Photos: Blackbirds Fall In Physical Class D Semifinal
On Friday, May 30, the Voorheesville boys’ lacrosse team and the Stillwater-Mechanicville faced off at Stillwater High School in the Section 2, Class D semifinal matchup. Tensions were high all game long as both teams traded physical checks but Stillwater-Mechanicville wore down the Birds in the second half, which saw Voorheesville fall, 13 to 5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting away quickly: Blackbirds’ Lawson Moir cradles the ball up the field to exit their defensive zone in the first quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
It’s going to be mine: Blackbirds’ Eric Guilmette breaks away from the faceoff dot to go chase down the loose ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Keeping away: Blackbirds’ Liam Moir positions himself directly in front of Stillwater/Mechanicville’s Jonah Hodgson from getting towards the Blackbirds’ goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy scoop: Blackbirds’ Eric Guilmette gets his stick under the ball to put it into his pocket so he can get up into the offensive zone as Stillwater/Mechanicville’s Landen Staie chases him down.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
One step closer: Blackbirds’ Noah Schamberg gets a step on his defender as he heads towards the Stillwater/Mechanicville’s goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Covering his post: Blackbirds’ Andrew Guilmette shifts over to his near post and gets his stick down on the turf to block the shot from Stillwater/Mechanicville’s Jonah Hodgson. Guilmette made 11 saves.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fire: Blackbirds’ Lawson Moir brings his stick all the way back in preparation to fire a laser of a shot towards goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Toeing a shot: Blackbirds’ Eric Guilmette stands on one foot as he rears back to fire a shot before the Stillwater/Mechanicville defender gets to him.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to feel the bump: Blackbirds’ Camden Hill scoops up the loose ball as he feels the Stillwater/Mechanicville’s defenders stick on his back.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Slight opening: Blackbirds’ Abram Keyser gets to the outside of the Stillwater-Mechanicville defender as Keyser gets ready to take a shot. Keyer had three goals and an assist.