Lax climbs into NJCAA Poll

The Alfred State College lacrosse team has jumped in to the NJCAA national poll for the first time in 2008.  The Pioneers are currently ranked #10.

The Blue and Gold is 6-2 overall and 5-1 in Region III play.  The team is one of five squads from Region III represented in the poll.  Herkimer CCC is ranked #1, Onondaga CC #2, Monroe CC #7, and Hudson Valley CC #9.

Bill Jolly (Waterloo) leads the tam with 26 goals and 10 assists while Josh Mateo (Waterloo) has recorded 17 goals and 15 assists.  Deljae Edwards (Syracuse/Nottingham) has been tough in net with a 4-1 record and a 10.55 goals against average.

A-State returns to action on Friday looking to rebound from their first Region III loss when they travel to Finger Lakes CC.  Opening face-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.