LaSalle outscored Glens Falls 7-1 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 16-12 victory in the Section 2 Class C boys lacrosse final Friday, May 24, at Schuylerville High School.
Glens Falls jumped out to a 4-2 lead in the first quarter, but LaSalle kept the score close until it had the opportunity to pull in front over the final 12 minutes. Continue reading “Section 2 boys lacrosse: LaSalle rallies past Glens Falls for Class C title”
No. 4 Voorheesville outlasted No. 5 Cambridge 10-9 in the Section 2 Class D boys lacrosse quarterfinals Saturday, May 18.
Ian Owens had a six-point day for the Blackbirds, recording three goals and adding three assists. Jake Palmer also notched a hat trick, while John Hanlon contributed a pair of goals.
Gabriel Sgambettera tallied four times for Cambridge, and goaltender Daniel Blanchfield made 16 saves. Jamie Olvera chipped in with three goals and three assists.
Voorheesville meet top-seeded Schuylerville Tuesday, May 21, in one of two Class D semifinal games. The other contest pits No. 2 Johnstown against No. 3 Greenwich at Knox Field. Continue reading “Section 2 boys lacrosse playoffs: Voorheesville edges Cambridge in overtime”
The state’s top-ranked Class A public school boys lacrosse team received the top seed for the Section 2 playoffs Friday, May 17.
Undefeated Niskayuna (15-0) will face No. 8 Colonie in Saturday’s quarterfinal round. The winner of that game meets either No. 4 Saratoga Springs or No. 5 Shaker in the semifinals Tuesday, May 21. Continue reading “Niskayuna receives No. 1 seed for Section 2 Class A boys lacrosse playoffs”
In its biggest challenge of the Suburban Council season, the Niskayuna boys lacrosse team scored four times in the fourth quarter to defeat Shaker 8-4 Saturday, May 4.
The Silver Warriors grabbed a 3-1 lead in the first quarter, only to see Shaker pull even by halftime. After the teams traded goals in the third quarter, Niskayuna took control to remain undefeated in the league. Continue reading “Boys lacrosse: Niskayuna pulls away late to defeat Shaker”
A five-goal third quarter propelled Shenendehowa past Christian Brothers Academy 11-8 Thursday, May 2, in a Suburban Council boys lacrosse game.
Eric Makhatadze had four goals and two assists to lead the Plainsmen, who trailed 6-5 at halftime before taking control of the game. Billy Beach recorded a hat trick, and goaltender Jacob Aragones made nine saves.
Anthony Pizzola tallied four times for the Brothers, and goalie Max Tedesco stopped 14 shots. Continue reading “Boys lacrosse: Shenendehowa rallies past CBA”
Griffin King’s big day fueled Niskayuna’s 15-8 victory over Bethlehem Thursday, April 25, in a Suburban Council boys lacrosse game.
King scored eight goals and added two assists to lead the Silver Warriors. Brock Behrman added a hat trick and four assists, while goaltender Drew D’Alliard made 15 saves. Continue reading “Scenes from Suburban Council boys lacrosse: Niskayuna defeats Bethlehem”
Shaker limited Columbia to eight shots on goal on its way to posting an 8-1 victory Thursday, April 11, in a Suburban Council boys lacrosse game.
Sean McLean and Zach Mein each notched a pair of goals for the Blue Bison, who took control of the game with a five-goal second quarter. Logan Souza contributed a goal and two assists, and goalie Ryan Mazzariello stopped seven shots.
Collin Dougherty made eight saves, and Benjamin Cook recorded his team’s lone goal for Columbia. Continue reading “Suburban Council boys lacrosse: Shaker silences Columbia”
Queensbury scored the first eight goals of the game on its way to a 14-2 victory over Scotia-Glenville Thursday, April 11, in a Foothills Council boys lacrosse game.
Sam Benedetto paced the Spartans with a four-goal, three-assist performance. Paul Wright notched a hat trick and two assists, and Sean Collins tallied three times for Queensbury. Continue reading “Foothills Council boys lacrosse: Queensbury cruises past Scotia-Glenville”
Ballston Spa played well at both ends of the field to defeat Shaker 10-1 Tuesday, April 9, in a Suburban Council boys lacrosse game at Schuylerville High School.
Seven players recorded goals for the Scotties, and goaltender Gregg Dort nearly posted a shutout, stopping seven of the eight shots he faced. Lucas Bennice, Ethan Thomas and Demetri Yerou all scored a pair of goals to lead Ballston Spa’s balanced attack. Continue reading “Boys lacrosse: Ballston Spa’s defense shuts down Shaker in Suburban Council contest”
By ROB JONAS
SCHENECTADY – The Niskayuna boys lacrosse team showcased the depth of talent it possesses with Saturday’s 14-2 Suburban Council victory over Shenendehowa at Union College’s Frank Bailey Field.
Seven different players scored goals, and the defense allowed Shen a total of 11 shots on goal as the Silver Warriors remained undefeated after three league games.
“There’s a lot of depth with the 15 seniors we have, but it’s their willingness to share the ball that’s so important to us,” said Niskayuna boys lacrosse coach Mike Vorgang. Continue reading “Scenes from Suburban Council boys lacrosse: Niskayuna surges past Shenendehowa in early season showdown”