Mustangs prep for lacrosse opener
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Getting set to lead the Medina lacrosse team into the upcoming season is this group of veterans. In front are Gavin Dahlhaus, Luke Duffina, Landon Costich and Tegan Meland. In back are Miles Arbegast, Matthew Jacobs, Brennan Allen and Deven Byrne.
Anchored by a good veteran nucleus, the Medina lacrosse team is prepping for the March 24 D Division home opener against Tonawanda at 5 p.m. at Vets Park.
The Mustangs veteran group includes seniors Luke Duffina, Landon Costich, Frankie Stephens, Tegan Meland, Miles Arbegast and Deven Byrne along with juniors Gavin Dahlhaus, Brennan Allen, Matthew Jacobs, Jayzon Wills and Jobi Wheeler.
Dahlhaus had 18 goals and 5 assists last season while Duffina had 7 goals and 10 assists.
“We have a good group back,” said Coach Ben Austin. “We are just going to do our best and work hard to keep Mustang lacrosse heading in the right direction.”
The Mustangs graduation losses included attackmen Cole Callard (45 goals, 24 assists) and Max Pilon (7 goals); midfielders Lucius Wagner (22 goals), Jake Dunn (13 goals) and Cam Kenward (6 goals 4 assists) along with defenders Austin Seefeldt and Ethan Carson.
Medina went 3-7 in the division and 6-12 overall last year.
