Matt Chlastawa led Westfield to a stunning upset of Division 2 boys’ lacrosse powerhouse, Longmeadow, in the WMASS/CMASS semifinals Tuesday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
LONGMEADOW – The Division 2 boys’ lacrosse received a major shakeup Tuesday night as fourth-seeded Westfield stunned No. 1 Longmeadow, the perennial favorite, 9-8, in a Western Massachusetts Central/West semifinal shocker.
It was only Longmeadow’s second loss of the entire season. The Lancers (22-2) bounced their first two tournament opponents by the combined score of 41-6.
Matt Chlastawa led Westfield with five goals. Zach Gentle (1 goal, 2 assists), Sam Scarfo (1 goal, 2 assists), Luke Chlastawa (2 goals), Rashaun Rivers (assist), and Noah Swords (assist) also contributed offensively for the Bombers.
Westfield goalie Jake Cupak finished with 15 saves.
Westfield (17-3), who defeated Wachusett 16-5, and Westboro 11-6, in the tourney’s first two games, moves on to face No. 3 Shrewsbury (19-4), a 7-5 winner over second-seeded St. John’s (19-2), in Saturday’s championship game at Foley Stadium in Worcester. Game time is TBA.
