Westfield’s Nick Clauson (11) goes airborne with an overhand shot that results in a goal. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WESTFIELD – For the Westfield High School boys lacrosse team, better late than never is a catch phrase that suits them fine this season.
Westfield clinched a tournament berth with one game to spare, downing the Pope Francis Cardinals 18-2 Monday night.
Cam Theriault (6 goals, 1 assist), Will Cameron (3 goals, 6 assists), Nick Clauson (4 goals, 3 assists), Ryan Metcalf (3 goals, 1 assist), Danny Antonellis (2 goals), and Matt Bacon (2 assists) each contributed offensively for Westfield, which improved to 9-7 overall.
The Bombers have just one game remaining, a matchup with Mount Greylock Wednesday at Williams College at 5:45 p.m.
“Our guys have continually worked hard,” Westfield coach Mark Cavallon said. ”Even though our record is 9-7, we played some good teams. We’re looking forward to the playoffs.”
Cavallon also noted the contributions of assistant coaches Justin Bard, Matt Lacroix, and Dustin Cupak, all accomplished Westfield alumni players. Junior varsity coach Steve Peregrin also plays a key role in the player’s development up-through-the-ranks, leading a very good squad.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Bombers sweep
Westfield def. St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 25-11, 25-16, 25-15
James Pavlyuk (13 kills, 2 aces), Ethan Flaherty (10 kills), Ryan Rix (15 kills, 1 ace), Dennis Pyatachenko (6 digs), Eric Yurtuc (38 assists, 2 kills) combined to sweep the competition.
