Blue Jays’ way NO. 13 JOHNS HOPKINS 15, NO. 17 TOWSON 7
Williams’ career day propels No. 13 Johns Hopkins to victory against No. 17 Tigers
Cole Williams’ new look includes a closely shaved head instead of the long blond hair that flowed seemingly out of every opening of his lacrosse helmet.
But one thing that hasn’t changed about the Johns Hopkins senior attackman is his prowess with the stick.
The Marriottsville resident and Loyola Blakefield graduate had game highs in points (seven) and assists (four) to power the No. 13 Blue Jays to a 15-7 win against No. 17 Towson in the season opener for both sides before an announced crowd of 1,914 at Homewood Field on Saturday afternoon.
Williams, who was especially important during Johns Hopkins’ game-ending 9-1 run over the final 28 minutes, 6 seconds of the second half when he contributed four assists and one goal, said he suffers from alopecia, which explains the change in hairstyle. He added that he has a different mindset for the final year of his college career, which is absent a trip to the NCAA Final Four.
“I think it’s that senior mentality, knowing that this is the last ride for me,” he said. “So [I’m] just rallying with our other seniors knowing that we’re the leaders of this team. I think that’s just it.”
Filling in for Epstein
Joey Epstein stood on the Blue Jays sideline in his No. 32 jersey and helmet, but a bulky brace on his right knee was the most visible indication that the sophomore attackman who set the program’s freshman records for goals (48) and points (73) and was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year would not play against the Tigers.
Williams played a significant role in