The Becker boys lacrosse team headed into the post season with a 9-2 record, winning the western conference with a 5-0 record.
The team had 10 players attaining all-conference recognition. First team all-conference were, Milan Kent (midfielder), Adam Ewald and Nick Langlais (defensemen), Tyler Kruse and Cole Neu (attackmen), Dana Slominski (goalie) and Ben Gilchrist (face-off specialist).
Second team all-conference were, Zack Vieau (midfielder), Noah Fisher (defenseman) and Ethan Boutin (attackman).
For the first time in boys lacrosse history, they had three players represented with All-State recognition. That included all-state honorable mention to Kent and all-state to Kruse and Slominski.
Receiving coach of the year honors was Head Coach Brandon Kent.
Quarterfinals
The Bulldogs matched up against Grand Rapids in the state quarterfinals late last month. After a slow start and a halftime lead of 6-5, the Bulldogs cruised to a 13-6 win.
Boutin led all scorers with five goals and one assist. Milan Kent had four goals and three assists, Kruse had three goals and one assist and Gilchrist had one goal and one assist.
The defense had a great game and an outstanding second half, led by Adam Ewald's five ground balls. Also aiding the defense were Nick Langlais and Noah Fisher.
Semifinals
The Bulldogs advanced to play Duluth in the semifinals May 27.
The Bulldogs fought a back and forth battle with the Chargers and scored the apparent winning goal with two seconds left. The Chargers called for a stick check and the player’s stick was found illegal and the goal disallowed.
In overtime the Chargers scored first to win the game.
Becker had outstanding play from Chris Sassen on defense, as he stepped in to replace an injured Noah Fisher.
Milan Kent led scorers with four goals, Kruse had three goals, Zack Vieau had one goal and two assists, Alec Green added to the score sheet with one goal while Boutin had an assist.
Third Place Game
The Bulldogs met the St. Paul Celts in the third place game June 7 and won by one goal.
After a hard fought contest, the game ended up tied at nine heading into double overtime. Following a timeout, Milan Kent took the ball one-on-one to the net and as the defense collapsed he tossed it to Kruse who buried the shot for the double overtime win, securing 3rd place for the Bulldogs. Kent led scorers with three goals and two assists, Kruse had two goals and two assists, Boutin had three goals, Gilchrist had one goal, Alec Green had one goal and Nic Valerius had one assist.
