The UFL’s Florida Tuskers are looking for a few good women to join this year’s cheerleading squad… NLL MVP Casey Powell of the Orlando Titans is hosting youth lacrosse camps… UCF women’s soccer coach Amanda Cromwell has five camps scheduled over the summer.
Casey Powell and Matt Vinc helped lead the Orlando Titans to the East Division regular season with a franchise-best 11-5 record, and last week were named the National Lacrosse League’s 2010 Most Valuable Player and Goaltender of the Year, respectively.
The first season in Orlando for the Titans has been met with big numbers in the stands and even bigger numbers on the field. The Eastern Division Champions finished with an 11-5 record and now host the Boston Blazers on Saturday at Amway Arena.
In the latest power rankings published by NLL Insider, the Orlando Titans sit atop the latest rankings following last weekend’s 16-12 win on the road over then-No. 2 Toronto. Matt Vinc and Casey Powell each earned player of week honors.
Following last week’s 12-5 win at Colorado, Vinc was named National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Week as he made 47 saves on 52 shot attempts in the win. The Titans improved to 3-1 on the year as Vinc is clearly a major player in the team’s success.
Local pro sports teams are hosting a variety of events throughout the area over the next two months as the Predators hold tryouts, the Titans put on a lacrosse clinic, and the Magic keep kids busy over spring break with basketball camps.
Coaches and general managers from the National Lacrosse League elected Orlando Titans defenseman Greg Peyser defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his efforts in Friday night’s win over Rochester.
There were 8,145 fans at Amway Arena on Friday night to witness the inaugural game of the National Lacrosse League’s Orlando Titans, who dominated the Philadelphia Wings, 13-8, thanks to four goals and an assist from game-MVP Casey Powell.
The Orlando Titans are looking to make a huge impression of the local sports scene as they help open up the 24th National Lacrosse League season at Amway Arena against Philadelphia. Indoor lacrosse makes its official debut in the state of Florida with the dropping of the ball at 7:35 p.m.
Last month four-time All-American Casey Powell recalled the advice a lacrosse coach once passed along to him – “If you can do the little things, there’s a chance that someday you’ll be able to do something big.”