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MLL Florida Launch

Launch Slip to Lizards, Fall 14-13

May 19, 2018 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Florida Launch News Release


BOCA RATON, FL.- In a wet and slippery game tonight, the Launch faltered to the New York Lizards at the very end of the game to give the visitors the win. The Launch led early and at the half, but the second half saw a re-energized Lizards team make a comeback.

New faces for the Launch were key contributors in the game. Rookie Jules Heningburg played in his first MLL game tonight and recorded three points off two goals and one assist. Ben Williams went 65% at the face-off X to give the Launch an advantage in offensive possessions. Bryan Cole, midfielder, added two goals and one assist while veteran attackman Kieran McArdle led the team with five goals.

The Lizards were lead by Will Manny and Joe Walters with four and five points respectively. Both goalkeepers played solid games in the matchup. Austin Kaut saved

QUOTES OF THE GAME

KIERAN MCARDLE - (on the Lizards) "they're just a resilient team. Everytime we came out on a run, they made a run also. So we had them in that first quarter, they came back, and it happened three or four times. You've got stop their runs. They stopped ours."

(on new teammates helping out) "It's great. Fresh legs coming in, younger guys. They're hungry to get out there, hungry to play. I think they fit in with our unit."

(on the scoring stall in the second half) "I think in the first half we were moving real well. But, we got a little stagnant in the third and fourth quarter."

COACH MARIANO - (on the rivalry) "I feel like this New York/Florida game, it's always a one-goal, close game. They had opportunities, they capitalized. We had our opportunities, we capitalized. We just needed to make one or two more plays."

(on the new players contributing tonight) "I thought they were excellent. I thought they had good talk, good communication. They really brought some energy, and made some big plays for us down the stretch."

JULES HENINGBURG - (on his first professional game) "It feels good. It's awesome to get out here and finally start playing [...] it felt good to get out here and get my feet wet."

PLAYERS OF NOTE

Kieran McArdle - 5 goals, 1 assist to lead the team in points

Jules Heningburg - 2 goals, 1 assists in first MLL career game.

Dylan Molloy - 4 goals

Ben Williams - 19 for 25 on face-offs for the night (66%)

OTHER NOTES

Saturday, May 26, for Memorial Day weekend, the Launch will be back at FAU Stadium for the team's last home game until they return in July. The Dallas Rattlers will make their first trip to Florida as the newest team in the league. The Rattlers will come into the game while the Launch will try to regain .500 record.

Face-off is set for 7PM.

Call 561-923-9067 for tickets to next Saturday's game or visit www.floridalaunch.com/tickets for more info.

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