Ward Melville took this match of undefeated Suffolk Division I titans on four goals from Emily Rogers-Healion. Ward Melville scored four late goals in the first half to open a six goal lead at the break, 7-1. Ward Melville was nine-for-nine on faceoffs in the first stanza.
Bay Shore closed the gap to two goals at 7-5 with approximately fifteen minutes remaining but the teams effectively traded goals down the stretch. Bay Shore outscores Ward Melville 6-3 in the second half.
This matchup still shines as one of the potential great post season games. Nice to see the emergence of Bay Shore this season to bring a fresh name into the Section XI mix.