2011 was a great year for lacrosse and Woody and I were fortunate enough to be a part of the game in a new and different way. Turns out this blogging gig has its perks. We were able to get up close and personal at a number of events and capture some great shots. From the thousands that we took, many were actually in focus and we picked a few of our favorites to share. Enjoy.

From the high school final at Laxtoberfest. This is actually a save by the keeper but it appears that #20 is sticking the bottom corner.

Drew Westervelt stinging the corner during a shoot around at the Warrior Coaches Clinic.

Everyone was lovin’ Henney Hendricks at the OC Classic!

A stick bending save from Doug Gouchoe at the Under Armour Classic.

Ian Ardrey of Team New England bags a jumps shot versus New Jersey.

This back breaking save attempt by New Jersey’s Dan Willis was just a tad bit late.

Rutgers bound Ryan Hollingsworth finds the back of Doug Gouchoe’s bright orange mesh.

More stick bending saves from Gouchoe, a 24 Seven Lax favorite.

Gilman fans having a blast as they take back the MIAA crown in May

Kyle Harrison spending the afternoon with the kids from the Howard County Youth League.

James Synowiez of Salt Shakerz takes the inside angle during the Mens Open Finals at Laxtoberfest.

Even with saves like this, St Paul’s was no match for Calvert Hall in this year’s MIAA semis.

Gilman fans have much love for 24 Seven Lax!

The 24 Seven Lax Video Game Testing Team, Tony Montana and Jeffery Butts.

Bringing the Force, STX style.

The only known photo of me scoring a goal, although I probably bagged about 43 this summer. JP!

Philly defender with a nice check at the UA Underclass Games.

Baltimore’s Ryan Brown laying out at the UA Underclass Games.

Malvern Prep attackman with the Superman ride at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff.

Tri-State middie selling out to lay some wood against SMS at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff.

Ritz brothers showing off some brotherly love at the LXM 610 in suburban Philly.

Sean Morris’s biggest fan after he got hooked with some STX Assault shoulder pads.

Jimmy Dailey displaying the NCAA’s best tilt.

New England’s Tate Jozokos handling Long Island in the UA Underclass Finals.

Gilman celebrating an unlikely MIAA Championship.

Sam Davis of New England displaying great form against Philly.

Gilman brought the whole school to the MIAA’s at Towson University.

Michigan showed up to the Headstrong Classic looking the part of a D1 school

Crabs attackman draws a pole of two during the Crabfeast tourney at Boys’ Latin.

Not sure what is going on in this pic. Guys ducking, sticks flying….

Georgetown Prep at Landon. Hilarity ensues…

Maryland takes the field at M&T Bank Stadium at the NCAA Final Four

Calvert Hall fans pack the house for the MIAA Championship.

The Little Hoyas were sent packing in their regular season match-up against Landon.

I was pretty sure this shot was going top shelf or was going to skate wide and kill me in Roanoke’s visit to Stevenson.

Roanoke celebrating the NCAA DIII tourney upset over Stevenson.

My 7 year old stepping out at half-time and demonstrating a nice cross over step. Should have been in our Pros vs. Joes blog.

James Pannell showing solid concentration.

Even LXM 410 foes piled on Shamel Bratton this year.

Long Island lost their heads, but not their helmets playing against New England in the UA Underclass Finals.

#thatawkwardmoment when your mesh blows out.

Paul Rabil, eat your heart out.

Hope you enjoyed.