Yorktown and John Jay (cheap title to get lots of blog hits)
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Yorktown scored twice in the final 1:16 to pull of a memorable 10-9 Murphy Cup win. (Photo by Dave Kennedy/The Journal News).
For photos from the Murphy Cup game, click here.
For a video, click here.
You know it’s a big regular-season game if the equipment goes flying. That’s usually reserved for overtime playoff wins or championships.
But that’s how both games involving Yorktown and John Jay ended today. Yorktown was throwing its equipment in jubilation after an exhilarating 10-9 win over Lakeland/Panas in the Murphy Cup; John Jay was watching Niskayuna celebrate after losing 9-5 to the Silver Warriors at Union College in Schenectady.
“They acted like they had won the national championship,” John Jay assistant coach Vin Savastano said.
Savastano wasn’t begrudging Niskayuna, noting that John Jay had done the same in last year’s win over Manhasset.
The point is that both of these regular-season games were huge, and the celebrations indicated as much.
Yorktown continued its inconsistent play. The team that defeated Long Island powers Chaminade and St. Anthony’s has needed last-second wins to beat Brewster and now, L/P.
Yorktown was decent in the first half, terrific in the third quarter, lackluster in the fourth, and then clutch in the final moments.
“I’m relieved and happy to win, but really bothered by all the breakdowns we had in the fourth,” Yorktown coach Dave Marr said.
But Yorktown avoided what would have been a disastrous loss with two goals in the final 1:16, the winner coming from John Ranagan’s bounce shot with 16.6 seconds left. After Ranagan scored, goalie Michael Bonitatibus sprinted the length of the field to mob Ranagan.
“Probably the fastest I’ve ever run,” Bonitatibus said.
A few seconds later, when the win was secured, Yorktown threw its gear and equipment up in the air to rejoice in the win.
As for John Jay, the Indians scored two early goals before giving up seven straight and going down 7-2 in the third.
Savastano said Niskayuna packed its zone defense well and made it very difficult. John Jay closed to 7-5 by the end of the third quarter and Savastano said it had six chances, including a one-on-one shot from Tyler Granelli, who had a goal and three assists, from 4 yards out to make it 7-6, but couldn’t convert. Niskayuna scored twice in the fourth quarter to extend it to 9-5.
Yorktown would likely face Niskayuna if it wins the section, and then gets by the Section 9 winner. (Thanks Syracuse…btw, your namesake lost to my alma mater today.)
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Jeff,
Fix this entry. Unless I'm missing something or unless they changed the state tournament format for the first time in 25 years, Yorktown would play Nisky in the state quarterfinals BEFORE anyone from Long Island enters the discussion. You win your section, you play a first rounder against Section 9 and then the state quarters against Section 2. Then the winner of Sections 8 and 11 at Hofstra, in the state semifinals.
Syracuse,
You are correct. I love your contributions to this blog. Thanks.
Long day for you bro. No worries.
OK, not for nothing, but when SU loses to Colgate one has to wonder if there's enough Stella Artois out there in the world to soothe one's pain …
This Jay-Town game keeps getting greater and greater.
Gotta love those Stella's!!
LOL.
J-Gold how bout that Colgate win over Cuse??? Awesome right?
googleboogle,
are you a fellow alum…im gonna check my directory for anyone named googleboogle…damn, nothing comes up.
no one, and i mean, no one, goes into hamilton, ny, and comes out with a win. hope the 'cuse enjoyed the bus ride home.
Jay lost to a very good, very well coached Nisky Team. They
moved the ball well and played great.
Jay out shot them 30 – 23 but just couldn't find the Cage.
They were down 7-2 in the 3rd Q and fought back to 7-5 in the middle of the 4th. Then they missed four lay-ups that could have made the game interesting. But take nothing away from Nisky. They are legit.
Although Yorktown blew a pretty comfortable lead, they stayed poised and came back to win it. Great teams know how to handle situations like these and Town really showed maturity by pulling this one out…Gotta love Kevin Interlicchio, the sophomore attackman steps up in every big game for Town, 5pts today to lead his squad….John Ranagan is a work horse and deserves everything he gets, kid has a hell of a future….Congrats to Town and L/P for putting on a great show.
Anyone know time and channel murph cup will be on tv?
what day does it air
Joe or Jeff, can you give us a run down on firm dates for the state quarters, semis, finals? My apologies if this has already been covered in earlier blog posts.
Much appreciated.
murph cup is on at 7 tonight on channel 18 or 118. Have to have cable.
Hey joe, was just wondering if you happened to know the record for total points by a player in the Murphy Cup? Kevin Interlicchio with 10 points in his first 2 Cups is no easy task.
lax212 – I don't know off-hand, but considering's Kevin's performances in his first two Cups — and the fact he has two more to go — I would think he would have a good shot at breaking it. He had some nice moves yesterday and showcased his ability to score with either hand for those who may not have seen him play before.
Laxtown – Here you go:
Thursday, June 5
Boys lacrosse
Section 1 finals, at John Jay
Class A, 3 p.m.
Class B, 5:30 p.m.
Class C, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
Boys lacrosse
State tournament first round, at Dietz Stadium, Kingston
Class A, 1 p.m.
Class B, 3:30 p.m.
Class C, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10
Boys lacrosse
State quarterfinals, at Yorktown (if Section 1); at Dietz (if Section 9)
Class A, 3:30 p.m.
Class B, 5:30 p.m.
Class C, 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
Boys lacrosse
State semifinals, at Hofstra
Class A, 3:30 p.m.
Class B, 5:30 p.m.
Class C, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 14
Boys lacrosse
State finals, at Hofstra
Class A, 11 a.m.
Class B, 1:30 p.m.
Class C, 4 p.m.
is the Ytown lakeland game going to be aired once more? If so when?
I live in rockland and it didnt air I think
Wow. That is interesting. You could have a Niskayuna-Yorktown possible state quarterfinal at Yorktown. THAT is crazy, especially because the game is on a Saturday. Section I changed things around it seems this year. It seems the sectional final is real late. I thought it was usually one week after the semifinals but before the end of May.
I would bet you that tripleheader at Yorktown will bring several thousand fans.
I stand corrected. Yorktown hosting the quarterfinals would be on a Tuesday. It's only been the last few years Section I has had to play a first-round game against Section 9. Why they changed it I don't know, considering only one Section 2 team has ever got past the quarterfinals. Section 9 should play Section 2 in the first round and Section I should get a bye.
I think Kevin Interlicchio will be breaking more records than just the Murphy Cup stats, Joe I'm sure you can help us out with this one…If he closes out the season still at the top of the points sheet he will be a sophomore AA…Go TOWN!!!!!!!
KI does indeed have a nice shot at breaking some records at Town which would be an Amazing task….Buuut lets first keep our minds set on a championship….
Will KI be as good when not surrounded by all the talent he is now? We will see. NO Rocky ,Froats and Kurpis.Only time will tell .Good luck guys
lax13, don't you worry up there in 'Pac about KI's "surroundings" – we got lots more great talent on Varsity and JV…....he will indeed be, as always, just as good…or better! :o)
ahhhh. best lax game i've ever been to! i play with ranagan's younger sister and dont be surprised if you see her name coming up in a few years!