Hedgehogs at Greenville Invitational: Return of 'The Natives'

East Cobb traveled to Greenville, SC this past weekend (August 27 & 28) to play in GLC's annual Invitational. 

2-2 on the weekend.

All and all a good time - not the greatest result, but, we had a solid weekend, got some good PT in, never gave up and limited our injuries in our game vs. The Natives to a bruised jaw. We also added five new players to the squad, including Dillon "BJ" Thompson and Phil Floor on Defense, Dale Morley at Goalkeeper and Josh Dougherty and Austin Ambrose (aka 'Nubby') at Midfield. 

Pool: 
ECLC  13-2  The Natives
CLC    12-2  ECLC
ECLC  8-3   Slap Nut Mangos

Playoff:
Asheville LC 11-6 ECLC

Offensive MVP: Max Baker, Midfield
Max never ran out of energy and owned the midfield - ground ball machine.

Defensive MVP: Dillon Thompson, Close Defense
Biscuit Jr. a/k/a BJ was huge on D, dangled for days and was so positive he could probably withstand surgery without anesthesia.

We also played our last tournament for a good while with Joe Harmon - please wish him well as he begins his service in the U.S. Marine Corps and ships for Parris Island, SC in two weeks. We're proud of you, Joey!

Next tournament: Peach State Classic on Oct. 1st in Cobb County, GA

East Cobb LC Greenville Invitational 2016 Squadvegas

Evan Thompson, Connor Murphy, Joe Harmon, Scott Dockery. The Popeians.

Joe being Joe

GK Dale Morley and Max Baker, member of Team Waltonia since 2002

East Cobb at 2016 Blue Ridge Classic. "RUN! GO! Get to the Choppa!"

Hog Family and Friends-

East Cobb had a very successful tournament in Asheville - arguably our best performance ever - or since Myrtle Beach's Swamp Fox Shootout in 2014. The squad fought through setbacks and never gave up, fueled by a robust supply of McGriddles, Grand Slamwiches and PB&Js. And Faucette's new club theme song too. 

4-1 on the weekend 

W's vs. Asheville LC, Charleston Hurricanes, Augusta Beavers and Mean Machine 

41 Goals For, 21 Goals Against 

The Hogs were a Semi-Finalist, and came within a goal or two from being in the championship game. Just ran out of time against an Asheville squad refreshed with an absolute beast at Faceoff (college nickname: "Lou Ferrigno") and a stout defense. 

Tournament MVP: Andrew Flood, Goalkeeper

Offensive MVP: Zack Swerdloff, Attack

Defensive MVP: Tanner Gard, Close Defense

Next tournament: Greenville - August 27 & 28

East Cobb LC Asheville BRC 2016 Squadzilla

Gard, Jimbo and Flood defensive chuckle

Boaty McBoatface (L), a/k/a Sean Sheehy, and Das Swerd (R)

Borko-Bangz ready to roll

Don't pass the ball to Johnny!!!

East Cobb LC in our first Shootout for Soldiers..."Hogs and Stripes"

The Hogs hit the field at Atlanta's first Shootout for Soldiers on July 2nd, 2016 at Kennesaw Mountain High School's turf field, also known as the hottest place on Earth. Everyone had a great time - especially Isaiah Sims - who got to wear the GoPro bucket. 

The club raised over $1,000 to support awesome veteran's charities: Semper Fi Fund, Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Team RedWhiteBlue and the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

Participants were...

Michael Kasmarik, Scott Dockery, Ryan Catterton, Grey Williams, Josh Wells, Jon Watson, Esteban Suarez, Shaun Lux, David Pendas, Jon Overman, Isaiah Sims, Parker Daigle, Tanner Bruton, Marshall Hood, Marco Liubenov, Connor Murphy, Rav Rampersaud, Chris Keating and the legendary Matthew Sommerfeldt in the Cage. 

Next tournament: Blue Ridge Classic in Asheville, NC July 29-31

Sideline Snipin'

Return to Pensacola

"Welcome, to another edition of Thunderdome!"

The Hog's traveled to Pensacola on May 14th to participate in our 2nd Pensacola Lacrosse Tournament since 2014. Perfect weather, perfect location, perfect beach, perfect Waffle House and Flori-Bama and it's affiliated "yacht club". 

The club played against Tallahassee, New Orleans, Iron City and Pensacola Riptide in between beach sessions and time at Flori-Bama. 

We ended the weekend 2-2.

Next up: Shootout for Soldiers Atlanta on July 2nd.

Air Jimbo and YHC'er Sean Dever 

East Cobb vs. Nola

East Cobb LC Pensacola 2016 Squad

East Cobb vs. Southern Empire

The Hogs earned our first "W" vs. Team Tang Orange, aka Southern Empire, at Kell Yeah High School. Final score was 9-8. 

High intensity, back and forth game against a tested Empire squad. The match saw the introduction of several new players, including JU Dolphins T.J. Kenary (Attack) and Tanner Gard (Defense) and Midfielders Grey Williams, Parker Daigle, Max Baker and Brock Henson. 

Special shout-out goes to T.J. who played a full game after 2 hours of sleep in 4 days, a 6 hour flight from San Francisco, a few G&T's inflight and an hour long drive to the field. 

Next up... Pensacola on May 14th.

Don't mess with Gardzilla

Gin and Juice

East Cobb vs. Atlanta Inferno

The Hogs met up with the Infernos for a tilt at Kell on March 26th. Final score was a 12 - 9, "W" for East Cobb.

We were relieved that Dogwood's Rent-a-Goblins didn't show up this go around. Great game, good times. 

Next up: Southern Empire in April. 

East Cobb vs. Atlanta Dogwoods

The Hogs started the 2016 campaign with a tough loss to the Atlanta Dogwoods, 12 - 2.

Atlanta Dogwoods brought a solid team, with an un-ending supply of ringers, MLLers and large goblins, ensuring a fast paced, high intensity match on a perfect night at Walton High School in East Cobb.

Ten new Hedgehogs suited up for the first time: Michael Kasmarik (A), Ryan Catterton (A), Ian Griffiths (M), Max Thomas (M), Collin Parkhurst (M), Esteban Suarez (M), Chris Keating (D), Tom Mudrak (D), Marco Liubenov (D) and Alex Haskins (GK).