Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Payton Anderson of Brunswick gets ready to take a shot against The Hill Academy at Brunswick recently. The Bruins were victorious, 18-11.
Two recent home victories against formidable foes lifted the Brunswick School lacrosse team’s record to 9-3. The Bruins defeated The Hill Academy from Ontario, Canada and Trinity-Pawling School last week at Cosby Field, earning decisive wins in each matchup.
Against The Hill Academy, a second-half surge propelled the Bruins to a convincing 18-11 win. The game began with Brunswick coming out strong, quickly scoring two goals, the first tallied by Leo Hoffman and the second provided by Jackson Wolfram.
Contributed photo by Brunswick School: The Brunswick lacrosse team hosted The Hill Academy from Canada and won.
The first quarter remained close, with both teams exchanging goals, culminating in Brunswick being up by one, 3-2, at the end of the opening period.
In the second quarter, Brunswick’s offense erupted, with five different players contributing seven goals. Meanwhile, the Bruins’ defense held Hill to just two goals. At halftime, Brunswick’s defense had conceded only one 6-on-6 goal.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Tomas Delgado carries the ball down the field, while being pursued by a defender during a recent game against The Hill Academy at Brunswick School. The Bruins posted an 18-11 victory.
In the second half, Brunswick managed to maintain its lead, eventually securing an 18-11 victory. The pivotal aspects of the game were the Bruins’ exceptional ball movement, with 15 of 18 goals coming from assists.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Brunswick’s Will Erdmann hustles down the field against Hill Academy.
The Bruins’ dominance on faceoffs also ignited the win. Brunswick won 24 out of 33 faceoff attempts.
Against Trinity-Pawling School under the lights at Cosby Field, Brunswick earned a tough 11-6 victory. The Bruins led throughout on their way to their ninth win of the season.
Contributed photo by Brunswick School: Brunswick’s Andrew Greenspan brings the ball down the field after winning a faceoff in the Bruins’ night game against Trinity-Pawling School this past Friday at Brunswick.
The Bruins will travel to Westminster School on Saturday for a 4 p.m. game. Brunswick will then visit Avon Old Farms School on May 10, before concluding their regular season with a home game versus Salisbury School on May 12.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick: Will Erdmann looks to elude Trinity-Pawling players during lacrosse action.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Robert Plath of Brunswick School in action vs. Trinity-Pawling.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Tomas Delgado on the move for Brunswick vs. Trinity-Pawling School. The Bruins were victorious, 11-6, during a night game at Cosby Field.
Contributed photo by Brunswick School: Payton Anderson of Brunswick moves to the goal during a matchup vs. Trinity-Pawling School at Cosby Field. The Bruins posted an 11-6 victory.
Contributed photo provided by Brunswick School: Brunswick midfielder Andrew Donovan looks to move the ball during a home game against Trinity-Pawling School.
Contributed by Brunswick School: Andrew Donovan sprints down the field with the ball against The Hill Academy.
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