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njbill wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:19 am Iron Peak sports in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

https://ironpeakse.com/

njbill wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:56 pm McDonogh 5 Darien 4. Very exciting game. The officials let them play as though it was a college game.

njbill wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:50 pm A few more details.

I got there with about 5 minutes to go in the first half. Score was 1–1. McD scored two goals to go up 3-1. Then Darien scored a disputed goal. Sounded like the refs had blown a whistle. Everybody stopped except the ball carrier who continued on to goal, shot, and scored. After the three officials conferred, the goal was counted. Never got an explanation for what happened.

So 3-2 McD at the half.

The Eagles scored in the middle of the third quarter to retake their two goal lead. But then the Blue Wave tallied twice, and the third quarter ended tied at 4.

The fourth quarter was very tense, back-and-forth, back-and-forth. Each team had multiple possessions. Darien got the ball back with about 2 1/2 minutes to go, but then turned the ball over right in front of their defensive goal circle. A McDonogh player scooped the ball up and stuffed it in. That proved to be the game winner.

First time I have seen Kate Levy play. She is definitely a player.

njbill wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:52 pm Yes. Committed to UNC.

JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:34 pm 2024 Gains For Brains Tournament


Saturday, April 27 2024 Gains for Brains Tournament held at Cold Spring Harbor High School (N.Y.)

Greenwich Academy (Conn.) vs St. Dominic’s (N.Y.) | 10:00am UPPER FIELD Greenwich Academy wins by more than a few.[/color]

Wilton (Conn.) vs West Islip (N.Y.) | 11:00am LOWER FIELD Wilton takes this one, don't think West Islip is strong enough to hang this year.[/color]

Nyack (N.Y.) vs Eastport South Manor (N.Y.) | 12:00pm UPPER FIELD Nyack is absolutely a force this year. They take this one.

New Canaan (Conn.) vs Ward Melville (N.Y.) | 1:00pm LOWER FIELD New Canaan by 5 or 6. Too strong.[/color]

Sacred Heart (N.Y.) vs Ridgewood (N.J.) | 2:00pm UPPER FIELD This is a tossup. Sacred Heart takes it, more battle-tested.
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St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) vs Summit (N.J.) | 3:00pm LOWER FIELD St Anthony's takes it. I know Summit is strong, but not enough to take it this year.

Massapequa (N.Y.) vs Suffern (N.Y.) | 4:00pm UPPER FIELD Massapequa by 2 or 3.

Oak Knoll School (N.J.) vs Garden City (N.Y.) | 5:00pm LOWER FIELD This is going to be very close. I think Oak Knoll wins a tight one.

Darien (Conn.) vs Manhasset (N.Y.) | 6:00pm UPPER FIELD Darien wins but it will be close, Manhasset nearly knocked off GC on Saturday Evening.

Cold Spring Harbor (N.Y.) vs William Floyd (N.Y.) | 7:00pm LOWER FIELD I think CSH takes this but it will be very close. William Floyd is the wild-card and has the best player on the field in this game. First time in this tournament. Kayla Gilmore is the real deal! Should be an interesting nightcap.

Predictions anyone? Mine are above. I won't be able to attend to but hopefully somebody will be able to provide color.
Joe

totc wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:21 am Winding back a couple of days ....

Anyone notice that the CIAC mandates that a game only have a maximum of two overtime periods? Yep, New Canaan and Darien finished in a 5-5 tie after some wonderful and tense lacrosse. The game was leveled in the last ten seconds of regulation. Overtime had some tense possessions and good chances. The players were visibly upset that the game was ended after double-OT, tied.

(It could be worse; this could be Massachusetts, where they didn't break ties for the longest time ...)