Let the games begin...I can see why Moravian is the selection for the Landmark..it makes sense...but...let's not count the Lady Royals out...Megan Kopecki sure seems to be the heir apparent to the next top flight scorer for the Royals...Also, Ryan Mooney reminds me a lot of Kate Dougherty, Doc...and if Molly Klusek stays healty and we see her potential realized we should be in the mix yet again...nice article in the Scranton Times this morning...Coach Strong is only 13 victories away form 700....wow.......

Okay...someone fill me in...I went 12 yrs going to the Lady Royal home games, and many of the away games. During that 12 yr period I missed only 2 home games...last year, however, I only made it to 2 games...work!!! Anyway...fill me in...who are the teams to beat and who are the top playes in the conference.....

Saratoga..Interesting questions....The one player in between the Seniors and the Frosh is Ryan Mooney, one of our best defensive recruits in years. How do you replace 70% of your scoring? Tough to answer that one but keep in mind the gals who backed up Taryn and Allison wouyd have started for 80% of the teams we played over the last 2 years, so the cupboard is far from empty. Their roles are now different so it should indeed be interesting. Also, the return of 6'3" Molly Klusek will be invalueable.



See ya in 2 weeks......

Kate,

The Mac may not have much parity this year at the top. I cannot see any of the teams truly competing with Desales or Kings. I think Kings have the talent level to be a Sweet 16 contender. We'll see what happens though....

I mention this here as many from this room will remember him..


The Lady Royals sports family lost a true gentlemen with the passing of Womens Soccer coach JOE BOCHICCHIO. Joe was the soccer coach for nearly 25 years and was truly a nice man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

The Lady Royals sports family lost a true gentlemen with the passing of Womens Soccer coach JOE BOCHICCHIO. Joe was the soccer coach for nearly 25 years and was truly a nice man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Okay...we are about 5 months prior to the start of the inaugural Landmark Conference.  Any fans of the teams out there who can bring us up to speed on your respective teams? I will give a preliminary update on Scranton.---First we loose 2, 1000pt scorers. One of which is Taryn  Mellody  a 3 time All American, and the 2nd, Allison Matt, was one of the best pt gaurds in the Mac-Freedom over the last decade. In addition we loose the leagues best shot blocker in Tiffany Williams. Couple that with loosing the leadership and poise of Casey Thran and we look to be in dire straights.....But hold on for a moment....


We return one of the best D3 coaches in history in Mike Strong---granted he does not play, however, he sees the situation better than anyone and has the ability to fix it. Apart from a lot of Freshmen coming in to compete this year we do bring a lot back. Considering the changing strting lineups as well as the generous switching of players a lot of our gals have seen significant playing time. First off we have Stephanie Remington, great defense as well as the ability to shoot lights out. We return last years lone frosh, Ryan Mooney, one of the fiercest defenseive players I have ever seen.... Now, big girls, Michele Fabio, Kathleen Daly, the resturn of 6'3" Molly Klusek and it looks like Scranton will be in contention again....It will be very interesting to see how we match up in a new league though...

Ronk, The Lady Royals will be playing 2-3 games when they take thier holiday trip. I think this year the go to Puerto Rico. It sure looks like Kings will not happen but perhaps Desales.....

All like-minded posters can feel free to go to the Landmark section.......



JUST KIDDING.........

Cancun in Dec..sounds like a great vacation for a fan...I am sure that playing that kind of competition is only going to help a Kings team that I feel is on the precipice of making a good run in the NCAA playoffs next year., They will need a bit more depth, but the main points are already in place. Now I'm day-dreaming of Cancun.....

Well...it was a nice ride while it lasted.....To the Lady Royal seniors thanks for the memories....What a ride....1 home loss in 4 years. Not too bad...

As for the games in Scranton tonite.   Bowdoin was clearly a step ahead of Rochester at every turn. The defense was smothering and Loonin,Flahertyand Anelauskas were pretty darn good...

Scranton--MaryWash--This was a 3 point game that could have gone either way. About 4-5 pts scored by both teams combined over the last 5 minutes or so.Scranton had some shots but they just didn't fall. I think Mary Wash is going to match up well against Bowdoin and it should be an entertaining game.

Tc--Come on up for the games. It will be interesting to get your take onboth of these games....

Just got back in to town from Harrisburg..Let the games begin..

Anyone within reasonable driving range needs to be at the Long Center Fri night. We have the opportunity for $7 to see 4 of the top teams in the country. I know the other 3 sectionals can state the same but take a look at the matchups...If I were a betting man I would say that no one team could be listed as more than a 2 point favorite in either game.

Rochester-Bowdoin---that is worth $7 on its own..throw in Scranton vs Mary Washington and anyone within 4-5 hours hit the highway and come out and watch 4 premier programs.


Now..does anyone not know who I'm rooting for??

I'm feeling pretty good as I am currently in 2nd place out of 377 in the PICK EM contest. I have 15 out of 16 teams left in the Sweet 16. Messiah loosing wass not a shocker to me but I did have them picked nonetheless.



As for Scranton hosting this weekend I am certainly happy but a bit surprised. I had envisioned a 7 hour drive to Bowdoin but I'll take a 12 minute ride instead.....

Both games have the makings to be donnybrooks...Rochester matches up real well with Bowdoin so that game should be very tight. UOS vs Mary Wash...should likewise, be a great game. I see the Lady Royals winning by about 8...

Fun game at the Long Center this evenening.... 2 teams played sound fundamental basketball that was nice to watch..2 great coaches matched up as well. Senior leadership was the difference tonite. Taryn, Allison and Casey in particular were the difference. 

At half we up up by12 and within 2 minutes of the second half starting we were up by  only 2 and it was nip and tuck the rest of the way. The Ladies are probably on the road next Fri but they have left a lasting impression on the home crowd. GREAT JOB LADIES..........