We’ve seen a few stellar performances right out of the gate in week 1 to kick off the 2018 lacrosse season. There have been some very good matchups, showcasing equally matched squads as well as a couple blowouts. No different than any other week in any other season in the Tampa area, right? But after we’ve looked at stats we collected as well as those submitted by coaches, Tampa Lax Report is very proud to announce the winners of TLR Player of the Week T-shirts for both boys and girls for play during week 1.
Boys
Brian Graham (2018) – Steinbrenner
Graham notched 10 goals, 1 assist, and 18 ground balls in week 1. That’s an impressive feat and one that we feel deserves a Player of the Week T-shirt.
Others considered:
- MJ McMahon – Cardinal Mooney (4 goals against Plant)
- Richie Nelson – Durant (7 goals, 2 assists against Sunlake)
- Quinn Taylor – Plant (3 goals against Steinbrenner)
- Damon Spiriti – Plant (3 goals, 2 assists against Steinbrenner)
- Jeremy Handman – Wiregrass (6 goals, 2 assists against Wharton)
- Jack Butcher – Berkeley (3 goals in first period against Steinbrenner)
- Nick Cordero – Durant (4 goals, including game winner, and 2 assists against Sunlake)
- Alex Cordero – Durant (26 saves against All Saints’ Academy)
- Preston Smith – Steinbrenner (4 goals, 2 assists against Berkeley)
Girls
Veronica McCurdy (2018) – Riverview
Veronica has exploded into the 2018 season by accounting for 8 goals, 8 assists, 8 draw controls, and 8 ground balls over just 2 games! Amazing play out of this senior and a well deserved Player of the Week T-shirt.
Others considered:
- Mia Lopez – Academy of Holy Names (7 goals, 2 assists)
- Amanda Spurlin – Tampa Catholic (6 goals, 2 assists)
- Feraby Hoffman – Academy of Holy Names (6 goals, 3 assists)
- Carolina Cassedy – Robinson (4 goals)
