The West Genesee Lady Wildcats have enjoyed great success recently by winning New York State Class A Championships in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007 and now 2008! In 2007, they were ranked #1 in the Nation. The Lady Wildcats are disciplined, determined and dedicated to continuing their winning ways under 9th year head coach Bob Elmer in 2009.
Team 2008

 

 

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John Pepper Tournaments Right Around the Corner
• The 2008 edition of the John Pepper Tournaments for youth and varsity level Wildcat Invitational sponsored by STX are right around the corner. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26th (youth) , and Sunday, August 3rd (Invitational).

Some website issues have briefly removed the tournament website so please see below for any relevant information and forms.


Dates and Times:
  Girls Youth - Saturday July 26th, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
  Boys youth - Sunday, August 3th, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: West Genesee Athletics Field (Pottery Road), Camillus, New York (Just West of Syracuse). Download Map
Divisions of Competition: • Boys Under 14, Under 12, Under 10 in an 10 on 10 (3-3-3-1 goalie) format
• Girls in H.S., Varsity(11-12), Junior varsity (9-10), Modified (7-8) in a 8 on 8 format
• Teams will be scheduled based on their level of experience to make the competition as fair and enjoyable as possible for all.
• 8 teams per division (two 4 team brackets)
Eligibility:

• Eligibility is based on player age as of December 31, 2007.(boys)
• Eligibility for girls is based on upcoming fall 2008-09 school year.
• Both John Pepper Tournaments promote fair and competitive competition. The participation of "Elite" or "All-Star" teams is discouraged.

Rules of Competition: Play will be tournament style using modified rules (except for H.S. Girls); with crowned champions. Games will consist of two 20-minute running time halves with a brief intermission. See boys or girls rules pages.
Number of Games: Teams registering will be scheduled for a minimum of three games. Championship games will decide an overall winner. T-shirts for champions.
Trainers: Professional trainers are on site to tend to any injuries or conditioning needs.
Registration Deadline: The attached registration form below should be completed for each team and submitted by July 3rd, 2008. Roster Form should be presented at game day sign-in.
Entry Fee: The fee per team for participation is $450 and must be paid before the day of the event. Checks should be made payable to the John Pepper Memorial Lacrosse Fund and included with completed registration form.
Registration Kit: Each team registering will receive a registration kit including game schedules, and rules upon check-in. Game schedules will be posted at least one week prior to the event dates to this website.
Inclement
weather :		 In the event of inclement weather the governing committee reserves the right to postpone, alter schedules/format or cancel games in the best interest and for the safety of the participants and spectators in attendance. Every effort will be put forth to accommodate the planned full schedule of games within a reasonable period of time to accommodate the needs of the officials and participating teams. The John Pepper Lacrosse Committee also reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tournament in advance due to weather related or other acts of God.
Facility Rules : Tailgating including barbeque grills are not allowed at the facility. The on-site Athletic Fields consession stand offers a wide variety of options to choose from. Pets are not allowed at the Athlethic Fields.
   
Tournament Contacts: Girls:
email questions to Keith Tupper
registration forms to: Keith Tupper,3892 Spring Meadow Rd., Camillus, NY 13031
  Boys information and registration: Kevin Grome, 5360 Cobbler Way, Camillus, New York 13031 - 315.672.8698
e-mail: kevingrome@ongov.net
Documents: 
Download the following forms in Adobe Acrobat format.
Registration form   Team Roster

Map

 Sponsor Donation Form
Directions: For those that never have been to the West Genesee Athletic fields, The fields are located on Pottery Road off route 173 in Camillus. Please use the following directions:

From the east (or from Route 690) Take the 695 extension from the New York State Fairgrounds towards Camillus/Auburn and exit at the Hinsdale Rd. exit.  At the bottom of the ramp take a right. (the fields are 2 miles from here) Proceed on Hinsdale Rd. until it ends (about a half mile) at Rt. 173 (Warners Rd.) and take a left. Proceed about 1.5 miles on 173 and turn right on Pottery Rd.  The fields are .25 miles up on the left.    

From NYS Thruway (I90).  Exit at exit 39 Baldwinsville. Proceed to Route 690 East on ramp and stay to the right (you will be on it only for a few hundred yards) Exit immediately at the Jones Road exit. At the end of the ramp turn left on Jones Road.  Proceed to the next traffic light at Van Buren Rd. and take a left. Proceed back over the Thruway and take the first right on Hermann Rd. which is just over the bridge. Proceed down and up a hill and at the crest you will come to Pottery Rd. Take a left and proceed approx. 2 miles (the fields will be on your right after you cross the railroad tracks)

Wildcats Capture Title #5
• Congratulations to the West Genesee Lady Wildcats(24-0) who captured their 5th NYS Girls Lacrosse title with a hard fought 13-12 victory over the Farmingdale Dalers on Saturday, JUne 14th on the SUNY Cortland campus. The Lady 'Cats were paced by the 5 points each from seniors Ariel Kramer and Laren Welch with captain Kiersten Tupper chipping 3 assists to break the all time team and Section 3 seasonal assist record with 93. CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!





All-League 'Cats
• Congratulations to the following West Genesee Lady Wildcats in being named to the All CNY Lacrosse Teams:

1st Team:
Kiersten Tupper (Player of the Year), Amanda Cizenski, Kelly Fucillo, Nicole Perkins and Lauren Welch

2nd Team:
Maria DiFato, Lauren Corso

Central Empires Team
• Congratulations to the following West Genesee Lady Wildcats in being named to the 2008 Central Lacrosse Team: Good Luck!

Maria DiFato, Karlyn Tupper and Breonna Hudgins

Wildcats Swat Hornets For Section 3 Woman's Championship!
• The West Genesee Lady Wildcats captured their 8th Section 3 Women's lacrosse title with a convincing 13-9 win over the Fayetteville-Manlius Lady Hornets. Congratulations girls!!

2008 Wildcats Off To College

Karen Bianchi - Brockport
Amanda Cizenski - St. Bonaventure
Amanda Corso - Siena
Lauren Corso - Siena
Steph Dattellas - Brockport
Maddi Farcione - Gannon
Kelly Fucillo- LeMoyne
Ariel Kramer - Marist
Carly Motondo- Brockport
Jennie Perkins - Mercyhurst
Nicole Perkins - Syracuse
Emily Rozwood - Albany
Kierston Tupper - LeMoyne
Lauren Welch - Canisius

Fucillo Tabbed for Under Armour Classic
•Congrats to Genny senior netminder Kelly Fucillo who was named to play in this years Under Armour All-America Classic in Baltimore on June 16th. Kelly is one of 22 players suiting up for the North squad with will be mentored by a familiar coach...Bob Elmer.

Tupper Ranked 5th in Country
•Kiersten Tupper is currently ranked 5th in the country. Put out by Sports Illustrated, www.takkle.com currently lists the top 100 girls High School lacrosse players. The top 50 players in every major city were submitted by local coaches. Congratulations to Kiersten on making this list!

'Cats Finish Regular Season Undefeated!
• Congratulations to the 2008 Lady Wildcats in running the table and finishing the regular season 18-0!

 

2008 John Pepper Memorial Lacrosse Tournament and
Third Annual Wildcat Invitational Taking Registrations!
• Registrations are being accepted for the seventh annual John Pepper Lacrosse Tournament and third annual Lady Wildcat Invitational. Both tournaments will be held the weekend of July 26th and 27th at the West Genesee Athletic Club Fields in Camillus. The John Pepper tournament will feature girls divisions for modified (grades 7-8) and JV (grades 9-10) on Saturday July 26th, 2008. The annual tournament is held in honor of former West Genesee boys JV lacrosse player John Pepper who died in 2001.

The third annual Lady Wildcat Invitational will take place on Sunday July 27th and feature 16 of the the best varsity programs throughout the state and region. Click here for a downloadable registration form.
For more information on both tournaments, send e-mail to LTupper@twcny.rr.com

For a recap and details on the 2007 John Pepper Lacrosse Tournament, be sure to visit the website at www.johnpepperlax.com.




THANK YOU...
Dom FRUUUUUUUUUschello!!!

The West Genny lacrosse players, parents and community wish to thank the "voice of the Wildcats", Dom Fruschello, for his dedication to both teams.

Dom has contributed an unparalleled level of excitement and professionalism to Wildcat lacrosse games through his player introductions, delivery style, and player acknowledgements for both the 'Cats and visiting teams for years!

If you have any West Genesee Lady 'Cats or related information to share send email to: laxmaster@wglax.com