Trojans Win 117th Woodstick Classic

Peter Andromidas mans the t-shirt table. 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. The 2008 Woodstick was played at Garden City High School on Saturday afternoon April 26th. It was the 117th time the teams met and Manhasset opened the scoring with a first quarter goal but the Trojans fought back in the second quarter scoring four goals compared to one additional goal from the Indians. With a 4-2 lead going into the second half, Garden City added five more goals to bring the final score to 9-5. GC's Dan Savage scored a game high three goals. Francis McDonough added two goals and one assist. Other goals for the Trojans were scored by: Kevin Rose (three assists), Gavin Crisafulli, Will Fuller, and Tom Gordon with one each. Manhasset's Jeff Molinari, who made his first regular season appearance since suffering a concussion in the preseason, scored two goals. Ryan Clarke, Kevin Heenan and Connor English scored one goal apiece for the Indians. GC goalkeeper Brian McCullough made 10 saves. Manhasset's Jack Meyer made seven. Garden City has won 13 out of the last 15 Woodstick games played, but the Indians still lead the overall series 64-53. Next year Manhasset will host the 118th Woodstick Classic.

The crowds came to watch as the Trojans defeated Manhasset 9-5. Photo by Newsphoto.com

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The team poses with the Woodstick trophy. Photo by Newsphoto.com Steve Jahelka in action. Photo by Newsphoto.com Gavin Crisafulli celebrates his goal. photo by Newsphoto.com Manhasset's Matt Rubertone defends against GC's Will Fuller. Photo by Newsphoto.com Vin Chiodo(left) holds off Manhasset's Matt Rubertone as Will Fuller dives for the ball. Photo by Newsphoto.com HS Principal Dr. Banta (left) and Athletic Director Nancy Kalafus (right) are interviewed before the start of the game. Photo by Newsphoto.com Joe Alleva and Kevin Rose celebrate after Rose scored the go ahead goal for the Trojans. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City's Jake White and head coach Steve Finnell, pose with the Woodstick trophy. Photo by Newsphoto.com Matt Losardo passes during game action against Manhasset. Photo by Newsphoto.com Will Manning and Brian McCullough enjoy the victory over Manhasset. Photo by Newsphoto.com Vin Chiodo is airborne as he goes after the ball. Photo by Newsphoto.com Dan Savage got by Manhasset's Paul Pate and went on to score one of his three goals. Photo by Newsphoto.com Francis McDonough makes a move to get by Manhasset's Jihn Duvnjak. Photo by Newsphoto.com Head coach Steve Finnell applies eye black to Dan Savage before the start of the Woodstick. Photo by Newsphoto.com