Lacrosse

It took two unexpected turn of events for former Gilman lacrosse standout Gordie Koerber to end up playing at the University of Denver, one of four teams left in this year's Division I NCAA men's lacrosse tournament. Until seventh grade, Koerber was the goalie for his lacrosse team before suffering two injuries made him change his mind about the position. After taking two close range shots to his chest just days apart, Koerber's parents, Bryan and Gillian, were fearful of additional injuries, especially as he faced larger, stronger players.

Defending state champion Fallston protected its turf in Tuesday's Class 2A-1A boys lacrosse championship. Going against Harford County rival Patterson Mill, the No. 15 Cougars settled in with two quick goals and stayed in control to earn a comfortable 15-5 win over the Huskies at UMBC Stadium. The Cougars' superior quickness and skill, along with their balance on attack became more and more apparent as the game wore on. Senior Marc Badger led the way with three goals and three assists; Wes Rumple added three goalsand nine different Cougars either recorded a goal or an assist.

The senior attackman took the lead role in the Dons' improbable run to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship, highlighted by his two-goal, four-assist performance in Friday's 10-9 upset win over previously undefeated Boys' Latin to win the title. Capping the standout performance for McNamara was the title-clinching goal with 1:56 to play. The Dons, who earned the sixth and final playoff spot in the final day of the regular season, trailed 6-0 after the first quarter and 9-7 in the closing minutes of regulation.

The Class 4A-3A boys lacrosse championship between defending champion South River and Westminster was suspended Wednesday night due to lightning at UMBC. The game was slated to pick up where it left off on Thursday, with the South River leading, 8-7, and just over a minute remaining in the first half. The first sight of lightning prompted an automatic 30-minute delay. Just as the players returned to the field and play was expected to continue, lightning was again seen in the area, forcing the suspension.

The IAAM coaches have announced their all-star lacrosse teams: A Conference Sammie Burgess, McDonogh Gabby Cha, Mount de Sales Molly Cobb, Notre Dame Prep Ellie DeGarmo, Bryn Mawr Caroline Federico, Maryvale Nevi Fernandez, St. Paul's Cece Finney, Roland Park Liz Haus, Notre Dame Prep Miranda Ibello, Maryvale Stephanie Lazo, St. Mary's Julie Legar, Garrison Forest Maggie Preas, McDonogh ...

The state plans to submit a bid this summer that it hopes will fulfill its vision of making Baltimore a "semi-permanent" home of the NCAA lacrosse championships. "My vision is we're going after both men's and women's [championships], and we're going to create an epicenter" for the sport, said Terry Hasseltine, director of the Maryland Office of Sports Marketing, on Monday. Baltimore already is a frequent home to the NCAA lacrosse final four and championship games. It hosted the men's and women's championships in 2010 and the men's championships in 2011 and will host the men's and women's final fours again in 2014.

BOYS LACROSSE (All games at UMBC) CLASS 2A-1A NO. 15 FALLSTON (15-4) VS. PATTERSON MILL (10-9) When: Tuesday, 6 p.m. Outlook:  The Cougars will look to defend last year's championship in an All-Harford County final.  During the regular season, Fallston earned a 9-5 win over the Huskies in a game that was suspended because of inclement weather in late April. Tied at four late in the first half when play was halted, the Cougars dominated when play resumed to win. Kyle D'Onofrio (66 goals, 24 assists)

Revenge was oh so sweet for Salisbury's women's lacrosse team, especially when it came with a national championship. The Sea Gulls polished off a 23-0 season with a 12-5 victory and the Division III national championship by avenging last year's title-game loss to Trinity College in a battle of undefeated teams Sunday at Stevenson University's Mustangs Stadium. "We've been cheering 'Redemption' all year and 'Road to redemption' and that word has really meant a lot to us," said Sea Gulls senior attacker Lauren Feusahrens, who scored five goals.