Section 1 teams are playing the last two days of the regular season while CHSAA, Fairchester and Ivy programs are well into the playoffs.
We’ll have the seedings up on Wednesday along with scoreboard up later this week for the first round of Section 1 playoffs and our live brackets.
Wednesday May 20
CHSAA AA Intersectional championship
Iona Prep 15, Kellenberg 5
IP: Tim Plunkett 4G, 4A; Ryder Ettere 5G; Drew Hiltsey 2G, 3A; Sean O’Boyle 2G, 3S; Billy Haggerty 2G.
Note: The Gaels won the CHSAA AA Intersectional championship and will head to Buffalo to play for the CHSAA state championship.
NYSAIS championship
Poly Prep vs. Hackley,
Monday, May 11
Eastchester/Tuckahoe 9, Keio 4
E/T: Declan Connolly 3G, 2A; Jack Ray 2G, 1A; Nick Martucci 1G, 1A; John Dealy 1G, 1A; Owen McLaughlin 1G; Matt Loparinno 1G, 3CTO, 4GB.
Clarkstown North 12, Ardsley 8
CN: Michael Gara 4G; Ryan McMahon 5G, 2A; Alfred Ryan 1G, 1A; Alex Mulackal 1G, 4A; Eoin Barry 1G.
Byram Hills 20, Minisink Valley 7
BH: Alex Rothenberg 7G, 1A; Reid DuToit 4G, 2A; Shane Horowitz 3G, 3A; Evan Gola 3G, 1A; Leo Greco 2G, 1A; Connor Burke 3A; Judd Spiewak 28/31FO, 1A.
Note: DuToit reached 100 points on the season.
Hackley 15, Riverdale 2
Brewster 16, Blind Brook 9
Bw: AJ Accurso 5G, 2A; Frank Tumminello 4G; Luke Cunningham 1G, 4A; Paul Rienzi 2G, 1A, 22/25FO; Jack McKenney 2G, 1A; Liam McKenney 2G.
BB: Tyler Taerstein 4G; Chase Katz 5G.
North Rockland 14, Valley Central 9
NRk: Noah Hilliard 2G, 1A; Tommy Swick 2G, 1A; Mason Sepinski 3G, 2A; Luke D’Espositio 3G, 1A; Manny Urena 3G, 20/26FO; Mikey Maurer 1G, 1A; Kieran Jones 14S.
Clarkstown South 14, Irvington 10
CS: Tommy Michello 4G, 1A; Jake Delillo 3G; Thomas Sharples 2G; Mason Ready 2G, 3A; Michael Scarpelli 2G; Matan Medeod 11/14FO; Joe Zanlunghi 8/11FO.
Irv: Liam Wade 3G, 1A; Nick Grados 1G, 3A; Chris Callahan 2G, 2A; D.J. Ufer 2G, 2A.
Haldane 16, North Salem 3
Hd: Gio Mercurio 4G; Sam Poses 3G; Will O’Hara 1G; Diego DiGiglio 1G; Eli Stolowitz 1G.
NS: Drew Karam 3G; Brady 2A.
Tappan Zee 12, Wappingers 3
TZ: Rian Hargaden 5G; Collin Butler 2A; Derek Kazcmarczyk 1G, 1A; Nick Nardiello 1G, 4GB; Brendan Gravius 1G; Ryan O’Connor 1G; Derek Sandhage 1G; Phalen Bennett 1G; Conor Wholey 1G; Matt Kryger 9GB, 3CTO; Binak Bruncaj 15S.
Mamaroneck 18, Scarsdale 4
Mk: Carsen Winters 4G; Brian Auker 3G, 1A; Jake Reese 3G; Jude Miesner 1G, 1A; Owen Reese 3A; Jared Rabina 1G, 3A; Nate Kulish 3G, 1A; Chris Menzel 2G.
Sc: Turner Mauro 2G, 1A; Charlie Starr 1G; Shane Kelly 1G.
Westlake 10, Briarcliff/Croton 9
Ws: Nicholas DiNapoli 4G, 2A; Romen Monaco 3G, 1A; Daniel Ballerini 1G, 1A; Harry Hudd 1G, 1A; Dean Zaino 12S.
B/C: Dylan Colangelo 4G; Teddy Neville 2G, 4A; Drew Masucci 2G, 1A; Riley Winger 1G; Grayson Dillon 15S.
Note: Brian Brennan scored the game-winner with 33 seconds to go.
Valhalla 15, Edgemont 4
Val: AJ Pesce 8G, 1A; Michael Petraglia 3G, 1A; James Vamossy 3G; Win Blitstein 1G, 1A; Luke Foisset 2A, 8GB, 3CTO; Andrew Vamossy 3CTO, 5GB; Mikey Hart 14S.
Ed: David Rosen 1G; Cam Siegal 1G; Leo Schwarcz 2G; Chase Harrison 13S.
Greeley 16, Pearl River 11
HG: Thomas Pollard 6G, 1A; Matthew Potenza 2G, 5A; Luke Dessi 3G, 3A; Tighe Dolan 2G, 2A; Jackson Barr 3G; Luke Kaplow 15S.
PR: Jack Pritts 3G; TJ Lanese 3G; Shea Sullivan 2G; Tommy Ayers 1G, 2A; Tommy Mahoney 1G, 1A; John Greenan 1G, 1A.
Pleasantville 17, Putnam Valley 10
Pv: Colin McDonough 2G, 3A; Matteo Pettricione 1G, 1A; Braden Feeney 6G, 2A; Brian Doherty 5G, 1A; George Kennedy 2A; David Hundzynski 2G, 3A; David Hundzynski 20/22FO; Declan Curry 11S.
PV: TJ Ferragazzi 2G; Mikey Frye 3G, 3A; Dakota Bourgie 2G, 2A; Nick Martinelli 2G.
Pelham 8, Mahopac 6
Pel: Justin Irani 2G, 1A; Will Alexander 2G; Cole DeDomenico 1G, 1A; Ford Fairback 2A; Kamol Frederick 9/15FO; Reeve Murrell 10S.
Ma: Ryan LaRue 2G; Gavin O’Keefe 1G, 1A; Bobby Egan 1G, 1A; Patrick Stirpe 1G, 1A; Kevin Feeley 10S.
Suffern 11, Nyack 10
Sf: Matt Norum 7G; Owen Cosgrove 2G, 1A; Vince Tinelli 1G; Christian Klingner 1G; Tynan Cosgrove 2A; Max Pearlman 2A; Robbie Ggueglia 19S.
Nk: Connor McGrogan 5G, 2A; John Carrol 2G, 3A.
Hen Hud 6, Rye Neck 3
HH: Chris Barrierios2G, 1A; Lucas Beloff 1G, 2A; Richie Simonetta 2G, 1A; Matt Lennox 1G, 4GB; Tim Palmer 11S.
Hastings at Albertus Magnus
Tuesday, May 12
Somers is prepping for the playoffs with eyes on the future
SOMERS – All that hardware belongs to last year’s team.
Of course, opponents will be coming at Somers in the weeks ahead like the Tuskers have the very thing every team in Section 1 wants.
Defending a title only gets harder when the playoffs begin.
There are only two games left in the regular season. Is that enough time for Somers to complete a revamp that began after the sectional and state championship trophies were put behind glass nearly a year ago?
A couple of positive results might be a help.
“I think we’re getting there,” senior defender Bret Kennedy said. “Ultimately, all the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year are still there for us so I think it’s about getting better each day and hopefully, we’re playing our best lacrosse and playing for a section championship at the end of the year.”
A visit from New Canaan turned out to be well-timed.
The Tuskers were in stride early and went back and forth with the No. 1 team in Connecticut for most of the first half. Somers lost traction late in the opening half, gave up a run and spent the rest of the game playing catch-up. The Rams headed back across the border with a 15-8 win.
“It was an opportunity to play a really, really good team at the end of the season,” Tuskers coach Jordan Hirsch said. “Coach (Chris) Spillane does a great job of kind of manufacturing the schedule to make it purposeful. The big thing is the game speed, but also their stickwork is elite. For us to have to play at that pace and show that we could go toe-to-toe for at least part of the game, I think is encouraging. Now we just have to find a little consistency.”
Box score
New Canaan (11-2): Wyatt Rotchford 1A; Grey Wildman 6G, 3A; Matt Reed 4G, 2A; Cole Campisi 2G, 1A; Brady Mazabras 2G; Liam Cox 1A; Nick Lerami 1A; Jack Crowil 16S.
Somers (8-6): Cam Violante 3G, 1A; Kieran Picco 1G, 1A; Tristan Iglesias 3G, 1A; Dylan Jimenez 1G; Kealin Wiggins 1A; George Sullivan 1A; Harry Brelesky 1A; Liam Barrett 1A;Bret Kennedy 6CTO, 12GB; Hudson Ruby 14S.
Takeaways
Winning faceoffs against established teams has been a major issue all season. Kennedy typically handles that chore, hoping to force opponents to at least back up, and while he’s getting some wins it exacts a physical toll on the Tuskers’ best pole.
A little more offensive diversity would give Violante and Tristan Iglesias even more room to operate.
“We’ve got to get some of the newcomers up and running,” Violante said. “There’s a lot to clean up on the offensive side, with the younger guys. It’s just a matter of getting them to the right spots so we can produce in the end.”
After watching the footwork and stickwork of Grey Wildman, it’s hard to believe there are more and two or three sophomores in the country better than the Rams attackman.
Manhasset 13, John Jay-Cross River 4
JJ: Riley McMahon 2G; Porter Bysshe 1G, 2CTO, 3GB; Dino Rajamani 1G; Peter Hill 2CTO, 4GB; Nick Harris 2CTO, 3GB; Blake O’Callaghan 14S.
Yorktown 17, Ridgefield (Conn.) 13
Yk: JT Carney 5G, 4A; Franie Ofrias 5G, 1A; Gianluca Marchini 2G, 2A; Brady Sheridan 2G, 1A; Vinnie Marchini 2G; Tyler Caricati 1G, 17FOW; Rowan Lason 2A; Eamon Coney 1A; Hunter Mezzatesta 17S.
NYCHSAA AA playoffs
No. 1 Iona Prep 17, No. 4 Cardinal Hayes 4
IP: Drew Hiltsey 3G; Tim Plunkett 4G, 2A; Billy Haggerty 6G, 1A; Matt Napolitano 2A; Sean O’Boyle 1G, 1A.
Note: Plunkett reached 400 career points.
No. 2 Stepinac 7, No. 3 Fordham Prep 5
AS: Chris Keating 1G, 2A; Hudson Weiser 2G; Bobby Gorman 1G, 1A; Nash Mayclim 1G; Robby Tumolo 1G; Andrew Basani 1A; Luke Fehsal 1G, 7GB, 4CTO; Kiernan Austin 1A, 10GB; 5CTO; Blake Dimatteo 6GB, 3CTO; Quinn Austin 5GB, 2CTO; Gio Mirable 10/15FO; Cole Fehsal 13S.
Wednesday, May 13
Tappan Zee 16, Pearl River 11
TZ: Collin Butler 2G, 7A; Liam Coleman 4G, 1A; Anthony Durso 2G, 3A; Rian Hardagan 3G; Ryan Caulfield 3G; Paul Hatzis 1G, 2A; Declan Kukla 1G; Phelan Bennett 14/25FO.
PR: Jack Pritts 4G; Tommy Ayers 3G; Mark Ostermeir 2G, 2A; TJ Lanese 2G, 1A; Tommy Mahoney 3A.
Nanuet 13, Hen Hud 3
Nt: Andrew Fay 4G; Stephen D’Adamo 2G, 2A; Austin Conjura winning 10/12FO; Haseeb Abdul 12S.
HH: Lucas Beloff 1G; Aiden Roush 1G, 1A; Chris Barrierios 1G, 1A.
Lakeland/Panas 12, Suffern 4
L/P: CC Savastano 3G, 2A; Aaron Federoff 3G, 2A; Anthony Ray 4A; Keaton Wolf 2G, 1A; Pat Harkins 2G; Dom Lemma 1G, 1A; Anthony Costa 1G; Dan Horowitz 8S.
Sf: Owen Cosgrove 2G; Tynan Cosgrove 2G; Matt Norum 2A; Robbie Sgeuglia 12S.
Eastchester/Tuckahoe 14, Edgemont 1
E/T: Declan Connolly 3G, 3A; Nick Martucci 3G, 2A; Ryan Johnson 2G, 1A; Jack Ray 1G, 1A; Logan Bogetti 1G, 1A; Owen McLaughlin 2G; AJ Avitable 1G; John Dealy 1G; Redon Gecaj 3CTO, 2GB; Christian Porpora 16/18FO.
Ed: Nico DeMaio 1G; Chase Harrison 17S.
White Plains 12, Wappingers 2
WP: Chris LaRosa 5G, 1A; Patrick Dooley 3G, 1A; Alex Spista 2G, 3A,; Jayden Tineo 2G; Eddie Ryan 2A; Tyler Greenberg 2A; Vinny Mignardi 14S.
W: Logan Washall 1G; Joe Tama 1G.
Putnam Valley 11, Valhalla 8
PV: TJ Ferraguzzi 3G, 3A; Nick Martinelli 4A; Jaxson Bowe 2G, 1A; Andre Tarrant 2G; Dakota Bourgie 2G; Mikey Frye 1G; Mack Gottesfeld 1G.
Val: AJ Pesce 3G; Daniel Kersto 2G; Luke Foisset 2G; Winn Blitstein 1G, 1A; James Vamossy 3A; Mikey Hart 16S.
North Rockland 9, Scarsdale 8 OT
NRk: Noah Hilliard 4G, 1A; Matt Mastellone 2G; Tommy Swick 1G, 1A; Mason Sepinski 1G, 1A; Luke D’Espoitio 1G, 2A; Mikey Maurer 2A; Tanner McGovern 2A; Kieran Jones 12S.
Sc: Turner Mauro 2G, 1A; Charlie Starr 3G; Chase Horowitz 1G, 1A; Shane Kelly 1G, 2A; Ethan Kwiat 1G; Bryant Puktun 14S.
Note: Mastellone got the game-winner.
Greeley 14, Mahopac 6
HG: Thomas Pollard4G; Luke Dessi 3G, 3A; Jackson Barr 3G, 1A; Tighe Dolan 2G, 1A; Luke Tavolacci 1A, 19/22FO; Luke Kaplow 14S.
Ma: Connor Behun 2G, 1A; Gavin O’Keefe 2G; Bobby Egan 2G; Kevin Feeley 14S.
Note: Kaplow recorded his 400th career save.
Byram Hills 15, Sleepy Hollow 6
BH: Max Miller 4G, 9GB; Shane Horowitz 3G, 3A; Alex Rothenberg 2G, 2A; Max Arcamone 2G; Evan Gola 1G, 3A; Reid DuToit 1G, 2A; Nico Palermiti 1G, 1A; Judd Spiewak 1G, 13/24FO; Luke Grego 12S.
Brewster 11, Fox Lane 3
Bw: Frank Tumminello 3G, 1A; Luke Cunningham 2G, 4A; AJ Accurso 2G, 1A; Paul Rienzi 1G, 12/15FO; Jack McKenney 1G; Justin DeMaio 1G; Liam McKenney 1G.
FL: Ryan Hardie 2G; Tyler Davidson 1G; Luke Valenti 24S.
Irvington 14, Haldane 7
Irv: Nick Grados 6G, 5A; Saxon Frank 3G, 2A; Harrison Malakoff 17S.
Hd: Vincenzo Pidala 2G, 1A; Luke Ruggiero 1G, 1A.
Ossining 19, Dobbs Ferry 6
Oss: Logan Idi 8G, 25/26FO; Matty Variano 3G, 5A; Justin Rudner 5G, 1A; Jake Kelsch 1G, 4A; Aidan John 1G, Joe Fortunato 1G; Shawn Murphy 10S.
Note: Variano reached 100 points.
Rye Neck 13, Hastings 3
RN: Joey Loiacono 5G, 1A; Liam Madden 3G; Anthony Russo 2G; Troy Mahony 1G, 2A; Rees Johnston 1G; Luke Periera 1G; Logan Williams 4A.
Arlington 15, New Rochelle 3
Ardsley at Blind Brook
Thursday, May 14
Plunkett and Haggerty lead Iona Prep to NYCHSAA championship
NEW ROCHELLE – There was a whirlwind of emotions to sort through.
Iona Prep was happy to have another NYSCHSAA championship plaque in hand and elated that Stepinac wasn’t leaving the field with any hardware. There was a touch of melancholy, too, as the seniors walked off Mara Field and up the steps for the last time.
The Gaels claimed the AA title with a 16-7 win Thursday, which makes three in four years.
“It’s amazing,” senior attackman Tim Plunkett said. “I mean, obviously, I still go back to sophomore year when we didn’t get it. That still frustrates me, but it’s in the past so I’m so grateful I got to do this with this group of guys. They’re my best friends in the classroom and out here on the field. It’s been a great year, the best in program history and I’m so happy we got it done.”
The Crusaders upset top-seeded Iona Prep here two years ago and went on to a CHSAA state championship.
And they were a nuisance in the early going in this game, too, until the Gaels scored three goals in the final minute of the first quarter to go on top 4-0.
Billy Haggerty netted two of the goals and Drew Hiltsey got one.
There are only four teams in the AA playoffs and Iona Prep thumped all of them during the regular season, which undoubtedly impacts the intensity level at the start.
“It’s hard for me to understand low energy in a championship game,” Gaels coach Rick Trizano said. “When you’re dominating some of the competition, it’s harder for them. Eventually, they put it together, but it does require a bit of yelling.”
Stepinac is getting better and had some moments.
The Crusaders got within three late in the first half, but Haggerty and Plunkett took over after the intermission. They combined for seven goals and five assists, making it a 15-5 advantage with five minutes to play. Plunkett set up Haggerty four times in the fourth quarter and became the program’s career assists leader with 214.
When a play breaks down, they have the kind of next-level chemistry that quickly transforms chaos into celebrations.
“Any time somebody asks, I say (Plunkett) is the best playmaker in the country,” said Haggerty, who’s got more than 200 career goals. “His eyesight and vision are so good. He wants to get everyone goals. My job is kind of easy. I think me and Tim know where we’re going to be before a play happens and that’s the best part. I know he’s going to find me, so I keep cutting and finding open lanes.”
Box score
Stepinac (7-13): Chris Keating 1G, 2A; Nash Mayclim 2G; Hudson Weiser 2G; Andrew Basani 1G; Kiernan Austin 1G, 5GB, 2 CTO; Luke Fehsal 1A, 7GB; Gio Mirable 14/24FO; Cole Fehsal 18S.
Iona Prep (16-4): Billy Haggerty 7G; Tim Plunkett 4G, 6A; Ryder Ettere 1A; Matt Napolitano 1G; Sean O’Boyle 3A; Drew Hiltsley 3G, 3A; Andrew Lagasse 1G; Ryan Elliot 5S.
Takeaways
Intensity will be a topic again Monday when the Gaels come back to practice following a short break for prom. Iona Prep heads to Kellenberg Memorial on Wednesday for the CHSAA intersectional championship. The Gaels beat the Firebirds 17-8 a week ago. Another win puts Iona Prep in the CHSAA state championship on May 23 against the Monsignor Martin (Buffalo area) winner.
Gaels assistant coach Nick Trizano was the program leader in assists (212) before the game.
“I remember having a good freshman year and looking at the records and I was like, ‘I’m never going beat any of these,’ ” said Plunkett, a UNC signee. “After my junior year Rick came to me and was like, ‘You have a chance.’ To beat any of those records is crazy and I’m super happy I got it done, but it wouldn’t be possible without guys like Billy. I think I have 100 assists just to him alone. This is something that requires two players, so it’s not possible without the other guys on the team moving around and making it work.”
Sleepy Hollow 14, Eastchester/Tuckahoe 6
SH: Andre Estevez 5G, 3A; Nils Baller 4G, 1A; Dennis Van Lent 3G, 2A; Amare Estevez 13GB, 5CTO; Charles Green 7S.
E/T: Ryan Johnson 2G, 2A; Nick Martucci 1G; Logan Bogetti 1G; Owen McLaughlin 1G; Dave Doherty 1G.
Bronxville 17, Westlake 7
Bx: Patrick Plunkett 5G, 1A; Nick Martinelli 3G, 3A; Brian Formato 1G, 4A; Chase Bacigalupo 1G, 3A; Thomas Freeman 3G; Landon Hamerling/Jack Fowler 12S.
Ws: Nicholas DiNapoli 2G, 1A; Luca Piazza 3G; Brian Brennan 1G, 1A; James Pickering 1G.
NYCHSAA A quarterfinals
Kennedy Catholic 11, Bishop Loughlin 2
KC: Jack Tota 4G, 2A; Sal Albanese 3G, 4A; Aidan Kinsley 1G, 11GB, 8CTO; Liam Kennedy 1G, 2A; Colin Romanowicz 1G; Jake Alves 1G; Lucas Rouse 9GB, 7CTO; Jason Polcari 13S.
Friday, May 15
Clarkstown North 13, Port Chester 4
Alex Mulackal 6A; Alfred Ryan 5G; Ryan McMahon 2G, 2A; Dylan McDermott 3G; Michael Gara 2G; Eoin Barry 1G.
Keio at Hastings, 4:30 p.m.
Blind Brook 11, Valhalla 10
BB: Chase Katz 4G; Tyler Taerstein 3G, 1A; Ethan Carey 3G; Luke Boruch 1G, 4A; Jack Mallah 2A; Max Cohen 25S.
Val: AJ Pesce 2G, 2A; Michael Petraglia 2G, 2A; James Vamossy 2G, 1A; Luke Foisset 2G; Francisco Bastone 1G; Winn Blitstein 1G; Mikey Hart 17S; Joey Buonsante 18/25FO.
Eastchester/Tuckahoe 8, Ardsley 6
E/T: Nick Martucci 4G, 1A; Declan Connolly 2G, 2A; Logan Bogetti 2G, 1A; Alessandro Liasatos 12S; Matt Loparinno 2CTO, 5GB.
Rye Neck 8, Edgemont 5
RN: Troy Mahony 2G; Rees Johnston 2G; Joey Loiacono 2G; Logan Williams 2G.
Ed: David Rosen 3G; Cam Siegal 2G; Chase Harrison 14S.
Newburgh Free Academy at North Salem, 5 p.m.
Pleasantville 16, Briarcliff/Croton 9
Pv: Braden Feeney 4G, 2A; Brian Doherty 4G, 1A; Matteo Pettricione 3G, 2A; Colin McDonough 1G, 1A; George Kennedy 2G, 3A; David Hundzynski 2A; 18/19FO; Jesse Straus 2G; Declan Curry 10S.
Greeley 15, Byram Hills 2
HG: Thomas Pollard 5G, 2A; Jackson Barr 3G, 2A; Brian Ross 2G, 2A; Luke Dessi 1G, 3A; Tighe Dolan 1G, 2A; Brady Kaplow 2G.
BH: Shane Horowitz 1G, 1A; Alex Rothenberg 1G; Judd Spiewak 13/21FO.
Ossining 12, Hen Hud 7
Oss: Dylan Bryant 2G, 3A; Joe Fortunato 3G; Logan Idi 2G, 1A, 17/20FO; Matty Variano 2G; Justin Rudner 1G, 1A; Aidan John 1G, 1A; Shawn Murphy 10S.
Rye 18, Pearl River 4
R: Will Niejadlik 5G, 6A; Carson Miller 3G, 2A; Henry Gilroy 3G, 1A; Henry Shoemaker 1G, 3A; Charlie Brady 2G; Luke Denvir 1G, 1A.
North Rockland 13, Nyack 5
NRk: Mason Sepinski 2G, 4A; Noah Hilliard 3G; Tanner McGovern 2G, 1A; Tommy Swick 2G, 2A; Luke D’Espositio 2G, 1A; John Szwonder 1G, 1A; Manny Urena 1A, 13/18FO; Kieran Jones 16S.
Harrison 11, Wappingers 4
Ha: Luke Riccio 4G; Reed Appleton 2G, 2A; Austin Margolies 2G; Jack Badner 1G; Dylan Jonish 1G; Ben O’Malley 1G; Richie Saccomano 2A; Jacob Burack 15S.
Somers 10, John Jay-Cross River 6
So: Cam Violante 4G, 3A; Tristan Iglesias 3G, 1A; Xander DiPasquale 2G; Bret Kennedy 8/8FO, 5CTO, 9GB; Mason Beresford 9/12FO; Hudson Ruby 14S.
JJ: Dash Stewart 2G, 1A; Riley McMahon 2G; Dino Rajamani 1G; James Tesi 1G; Porter Bysshe 4GB, 2CTO; Blake O’Callaghan 12S,
Note: O’Callaghan’s seventh save of the game put him at 800 for his career.
Scarsdale 10, Suffern 6
Sf: Matt Norum 1G, 2A; Owen Cosgrove 2G; Tynan Cosgrove 2G; Tyler Lago 1G; Robbie Sgueglia 19S.
Saturday, May 16
Mamaroneck gets defensive, posts a 10-5 win at Yorktown
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS – It was a good way to get ready for the playoffs.
Mamaroneck will be the undisputed favorite to win Class A when sectionals begin next week. Yorktown is the pick in Class B.
When they are clicking, look out.
The Tigers were dialed in defensively the entire game and manufactured enough offense Saturday to leave Murphy Field with a 10-5 win over the Huskers, who built an early lead, but only scored once in the second half.
Getting the execution level to match the intensity level is something both sides have worked to improve.
They’re getting close.
“Our defense, especially in the second half, showed up,” Mamaroneck midfielder Brian Auker said. “Our goalie, Ben Bacallao played an amazing game. Our poles were great and gave the offense second chances. Obviously, we were playing a great keeper with (Hunter) Mezzatesta in cage, but we need to continue to find that consistency and I think we’re getting better and better each day.”
Frankie Ofrias intercepted a clearing pass, zipped around the crease and finished to cap a quick first-quarter run and give the Huskers a 3-1 lead, but finding the back of the net was not easy over the final 40 minutes.
“I hope we’re ready,” Yorktown coach Tim Schurr said. “One thing I know, our guys play hard and practice hard, so that’s a good thing to have in our favor. We just have to play better. They have excellent players all over the field and the goalie was terrific. … We’ll get more out of this loss than a game where we pulled away. We’ll learn from this.”
Mamaroneck is most dangerous when the goals are coming off pinpoint setups.
Jared Rabina found Auker who gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead with 5:22 to go in the first half and Owen Reese found Nate Kulish for one more before the intermission.
It was a 9-4 lead before Yorktown ended the run.
“We’re getting there,” Mamaroneck defender Henry Doherty said. “We sometimes take breaks, like one side of the ball or the other, so we’ve been working hard in practice, trying to get more consistent so hopefully each game we have going forward is a full game.”
Box score
Mamaroneck (12-3): Nate Kulish 2G; Jared Rabina 2G, 1A; Owen Reese 1G, 1A; Brian Auker 3G; Jude Miesner 2G, 3A; Ethan Gross, Ben Bacallao 11S.
Yorktown (12-4): Frank Ofrias 1G; J.T. Carney 1A; Brady Sheridan 1G, Ryan Fastiggi 1G; Aidan Concannon 1G; Hunter Mezzatesta 14S.
Takeaways
Mamaroneck has one game left against North Rockland, which is a likely playoff opponent. It’s possible the Tigers will not be pushed until they get into the state final four against the Long Island champion. That makes it even more important to go full throttle regardless of the opponent, regardless of the scoreboard.
Yorktown is among the most reliable pass-and-catch teams in the section, which makes the untimely turnovers a bit concerning.
Clarkstown South 12, Arlington 6
CS: Mason Ready 4G, 2A; Jake Delillio 3G; Thomas Sharples 2G; Tommy Michello 2G, 1A; Frankie Brennan 2A; Trevor Damiami 1G; Luke Rosner 9S.
White Plains 13, New Rochelle 1
WP: Chris LaRosa 4G, 2A; Eddie Ryan 3G, 3A; Patrick Dooley 3G, 1A; Evan Espin 1G; Jayden Tineo 1G; Lennon Stirling 1G, 1A.
Note: LaRosa hit 100 career points.
Niskayuna vs. Lakeland/Panas at Panas, 1 p.m.
Putnam Valley 10, Mahopac 7
PV: Dakota Bourgie 4G, 2A; Andre Tarrant 3G; Jaxson Bowe 1G, 1A; Nick Martinelli 1G; AJ DosReis 1G; Nick Stelmaszyk 10S.
CHSAA A semifinals
Kennedy Catholic 7, St. Joseph’s by the Sea 6 OT
KC: Jack Tota 2G; Aidan Kinsley 2G, 2A, 10GB, 5CTO; Sal Albanese 2G, 2A; Colin Romanowicz 1G, 2A; Jake Alves 1A; Jason Polcari 17S.
Note: The Gaels erased a three-goal deficit before Tota walked it off.
Monday, May 18
Ossining 15, Keio 1
Oss: Dylan Bryant 4G, 1A; Jake Kelsch 4G, 1A; Matty Variano 1G, 3A; Justin Rudner 2G, 18/19FO; Shawn Murphy 1A, 5S.
Westlake 15, Valhalla 5
Ws: Nicholas DiNapoli 7G; 4A; Luca Piazza 1G, 3A; James Pickering 1G, 1A; Brian Brennan 2G; Dean Dable 2A, 15/18FO; Daniel Ballerini 1G; Tyler McDonough 1G; Logan Bernard 1G; Romen Monaco 1G; Dean Zaino 12S.
Bronxville 15, Putnam Valley 9
Bx: Trevor Valente 6G; Nick Martinelli 1G, 5A; Thomas Freeman 3G, 2A; Chase Bacigalupo 2G, 1A; Connor Mestl 1G; Brian Formato 1G; Harry Bacigalupo 1G; Landon Hamerling 7S.
Ardsley vs. Dobbs Ferry
Rye 17, Tappan Zee 2
R: Charlie Brady 5G, 1A; Will Niejadlik 2G, 5A; Carson Miller 1G, 2A; Henry Shoemaker 2G, 6A; Henry Gilroy 3G, 2A; Wilson Redd 13/22FO
Warwick 9, Pearl River 6
PR: TJ Lanese 3G; Tommy Ayers 1G, 1A; Shea Sullivan 1G; Tommy Mahoney 3A.
Harrison 13, Blind Brook 10
Ha: Jack Badner 5G, 1A; Reed Appleton 3G, 4A; Luke Riccio 2G, 2A; Austin Margolies 2G, 2A; Peter Boraczek 1G; Jacob Burack 12S.
Note: Burack reached 600 career saves.
Carmel 14, Nyack 8
Ca: Colin Sullivan 6G, 1A; Braden Ross 3G, 2A; David Mahoskey 3G, 1A; Landon Beauchesne 1G; Miles Parchen 1G.
Note: Ross got to 100 career points.
NYSAIS semifinals
Hackley 15, Long Island Lutheran 8
Hk: Logan Gunn 3G; Dan Ehrlich 3G; Nick Dimppoulos 3G; Wyatt Best 2G; Graham Klabin and Ale Soto 17/24FP.
Note: The No. 1 seeded Hornets will play No. 2 Poly Prep for the championship at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Manhattanville.
Tuesday, May 19
Lakeland/Panas 14, Lourdes 3
L/P: CC Savastano 3G, 2A; Anthony Ray 2G, 2A; Keaton Wolf 1G, 2A; Gio LaPeruta 2G; Aaron Federoff 1G, 1A; Anthony Costa 1G, 1A; Frank Flannery 1G, 1A; Dan Horowitz 3S.
Somers 12, Pelham 9
So: Tristan Iglesias 3G, 1A; Dylan Jimenez 2G; Cam Violante 2G, 2A; Bret Kenney 6CTO, 10GB; Mason Beresford 8/13FO; Hudson Ruby 1G, 7S.
Pel: Timmy Gallivan 3G, 1A; Sam Roberts 3G, 1A; Ford Fairback 1G, 3A; Drew Bier 4CTO, 6GB; Reeve Murrell 15S; Kamol Frederick 12/21FO.
Note: Somers trailed 9-7 in the fourth quarter.
John Jay-Cross River 12, Byram Hills 3
JJ: Jack Casey 3G, 1A; Jack Hartney 3G; Dino Rajamani 1G, 2A, 4CTO; Dash Stewart 1G, 3A; Porter Bysshe 1G, 6GB; William Berger 4CTO, 2GB; Blake O’Callaghan 13S.
BH: Shane Horowitz 2G; Alex Rothenberg 1G; Judd Spiedwak 15/20FO; Luke Greco 13S.
Mamaroneck 16, North Rockland 4
Mk: Jude Miesner 4G, 1A; Brian Auker 4G, 2A; Jake Reese 1G, 1A; Jared Rabina 2G, 1A; Nate Kulish 1G, 2A; Sam Mehler 2G; Will Devendorf 4S.
NRk: Noah Hilliard 2G, 1A; Mason Sepinskie 1G; Matt Mastellone 1G.
Mahopac 13, Arlington 4
Ma: Landon Saracco 3G, 2A; Liam Jones 2G, 3A; Bobby Egan 1G, 3A; Connor Behun 2G; Ryan Larue 1G; Ryan Danahy 1G; Kevin Feeley 6S; Colin Jedlica 2S; Ronan Beanie 11/16FO.
Carmel 14, Wappingers 12
Ca: Colin Sullivan 6G, 1A; David Mahoskey 5G; Braden Ross 2G, 1A; John Kasbarian 1G, 1A.
W: Logan Washall 6G, 1A; Austin Riggio 2G, 4A; Xavier Pikor 1G, 2A; Henry Boshart 1G, 1A; Caden Salazar 1G, 1A.
Clarkstown South 15, New Rochelle 3
CS: Thomas Sharples 3G; Mike Scarpelli 2G, 1A; Tommy Michello 2G, 2A; John Novotny 1G; Matan Meoded 1G, 14/21FO.
Sleepy Hollow 14, Nanuet 9
SH: Andre Estevez 5G; Ben Meyer 2G, 2A; Dennis Van Lent 2G, 2A; Nils Baller 1G, 3A; Amare Esteves (Sleepy Hollow) 5CTO, 13GB; Charles Green 10S.
Nt: Liam O’Connell 1G, 3A; Stephen D’Adamo 2G.
Edgemont 10, Hen Hud 9
Ed: David Rosen 5G, 1A; Cam Siegal 1G, 1A; Noah Zucco 4G; Chase Harrison 11S.
Fox Lane 6, Monroe-Woodbury 4
FL: Sean Fabry 2G, 1A; Ryan Hardie 2G; Drew Nathan 1G; Colin Isabella 1G; Sam Randol 2A; Luke Valenti 9S.
CHSAA A championship
Monsignor Farrell 12, Kennedy Catholic 5
KC: Colin Romanowicz 2G, 1A; Aidan Kinsley 1G, 1A, 7GB, 4CTO; Sal Albanese 1G, 1A; Liam Kennedy 1G; Jason Polcari 18S.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Somers comes back to beat Pelham, boys lacrosse scoreboard
Reporting by Mike Dougherty, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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