Tim Holman, who scored two goals, eludes Manhasset's Shea Licata. Photo by Newsphoto.com In 1935 the high school lacrosse teams at Garden City and Manhasset started a tradition that is still alive and well today. Back then, they played each other in a game that the Manhasset Indians won by a score of 9-0. It was the first time that these two teams met in what has become the longest and oldest continuous scholastic lacrosse rivalry in the nation and what is now known as the Woodstick Classic.

Fast forward to 7pm on Saturday, March 31st, 2007, at Manhasset HS where the two teams met for the 116th playing of the Woodstick. Manhasset leads the series 64-51, but Garden City has won 11 out of the last 13 games.

As the temperatures dropped, the stands filled with fans from both teams who have come to expect excitement at every level. Last year's game was no exception as Garden City won in sudden death overtime on a Robert Engelke goal 1:26 into overtime.

The Trojans opened the scoring early on Saturday night and although the Indians kept it close, Garden City ultimately won the game by a score of 11-8. Dean Gibbons had four goals and an assist for GC while Dan Savage had three goals. Rounding out Garden City's scoring, Francis McDonough and Tim Holman each scored twice. Goalkeeper Brian McCullough made 12 saves. You can see over 500 photos from the game at www.Newsphoto.com

Garden City's Francis McDonough in action against Manhasset's Scott Herdemian. Photo by Newsphoto.com

Dan Savage (front) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Manhasset. Photo by Newsphoto.com Tim Harder brings the ball upfield. Photo by Newsphoto.com Joe Alleva sprints upfield. Photo by Newsphoto.com Kyle Walsh in action for Garden City. Photo by Newsphoto.com After Garden City defeated Manhasset, Tim Harder (left) celebrates with Tim Holman (right) as the Woodstick trophy is raised behind them. Photo by Newsphoto.com Camera crews are silhouetted against the setting sun. Photo by Newsphoto.com Dean Gibbons maneuvers around Manhasset's Paul Pate. Photo by Newsphoto.com Three levels of spectators came out to see the Woodstick Classic. Camera crews on top, announcers in the box and friends and family of the teams in the stands. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City fans had to stay bundled up as the game began. Photo by Newsphoto.com GC Captains (L-R) Tim Harder, Dean Gibbons and Terry Kennedy pose with the Woodstick trophy. Photo by Newsphoto.com Kyle Walsh holds the Woodstick trophy high. Photo by Newsphoto.com GC coach Steve Finnell, right, discusses a call made by the refs, during the Woodstick Classic. Photo by Newsphoto.com Harry Kutner (#8) congratulates Tim Holman (#30) after one of Holman's goals against Manhasset. Photo by Newsphoto.com Dan Savage in action against Manhasset. Photo by Newsphoto.com Francis McDonough (left) and Will Manning celebrate after Garden City won the game. Photo by Newsphoto.com