States Leftovers: Sachem East vs. Mamaroneck

Sachem East’s post-game reaction to capturing its first Class A state title with a 1-0 penalty stroke win over Mamaroneck.

Flaming Arrows’ goalie Samantha Alvino made 12 saves to keep it scoreless through regulation and two overtimes. Heck of a performance to end her high school career.

(If you’re wondering why Miller started each response with “I’m thinking,” it’s the way I phrased the questions in succession. I might’ve asked “What were you thinking” on about four questions – after a couple I realized it and asked a couple more just to mock myself – and I think she realized it too and a couple “I’m thinking” answers were half-facetious. So don’t go thinking she thinks like that.)

(Jordan Miller chimes in: “I’m the team DJ, too.” That was in reference to this.)

(Note: The reason I’m running this quote like that, with the pauses, is I think it kind of captures the tone and in-the-moment feeling. Moon’s typically composed and well-spoken, but she really was excited and lost for words right there. That’s real jubilation.)

PS: A big thank you to Mamaroneck Lady, the fan who kept leaning against the railing of the stands and screaming at the top of her lungs, “Momentum, Ma-maro-neeeeeeeeck!!! Momentum! Momentum! Ma-maro-neeeeeeck!!!” This was during every clock stoppage and at random points during the games. Yeah, with the odd pronunciation of Mamaroneck and all. Between the semifinals and championship game, I probably heard it about 15 times. And it never stopped being funny.

Shout-out to the fans for doing the hilarious “Let’s hear it for milk!” stomp-n-clap cheer during a timeout after the U.S. Dairy chocolate milk promo was read. Didn’t see who started it, but I’m gonna assume it was the Sachem East crowd.