Whitlow racks up 12 points while Snipers’ goalie also scores in lopsided victory

Some creative handiwork was required to get Dylan Sprentz' name on a Six Nations Snipers' jersey on Sunday after he was dressed as a runner instead of his usual goalie position.

By Sam Laskaris Writer Things were going the Six Nations Snipers’ way on Sunday. How good was it for the local Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) squad? Well, consider the fact Dylan Sprentz, who was originally penciled in to be the club’s backup goalie, was instead dressed as a runner. Sprentz played some offence and managed to score a goal in the Snipers’ 23-13 triumph over the visiting Peterborough Timbermen in a contest held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA). While Sprentz’ goal was a highlight for team members, it was another Six Nations player who was the offensive star of the match. Wes Whitlow racked up a whopping 12 points in the game. Whitlow scored five goals and added seven assists. Snipers’ head coach Darcy Powless said he was told…

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