No. 1-ranked Brunswick wins New England West I Conference lacrosse title with road victory against Salisbury; Bruins’ record 15-0 after victories against Salisbury, Avon Old Farms
Photo provided by Brunswick School: John Buttafuoco of Brunswick School’s varsity lacrosse team in action during a road game against Salisbury School. The Bruins were victorious against Salisbury, 14-8.
Brunswick School’s lacrosse team kept its perfect season and No. 1 ranking in the nation intact with two victories this past week – one at home and one on the road.
The Bruins registered a 13-8 win over Avon Old Farms School at Cosby Field on May 8, then traveled to Salisbury School on May 10 and defeated their NEPSAC rival, 14-8.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: Matthew Colella, a junior, carries the ball down the field for the Brunswick School varsity lacrosse team during its road matchup against NEPSAC rival Salisbury School. The Bruins won, 14-8.
With the wins, the Bruins raised their record to 15-0 overall. They are ranked No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25 rankings.
In their home game versus Avon Old Farms, the Bruins led 4-1 after the first quarter and were ahead, 10-2, at halftime. Brunswick held a 3-1 advantage on Salisbury on their way to recording the convincing win.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: The Bruins varsity lacrosse team is ranked No. 1 in the nation.
The victory against Salisbury School clinched the New England West League I championship for Brunswick. It is the program’s second outright New England West title, the previous one coming in 2017. The Bruins travel to Staples High School in Westport today for a non-conference matchup, then will host the Prep Nationals tournament, which begins on Friday.
Here’s some scenes from the Bruins’ wins against Salisbury and Avon. Photos provided by Brunswick School.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: Payton Anderson of Brunswick takes a shot on goal vs. Salisbury School at Salisbury. The Bruins were victorious and kept their undefeated record intact.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: Bruins sophomore Lucas Garcia gets ready to take a shot on goal vs. Salisbury School.
Photo by Brunswick School: Graham Burchill, left, on the attack for Brunswick in its road win against rival Salisbury.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: Max Warden of Brunswick, right, on the run against Salisbury School. Brunswick won.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: Kyle Pagnani of Brunswick, left, moves toward the goal with the ball vs. Avon Old Farms.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: The Bruins varsity lacrosse team visited Avon Old Farms School and was victorious.
Photo by Brunswick School: Senior goalie Tucker Williams gets ready in goal for the Bruins vs. Avon Old Farms School.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: Brunswick’s Matthew Colella in action during a road victory vs. Avon Old Farms.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: Lucas Garia of the Bruins, right, in action during the team’s 13-8 triumph vs. Avon.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: The Bruins boast a record of 15-0 and are ranked No. 1 in the country.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: William Connell of the Bruins gets ready in goal against Avon Old Farms School.
Photo courtesy of Brunswick School: Brunswick’s defenders in hot pursuit against Avon Old Farms at Cosby Field.
Photo provided by Brunswick School: The Bruins varsity lacrosse team in action against Avon Old Farms School.
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