Sunday, April 28, 2013

Practice Makes Perfect

The Arlington Youth Lacrosse Club (AYLC) Boys' U13B team, the Black Mambas, were able to skillfully execute the lessons stressed during their last practice and secure a 14-0 shutout against the Annandale U13B team yesterday. The drill was run repeatedly in practice--pass to X, cut to the crease, look for the return pass and take a shot on goal--and it showed as it had become second nature to the boys in the game. Robert (#9), Nick (#11) and Henry (#13) each scored hat tricks, and Chris (#12) made several assists from X. (Photo Gallery)

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Victory is Sweet

The Arlington Youth Lacrosse Club (AYLC) Boys' U13B team, the Black Mambas, won their first game today in an exciting overtime finish against Braddock Road U13B1. The team let a 4-1 lead slip and had to battle back to tie the game at 5-5 and again at 6-6 to end regulation. After just a few minutes of overtime play, Ben (#18) put the ball past the goalie for the 7-6 win. (Photo Gallery)

Monday, April 15, 2013

It Takes Balls to Play Lacrosse

It has been a long wait, but fortunately lacrosse season is now in full swing. The Arlington Youth Lacrosse Club (AYLC) Boys' U13B team, the Black Mambas, competed in their third game this past Saturday. It was a close and exciting game, and I was fortunate to capture the action. (Photo Gallery)

If you haven't figured out the tagline, take a close look at the game ball's location and inbound crosse.

Osprey Rescue

In a case of being in the right place at the right time, Pat and Sydney were able to document the rescue of an osprey by a Fort Belvoir Fire and Rescue crew. Fishing line was wrapped around one of the osprey's legs preventing it from flying more than a foot from its nest, which was located near the base's indoor archery range. Fortunately, I can report the rescue operation was a success as documented in an article published in the April 11, 2013, edition of the 'The Fort Belvoir Eagle.' (Photo Gallery)