Wildcats Flatten Rival Redmen in Lacrosse Action

At 36 degrees in blustery conditions, it felt more like winter than the opening day of the spring sports season. But it was just the hot start the Wilmington High School boys lacrosse team was looking for.

The Wildcats pounced to a 5-1 lead over rival Tewksbury in the first quarter on Tuesday afternoon and never looked back, cruising to a 16-10 win to open the 2013 campaign.

Tewksbury hung around throughout the early going, but according to head coach Kieran Kavanaugh, for each string of Redmen goals, there was an answer for the Wildcats.

Offensive numbers were gaudy for several Wilmington players. In total, four players notched hat tricks to open the year and seven different players found the back of the net.

Brian Priem and Mitch DeAmbrose each poured home four goals and three assists while Joey Marino notched three goals and two helpers. Ryan Kennedy chipped in three markers and an assist of his own, while Matt Pennie, Justin Mackinnon and Scott Manganelli all found the scorebook as well for the Wildcats.

The locals next take on Watertown High School, hosting the contest at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday at Woburn Street School.

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