Warriors Fall in Closing Minutes to Hillsborough

The boys lacrosse team lost a heartbreaker to well-rounded Hillsborough High School at home on Saturday morning, losing 8-7.

In Short

In what was a tightly contested game, Watchung Hills gave up a goal late in the fourth quarter, losing by a single point. The largest lead by either team was never more than 2. The Warriors led by two goals midway through the third quarter, but would yield the next three, as Hillsborough grabbed the lead early in the fourth. Senior Kyle McCann would tie the game minutes later, electrifying the home crowd, as the score stood at 7-7 before Hillsborough got the game-winner late. Watchung led 2-1 after one quarter and the scored was knotted at 3 at halftime.

Warrior of the Game

Kyle McCann – The senior midfielder netted two goals, both of them being the last two goals scored by the Warriors. His first goal gave the Warriors a 6-4 lead in the third period, as he slipped through the middle of the Hillsborough defense on a power play, beating the Raider goaltender. His second goal came in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 7. Working the left side of the field, McCann bolted towards the middle and made a spin move to get to the slot and beat the goaltender to the short side high. 

Other key performances – Senior midfielder Drew Vautin buried a pair of goals as well. His first goal gave Watchung a 2-1 lead in the first period, as he took the ball end-to-end, whipping it by the goaltender. His second goal tied the game at 4 in the second period, as he ripped home a shot from the right side. Midfielders Jeff George and Mike Chilvers added a goal, as did attackman Ryan Naples.

Up Next – Rutgers Prep on Monday at 3:45pm at Rutgers Prep High School.