the net, making a number of huge saves down the stretch and keeping Jax in the game. Jacksonville stormed back in the fourth, twice tying the game, including a goal by Nick Williams from Danny Toole to tie at 9-9.  Jacksonville took advantage of a timeout, mounting the final attack with about 35 seconds remaining.   Matt Carey rolled through four Eagles defenders, scoring the game winner unassisted with 17 seconds left.  And the crowd went wild. 

Jacksonville Scoring:  Nick Williams (3g 2a), Matt Carey (3g), Danny Toole (2g 1a), Jim Applegate (1g), DJ Romanchuk (1g) and Adrian Zapata (2a)

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Jacksonville Lacrosse Club defeated the Orlando Landsharks 19-6 in Jacksonville's Florida Lacrosse League home opener.  The Jax offense controlled the game with a diverse attack, with goals by nine players.  Ray Carnicelli was solid in the goal, making 15 saves on 21 shots.   

Jacksonville Scorers included Nick Williams (6g 2a), Matt Carey (3g 4a), Danny Toole (2g 1a), Jamie Chapin (2g), Ryan Davis (2g), Adrian Zapata (1g 1a), Tommy Tolmie (1g), Scott Cleary ( 1g), and Scott Cleary Jr. (1g).  Defensemen Matt Rabil and Greg Chapas each posted one assist.