Aran Roberts to Princeton

Heard on the sidelines...
Aran Roberts, San Ramon Valley's outstanding defender, has verballed to Princeton.* The rising Junior has been the subject of lots of chatter on the recruiting circuit this summer, making the All-Star teams at both King of the Hill and Gait Cup tournaments. The Dilettante first noticed him at De La Salle's Enea Sports Complex in 2011, where the then-Freshmen Wolves' close D looked very athletic in a losing cause against the Spartan. This past season the Wolves' Soph had a very nice game against the SI Wildcats, primarily during some one-on-one match ups against the Wildcat's top Soph, Joe Lang. Coach Bates and his Princeton Tiger's staff made a great decision. Congrats to Aran Roberts, his family, and the San Ramon Lacrosse coaches!. They've collaborated in the production of a good one!

The Dilettante hears that additional Ivy League commitments by NorCal laxers are coming soon. Stay tuned!

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* In the Ivy League, a verbal commitment is made between Coach and Player. Only the Admissions Office can make the official offer.

2012 Gait Cup: All-Stars

The following Alcatraz Outlaws made the All-Star team at the Gait Cup:

Cam Bowlby San Ramon Valley 2013
Liam Bourke Redwood 2014
Will Ernst University HS 2014
Frankie Hattler Sacred Heart Prep 2014
Joe Lang Saint Ignatius 2014
JJ Ntshaykolo Thacher 2013
Joe Reid Casa Grande 2014
Jerome Rigor Foothil High School 2013
Aran Roberts San Ramon Valley 2014
Josh Wellman Oakridge 2014

Both teams (2013s and 2014s) play in the Quarterfinals tonight.

Semis and Finals take place tomorrow morning. Go Outlaws!

King of the Hill All-Stars

Here is a list of All-Stars from the King of the Hill tournament:

Class of 2013*:
Jack McGovern  Close D St. Ignatius
Jerome Rigor Attack Foothill

Class of 2014^:
Will Ernst Goalie University
Joe Lang Attack St. Ignatius
Joe Reid Casa Grande
Aran Roberts San Ramon Valley
Patrick Tracey Attack Redwood

*I heard from a Dad that Coach Edwards promoted only those who were uncommitted
^ I believe I am missing one or two All-Stars from the Class of 2014. Please send me a comment if you know the names of the remaining All-Stars from this Class.

Thanks to a commenter, I have added Joe Reid and Aran Roberts to the 2014 All-Stats at King of the Hill. 6/29/2012

Contra Costa Times names All East Bay Lax teams

The Contra Costa Times released their 2012 Boys' Lacrosse All East Bay teams. You can read the article at:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/high-school-sports/ci_20843794/all-east-bay-first-team-capsules-boys-lacrosse?source=autofeed#

Michael Tagliaferri

They also did a story about Mike Tagliaferri, which can be read at:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/high-school-sports/ci_20843443/east-bay-boys-lacrosse-player-year-san-ramon?source=autofeed#

Congratulations to all the guys named by the Contra Costa Times!