Penncrest High School | Archive | June, 2014

Penncrest defeats Avon Grove for first ever state championship

Posted on 09 June 2014 by fduris.

In already its best year of the programs history, Penncrest High School finished off with a bang, winning its first ever state championship.  The Lions faced off against Avon Grove, taking down the Red Devils 12-7.

After a late first quarter goal, Avon Grove led 3-1.  From then on, Penncrest dominated, getting things going with eight consecutive goals.  In that streak, Will Manganiello converted four times in a row.  Manganiello led all players with five goals.

Going into the fourth quarter ahead 9-3, Penncrest had all the confidence in the world.  Then, a player was penalized for an illegal stick, leading to a three-minute, non-releasable man down situation for the Lions.  Grove capitalized on the opportunity, netting three goals and cutting Penncrest’s lead in half.

Penncrest came right back with three goals of its own, reestablishing a safe 12-6 lead.  The Red Devils scored once more before the game’s end, but Penncrest’s lead was too far out of grasp.

Complimenting Manganiello’s five goals, another Penncrest standout, Alex Bonnet, netted two goals and dished out two assists.  Dylan McCleaft was a wall in goal, stopping 14 shots.

As Pennsylvania state champions, Penncrest ends its season a 25-1.  Not only did the Lions win the program’s first PIAA playoff win, Penncrest stormed through the playoffs, taking down the toughest teams in the state.  All of Penncrest’s accomplishments have landed them at 25th in the DigitalSports National Lacrosse Rankings.

Look out for the Lions next year as they prepare to defend their championship for the first time ever.

Key Players:

Will Manganiello- 5 goals

Alex Bonnet- 2 goals, 2 assists

 

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Penncrest advances to PIAA state championship game

Posted on 04 June 2014 by fduris.

For the first time in the program’s history, Penncrest is advancing to the PIAA state championship game after defeating Mount Lebanon 15-10 in the semis.

Penncrest to the lead early and never let go.  Coming out of the half with an 8-4 advantage, the Lions dominated throughout the third quarter and early in the fourth.  By the midway point of the final quarter, Penncrest commanded the game with a 15-5 lead.

Lebanon fought hard to go out on a high note.  The Blue Devils ended the game with five consecutive goals.  Lebanon’s young squad’s late surge posed no threat to Penncrest who still won with a comfortable five-goal margin.

Now 24-1 this season, Penncrest prepares to face Avon Grove in the state finals.  At 20-4, the Red Devils enter the championship with the momentum of a 10 game win streak.

Penncrest’s incredible season thus far has put the Lions at 25th in the DigitalSports National Lacrosse Rankings.

The Lions have already taken out some challenging opponents in the playoffs.  In the first round Penncrest, eliminated 48th ranked Bishop Shannon 13-10 on May 28.  Three days later, Penncrest faced defending state champs, 41st ranked La Salle, in a well-battled 7-6 victory.

Penncrest and Avon Grove take to the field at 2:30 on Saturday June 7 at Hersheypark Stadium to decide the PIAA 2014 state champions.

 

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