Suffolk Slant: Boys Lacrosse
Suffolk #23 Brian Cannon of Northport races downfield in the second period of the Long Island Lacrosse Showcase Rising Juniors game. (June 21, 2012) Credit: James Escher
Ward Melville’s convincing 11-2 victory over rival West Islip, whose dynasty has included nine straight Suffolk titles and five of the last state Class A championships, makes the Patriots the favorites to dethrone the Lions when the playoffs begin next week. Ward Melville remains Inside Lacrosse’s No. 2-ranked team in the country.
Among the key games this week:
Chaminade at St. Anthony’s, Thursday, 6 p.m.
Comsewogue at Miller Place, Thursday, 4 p.m.
Eastport-South Manor at Huntington, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Smithtown West at Smithtown East, Friday, 4:30 p.m.
Northport at Sachem North, Friday, 4:30 p.m.
Shoreham-Wading River at Garden City, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Suffolk Boys Lacrosse Top 10
1. Ward Melville (13-0)
2. St. Anthony’s (10-2)
3. Smithtown East (11-1)
4. Northport (10-2)
5. Shoreham-Wading River (12-0)
6. Smithtown West (11-2)
7. Comsewogue (12-1)
8. West Islip (9-4)
9. Huntington (10-3)
10. Bayport-Blue Point (10-3)
Suffolk Boys Lacrosse Players of the Week:
Brian Cannon, Northport. The junior scored seven goals with three assists in the Tigers' 15-11 victory over Riverhead.
T.J. deLyra, Bay Shore. The senior scored a career-high eight goals and added an assist in the Marauders' 15-11 victory over Half Hollow Hills East.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
