We have covered some incredible games this lacrosse season, but, without a doubt, the Section 1 Class A Championship game, was by far the best we were privileged to capture. This showdown featuring Mahopac vs. Mamaroneck at White Plains High School on May 21st, had everyone holding their breath right up until the last second.
The game began on a very slow place with each team scoring a goal a piece at the end of the first quarter. As we moved into the second, the game intensified drastically. Mamaroneck revved up and goals by Eric Greenberg and Charlie Harris enabled them to take a 5-2 lead. Without hesitation, Mahopac kicked themselves into gear and picked up another three goals. As we headed into halftime, it was clear that this could be either team's game to win. The third quarter can be summed up as a simultaneous onslaught of goals being scored by both teams. With two minutes left to play in the quarter, Mahopac held a 9-8 lead but that did not last for long as Mamaroneck answered back with two quick goals of their own. once again assuming control.
With a score of 10-9 to start the fourth, Mamaroneck and Mahopac each exchanged goals within the first two minutes. Now with just nine minutes of play left, tension hung in the air with each play made. Suddenly, with only a minute left in the game, Mahopac scored to tie the score and forced this cliffhanger to head into overtime. Before the crowd could even blink, Mamaroneck's shining star, and offensive player of the game, Eric Greenberg, delivered an unassisted goal propelling his team to victory and thereby crowning Mamaroneck as the 2015 Section 1 Class A Champions.
Mamaroneck has a bye for the first round of regional play and will play the winner of the Section 3 vs Section 9 game (to be held on Wednesday, May 27th) on Saturday, May 30th.
To view highlights of this game, please follow the link below.
Mahopac vs. Mamaroneck
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