Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse final: Ward Melville vs. Smithtown East

Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna defends Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns reacts after he misses a shot against Ward Melville late in the game during the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone is defended by Ward Melville's Alex Mazzone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate their 9-8 win against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor, (5), and Zach Hobbes, right, celebrate a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Jack Purdy, left, celebrates after he scores a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor controls the ball against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor controls the ball against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor shoots past Smithtown East midfielder Mike Marino for a goal in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Zach Hobbes of Ward Melville (4) celebrates a goal against Smithtown East with teammates in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players raise their championship plaque after defeating Smithtown East 9-8 in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse final at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate their 9-8 win against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor is defended by Smithtown East midfielder Conor Rowan in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville defender Andrew McKenna pressures Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor, right, and Andrew Lockhart celebrate a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Dominic Pryor of Ward Melville controls the ball against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Jack Purdy, left, is congratulated on his goal against Smithtown East by Dominic Pryor in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Matthew of Grillo of Ward Melville is defended by Smithtown East attacker Christian Marcello in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East attacker Michael Latini reacts against Ward Melville in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna defends Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville defender Andrew McKenna pressures Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players raise their championship plaque after defeating Smithtown East 9-8 in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse final at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes passes the ball against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor, left, and Zach Hobbes celebrate a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate a goal by Noah Kepes, third from left, against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna defends Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna defends Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor looks on after his team's 9-8 win against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Zach Hobbes of Ward Melville (4) celebrates a goal against Smithtown East with teammates in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna defends Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor, right, and Andrew Lockhart celebrate a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville defender Andrew McKenna pressures Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Eddie Munoz of Ward Melville shoots and scores a goal past Smithtown East goalie Thomas Harkin in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate a goal as Smithtown East defender Brian Cosgrove looks on in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Matthew Petraco reacts after his team's 9-8 win against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Liam Davenport celebrates a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate a goal by Noah Kepes against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Eddie Munoz celebrates a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone is defended by Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone is defended by Ward Melville's Alex Mazzone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor is defended by Smithtown East midfielder Conor Rowan in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Noah Kepes leaps to shoot past Smithtown East goalie Thomas Harkin for a goal in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Eddie Munoz of Ward Melville celebrates a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Conor Rowan is defended by Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor, (5), and Zach Hobbes celebrate a goal against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players celebrate their 9-8 win against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Luke Eschbach is defended by Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Connor DeSimone is defended by Ward Melville's Alex Mazzone in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville players raise their championship plaque after defeating Smithtown East 9-8 in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse final at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor winds up to shoot against Smithtown East in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Smithtown East midfielder Luke Eschbach is defended by Ward Melville's Dominic Pryor in the Suffolk Class A boys lacrosse championship at LaValle Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.