Tim Giarrusso is determined to conclude his lacrosse career at Middlebury College on a strong note. The senior midfelder from Hingham started last week with goals in nine consecutive games, including a season-high six tallies in an 11-10 win over Trinity on April 16, raising his season total to 28. The Thayer Academy grad followed that performance with three goals and two assists in a 15-10 win at Colby. The Panthers (10-5) won six straight before losing to Williams, 13-9, Wednesday in the regular season finale against New England Small College Athletic Conference foe Williams. Giarrusso set the single-season scoring record (50 goals) at Thayer before his younger brother, Harry, bested the mark in 2013. The 5-foot-8 Giarrusso is an environmental studies major with a focus on economics. After graduation, he plans to work for a commercial real estate firm in Boston.
Q. Middlebury won six straight after a pair of one-goal losses (Bowdoin, RIT) in late March. What happened?
A. We lost some tight ones early that we really want back. However, right now we are just focused on the game in front of us and things are starting to click. We haven’t lost in April and don’t intend to in May.
Q. The program is 44-22 since your arrival after a 4-9 record the season before. What is the goal for the rest of the season?
A. We have an extremely strong group of seniors who have worked hard to leave the program better than when we arrived. The goal has always been to improve each and every game and to ultimately play our best lacrosse during the home stretch.
Q. Your younger brother Harry, a sophomore attack, is a member of the squad. How nice is it to be playing with him in college?
A. I have been so fortunate to play with my brother. We grew up playing together in the backyard for our Hingham youth program, on club teams and for two years in high school on the same line. It’ll be fun watching him and the team play these next couple of years.
Q. Your best skill on the field?
A. Probably that I always play full speed. I use my quickness to create space that allows me to get to the net. Also, this year my shooting percentage has been higher than past years.
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time when not playing lacrosse?
A. I hope to spend a lot of time fly fishing this spring with the weather warming up. There is a solid crew on the team that tries to make it out to the river when they don’t have too much work.
Q. Does the team have a favorite spot to grab a meal around campus?
A. Historically, we have always loved to eat at Sama’s Cafe in town. However, we have also been going to Grapevine and they have done an awesome job for us during post-game tailgates. I am also fortunate enough to live with two seniors who love to cook (Mani Ghiasi and Jack Rautiola). They have a mean roasted chicken recipe.
Q. What is something that your teammates may not know about you?
A. That’s a tough question. We are such a close team so it’s hard to hide anything from each other. But not many kids know about my passion for composing electronic music on my computer. I have set up a studio in my room and it is something I spend a lot of time on.
Q. What is your favorite movie or TV show and why?
A. I am huge Tom Hardy fan and loved “Lawless.’’ It is a classic story about three brothers who stand together in hard times and are respected by everyone in their community for being extremely tough.
Q. Do you plan to stay involved in lacrosse in any way?
A. I know I will be playing summer ball. The game has given so much to me over the years and it is growing so fast. I know I will be involved coaching at some point in my life.
JOHN JOHNSON
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