Both Fox Lane lacrosse teams advance to next playoff round

Boys manhandle  Clarkstown South in first round, 17-7

Will Broghammer and the seniors secured a playoff win in their last home game at Fox Lane. JIM MACLEAN PHOTO

By JIM MACLEAN 

One last chance to play on the home turf at Fox Lane, and the seniors on the boys varsity lacrosse team made the most of the opportunity, leading the Foxes to a convincing 17-7 victory over Clarkstown South in the first round of the Section 1 Class A lacrosse tournament.

Fox Lane was the No. 8-seed hosting the No. 9-seed Vikings on May 22, and the Foxes dominated with seven different goal scorers and a complete team effort to advance to the quarterfinals.

“It was a big team win and we were able to get contributions on the field from every guy on our roster,” said Fox Lane coach Charlie Rice. “The opportunity to host a playoff game is something that no one on this team has ever had before. 

It was a great feeling to earn a win at home in the seniors final game at Fox Lane, but I think the way it was done with so many different goal scorers and contributors made it a little more special.”

The Foxes jumped all over the Vikings with a balanced attack across the field. Drew Nathan had another dominant game, leading the way for the Foxes with seven goals and an assist. 

Ryan Hardie's big game

Senior Ryan Hardie had a big game scoring four goals. Senior Tyler Davidson scored a pair of goals and added an assist. Justin Cohen scored two goals and dominated on face offs. Leo Crisostomo scored a goal and had an assist. Colin Isabella and Sean Fabry each scored a goal. Sam Randol had three assists, while Chase Stonecipher and Will Broghammer each had one assist.

Luke Valenti had another big game in goal for the Foxes, recording 13 assists to earn the victory between the pipes.

While everyone contributed, it was the efforts of the seniors in their final home game that coach Rice highlighted that made it a special day for the program.

“Will Broghammer is such a dynamic player and does so much for us, being a three-sport athlete, I’m sure the game felt different for him to get to leave Fox Lane soil in the win column,” added Rice. “Senior defenseman Eddie Lopez also played great, and Leo Crisostomo as a short stick defensive midfielder really goes unnoticed, which is a testament to how effective he is. It was great to see him get something to show for it with his goal. Offensively, Ryan Hardie and Tyler Davidson are some of our primary initiators and both played massive roles in our 17-goal effort. Colin Isabella also came into his own as a solid crease guy.”

With the victory, Fox Lane advanced to the quarterfinals, where they were scheduled to face top-seeded Yorktown on the road May 27. The winner advanced to the semifinals Saturday, May 30.

Girls best Carmel in quarterfinal matchup, 16-5

Fox Lane girls dominate in first round to advance to semifinals:

The Fox Lane girls also enjoyed a home victory to start the playoffs as the No. 2-seed Foxes hosted No. 7-seed Carmel in the quarterfinals of the Section 1 Class A playoffs. The Foxes improved to 16-1 overall on the season as they mastered Carmel with a 16-5 victory to advance to the semifinals.

Moore scores four goals

Cora Moore led the way as she dominated on the draws and scored four goals and assisted on two others. Michaela Kaltsas also scored four goals and added an assist. The Webb sisters did their part as Taylor Webb finished with three goals and three assists, while Hadley scored two goals and added an assist. Dylan New scored a pair of goals, and Julia Sirchia also scored a goal for the Foxes.

Rodriguez shines in goal

Molly Rodriguez was credited with five saves in goal to record the victory.

With the win, Fox Lane moves on to the semifinals, where the No. 2-seed Foxes will host No. 3-seed Yorktown on May 29. The winner advances to the championship game Tuesday, June 2, at Nyack High School.