Brian McCullough breaks up a Plainedge scoring attempt causing his stick to go airborne. Garden City recovered the ball on the play and took it down field and scored. Photo by Newsphoto.com The Nassau County boys lacrosse Class B semi final game was played on Friday evening May 30th at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium between the Garden City Trojans and the Plainedge Red Devils.

No. 7 Plainedge, coming off an upset over No. 2 Lynbrook, was making it's first appearance in the semi finals but Garden City easily controlled the game and came away with an 8-3 victory. Garden City scored four third quarter goals including two by Brendan Carroll, off assists from Jon Muscarella. Muscarella also scored on a pass from Dan Savage. Will Fuller added another goal for the Trojans in the third quarter giving the Trojans a 7-1 lead. Tom Gordon contributed with a goal in the fourth. Scoring for the Trojans included: Jon Muscarella (3), Will Fuller, (2), Brendan Carroll (2), and Tom Gordon (1). Getting assists for GC were: Jon Muscarella (2), Tom Gordon(2), Francis McDonough (1), and Dan Savage (1). Goalie Brian McCullough made six saves, Chris Connors made two saves.

Steve Hucke tries to gain possession of the ball as Plainedge's Kevin Kennedy takes a hit from Reid Rosello. Photo by Newsphoto.com The Trojans faced No. 1 seeded South Side on Wednesday evening June 4th at Hofstra for the Nassau Class B title but that game occurred too late for this edition. You can see photos from these games, and many others at www.Newsphoto.com

Will Fuller and Brendan Carroll celebrate after one of Carroll's two goals. Photo by Newsphoto.com Will Fuller in action against Plainedge. Photo by Newsphoto.com Dan Savage in action for the Trojans. Photo by Newsphoto.com Joe Alleva is turned upside down after a face off. Photo by Newsphoto.com Jon Muscarella maneuvers around Cody Hoerauf of Plainedge. Photo by Newsphoto.com Jon Muscarella scores one of his three goals against Plainedge. Photo by Newsphoto.comn