John Sothoron, founder of Ryken’s lacrosse program, dies at 74

[DCSportsFan.com]

John Sothoron’s path to stardom as a goalkeeper for the Towson men’s lacrosse program wasn’t exactly scripted. After lining up primarily as an attackman, he was shifted from offense to defense by Agostino “Mickey” DiMaggio,head coach at the Charlotte Hall Military Academy in St. Mary’s County.

Sothoron initially resisted the move – until DiMaggio challenged him.

“He said, ‘Put down your stick, and I’m going to keep firing shots at you,’” recalled Mary Sothoron, John’s wife. “John got so angry that he said, ‘I can stop anything you throw at me,’ and Mickey said, ‘I’ve got myself a goalie.’ That’s where it started.”

Sothoron, who earned All-American status with the Tigers before becoming a high school coach and helping develop the youth lacrosse system in St. Mary’s County, died of acute leukemia June 28. He was 74.

While at Towson, Sothoron amassed a 36-9 record as a starting goalie. In 1972, he became an All-American and finished his career with 578 saves, which is tied for third in school history with his son, Reed.

Read more here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/07/06/john-sothoron-towson-lacrosse-obit/

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