TIMBER CREEK DROPS DISTRICT TITLE GAME,10-9 IN OT:
The Varsity Team played well in defeat as Lake Highland took home the gold and advanced to the state playoffs. Timber Creek ended their season with a 16-2 record and the first ever Metro Title in boy's lacrosse.

TIMBER CREEK DEFEATS WINTER PARK ~ ADVANCES TO FINALS:
The District 8 Playoffs took place at Lake Highland Prep Tuesday night as the Wolves took on the Wildcats in the second game of the double header event. TC came out on top by the score of 15-8 as a big 7 goal third quarter propelled the boy's into the championship game against Lake Highland Prep. The Highlanders easily dispatched Boone by the score of 19-2.

Top performers on the night included Ben Nielsen (5g,1a), Kory Lutes (4g), Steven Tilmon (3g,1a), and Sal Coppolino (1g,4a). Kyle Plaugher (1g,1a) and Max Bush (1g,2a) rounded out the balanced scoring.

The defense, which has given up an average of 4.5 goals per game, shut the door on Winter Park and held them to only 3 goals in the second half. Goaltender Clarke Johnson had the hot hand as he recorded 11 saves on the night and played one his best games of the year.

The Wolves earned a place in the District Championship Game and will now take on Lake Highland Prep on their home turf. Earlier this year, the Highlanders defeated the Wolves (17-15) for their only loss of the year. Redemption is at hand for TC and Thursday night will decide which team moves on to the state playoffs. Game time is 7:30pm.

WOLVES WIN 2 OVER SPRING BREAK:
The Varsity Team concluded their regular season with 2 convincing wins over Seminole County foes Oviedo (15-1) and Lake Mary (20-4). The attack trio of Sal Coppolino, Ben Nielsen, & Kyle Plaugher lit things up from inside while Midfielders Kory Lutes, Steven Tilmon, & Max Bush dominated between the restraining lines. The face off "X" belonged to Trey Gordon & Ryan Fennell as the duo combined to win 75% of their draws. Blake Gwizdalski & Jacob Rooney contributed quality minutes from both positions.

The Defensive group of Sam Studstill, Josh King, & Jarrod Kahre played solid position for Goaltender Clarke Johnson. Jarrod Lee & Freshman Matt Higgins added strength to the cohesive unit.

The regular season has ended and the team record stands at 15-1. Next week begins District Playoffs with the #1 Wolves and #7 Wildcats going at it again, Tuesday, 4/7, 8:30pm @ LHP. The winner will advance to the Championship game and take on the other semi final winner between Boone and Lake Highland Prep.

The District Championship will be Thursday, 4/9, 7:30pm @ Lake Highland Prep.

JV DOWNS OVIEDO & LAKE MARY ~ FINAL SEASON RECORD 10-2:
The JV Team played well down the stretch and won their last 5 games to finish the year with a school record of 10 wins in a season. Head Coach Ian Gold & Asst. Coach Josh Pratt did an outstanding job from start to finish in preparing and teaching the boys the game lacrosse. Team Captains Philip Lack, Dominick Weissinger, and Anthony Catoni led the way all season with the brightest wins over Bishop Moore & Winter Park.

Congratulations to all JV Players & Coaches for a great year!

TIMBER CREEK WINS 2009 METRO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP:
The Varsity Team defeated Olympia by the score of 17-4 and in the process won the 2009 Metro Championship with a perfect 10-0 record. The Wolves played an impressive first half jumping out to 10-1 lead. Sal Coppolino (4g,10a) continued his hot hand while fellow attackmen Ben Nielsen (5g,1a) and Kyle Plaugher (4g) proved too much for the Titans. Kory Lutes (2g,1a), Steven Tilmon (2g), and Max Bush (1a) played well from the midfield.

Next week TC continues their road trip as they head to Oviedo & Lake Mary during OCPS spring break. This will conclude the regular season and District Playoff begin April 7th. Timber Creek will match up with Winter Park in the first round while Lake Highland Prep will play Boone. The Championship will be April 9 and the winner will advance to the State Playoffs. All district playoff games will be played at LHP.

JV TEAM ROLLS OLYMPIA 15-2:
The JV squad improved their record to 8-2 with a solid win over the Titans. The attack trio of Pryce Forster (3g,1a), Manny Catoni (3g), & Dom Weissinger (2g,1a) lead the way for the Wolves. Cam MacDonald (2g), Trey Heyser (2g), Anthony Catoni (2g), & Ryan McCall (1g) scored from the midfield position and Defenseman Philip Lack recorded 1 assist.

Goaltenders Andrew McCormick & Nick Johnson combined for 2 saves and shutout the opponent for the final 3 quarters of the game.

TIMBER CREEK DEFEATS BISHOP MOORE IN A THRILLER:
The Varsity Team played one of their best games of the year as the defeated Bishop Moore Catholic by the score of 11-10. Sal Coppolino (1g,1a) got things started early as he hooked up with Ben Nielsen (1g,2a) for the first goal of the game. Kory Lutes (4g) & Steven Tilmon (3g) came up big offensively and played solid defense throughout the game. X-Man Trey Gordon & Defender Sam Studstill won several key face offs and got possession for the Wolves offense. Goaltender Clarke Johnson (10 saves) scored his first career goal as he raced the length of the field and put one past the BM keeper.

The team record stands at 12-1 as they maintain their #1 ranking in Central Florida. On Wednesday, the team travels to play Olympia to take on the Titans. If victorious, the Wolves will win their first Metro Conference Title in school history. Bring it home boys!!!

JV WOLVES COMEBACK AND BEAT BM HORNETS:
The JV Team found themselves down 2 goals at the end of the first quarter with Bishop Moore firmly in control. With one of their captains on the bench with an injury and another starter brought up to the varsity, the team found themselves looking for answers. They got several as Pryce Forster (2g) found the back of the net in the second and third quarters. Dom Weissinger (2a) played set up man as he threaded the needle inside and maintained good ball control. Face Off Middie Charles Harris (1g) scored what proved to be the game winner midway threw the fourth quarter. Andrew McCormick (12 saves) played his best game of the year as he quarterbacked the defense and directed the clear with good decisions.

The team record improves to 7-2. GREAT TEAM WIN!

TIMBER CREEK HANDLES OCOEE:
The Varsity Team got back on track with a convincing 21-1 victory over the visiting Knights of Ocoee. It was a record breaking evening for the Wolves as Sal Coppolino (8g,3a) broke the school record for goals in a season (66 and counting). The record was previously held by Jon Adams '07. Coppolino had plenty of help as Steven Tilmon (4g,5a) & Kory Lutes (3g,2a) connected on several nice scoring plays. Kyle Plaugher (2g,1a), Jake Rooney (2g), Trey Gordon (1g) & Blake Gwizdalski (1g) finished off the scoring.

Defensively, the group of Sam Studstill, Jarrod Kahre, Josh King, & Jarrod Lee kept the Knights at bay and turned away a multitude of scoring opportunties. Freshman Matt Higgins provided some quality minutes at close defense and was solid throughout. Clarke Johnson went the distance in goal and recorded 4 saves with one goal against.

Next up for #1 ranked Timber Creek is #6 ranked Bishop Moore Prep. One year ago the Hornets outlasted TC with a 13-12 OT victory. Game time is 8:00pm.

BIG WIN FOR JV TEAM:
The Wolves came out strong and rolled up a 10-0 third quarter lead and finished with a solid 11-1 victory over the Knights. Trey Heyser (1g, 4a) led all scorers while Dom Weissinger (3g), Pryce Forster (3g), Cam MacDonald (3g), Manny Catoni (1g,1a), & Philip Lack (1a) contributed in the team win.

Defensively, Goaltender Andrew McCormick played well and got the win as he saved 5 shots with zero goals against.

The team record stands at 6-2 with 4 games remaining in the season.

WOLVES DROP CLOSE GAME TO HIGHLANDERS:
The Varsity Team lost their first game of the year in an offensive shootout with Lake Highland Prep by the score of 17-15. It was a back and forth game with each team making plays at both ends of the field. LHP led at halftime by 3 goals but TC came storming back in the second half to take a 1 goal lead heading into the final period. In the end it was the Highlanders that capitalized on a few more opportunities than the Wolves.

The team record is now 10-1 with 5 games remaining in the regular season.

JV COMES UP SHORT IN 7-4 LOSS:
The JV Team hung tough with the Highlanders for 4 quarters but came up a few goals short in the end. It was a competitive game throughout and both teams played well.

TOP-RANKED WOLVES IMPROVE TO 10-0:
The Varsity Team shutout both Colonial & Edgewater on consecutive nights by the combined score of 57-0. Goaltender Clarke Johnson & the defense have improved their goals against average to a record low of 3 goals per game. On the other side of the field, the offense has averaged nearly 25 goals per game. Attackman Sal Coppolino & Midfielder Kory Lutes have led the way. The face off work has been outstanding. The trio of Trey Gordon, Ryan Fennell, & Freshman Jake Rooney has won 75% of their opportunities from the "X".

The boy's hit the road next Tuesday to take on District foe Lake Highland Prep. One year ago the Highlanders ended the Wolves season in the playoffs by the score of 15-10. This much anticipated reunion has been circled on the game calendar for months and it's sure to be a classic battle between two of the best teams in Central Florida.

JV game time is 6:30pm & the Varsity starts at 8:00pm. GO WOLVES!

JUNIOR VARSITY DROPS FIRST OF THE SEASON:
The JV Team hosted First Academy Prep on Thursday evening. The Wolves took a 4-2 lead into the 4th quarter but could not hold the lead as they lost a close game by the score of 5-4. Dom Weissinger (3g) led the way offensively while Cam MacDonald (1g) and Charles Harris (2a) played well.

First Academy Prep is a first year JV program that is expected to jump to varsity play next season. It was a well played game for both teams.

The JV team record is now 5-1.

TIMBER CREEK TAKES DOWN APOPKA:
The Varsity Team scored 11 goals in the first quarter and cruised to a 27-5 victory against the Blue Darters. Attackman Sal Coppolino (7g,3a) led all scorers and 9 different Wolves scored goals in the lopsided win. 

Midfielders Trey Gordon & Ryan Fennell dominated the face off "X" by winning 85% of their draws. The defense shutout Apopka in the second half for the convincing win.

With the victory the Wolves improve their record to 8-0.

JV TEAM CONTINUES HOT STREAK WITH 12-4 WIN:
The game started fast as Dominick Weissinger (5g,3a) connected for three goals in the first period to lead the Wolves to a 7-1 lead. Fellow attackman Pryce Forster (2g) and Manny Catoni (1g,1a) kept things rolling as they hooked up on a few nice plays.

Midfielders Trey Heyser (2g,1a), David Nosal (1g), Ryan McCall (1g), and Charles Harris (2a) played well on both ends of the field.

The team record remains undefeated at 5-0.

TIMBER CREEK ROLLS OVER BOONE:
The night was cold, but the Wolves were hot. TC Lax got out to a fast start by scoring the first 9 goals of the game and continued to play well as they came away with a 19-6 victory over the Boone Braves.

Ben Nielsen (5g,1a), Steven Tilmon (4g,2a), Kory Lutes (4g), and Sal Coppolino (3g,3a) led the way offensively while Sam Studstill locked down on the opponent's top scorer limiting him to 1 goal on the night. Goaltender Clarke Johnson was tested early and stood his ground as the Boone shooters were turned away multiple times.

With the victory, Timber Creek remains tied for first place in District 8 with Lake Highland Prep. A showdown with the Highlanders is in the near future with the winner having the higher seed going into the District playoffs.

The next three games include Apopka, Colonial, & Edgewater.

JV TEAM EDGES BOONE 5-2:
The JV Team was victorious over Boone and improved their record to 4-0. Anthony Catoni led all scorers with 3 goals and 1 assist. Manny Catoni and Trey Heyser each scored one goal to complete the scoring.

Goaltenders Andrew McCormick & Nick Johnson combined for 3 saves. Defenseman Philip Lack & Matt Higgins played outstanding and shutdown the Boone attack.

Next game @ Apopka this Friday.

#1 WOLVES DOMINATE PATRIOTS:
The Varsity Team improved their record to 6-0 with a 31-3 win over Freedom. Kory Lutes connected on 7 of 9 shots to lead TC to a 20-3 halftime lead. Freshman Jake Rooney scored a career high 4 goals. Trey Gordon & Ryan Fennell combined for 70% face off success. Jarrod Kahre collected 4 loose balls and played well from the Defense.

The team travels to #13 Boone (5-1) on Tuesday, 3/3, for a big match up in District 8 and the Metro Conference. Keep it rolling Wolves!

WOLVES OUTRUN COUGARS:
The Varsity Team improved their record to 5-0 with a convincing 22-1 victory over the visiting Cougars of University. Ten different players registered goals. The offense was led by Kyle Plaugher (6g,2a) and Sal Coppolino (1g,6a) while Defensive Midfielder Jordan Nesheim scored his first goal of the year.

Next Home Game: Friday vs. Freedom, 7pm.

TIMBER CREEK KNOCKS OFF WINTER PARK:
The Varsity Team traveled to Winter Park Friday night to take on the undefeated Wildcats (3-0) on their home turf. WP has never lost to TC in boy’s lacrosse and has defeated the Wolves nine consecutive times over the short history of the rivalry. However, on this night, history would be made as the Wolves broke the ice and defeated the Wildcats by the score of 17-7.

The game started in familiar fashion as the Wildcats scored two quick goals to take the early lead. The Wolves answered back with 5 consecutive goals to take a 5-2 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Ben Nielsen (6g,3a) score 3 times in the first period and led all scorers with 9 points. Fellow attackmen Sal Coppolino (3g,4a) and Kyle Plaugher (3g) continued their steady play while Midfielders Kory Lutes (3g,2a), Steven Tilmon (2g,1a), and Max Bush (1a) did an outstanding job at both ends of the field. Blake Gwizdalski and Jacob Rooney did well in the clearing game and helped secure key possessions throughout the game.

Trey Gordon & Ryan Fennell split the face off duties as they broke even with Wildcats. Defensive Midfielders Jordan Nesheim and Josh Hopkins contributed between the restraining lines and did a nice job in their roles.

Defensively, the most impressive and dominating aspect came in the fourth quarter when the Wolves found themselves down 3 men and faced a 6 on 3 situation. The Wildcats had several opportunities but the defense shut the door and did not allow a goal. Jarrod Kahre, Josh King, and Jarrod Lee held the fort until reinforcements arrived and Clarke Johnson (8 saves) came up big again between the pipes.

With the victory, the Wolves improve their record to 4-0 and are currently ranked #1 in Central Florida.

Next Up: Tuesday, 2/24, University, TCHS, 7pm.