Vernon wins supporting Red Bandanna
| 12 May 2015 | 12:58
At left, Vernon Lacrosse coach Harry Shortway is shown conferring with two other Vernon coaches during the VikingsþÄô game over High Point Regional High School.
Phil Tintle is shown collecting donations for the Red Bandanna Project during the Vernon lacrosse teamþÄôs victory over High Point Regional High School. Assisting him at the table was Megan Graham, a Vernon High School senior and recipient of the Welles Crowther Award.
The Vernon Vikings Lacrosse Team defeated High Point Regional High School team, 15-3, on Saturday.
VERNON — The Vernon Vikings lacrosse team defeated High Point Regional High School, 15-3, giving the team the NJAC Pooley Division championship.
The day was also a success due to efforts by Vernon lacrosse coach Harry Shortway and Phil Tintle, the sports teams lead writer for the Red Bandanna Project.
The project honors the memory of Welles Crowther, a civilian hero of the 9/11 attacks on The World Trade center. Crowther also was a high school lacrosse player in Nyack, N.Y. before sacrificing his life to help save others.
According to Tintle, the fundraising efforts were a success. The Vikings purchased 19 Welles Crowther red wristbands totaling $135 and Tintle collected $185 from spectators who attended the game.
— Photos by Chris Wyman