The Bombers attempt to keep its balance against Westboro Friday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WESTFIELD – If the Westfield High boys’ lacrosse team did not know – “good things come to those that wait” – it sure does now.
No. 4 Westfield waited out a nearly one-hour rain delay, and rallied from a 5-4 halftime deficit to defeat No. 5 Westboro, 11-6, in the Western Massachusetts Division 2 quarterfinals Friday in the Whip City.
The Bombers (16-3), who scored seven of the game’s final eight goals, have now reeled off two straight victories to begin the 2014 postseason.
“Offensively, we moved the ball around,” Westfield coach Mark Cavalon said, “and our defense was aggressive, all over the field.”
Zach Gentle led Westfield with six goals scored. Matt Chlastawa had two goals, Sam Scarfo had one goal and two assists, Rashaun Rivers made four assists, Anthony Sullivan had two assists, Garrett Fitzgerald finished with one goal and one assist, and Luke Chlastawa scored once.
Craig Ward won 10 of 14 face offs for Westfield. Bombers’ goalie Jake Cupak made several key saves, finishing with 14.
Westfield’s defense – Noah Swords, Mitch Weiss, Corey Ward, Garrett Matthews, Jordan Bein, Sam Evans, Kevin Chambers, and Kane Miller – held Westboro to its second fewest goals scored in a game this season.
Westfield’s reward for Friday’s tournament victory, a semifinal matchup against top-seeded Longmeadow (22-1), who has outscored its opponents (Tantasqua, Algonquin), 41-6, this postseason. The date and time of the game have yet to be determined.
In other tournament action, third-seeded Longmeadow held serve against No. 6 Westfield, 5-0, in the WMass Division 1 girls’ tennis quarterfinals. No further details were available as of press time Friday.
Also, the Gateway baseball team’s first round game against No. 15 McCann Tech was rained out Friday, and will be made up Saturday, May 31 at 5 p.m.
