Majors Complete Comeback, Catch Hawks 11-9

    Hayfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse started off fast, but could not hold onto the momentum of their high energy 1^st half, as the Majors stormed back to take their home opener vs. their cross town rivals! The Hawks seemed to have the game in their hands, and were in control at half-time 8 – 5. Unfortunately, they peaked too soon, and the Majors of Mt. Vernon was able to score 4 times in the 4^th quarter, to complete their comeback. The Hawks biggest contributor came from their anchor, Goalie Jake Fischer (18 saves). Fischer, who took over the starting goalie position last season as a sophomore, was a stalwart in net, as he turned away tough shot after tough shot, to keep Hayfield’s hopes alive in the 2^nd half.

Other notable contributions:

• Jr. Midfielder Brian Marshall tallied his first two goals of the season, including a crazy shot that bounced in front of two Majors, then caromed over their heads into the goal. That score turned out to be Hayfield’s only goal in the 2^nd half.
• Jr. Defenseman Kody Venable rifled in his first score of the season, on a beautiful end to end clear, and in turn earner the moniker “Lightning” from the opponents bench. Venable also gobbled up 6 ground balls, to pace the Hawks.
• Sr. Attack Clint Pearson was dynamic in the first half, striking for 4 goals (giving him 13 goals in the past three games). Pearson unfortunately drew a crowd (often double, or triple teamed) in the 2^nd half, and Hayfield was unable to capitalize.
• So. Attack Hayden Page added his 1^st goal of the season, on a hockey style shot off the truf, near the crease.
• Jr. Faceoff Midfield Luke Artero found the back of the net, and battled valiantly at the faceoff circle, never allowing his opponent a clean scoop, and winning 6 possession outright.
• Jr. Attackmen Amadu Turay (2 assists) and Patrick Manley Jr. (1 assist) each contributed with key passes through the heart of the Major’s defense.

Points Scored By: Goals: H. Page (1), C. Pearson (4), A. Turay (0), B. Marshall (2), O. Diallo (0), P. Manley Jr. (1), K. Venable (1)