A year after Hudson Valley edged Long Island in overtime in last year’s Empire State Games, the teams met up once again tonight in another one-goal game.
This time, Long Island prevailed 9-8.

Hudson Valley goalie Michael Bonitatibus, center, of Yorktown, and teammates react after losing 9-8 to Long Island on a goal with one second remaining tonight at the Empire State Games in Binghamton. (Photo by Vincent DiSalvio/The Journal News)
• “Photo gallery from the Hudson Valley-Long Island game”:http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?sport=blax§ion=sports&display=16
Jeff Gold was on hand for the game in Binghamton and shares his thoughts on our special ESG blog. “You can check it out here.”:http://esgames.lohudblogs.com/2008/07/24/boys-lacrosse-pining-for-another-chance/
• “Recruiting updates for the Class of 2009”:http://boyslacrosse.lohudblogs.com/2008/06/21/daily-recruiting-updates-for-class-of-2009/
• “Recruiting updates for the Class of 2008”:http://boyslacrosse.lohudblogs.com/2007/08/12/late-summer-recruiting-update/
