Adrian, MI – These are the highlights of the Sports Update from Friday, August 22nd…
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Adrian College men’s lacrosse junior Sam Van Eekeren recently competed in the World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in South Korea.
Representing Team Netherlands, Van Eekeren appeared in three matches during the tournament. The Netherlands went 1-1 in pool play, earning a win over Hong Kong and a loss to Japan, before moving on to face Puerto Rico and Mexico in bracket play.
Van Eekeren earned his spot on Team Netherlands by submitting a highlight reel, followed by an interview process. He was ultimately chosen to represent his Dutch heritage on the international stage.
Van Eekeren recorded three goals on three shots on goal. He also collected eight ground balls and forced nine turnovers.
The international tournament featured 19 teams, each competing in pool play before entering bracket rounds. Team Netherlands secured a place in the top playoff bracket and will compete in the 11th place game on Saturday against either Ireland or Germany.
Van Eekeren will return to Adrian College for his junior season, aiming to help lead the Bulldogs toward a conference championship in the spring of 2026.
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The Mud Hens bats erupted for 17 hits Thursday night, as Toledo continued their winning ways against the Rochester Red Wings, 16-5.
The Hens will stay in New York tonight to battle the Red Wings. First pitch at 6:45pm.
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The Detroit Tigers were off Thursday and will open a three game series with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Comerica Park.
First pitch set for 7:10pm. The Royals are now in second place in the American League Central… nine and half games behind Detroit. Cleveland has slipped to ten and a half behind the Tigers.
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The Detroit Lions have one more preseason game to go before the regular season begins. Detroit will host the Houston Texans Saturday at 1pm.
*Featured image courtesy of Adrian College Athletics*