Was last night's game the, "Best win in franchise history"? AB-SA-FREAKIN-LUTE-LY!!!!...on all sides of the ball - Face-offs, groundballs, motion offense, team defense, personnel substitution and unbelievable play in goal (ok, so a couple of those shots are gonna leave a mark...can a lacrosse ball double as a meat tenderizer when it makes contact with a forearm and is launched up and over a 10 ' fence behind the goal?)...in the four year history of the team, last night's game was the best and most satisfying...Silver Sachems 10 - South Shore Womps 9.
It was satisfying because it showed the resiliency of our team to come back from 3-4 and 6-8 deficits without panicking. We were especially pleased with the way EVERYONE played their role and allowed the right personnel onto the field in key game situations. Admittedly, the bench shortened a bit through most of the game but, there will be many more games this season when we will have some breathing room to extend the bench with playing time for all.
The offense seemed more relaxed in distributing the ball with wider formations and more off ball motion...throughout the game there were many more quality shot opportunities than we've had and believe last night's style of play is really something to build on. Key goals from Tom #12, Hoop #19, George #9, Brian #14, Kevin #16 (from the side of a milk carton into the box score), Josh #22 and Alex #11 showed how getting everyone involved in our newish style of motion, cuts, 'iso-s' and feeds works...the combination of speed from the wings from John #6, Carl #29, and Pete #38's heart and hustle on the FOs to a new-found cohesion on transition led to a solid effort...once we realized everything isn't a fast break, we can move the rock around, and how effective an invert offense can be was really the key.
Another great game of team defense led by poles' Greg #3, Mike #10, Kevin #13 and Rich #7 along with D-middies Craig #50 and Johnny T #5 and good defensive transitions at LSM from Scott #20 and the return from the sea of "Squid-ward" Mark #21. And, how about that 'stellar' play from our keeper, John D #15? Unflappable, John kept a very good team out of the net through his physical, "Tim Thomas-esque" display of ball stopping.
Clearly a win we can build on and a demonstration how we can run with anyone in the league when we understand our roles, work together, support one another and 'bring it' as a team...NEXT UP?: Easton Misfits on WEDNESDAY, July 6th at Oliver Ames High School in Easton...Game #2 was a GREAT WIN, we hope you have an enjoyable 4th and are ready to 'bring it' next week.
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