Reading Gets Another Shot At L-S Lacrosse

For Lincoln-Sudbury it's another game on the road to a potential third straight state title. For Reading, it's an opportunity to erase bad memories.

Two years ago the Reading boys entered the MIAA Division 1 North lacrosse tournament at 18-0 and filled with high hopes. It all ended in a 20-7 loss to Lincoln-Sudbury in the semifinals. Last year the Rockets were 17-1 and after wins over North Andover and Billerica, Lincoln-Sudbury awaited them in the sectional final. The result, a 19-9 loss.

Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Sudbury the Rockets get a third shot at beating the now two-time defending state champions. L-S entered the 2017 tournament seeded No. 1 at 15-1, and beat Billerica in the quarterfinals. The Warriors only loss was to Summit High School of New Jersey back in April.

Reading was the No. 4 seed at 15-3 and beat North Andover, 13-9, to earn a berth in the semifinals. As has been the case all season, the Tobin brothers led the way with Mike getting four goals and an assist, Kevin getting a goal with four assists.

The winner advances to the North final at Harvard Stadium June 14.