Undefeated Staples Boys Lacrosse Defeats Rival Wilton 8-6
The Staples HS Boys’ Varsity lacrosse team is off to a 7-0 start after wins this week over defending Massachuset State Champion, John’s Prep (14-9) and Wilton (8-6). US Lacrosse Magazine currently has Staples ranked 23rd in the country. The Wreckers controlled much of the game with their high powered offense and strong defense. They scored five goals in the first quarter while holding Wilton scoreless and led by four at that half, however the Warriors kept fighting and staged a 4th quarter comeback after starting the period down three times, pulling to within one goal. Staples balanced offense answered with two 4th quarter goals ending the game with a two goal margin.
Scoring was led by Leo Sequenzia (Jr) and Carter Gay (Jr) with each scoring 2 goals. Aidan Best (Sr), Derek Sale (Sr), Ryan Thompson (Sr), Mason Schaefer (Sr) each added a goal one. Tyler Clark (Jr) assisted in two of those goals and Max Udell (Sr) on another.
Goaltender Will Heisler (Sr) had 10 saves and Henry Dodge (Sr) won 12 of 16 faceoffs.
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