Monday, May 6, 2013
The varsity team extended its winning streak to four games following Monday's match-up at home against Columbia.
The Summit Varsity Lacrosse team extended it's record to 12-2 Monday, following a high-scoring win over Columbia High School. For the second time in a week, the Hilltoppers managed to hold their opponent to one point, while scoring double digits. The lacrosse team defeated Columbia 16-1, scoring nine points in the first half of the game, to give them a significant edge going into halftime. Seniors Liam Menning and Austin Carbone picked up four and five goals, respectively, NJ.com reported Monday night. The team next heads to Ridgewood for a 4 p.m. game on May 14.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Bridgewater-Raritan ends Summit's 68-game win streak and denies Hilltoppers third straight T of C victory.
For the first time since April 1, 2009 the Summit boys lacrosse team lost a game and it was a big one. Their magnificent unbeaten streak of 68 straight games and hopes of a third consecutive NJSIAA Tournament of Champions win was ended by the gritty and determined Group 4 State Champion Panthers of Bridgewater-Raritan High School who beat the Hilltoppers 6-5 in front of a huge championship crowd at Rutgers University. The 20-2 Panthers made the most of their first trip to the T of C and beat the Group 2 State Champion Hilltoppers at their own game, playing tough defense, picking up every loose ball and making huge plays late to give them the lead and the huge upset win. For full video highlights of the Tournament of Champions final and …
Watch video highlights from the Tournament of Champions final at Rutgers.
The Summit boys lacrosse team left it all out on the field Saturday against the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers in the Tournament of Champions final. The Hilltoppers fell short of their third straight T of C victory, falling to the Panthers 6-5. For a full game report and photo gallery, click here.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Strong defensive effort propels Summit boys lacrosse to victory over Delbarton Wednesday night.
And the streak goes on. The Summit High boys lacrosse team advanced to the Tournament of Champions final after stopping the Delbarton School, 10-5, in a semifinal round matchup at Kean University on Wednesday. Summit will face Bridgewater-Raritan High School in the T of C finals at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Rutgers University. Fueled by a strong defensive performance by Summit goalie Pete Badgley and the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit, Summit never trailed on Wednesday and took home the teams’ 68th consecutive victory. For video highlights from Wednesday night's game, click here. “That’s all a credit to my defense right there,” Badgley said, who recorded 10 saves in the win. “They get out there and step in front of shots, stopping shots, it’s all…
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Hilltoppers face Delbarton at Kean University's Alumni Stadium at 7 p.m.
After a thrilling five-overtime, 7-6 victory, over seventh-ranked Chatham five days ago to capture their third straight Group championship, Summit has set its sights on something they are used to having in their possession. A NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title. Summit (22-0), the top-ranked team in the state, will put its 67-game win streak on the line tonight as they face second-ranked and fourth-seeded Delbarton (17-4) in the nightcap of the TOC semifinals at Kean University’s Alumni Stadium in Union at 7 p.m. The first semifinal will pit third-ranked and third-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan (18-2) against fourth-ranked and second-seeded Immaculata (19-1) at 5 p.m. Both semifinal winners will square off Saturday for the TOC crown at …
Friday, June 3, 2011
Goal by Sonny Round edges Summit over Chatham, 7-6.
After 66 straight wins and two sectional championships, the Summit boys lacrosse team stopped Chatham High, 7-6, in a five overtime thriller at Ridge High to earn its third straight Group II championship on Thursday, fueled by a Sonny Round game-winner. With both teams trading goals for much of the second half, a scoring drought consumed the final five minutes of the fourth frame, as well as the following four overtime periods, before Round secured Summits’ 67th straight win with 2:26 remaining in the games’ fifth OT. “It was at the point where everyone is just running on empty,” Round said after the win. “Nick Kilkowski set a fantastic pick…I came hard off of it and luckily I got the look, and luckily I put the ball in the net.” For …
Watch video highlights from Thursday's tense matchup between Summit and Chatham in five overtime periods.
The Summit High School boys lacrosse team narrowly defeated Chatham in a five overtime battle on Thursday to clinch the Group II title, 7-6 at Ridge High School. For a full story and photo gallery from the Hilltoppers' Group II victory, click here.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Hilltoppers face Chatham for second time this season at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge at 5 p.m.
The Hilltoppers are looking for a three-peat. Summit (21-0), the top-ranked team in the state, seeks its third consecutive title and puts its 66-game, three-year win streak on the line as it faces seventh-ranked Chatham (16-5), for the NJSIAA, Group 2 championship at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge tonight at 5 p.m. Since a 7-6 come-from-behind road victory against Ridgewood on May 10, the Hilltoppers have outscored its opponents, 73-8, in its last five games (including three state tournament contests), holding its opponents to just two goals per game in four of those matchups. Summit advanced to the championship game on Saturday, defeating Somerville, 15-2, in the semifinal as Mike Ford and Terry McKenna each scored three goals and …
Friday, May 27, 2011
Hilltoppers face Somerville Saturday at noon.
The Summit boys lacrosse team plowed through Montville Thursday in the sectional quarterfinals, 14-2. IN SHORT The No. 1 seed Hilltoppers made easy work of the Montville Mustangs in the sectional quarterfinal game. Summit shared the scoring efforts and only allowed Montville to squeeze two points on the board. HILLTOPPER OF THE GAME Nick Kilkowski—Five goals on 13 shots. Kilkowski once again led the Hilltoppers in a dominating performance. The senior is also the team's leading scorer this season with 58 goals on 118 shots. OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES Mike Ford (Summit), four goals with five assists; Sonny Round (Summit), two goals, one assist; Peter Bagdley (Summit), four saves. UP NEXT—Somerville on Saturday at noon at Investors Bank Field.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Hiltoppers extend three-year win streak to 60 games.
The Summit boys lacrosse team had their 60-game win streak tested during their game against Ridgewood. However, like the previous 60 games, Summit ended on top, winning 7-6. IN SHORT Things looked desperate for the Hilltoppers halfway through the game against Ridgewood. The team's outlook didn't improve through most of the second half. Summit was down a goal with just 2:30 left in the game before Sonny Round tied things up. Summit's real hero, however, was Mike Ford; who scored the winning goal with 30 seconds left on the clock as his teammates erupted with cheers on the sideline. HILLTOPPER OF THE GAME Mike Ford—Two goals on four shots with one assist. Although not the team's leading scorer in the game, Ford's goal in the final …
Andrew Margie
10:07 am on Thursday, June 9, 2011
Great work Summit! Keep going! more ›