Lacrosse. M-W slams NFA in final league game before section championships
| 24 May 2023 | 01:59
M-W’s Liam Gallagher’s experience and play-making have helped the Crusaders reach the Section IX finale this year. (
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The Crusaders hosted the Goldbacks of Newburgh Free Academy in an important league match up at Monroe-Woodbury High School on May 10.
M-W entered the game with a 6-6 record after losing to Wallkill in their last game 10-9 in overtime.
The Goldbacks entered with a 1-9 record on the season after losing to Red Hook 15-4 in their last match.
M-W wasted little time taking control of the game as they jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Crusaders offense really started to click as they outscored the Goldbacks 11-1 to take a 15-2 half time lead.
The Crusaders won 19-5 with strong defense led by goalie Kyle Trinkle as well as key offense play by Carson Pesce, Ryan Behringer, Liam Gallagher and Conor Fitzgibbon.
After the game the M-W team held a ceremony to honor this year’s seniors, who had their photos taken with their parents, enjoyed a pizza party and were given posters.
The Crusaders will play for the Section 9 championship on May 27 at Middletown High School against either Kingston or Pine Bush. The game is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m.