FARMINGDALE, N.Y. | The Farmingdale State men's lacrosse program, in conjunction with the Long Island Metro Lacrosse Foundation (LIMLF), will be hosting 'The 2nd Annual Legends Game' on Saturday, April 8, against Skyline Conference opponent Merchant Marine.
The game will honor the lives of eight lacrosse legends: Richie Moran, Ron LaValle, Mike Bowler, Dennis Rogers, Arthur Allen, Jim Howell, Scott Huff, and Eric Sopracasa.
LIMLF is a not-for-profit organization comprised of volunteer members who work throughout Long Island and the New York Metro area to improve and promote the sport of lacrosse.
Farmingdale State will hold a pre-game ceremony to honor the Lacrosse Legends beginning at 12:20 p.m. so be sure to arrive early! The game is scheduled for a 1:15 p.m. opening faceoff.
Players from both FSC and USMMA will wear custom jerseys to honor the Legends; raffles will be held and donations accepted.
What are your donations to LIMLF used for?
We help improve, promote, and grow the sport of lacrosse. Some of our accomplishments include but are not limited to equipment and monetary donations to underprivileged youth programs through our Outreach program, provide awards and recognition for athletes in your local community, scholarships for high school boys' and girls' players, and maintenance of the 9/11 memorial we sponsor, which is located at Farmingdale State College. More detail about what LIMLF does can be found on its website at www.limetrolax.org.
Any amount is helpful as it will support lacrosse in the Long Island metropolitan region. A $5, $25, $50, or $100 donation goes a long way toward making our game better. Any monetary donation in any amount is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible.
We look forward to a very special day at Farmingdale State!
Richie Moran - The Lacrosse Hall of Famer and three time National Champ (four, if you count the one he won as a player), has left a long lasting impact on not only with Cornell but, the sport of lacrosse as a whole with his famous words, "It's Great To Be Here."
Ron LaValle - As an athlete, LaValle was a standout lacrosse player at Adelphi University. He was elected to the Adelphi Hall of Fame in 1996. Later as a Assistant Coach at Stony Brook, he helped the Seawolves win their first-ever America East Conference Championship. His true legacy will be as a person that placed great emphasis on mentoring and shaping the scholar-athletes of Stony Brook University.
Mike Bowler - Bowler was a noted teacher, coach, club administrator at Rocky Point High School since 1973. Always armed with a big smile and a can-do attitude, Bowler was the epitome of commitment toward every type of student and athlete who crossed his path during his life in education and coaching.
Dennis Rogers - Dennis was a proud member of the Long Island Lacrosse Community, always putting a smile on others faces. Dennis was a graduate of Division High School in Levittown, and went on to have a successful career at Salisbury University. He impacted the lives of many young players throughout his life, creating life lessons that will stick with them forever.
Arthur Allen - Known by many as Arty, the 1994 Northport graduate went on to play collegiate at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he held the record for most goals scored for many years. After graduating, he was an Officer and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was a Captain on and off the field, leaving a remarkable impression on the people who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim Howell - Jim was known by all of the Long Island lacrosse family as a Hall of Fame Official from 1970 to 2009, Founding Father of the NY State Officials Association, a Founder and past President of the Nassau PAL, and the Founder of Long Island Summer Youth Lacrosse League Program. Many of the youth rules he put into place are still used today all over the country. He created much of the infrastructure that makes Long Island lacrosse what it is today.
Scott Huff - Scott Huff was a former six-season National Lacrosse League player for the New York Saints and impactful club lacrosse coach. Scott was a proud father of three children, who all went on to play Division 1 Lacrosse: Kaeli at USC and then Stony Brook for her extra year; Kelsey at USC; and Ryan at Penn State.
Eric Sopracasa - Sopracasa, a 1995 graduate from Sachem North and an All-American in high school, tragically passed away while playing at the University of Massachusetts in 1999. Called by teammates and friends, Soup was inducted to the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.
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