Westfield attempts to get physical with Longmeadow Tuesday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)
LONGMEADOW – The Longmeadow High School boys’ lacrosse team has resumed its place atop Western Massachusetts as the team to beat.
Kevin Hussey scored five goals to lead Longmeadow past Westfield 13-6 Tuesday, sweeping the season series against the Bombers to remain unbeaten at 15-0.
The Bombers, whose only two losses have come at the hands of the Lancers, fell to 15-2.
One year ago, Westfield bounced Longmeadow from the postseason, beating the Lancers for the first time in several years. This year, things haven’t gone quite so well for the Bombers – in each of these two games.
Westfield’s Craig Ward, left, faces off against Longmeadow Tuesday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)
On Tuesday, Longmeadow raced out to the early lead and never looked back.
“We were too slow,” Westfield coach Mark Cavalon said. “(Longmeadow) seemed like they were moving at a faster pace. Our clearing game was not good. We made too many turnovers … It was one of those game that I though they outplayed us frankly. If you don’t play your best against them, it’s problematic.”
Sam Scarfo scored a team-high four goals for Westfield. Bombers’ Anthony Sullivan and Mason Balch collected one apiece, and Matt Chlastawa made three assists.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Falcons deflate Bombers
Minnechaug 17, Westfield 1
Olivia Chaoush scored Westfield’s lone goal on a pass from Rachel Gelina. Minnechaug dominated the draw, and time of possession from start to finish.
SOFTBALL
Rams shut out Indians
Southwick 3, Ware 0
Jenn Yelin (2-for-4), Sydney Rogers (2-4, RBI, 2 runs), Tori DellaGiustina (2-3), and Steph Devine (2-4, RBI) fueled the Southwick offense.
Rams’ pitcher Emily Lachtara tossed a 3-hitter, striking out 10 batters. She walked none.
BASEBALL
Rams top Panthers
Southwick 5, Palmer 2
Vinnie Fortini (RBI), Bob Hamel (RBI), Eddie Martinez, and Danny McClellan collected two hits apiece to lead Southwick. Rams’ Nick Labodycz and Andrew Mitchell also drove in a run.
Mitchell struck out six batters in a complete game victory on the mound for Southwick.
