Saturday, March 27, 2010

Melville lacrosse goalie has a good day


Joe Bellavia, Ward Melville High School's lacrosse goalie, had a fine day against Emmaus HS of Pennsylvania. The statistics showed 8 saves for the record, but several of them were exceptional!
Look for more good games as Joe is the last stopper for a vaunted defense that might be under heavy fire this season.

Patriots Lacrosse defeats Emmaus

Despite the cold weather ,Ward Melville notched their second win of the new season against visiting Emmaus HS of Pennsylvania, 10-5. A brilliant sunny afternoon balanced some of the breeze driven cold as the Patriots started slowly, down 2-0, before scoring five unanswered goals to take a 5-2 lead into the half. In the second half both teams had numerous scoring opportunities, with Melville scoring another five goals to complete their scoring.




In the first photo, Will Mazzone powers to the Emmaus' goal despite heavy defensive pressure. He scored twice and had one assist.

In the second photo, Nick Giampaolo looks for an opening to take his shot. He scored 3 goals in the game to add to his team leadership in goals.

In photo 3, James Cashin applies pressure to an Emmaus attackman in the first half.

Photo 4, Jimmy Ryan, a midfielder on defense. He also scored twice.