BONNES BROTHERS LEAD LYCOMING MEN’S LACROSSE TEAM TO VICTORY

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – For perhaps the first time in NCAA history, a trio of brothers started a lacrosse game at the same position. Michael, Ryan and Shaun Bonnes, of Ridley Park, Pa., and graduates of Ridley Senior High School, all started at the attack position for the Lycoming College men’s lacrosse team against King’s College, Monday afternoon. The three siblings proved that talent runs deep in their family as they combined for 12 goals and seven assists, leading the Warriors to a 23-3 Middle Atlantic Conference victory.

Lycoming came storming out of the gates against the Monarchs, scoring 11 goals in the first quarter. The Bonnes’ played a part in all 11 goals with Shaun, a freshman, recording five goals in the period, Ryan, a sophomore, scoring two goals and assisting on another; and Michael, a senior, scoring two goals and recording three assists. All three of Michael’s assists were to one of his brothers.

The Warriors continued to roll throughout the game, posting six goals in the second quarter, two in the third and four in the fourth. King’s managed a goal in the second quarter and two goals in the third.

Jared Jankowski (Sr./Boonton, NJ; Boonton), Christian Willaum (Fr./New Milford, CT; New Milford), Sean Powers (Fr./Drexel Hill; Monsignor Bonner) and Jon Bennitt (Jr./Painted Post, NY; Corning-Painted Post West) all saw time in goal for Lycoming. They combined for 12 saves and allowed three goals.

The Monarchs’ goals were scored by Chris Reilly, Scott Jepsen and Terrence Reilly. Peter Lukesh played the first half in goal for King’s, allowing 17 goals and making six saves. Mike Mattavi finished in the Monarchs’ net making eight saves while giving up six goals.

“This game was all about the Bonnes brothers. There are not many teams out there with three bothers and I think it is something special,” said Lycoming head coach Gene Peluso. “Michael has had a great career here at Lycoming. He is the all-time leading goal scorer for the program, but today he stepped back and let his brothers share the limelight. Ryan is a terrific teammate and a great person. Today was a great day for him. Shaun is a good player with strong stick skills who has a tremendous future ahead of him.

“The Bonnes family has been great supporters of our program. They travel to every away game and are always at the home games. I’m very happy for the whole family today.”

The Warriors take a break from conference action on Wednesday, when they travel to Keuka College. Lycoming improved to 7-3 overall and 4-1 within the MAC with today’s win. King’s fell to 1-6 and 0-6.

COLLEGIATE MEN’S LACROSSE
King’s 3, Lycoming 23

Teams                    1                2                3                4                Total
King’s                    0                1                2                0                3
Lycoming                11                6                2                4                23

Goals:
Lycoming – Shaun Bonnes 5, Michael Bonnes 4, Ryan Bonnes 3, Sang Duong 3, Adam Green 2, Dave Dormond, Buddy Temple, Ryan Bergstrom, Bryan Laplante, Dan Wilcox, Mickie Llano
King’s – Chris Reilly, Scott Jepsen, Terrence Reilly

Assists:
Lycoming – Michael Bonnes 5, Dave Dormond 2, Sang Duong 2, Shaun Bonnes, Ryan Bonnes, Dan Wilcox, Todd Brysiak, Frank Loughran, Eric Holzauer
King’s - none

Saves:
Lycoming – Jared Jankowski (20 min.) 5 saves, 0 GA; Christian Willaum (14 min.) 3 saves, 3 GA; Sean Powers (13 min.) 3 saves, 0GA; Jon Bennitt (13 min.) 1 save, 0 GA
King’s – Peter Lukesk (30 min.) 6 saves, 17 GA; Mike Mattavi (30 min.) 8 saves, 6 GA