Cole Scheffler
MEN’S LACROSSE
A powerful offensive stance propelled an undefeated Hope College men’s lacrosse team to a 23-18 win over Albion College on Tuesday night.
The Flying Dutchmen got on the board first 32 seconds into the game on a goal by attacker Jack Radzville, pictured left. The junior from Howell (Howell HS) led Hope in scoring with six goals and two assists, tying his previous career-high goal record.
Zach Wiggins scored shortly after, recording his first career goal. It was a big night for the junior from Kalamazoo (Mattawan HS), who tallied five goals in all and one assist.
The game improved Hope to 4-0. It was also the most goals scored against Albion in a varsity game and tied for the seventh highest-scoring game of all-time.
The faceoff line was also commanding during the game.
“Cole Scheffler, Liam Cunningham, Brayden Blackburn, and our faceoff line were just outstanding tonight,” said head coach Mike Schanhals. “I was really proud of us on how we were able to possess the ball and keep it out of (Albion’s) hands and get where we wanted offensively.”
Junior Cole Scheffler of Rockford (Rockford HS) dominated on the dot, going 30-of-39 on faceoffs.
SOFTBALL
The Hope College softball team delivered a hit parade for its home opener on Tuesday.
The Flying Dutch took two from Kalamazoo College on Wolters Stadium by racking up 21 runs and 23 hits.
Hope won the first game, 6-1, and the second game, 15-1, in five innings. The Flying Dutch are now 6-0 on the season and 2-0 in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play.
In Game 1, winning pitcher Megan Soderbloom (Dowagiac, Michigan/Dowagiac) went the distance and allowed six hits and two walks. The senior lefty struck out one. She also recorded two runs batted in at the plate.
In Game 2, Hope jumped to a 5-0 led in the top half of the first inning. Left fielder Jo Cook (Birch Run, Michigan/Birch Run) hit a three-run homer in the fifth.
Winning pitcher Alaina Adams (Oak Creek, Wisconsin/St. Thomas More) earned her first collegiate victory with three innings of scoreless relief. The right-hander did not allow a baserunner.
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