BOYS LACROSSE HIGHLIGHTS
FINE PERFORMANCES
Christian Alliegro, Darien: After scoring three fourth-quarter goals as Darien’s comeback attempt at Brunswick came up short, scored the winning goal with 1.0 seconds left as the Blue Wave came back to beat St. Anthony’s (N.Y.).
James Bauer, Fairfield Warde: Scored in double overtime for an 8-7 win over Norwalk, the Mustangs’ seventh victory, clinching a Class L tournament berth.
Connor Chirico, Law: Scored eight goals, tying the school record, in a 19-9 win over Ledyard.
Henry Dodge, Staples: Went 21-2 on faceoffs and scored two goals in a 15-4 win over Glastonbury.
Max Festa, Sheehan: Four goals and two assists in the Titans’ 15-3 win over Stamford.
Aidan Fletcher, Notre Dame-West Haven: Scored eight points in an 18-10 win over McMahon, passing 100 career points.
Nolan Flynn, Bethel: Five goals and an assist in the Wildcats’ 11-7 win over Foran.
Peter Grandolfo, Fairfield Prep: Scored five goals in the 13-8 win over Boston College High (Mass.).
Luke Hendricksen, Law: Scored seven goals and five assists — the 12 points are a school record — while going 23-for-29 on faceoffs in a 19-9 win over Ledyard.
Bryce Metalios, Greenwich: Scored four goals in a see-saw 11-6 win over Fairfield Ludlowe.
Nasir Thornton, Westhill: His overtime goal lifted the Vikings to an 11-10 win over Trumbull to clinch Westhill’s first state tournament berth in 11 years.
GAMES TO WATCH
New Milford at Weston, Thursday, 6 p.m.: New Milford has won seven in a row since its only SWC loss, 10-6 to Barlow on April 14. Barlow’s only league loss is to Weston. Weston is unbeaten in the league.
New Canaan at Staples, Saturday, 3 p.m.:
In addition to a late-season top-10 FCIAC battle, the afternoon will also feature Staples’ Hall of Fame inductions: Bill Rexford ‘86, Ryan Kubie ‘96, former coach Paul McNulty ‘64, and his 2010 team that was unbeaten in the regular season and finished 18-2.
McMahon at Norwalk, Saturday, 6 p.m.: The city championship may also determine whether Norwalk (6-7, with New Canaan and Ridgefield also remaining) makes the Class L tournament.
Greenwich at Wilton, Saturday, 7 p.m.: Yet another late season top-10 FCIAC battle, with No. 3 in the poll hosting No. 8.
Pomperaug at New Milford, Monday, 7 p.m.: The Panthers have won four in a row, the last of those against neighbor Newtown and possibly dealing the Nighthawks’ 15-year statetournament streak a crippling blow. New Milford is a step up on paper; see how it goes on the field.