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Beach Blast Lax Tournament on target at Cape

Harper Hertrich from the ESLC 2028 team shoots and scores in the 10-6 loss to the Check-Hers Elite team. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 26, 2024

The 2024 Beach Blast lacrosse tournament made its annual stop at the Cape Henlopen High School sports fields June 22-23, where top teams from around the East Coast battled it out in the sweltering heat and humidity.

The weather was hot, hot, hot and the players were scorching the twine.

There were 43 teams participating with age groups from graduation dates of 2027 through 2033. Groups took to eight fields and competed in 50-minute games with frequent water breaks during the competition.

Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club fielded five teams ranging from class of 2028-32. 

The two-day Beach Blast tournament, run by Sue Murphy and Courtney Vaughn, is the Cape Region’s premier lax tournament.

“Our Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club teams played against some high-caliber teams from across the country representing Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Ohio,” said Leigh Rupar, Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club program and recruitment director. “With a smaller tournament this year, there were no brackets, so it’s always good to see where our teams from Delaware match up against high-quality opponents from historically strong lacrosse states.”

Sloan Pierce of the ESLC 2028 squad dodges past a Check-Hers defender.
Team 2028 goalie Kyah Badley sets up her defense.
Harper Hertrich wins the draw for the 2028 team.
Emmi Swope controls the ball in the midfield for the 2028 squad.
Meredith Frederick goes to goal for the 2029 ESLC team.
Jillian Leach of t5he ESLC 2028 squad speeds the ball upfield against the Check-Hers defense.
Delaney Keating wins the draw from the Saltwater player for the ESLC 2031 squad.
Elyse Van Heest plays goalie for the 2031 team.
Morgan Ryan of the ESLC 2031 team goes to the Saltwater goal.
ESLC 2031 middie Remy Hertrich runs past a Saltwater defender.
ESLC 2031 attack Morgan Ryan watches her shot go toward the Saltwater goal.
ESLC 2031 attack Harlow Draper dodges around a Saltwater defender.
ESLC 2031goalie Elyse Van Heest looks to clear the ball with Samantha Michnya ready to assist.
ESLC 2028 attack Ellery Given controls the ball in the midfield.
ESLC 2028 midfielder Blair Moore shoots on the Check-Hers goal.
ESLC 2028 midfielder Brooke Moore dodges past a Check-Hers defender.
Sadie Absher plays close defense for the Coastal 2031-32 squad.
Margot Eden of the Coastal 2031-32 squad takes a shot on goal.
Coastal 2031-32 attack Brielle DiStefano goes to the goal.
Coastal 2031-32 attack Sienna Grapski moves the ball into the offensive zone.
ESLC attack Emmi Swope dodges past a Check-Hers defender in the 2028 game.
Ginny Keys moves the ball upfield for the Coastal 2031-32 team.
Raegan Wagner controls the ball for the ESLC 2028 squad.
Sloan Pierce takes a jump shot for the ESLC 2028 team.
Courtney Vaughn, left, and Sue Murphy have directed the Beach Bash tournament since its inception.
Taking a break from the competition are (l-r) Brooke Zolper, Millie Alleman and Anika Kane from the ESLC 2032 squad.
Maisie MacGowan plays close defense for the ESLC 2032 team.
ESLC 2032 goalie Emerson Allen looks to clear the ball with teammate Charlotte Catts breaking out.
Olivia Catts, right, plays close defense for the 2032 squad.
Meredith Frederick dodges to the goal for the ESLC 2028 team.
ESLC midfielder Harper Derrick speeds the ball toward the Heros goal.
The ESLC 2028 team gives a cheer before taking the field.
Ella Norman, who recently had a break, came to support her team.

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