The Flint Powers Chargers move to (5-2) after avenging last years regional semi final loss to the Bay City Western Warriors by a score of 13-2. Led by Tino Perani, the Chargers’ defense killed off 7 of 8 man down situations as well as posted an 80% save percentage on the day. 

Bay City Western got on the scoreboard first by scoring on the initial possession of the contest but the Chargers bounced back by scoring the next three tallies and they never looked back. Key contributors on the night were Koen Hernandez with a team high 6 Ground Balls and a three-way tie with 5 points each by Max Phillpotts (5G/5P), Charlie Fritz (4G/1A/5P) and Peter Huey (2G/3A/5P).

Next Tuesday the Lapeer Lighting visit Atwood Stadium in a Saginaw Valley League Varsity only match up as Flint Powers aims to improve their record to (6-2), Game starts at 6pm.

After losing the previous two games the Powers Chargers were able to right the ship and move to (4-2) on the season with a 19-8 victory over the Linden Eagles. 

Coach Baker and the Chargers defense were key in securing the win by causing 12 total turn overs and killing off all 4 of Powers’ penalties. Neutralizing the Eagles Extra Man Offense as well as staying out of the penalty box allowed the Chargers offense to get in a rhythm and continue playing “team first” offense. The selfless team effort was led by Joey Engel (2G/3A/5P), Max Phillpotts (3G/3A/6P) and Peter Huey (3G/3A/6P). 

When asked which of the Chargers performances stood out in his mind, Coach Schramm commented “To know for certain we will have to review the game film but what jumps out to me from a quick glance at the stat book is Jack Snodgrass’ healthy stat line of 7 Ground Balls and 2 Caused Takeaways. It was also nice to see some shots start going for Charlie Fritz” as he posted his career high single game goal total of 6 Goals as well as an assist for a total of 7 points on the day. 

Coach Schramm finished by highlighting attack man Peter Huey. “Huey had himself a day though, 6 points is a great day for any attack man but when you put up 6 points and back it up with 14 ground balls, you become a game changer.”

Flint Powers continues SVL conference play on Thursday April 20th at home (Atwood Stadium) against Bay City Western. JV begins at 4:30pm and Varsity at 6pm. 

The Flint Powers Men’s lacrosse team moves to 3-0 on the season with a 19-2 rout of the Bay City Central Wolves. “Team First” was the theme of the game as the Chargers offense score 19 total goals, of which 13 were assisted (68%). Key performances were turned in by Seniors Charlie Fritz and Max Phillpotts. Fritz tallied 7 total points (3G/4A) to lead all Chargers, as Phillpotts landed 5 Goals on 9 shots. Sophomore Ryan Hamlin also showed a spark by netting his first career Hat Trick on an efficient 3 of 3 shooting.   

Flint Powers kept the pressure on by dominating the middle of the field by going 14 of 22 (63.6%) on face offs, successfully clearing 15 of 21 (71.4%) as well as forcing the Wolves to earn every possession by denying 21 of 25 clearing attempts and ending the game with an outstanding 84% successful ride percentage.

The Chargers Men’s lacrosse program travels to Midland Thursday 4/12 for a Varsity only contest. Game start time is 7pm.

In Flint Powers Men’s Lacrosse season opener the Chargers were able to run out the final  minutes and hold on to the victory against Swartz Creek in a 11-10 Victory. Two Time All  Conference Attackman Charlie Fritz led the Chargers performers tailing 2 Goals, 2 Assists for 4  Points and 3 ground balls. Peter Huey led all Chargers players with 5 ground balls while also  notching a goal and an assist.  

When asked about his first regular season game with the Powers Chargers’ program first year  JV Head Coach and Varsity Defensive Coordinator Forrest Baker responded “Tonight was my  first official game coaching here with Powers. It was great to see a competition in which the  boys overcame adversity and pulled out the win. As an alumnus of Kettering University, it was  also great to see the community come together to share their passion for lacrosse at historic  Atwood Stadium. We have a lot of work to put in at all levels, but I see a promising season  ahead for this group.”  

Powers Catholic found themselves in a slug fest with a strong and athletic Swartz Creek  program in their first regular season match up of 2023. The Chargers took an early lead but the  game remained a back and fourth battle till the final horn. The promising rematch of these  same two teams is set for April 4th.  

“Our young men took a step forward today. We went head to head with a strong and promising  program led by Coach Cook at Swartz Creek. Coach Cook and his staff did an awesome job of  having their players ready for the start of the 2023 season. They faced off well, had good goalie  play and were difficult to defend on offense. We are looking forward to the challenge of  

traveling to Creek in the first game back from Spring Break. I am proud of our young group of  guys who battled a tough and resilient team, but the true test is learning lessons from your  victories and defeats. Winners choose to learn from both outcomes, we will need that type of  approach in our preparation for our second leg of a back to back against Coach Cook and the  Dragons.” Commented Coach Schramm 

Chargers JV program kicks off their 2023 season in a match up against Swartz Creek on April  4th at Swartz Creek. Come Support your Chargers, JV Facesoff at 4:30pm and Varsity at 6pm.