Dogfish Start 2025 ALL Senior Season Strong

Cedar Rapids, IA – The Iowa Dogfish opened their 2025 American Lacrosse League (ALL) Senior Season with a promising home stand this past weekend, hosting three thrilling games at the ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids. After a weekend of intense competition, the Dogfish emerged with two impressive victories, setting a positive tone for the season ahead.

The Dogfish faced a challenging start on Friday, June 21st, in their season opener against the Milwaukee Muskies. Despite a valiant effort, Iowa fell to the Muskies with a final score of 10-4. Goals for the Dogfish were contributed by #68 Colin Livesay, #24 Max Cary, #12 Jake Pappas, and #0 Michael Jango.

Later that same day, the Dogfish rallied for their second game, squaring off against the Omaha Rebels. In a nail-biting contest that went down to a shootout, the Dogfish showcased their resilience, securing a dramatic 9-8 victory. Key offensive performances came from #0 Michael Jango, #14 Owen Essay, and #19 Tucker La Belle, each tallying two goals and one assist. #6 Owen Roenneberg and #12 Jake Pappas also added crucial goals to the Dogfish's score sheet. In the shootout, goalie Resse Kinzig made a huge save that ultimately sealed the game.

Carrying their momentum into Saturday, June 22nd, the Dogfish once again clashed with the Omaha Rebels and delivered another dominant performance, securing a convincing 9-3 win. The offense was firing on all cylinders, with #65 Michael Shakerin and #0 Michael Jango each netting a pair of goals. #14 Owen Essay demonstrated his playmaking ability with a goal and two assists, while #12 Jake Pappas, #19 Tucker La Belle, and #61 Braeden Conwell each contributed a goal and an assist.

With a 2-1 record to start the 2025 ALL Senior Season, the Iowa Dogfish are looking forward to building on this strong foundation and achieving a successful year.

Up next, the Dogfish will hit the road for their first away games of the season. They are set to travel to Kansas City to take on the Kansas City Smoke on Saturday, June 28th, and Sunday, June 29th. The Dogfish are aiming to bring home two more wins from their trip.