Photos: Pointing to Victory
It’s the start of a new season for the Voorheesville boys’ lacrosse team with a new attitude under a new coach. Although the young team has only three seniors, it won the season’s first game, 12 to 6, against Johnstown on Thursday, March 30. The game was supposed to be the Blackbirds’ home opener but, because of the snow, it was played on artificial turf at Lansingburgh High School in Troy.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Top bird: Derek Gavin is the new head coach; last year, he assisted Tom Gladd. Here, Gavin points to where he wants his defense to rotate during a Johnstown possession.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The defense, led by Voorheesville’s Connor Burns, right, as he checks a Johnstown player during the second half. The defense didn’t allow Johnstown to score in the first quarter, keeping the Blackbirds’ lead throughout the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dominant bird: Voorheesville goalkeeper Evan O’Connor puts his stick down to make one of his 10 saves.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fight for the ball: Voorheesville's Ian Owens, right, looks to win the face-off against a Johnstown player as the ref places the ball in between them during the start of the second half. Owens led the Blackbirds with five goals and one assist in the win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Attempting a shot: Voorheesville's Dan Kekis shoots during a power play in the first quarter.