Thirds Lacrosse v. Cardigan Mountain

The first game of our Home-and-Home series against Cardigan Mountain School proved to be a good one. Tight. In fact, it could not get any tighter as neither team was able to score in a four-minute back and fourth overtime, laden with opportunities for both sides. The game ended in a 6-6 tie, the second of the season.

The Cardigan match up is always a highlight. This year had an added element as I coached against a 2006 Eaglebrook Alum Owen Carpino ’04, a great person and an old friend of Betsy’s and mine. Owen was an accomplished athlete at Eaglebrook and went on to play soccer, hockey and lacrosse Governor’s Academy and then played hockey for Norwich University. This is his third year at Cardigan.

Alan Kim is a strong candidate to be the Rookie of the Year. His amazing athleticisms and willingness to get in front of the ball at point blank range continues to impress all of us on this Thirds team. Although Cardigan hit about four posts, Alan made at least six unreal saves. Miranda and Bolinaga were super charged up, playing against some of their Latino rivals, but unfortunately got a bit too excited and found themselves in the penalty box. Often.

Face off specialist Cochran, Borigio and Banker continue to show excellent gains in skill development and success in this important position. The attack is staring to mesh better and understand the idea of movement off the ball, as Bouchard and Barroso have no problems take chances with risky passes to the likes of Rivera and Fentan.

Needless to say, ground balls, emotional control, midfield defense, and relearning the offensive sets will be on the practice plan agenda for Monday morning’s coaches meeting.