A Smithtown native delivered one of the most dominant individual performances at the Super Sixes tournament, leading all players in scoring while representing Team Australia on the international stage.
Marcus Wertheim, who plays collegiately at Brown University, finished the tournament as the overall leader in goals and total points, recording 25 goals and 30 points for Team Australia.
Wertheim’s scoring prowess was on full display in the Bronze Medal game, where he nearly carried Australia to a podium finish. The Smithtown product scored five goals in the contest, keeping the Australians within striking distance until the final moments of a tightly contested matchup. Team Australia ultimately fell by a single goal to the Haudenosaunee Nationals in a dramatic one-goal loss.
Despite the narrow defeat, Wertheim’s performance stood out among the world’s top players, cementing his status as one of the tournament’s most dangerous offensive threats. His ability to generate scoring opportunities, finish at a high rate, and perform under pressure made him a focal point of Australia’s attack throughout the event.
From Smithtown to the international stage, Wertheim’s Super Sixes showing represents a significant achievement for both his program at Brown and his hometown lacrosse community, highlighting the growing global impact of Long Island-developed talent.
