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Team won 16-0. SLC has outscored opponents 42-2. And regarding blow-outs, Matt took 18 of 18 face-offs. For the season Matt is a whopping 32 of 39 for a win percentage of 82%.
Which leads me to ask if anyone understands the value of the face-off middie? People understand "points" but most don't recognize the importance of a face-off win. The win means the other team doesn't get the ball. The win means your team has the opportunity to score before the other team. The win means you get the opportunity to control the game and clock. Adrenaline Lacrosse calls the face-off specialist a "special breed of player and considered by many as the most valuable player on the field."
Speaking of points, Matt scored the game's first goal and had a few possible assists dropped or shots on goal that missed. He scooped up 13 ground balls to add to his league-leading total of 28 GB (did I mentions this blog is from a father's perspective?).
Big game on Tuesday vs. Lake Washington. LW is also undefeated, has already been battle tested in a 10-4 win over Redmond. LW will field the Bernstein Boys, Jake and Cody, who bring years and talent into play. Jake is an All-American candidate and will most likely perform the team's face-off duties. Matt will be tested for sure, and the game will be a good test and measure for where SCL is really at in terms of athleticism, toughness and lacrosse IQ.
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