McCormick on the defense. Tuesday, May 16 at the USMMA was the venue for the quarterfinal match-up against Lynbrook. Garden City was all business as the Lynbrook net kept ballooning under a deluge of Trojan scoring. The “Maroon and Grey” took a commanding 5-1 first quarter lead. Joey Howard saved his best for late in the season scoring three times with isolation goals at midfield. GC continued the pressure taking an 8-2 halftime lead. Brad Horn and John Capatani combined for 8 saves as the Trojan defense shut the door. Tim Hay posted 4 assists leading a balanced attack with 7 Trojans registering goals. Attackmen Rob Engelke and Dean Gibbons registered “Hat Tricks.” Terry Kennedy, Brian Holman, Greg Daly and Hay posted a goal each to complete the GC scoring. Garden City added 4 unanswered third period goals to take a 12-2 lead. The final whistle blew and GC walked off with a 13-2 victory and one step closer to the county finals.

Palmeri defends the one on one. Friday May 19 saw the skies clear as the Trojans took on Wantagh in a highly touted match-up. The Warriors were looking to bounce back from a prior 9-4 late season loss to GC. NOT TODAY!! The Trojans drew first blood and took a 3-0 first period lead. The physical Wantagh squad kept the contest in reach as the half ended 7-3. Justin Lynch won 16 of 22 face-offs leading to a 9-goal rout in the third period to take a 16-4 lead. Lynch sent the Black and Gold a message after being pounded at the midfield, Justin reminded Wantagh of Trojan toughness as he raised himself off the pitch and glanced at the opposition bench. Brian Holman’s 4 goals and 2 assists led the GC scorers. Holman’s last goal drew the attention of a double team on the crease sending Brian to the ground. An ankle sprain retired Brian for the remainder of the game. The team wishes Holman a speedy recovery. The attack combined for 9 goals. Tim Hay (3G, 3A) Dean Gibbons (3G) and Rob Engelke (3G) orchestrated the offense seeing 7 GC players scoring. Brad Horn registered 6 saves as Dave Nugent, Phil Palmeri, Kerry McCormick and Brian Mullooly sent the Wantagh offense packing. Terry Kennedy (2G), Joe Howard and “FOGO” Justin Lynch rounded out the scoring.

GC Defense smothers Lynbrook. The Trojans avenged last year’s 5-4 quarterfinal loss and advanced to the Nassau County finals. Garden City looks to turn around their only loss of the season against Hewlett on Wednesday May 24 at Hofstra. Be part of the tradition and come out a 6 p.m. to support the Trojans.

Dave Nugent on the defense.

Gerard Gibbons looks to feed. Terry Kennedy on the isolation. Justin Lynch dominates the face-off. Howard scores for the hat trick. 2005 Garden City Varsity Lacrosse Team. Brad Horn with the save. Tim Hay goes to goal. Greg Daly takes his defender. Andrew McMillan starts the break. Holman finds the net. The Trojan defense.