We strive to promote skill development, sportsmanship, team play and love of the sport, not individual play. Our focus is to create a challenging, engaging, learning environment where children of differing levels of skill and physical development can learn and enjoy the game of lacrosse.

The Watertown Lacrosse Junior team participated in the 2009 CONNY State Tournament held at Yale on Sunday, June 14. After a slow start to the season, the Watertown Juniors have been on a tear, winning their last 5 games leading up to the Tournament.

After enduring Mother Nature’s morning wrath, the Tournament directors had to jockey field changes and time delays. Watertown started their first game at 3:00pm vs. Cheshire Red under beautiful skies. Two stunning goals by Mitchell Hill, one a piece by Danny Glaser and Matthew Logue proved to be enough to hold off Cheshire by a score of 4-3. The defense was anchored by John Gribbon, Jeff Dwyer, Austin Esson and Justas Rodarte kept the shots to a minimum while Goalie Zach Ockerman made some key saves.

After the Conny Tournament director’s secured a field, Watertown was ready for the finals against Trumbull B. After allowing a quick goal, Watertown races back to a 3-1 lead following amazing attack work by Joegi Peche. The remaining attackman, Justin Freer, Matt Bovat, Gianfranco DaMelio, Patrick Budras, Riley Barnick and Anthony Quadrota provided the attack support that allowed Peche to score 4 goals. Middies Steele Moran, Ben Dispoto helped provide the offensive and defensive sparks to keep the game in reach while Lynne Keane provided defensive support. Gavin Meaney, meanwhile pumped in 2 goals. In the last 3 minutes, Danny Glaser put in another goal which unfortunately was followed by a response goal from Trumbull. With 2 minutes left, Watertown was up 7-6. To the crowd’s amazement, Trumbull scored with just over a minute left to tie the score. The next faceoff was key. While Trumbull gained possession and headed for the goal, Danny Glaser scooped up the ball, out ran his defenders, and scored with 10 seconds left. Faceoff specialist Matt Logue slowed the faces off long enough for time to expire and the celebration began. The Watertown Lacrosse Junior team is the 2009 Conny Aqua Division Champion.

Sadly, Walker Nadeau and Sam Goetch were unable to attend the CONNY Tournament but played a very important role in the team’s success. The team ended their season, 9-7-1

Coach Matt Glaser and Jake Glaser are very proud of their players.