Season: 2023

2023

FHSAA 2A Regional Playoffs (Quarterfinals) – Riverview Rams @ Gulf Coast Sharks

The Riverview Rams (12-8) Varsity girls traveled to Naples to take on the Gulf Coast Sharks (13-4) in the FHSAA State Championship Series Regional Quarterfinals.

Gulf Coast’s ability to control the draw 59% of the time (14-for-24) was one of the key differentiators, as the Sharks took an 8-5 lead into halftime, and kept the pressure on Riverview’s defense in the second half, securing the 13-9 victory. Junior Susan Lowther (3G/1A) and senior Emily Hazlett (2G/2A) each had 4 points for the Rams. Sophomore CC Hackl had 2 goals and 4 draw controls.

Gulf Coast attackers Peyton Davidson and Kali Cleary each had 5 goals for the Sharks.

Congratulations to Riverview junior Susan Lowther, who’s 4 points in her final game of the season, put her at 168 total points for the season, which leads the nation at this time (MaxPreps).
PHOTO CREDIT: JONAH HINEBAUGH/NAPLES DAILY NEWS

2023 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse State Championship Tournament Class 2A Tournament

vs

Riverview Rams @ Gulf Coast Sharks (District 12 Championship)

The Riverview Rams (8-10) traveled to Naples to take on the Gulf Coast Sharks (12-5) in the 2023 District 12 Championship, and were defeated, 9-2. Gulf Coast jumped out to a 7-0 halftime lead and were able to maintain offensive possession of the ball throughout the game, leading to their second District Championship in as many years..

Senior Will Leffler stopped 15 of the 26 shots he faced in his final game at Riverview.

Gulf Coast freshman Jack Jolly led all scorers with 4 goals. Senior John McCue had 3 goals for the Sharks.

2023 FHSAA Boys Lacrosse District Tournament 2A District 12

vs

Riverview Rams @ Manatee Hurricanes (District Championship)

The Riverview Rams Varsity Girls were defeated by the Manatee Hurricanes in the District 11 Championship game on Thursday night at Manatee High School. Manatee was able to executed very well throughout the game at the draw circle, winning 21 of the 31 draws (68%), which led to their offensive getting 30 shots on goal against the Rams. Manatee sophomore Grace Knowles led all scorers with 7 goals. Riverview junior Susan Lowther had 6 goals. Seniors Emily and Katie Hazlett each had 2 goals for the Rams. Sophomore CC Hackl had a 3-point night with 1 goal and 2 assists.

Even though Riverview did not win the District Championship, their #7 ranking in the FHSAA 2A division gives them an at-large bid in the FHSAA Regional Playoffs.
2023 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse District Tournament 2A District 11

vs

Venice Indians vs. Riverview Rams (District 12 Semi-Finals)

The Riverview Rams (8-9) defeated the Venice Indians (4-11) at the Ram Bowl in the FHSAA Division 2A, District 12 Semi-Finals, 7-2, and will advance to play in the District 12 Championship game on Thursday, April 13 against the Gulf Coast Sharks in Naples.

Riverview’s scoring was led by sophomore Jack Yochim with 5 points (4G/1A). Junior Ty Nutter had one of his best games of the season on defense, snatching 8 groundballs and forcing 5 takeaways. Riveriview’s senior goalie Will Leffler had 4 groundballs and 8 saves.
2023 FHSAA Boys Lacrosse District Tournament 2A District 12

vs

Palmetto Ridge Bears vs. Riverview Rams

The Riverview Rams defeated the Palmetto Ridge Bears in the first round of the FHSAA District 12 Playoffs, 18-0. Seven different Rams contributed to the scoring, with junior Jack Yochim leading the way with 9 points (4G/5A). Sophomores Charlie Flint (5G/1A) and Toby West (4G/2A) each had 6 points. Junior Zach Westover had 2 goals. Junior Ty Nutter had 5 groundballs and 1 takeaway for Riverview.
2023 FHSAA Boys Lacrosse District Tournament 2A District 12

vs

Lakewood Ranch Mustangs vs. Riverview Rams (@ Manatee HS)

The Riverview Rams Varsity Girls defeated the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs, 20-12 at Manatee High School in the District 11 semi-finals. The Rams will play Manatee on Thursday, April 13, for the District Championship. Junior Susan Lowther had a record night for the Rams, scoring a single game record of 16 points (9 Goals/7 Assists), as well as picking up her 100th goal of the 2023 season. She also had 17 draw controls at the circle. Senior Emily Hazlett scored 4 goals and sophomore CC Hackl picked up 3 goals for Riverview. Hailey Domenick played well on defense, snagging 5 groundballs for the Rams. Riverview’s senior goalkeeper, Mia Rey recorded 11 saves between the pipes.

Riverview dominated at the draw circle, winning 79% of the draws (26-for-33). In addition to Lowther’s 17 draw controls, Hackl picked up 7 DCs, as well.
2023 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse District Tournament 2A District 11

vs

Berkeley Prep Buccaneers vs. Riverview Rams

In the last game of the regular season, the Riverview Rams (6-9, 1-1) Varsity Boys defeated the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers (4-11, 2-0), 9-8 at the Ram Bowl on Wednesday night. Five different Rams contributed to the scoring with sophomores Charlie Flint 4 points (2G/2A), Toby West 3 points (2G/1A) and Jack Yochim 2 goals leading the scoring for Riverview. Junior Ty Nutter had 5 groundballs at LSM/Defense. Senior goalkeeper Will Leffler stopped 13 of the 21 shots he faced.

Riverview’s faceoff combo of Harry Yochim and Karson Gill combined to win 50% of their faceoffs, 10-for-20.

Berkeley Prep’s scoring was lead by sophomore Owen Watts with 5 points (2G/3A) and freshmen Winston Sullivan with 2 goals.

vs

Riverview Rams @ Cardinal Mooney Cougars

The Riverview Rams Varsity Boys (5-9, 1-1) were defeated by the Cardinal Mooney Cougars (8-6), 15-1 on Monday evening in a non-district road game. Riverview’s junior LSM Ty Nutter had 7 groundballs and 1 assist. Senior Riverview goalie Will Leffler had 12 saves on 27 shots in goal.

Nine different Cougars contributed to the scoring for Mooney supported by winning 68% of the faceoffs (13-for-19).

vs