News Summary
The Lyons Township High School boys lacrosse team celebrates a successful season, finishing with a 17-4 record and securing their second sectional title. Guided by tri-captains Colin and Sean Kultgen, the team displayed excellent teamwork and leadership. Notable highlights include a last-minute goal by Colin Kultgen that clinched a crucial victory and several players receiving all-conference honors. With aspirations for future success, the team reflects on a season marked by skill, camaraderie, and personal achievements.
Chicago’s Lyons Township High School Boys Lacrosse Team Celebrates an Exceptional Season
The community of Lyons Township is buzzing with pride as the boys lacrosse team wraps up a successful season packed with thrilling moments, standout performances, and remarkable camaraderie. The team, guided by the leadership of tri-captains Colin and Sean Kultgen, along with senior Nick Marino, conquered the season with an impressive record of 17 wins and 4 losses and snagged their second-ever sectional title.
Highlighting Teamwork and Leadership
The Kultgen twins have truly set the tone this season, exuding both talent and leadership that resonate throughout the entire squad. They emphasized how each player had the opportunity to step up and feel like a leader, creating a strong sense of unity that fueled their performance on the field. This team chemistry not only showcased their skills but also created lasting friendships that extend beyond lacrosse.
Sectional Title Triumph
One of the most exciting moments came on May 30 when Colin Kultgen delivered a last-minute goal that secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over St. Ignatius. This dramatic finish cemented their plans for the Lockport Super-Sectional. However, their journey came to a close as they faced Neuqua Valley, where they fought hard but ended up losing 10-8.
Individual Highlights and Recognition
Colin Kultgen had a stellar season, netting a staggering 67 goals and contributing 13 assists, earning him a spot on the second-team all-state honors. His twin brother, Sean, showcased his defensive prowess by leading the team with 79 ground balls and achieving 47 caused turnovers. His performance earned Sean honorable mention all-state recognition as well.
Captain Nick Marino played a crucial role in goal with an impressive total of 130 saves and a save percentage of 58%, also receiving honorable mention all-sectional. Meanwhile, senior Nathan Fisher received academic all-sectional honors, showcasing his commitment to both sports and academics.
All-Conference Honors Galore
The awards didn’t stop there. The Kultgen twins and senior long-stick midfielder Ryan Gertsmeier were recognized as All-West Suburban Conference players for the second consecutive year. Several other players, including Marino, defenders Ronan Fay and Aidan Schell, junior attack Tavis Seger, and freshman midfielder Danny Brooks, achieved all-conference recognition for the first time this season.
Team MVPs and Notable Stats
The honors continued as Colin and Sean Kultgen were named co-Most Valuable Players, while Nick Marino took home the defensive MVP award. Tavis Seger was acknowledged as the offensive MVP for his contributions to the team’s attacking strategy. Not to be overlooked, senior attack Brady Lee found the back of the net with 15 goals and 7 assists, while junior Xaedon Giannotti-Frye excelled in face-offs, winning 127 at a rate of 53%.
Looking Ahead
Coach Charlie Kidder praised the senior leadership and the solid defensive strategy that underpinned their success. As the players move forward, Colin Kultgen hopes to walk on at Ohio State while studying finance with a minor in entrepreneurship. Sean has aspirations of majoring in law and public policy at Indiana University, aiming for a future in law or the FBI.
This season has not only been about victories on the field; it has showcased the resilience, teamwork, and leadership of the Lyons Township boys lacrosse team. As they look back on an incredible journey, the future only seems bright for these talented young athletes.
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