Players of the Week - Group 4
April 23, 2025 - Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.
In our fourth group we have a senior and two juniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.
Offensive Player of the Week
Cooper Moore - Irondequoit Attack/Midfielder
Cooper Moore is in his fourth year on the Varsity and had a big moment last week when he scored two goals and an assist, including the game-winning overtime score against Baldwinsville. With the Eagles tied 6-0 entering the last quarter, Doug Velepec scored two goals to match the Bees and send the game at 8-8 into overtime. Cooper scored with an assist from Dylan Carey.
The junior commit to the US Military Academy (West Point) currently leads the Eagles in scoring and points and has a career total of 153g-62a.
Head Coach Aaron Bottazzo says "Cooper Has been a solid force for our team this year. He is a great player as well as an even better person. Through the ups and downs he has stayed steady and ready to take advantage of opportunities when the present themselves like being ready to hit the final shot in overtime for us vs B'ville. "
Will Johnson - Victor Midfielder
Will Johnson is a junior in his second year on the Varsity and had a big performance last week when he scored two goals including the game winner in the Blue Devil 9-8 overtime win against Marcellus. With Marcellus up 8-7 with 1:47 left in regulation, Brody Secker scored the tying goal on a pass from Colin Wheeler to send the game into overtime. Will scored with just over two minutes left on a feed from Jacson Mead. This year Will has scored 11g-1a.
Head Coach Dan Stone says "Will spent last year learning the speed, physicality, and level of IQ needed to play at the Varsity level. Like many of his teammates, he committed time in the off-season to develop his speed and strength in preparation for his Junior season. The effects of Will's work has impacted our team in many positive ways through our first five games, and we look forward to his continued contributions all season long."
Defensive Players of the Week
Will Thompson - Penn Yan Goalie
Will Thompson is a fourth year Varsity goalie who, last week, was instrumental in keeping the Mustangs undefeated with twenty-two saves (71%) in their Cortland win, and sixteen save (84%) in their Westhill win. The senior goalie has a 73% save record this year, making a total of 74 saves in Penn Yan's six games.
Head Coach Brian Hobart says, “Will has been playing at an extremely high level. He pushes himself daily to improve and lead the defense in front of him. He has been the backbone of our early season success.”
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