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Strong Start Propels Boys LAX To Victory Over Mendham
Sonny Round had wo goals on three attempts in the Hilltoppers', 9-4.
Thanks to a strong start against Mendham, the Summit boys lacrosse team held on through a rainy game to win, 9-4.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Summit
4 3 2 0 9 Mendham
0 1 1 3 5
IN SHORT
The Hilltoppers expected Mendham to play a tough game, so they made sure to play aggressively early on. Despite rainy conditions, the boys played well through the first half and took the field in the third quarter leading 7-1. However, in the second half, Mendham played with more control and a quick burst of goals startled the Hilltoppers by pulling to within four goals. In the end, Summit picked up their defensive game and walked away with another win.
HILLTOPPER OF THE GAME
Sonny Round—Two goals on three attempts, with four assists.
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Round, the team's second highest goal scorer, continued his winning ways by capitalizing on a 66.7 percent shooting percentage against Mendham.
OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES
Terry McKenna (Summit), three goals on five attempts; Nick Kilkowski (Summit), three goals on six attempts; Ryan Bringewatt (Summit), one goal on four attempts.
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THEY SAID IT
"In the end we played a little sloppy, and Mendham is a really well-coached team. They played a solid game with nice execution in this tough weather. But we knew they'd be tough, so that's why we tried to jump out to an early lead."–Head coach Jim Davidson
Up Next—Chatham on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Chatham High School.
