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Are the Hamilton-Wenham boys primed for another long run through Division 3?

It's all about seeding for the Generals, who have posted a very strong 12-6 record this spring. You could easily make a case for the Generals being the best of the second-tier teams in Division 3. To make a long postseason run, however, H-W will likely have to get some favorable seeding to advance to the semifinals or finals, and it will have to steal a game from one of the big three | Cohasset (12-5), Scituate (10-6) and Dover-Sherborn (12-4).

Pilkanis helps HW drop AP

Senior attackman Charlie Pilkanis scored two goals just 12 seconds apart at the start of the fourth quarter to give the Generals a needed cushion in a 7-5 win over Austin Prep. Ryan Gendreau added a hat trick for H-W (12-6) while Casey Colyer, Ryan Hanna and Jake Cotter also found the back of the twine.

Fishermen fade in fourth, fall to Generals

For three quarters, the Gloucester boys lacrosse team turned in a very competitive effort against Hamilton-Wenham.

But in the end, the Fishermen were done in by the fact that they were missing a number of starters for different reasons.

Generals fall to Triton

The Generals had a slow start and found themselves behind 10-3 and unable to battle back in falling to Triton 17-9. Jake Cotter led the offense with three goals while Marcus Hanna scored twice. H-W (9-6) got single goals from Ryan Hanna, Casey Collier, Steve Dangora and Cory Daff.

Gendreau comfortable scoring goals all over the North Shore

Ryan Gendreau's lacrosse career has been a virtual ping-pong match of stops on the North Shore.

A Danvers resident, Gendreau began playing lacrosse as a third grader in the Peabody Youth Lacrosse League because Danvers didn't have a program at the time. He continued playing at the Glen Urquhart School in Beverly while in junior high, and has been a contributing member of the Hamilton-Wenham varsity team since his freshman year of high school | despite still living in Danvers.

Hamilton-Wenham laxmen make state tourney

Hamilton-Wenham made the cut for the state tournament yesterday with a solid 15-7 win over Danvers. But according to Generals coach Jimmy LaSelva, earning a spot in the postseason was not the primary motivation against the Falcons.

Generals hold off Hanover

Dan Castro stopped 12 shots and made the Generals' 6-1 halftime lead stand up with stellar play in the second half as the Generals topped Hanover 12-7. Hamilton-Wenham (6-3) won its fifth straight thanks to three goals apiece from Casey Colyer and Jay Allsopp. Chipping in a pair of goals were Ryan Gendreau and Jake Cotter as H-W was able to quell a late Hanover rally.

Gendreau hits century mark in HW win

Senior co-captain Ryan Gendreau notched his 100th career goal and totaled three on the afternoon to pace the Generals over Triton 11-4. Fellow co-captain Jake Cotter also tallied three scores | marking the third straight game he's recorded a hat trick.

Generals get past Magicians

Three goals courtesy of senior attack Jake Cotter helped the Generals (2-3) bounced back with a 9-5 win over Marblehead. Longpole Corey Daff added a goal and Ryan Gengreau also scored as Hamilton-Wenham led 4-2 at half and gradually increased their advantage after the break. Will Beringer and Jackson Barber had goals for the Magicians.

Hat tricks lift H-W lacrosse team

Ryan Gendreau, Ryan Hanna and Steve Dangora each had hat tricks and an assist to lead the Generals, who improved to 1-1 with the Cape Ann League road win.. Jake Cotter contributed a pair of goals while Charlie Pilkanis, Ben Penta, Zach Cotter and Jay Allsopp each had one.