Michael Warren Fuller

The Washington Post
Copyright 2000 The Washington Post
June 5, 2000

HEADLINE: Three Lacrosse Goalies Will Stick Together
BYLINE: Christian Swezey , Special to The Washington Post

Three of the Washington area's top boys lacrosse goaltenders will be on the same team in the fall. All-Met Reed Sothoron of St. Mary's Ryken, second-team All-Met Justin Lang of Gonzaga and honorable mention All-Met Matt Welch of Oakton will attend Bridgton Academy in Maine. Bridgton offers a fifth year of high school and has a traditionally strong lacrosse program.

"It is extremely unusual for us to get three such quality kids--especially goaltenders--from the same area," Bridgton Coach Mike Fuller said. "We feel very lucky to have all three."

Fuller said getting playing time for the three goaltenders may not be a problem. In the fall, the school hosts a series of scrimmages that several NCAA Division I and III coaches attend. In the spring, the team plays at least 17 games, including junior varsity teams from Army, Navy and Princeton as well as other postgraduate schools...