Boys Lacrosse In Playoffs

2009-05-29 / Sports

Chris Connors, who made six saves in goal against Calhoun, is interviewed after the game.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Chris Connors, who made six saves in goal against Calhoun, is interviewed after the game. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com In the first round of the Nassau County Class B boys lacrosse playoffs, Garden City hosted Mepham on Wednesday afternoon May 20th. Devin Dwyer led the scoring for GC with three goals and two assists as the Trojans went on to win 15-0. Also scoring for GC were: Will Fuller, 2 goals and two assists, Jared Mitchell, 2 goals, Conor Dwyer, 1 goal and 1 assist, Tom Gordon, 1 goal, Matt Montgomery, 1 goal, Jim Kenny, 1 goal, Patric Berkery, 1 goal, Dan LoSardo, 1 goal, Jack Spencer, 1 goal, and Vin Chiodo, 1 goal. Assists for GC: Mike Lind, 2; Stephen Jahelka, 1; and Kevin Dachille, 1; . Four different players were in goal for the Trojans: Brendan Engelke, 2 saves; Chris Connors, 2 saves; Tim Moynihan, 1 save; Alex Castronovo, 1 save.

The win over Mepham advanced the Trojans to the quarterfinal game against Calhoun on Tuesday evening May 26th at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium. Earlier in the season the Trojans had a convincing 13-6 victory over Calhoun. It looked like things were going that way again for the Trojans as Garden City held a 5-1 lead at the half. Calhoun tried to make it close with a few second half goals but the Trojans went on to win 8-5. GC's Tom Gordon led all scoring with three goals. Conor Dwyer had two goals as his younger brother, Devin, had one goal and four assists. Vin Chiodo and Patric Berkery also scored for GC. Getting the assists for the Trojans were Will Fuller with three and Jim Kenny with one. Chris Connors made six saves in goal for the Trojans who advanced to the semi-final against No. 4 Plainedge on Thursday night May 28th. (That game occurred too late for this edition but you can see photos from all of the games at www.Newsphoto.com )

Conor Dwyer displays some acrobatics during the game against Calhoun.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Conor Dwyer displays some acrobatics during the game against Calhoun. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com

Connor Cortese scoops up the loose ball during game action against Mepham.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com

Connor Cortese scoops up the loose ball during game action against Mepham. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Reid Rosello maintains control as a Calhoun dives behind him.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Reid Rosello maintains control as a Calhoun dives behind him. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Jim Kenny in action against Mepham.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Jim Kenny in action against Mepham. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Will Fuller (8) celebrates a goal with Jared Mitchell (23) and Devin Dwyer (2).  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Will Fuller (8) celebrates a goal with Jared Mitchell (23) and Devin Dwyer (2). see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com As the Calhoun players fall behind him, Vin Chiodo runs out of the pack with clear possession.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
As the Calhoun players fall behind him, Vin Chiodo runs out of the pack with clear possession. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Dan Niebler and Vin Chiodo defend against Calhoun.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Dan Niebler and Vin Chiodo defend against Calhoun. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Chris Connors successfully gets the pass off despite Calhoun's attempts to stop him.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Chris Connors successfully gets the pass off despite Calhoun's attempts to stop him. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Tom Gordon, who scored three goals, in action against Calhoun.  see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Tom Gordon, who scored three goals, in action against Calhoun. see this photo at www.Newsphoto.com

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