Niskayuna Remains Unbeaten in Suburban Council Play

Introduction to the Match

LATHAM, NY (NEWS10) — The Niskayuna Boys Lacrosse team remained unbeaten in Suburban Council play with a 7-6 win over Shaker in a state ranked battle. The 13th ranked Silver Warriors erased a 3-goal halftime deficit to rally against the 14th ranked Blue Bison, with Dillon Licht scoring the game winner with less than 2 minutes to play in regulation.

First Half Performance

After Shaker jumped out to a 5-2 halftime lead, the stage was set for a dramatic comeback. The Silver Warriors were faced with the challenge of overcoming a significant deficit against a strong opponent.

The Comeback

The Silver Warriors stormed back in the third quarter scoring 4 unanswered goals. After quickly cutting the deficit down to just 1 out of the break, Sami Chowdhrey evened the contest at 5 all. Just minutes later, Licht scored his second of 3 goals in the contest to give Nisky the lead going to the fourth.

Shaker’s Response

After being held scoreless in the third and watching their lead disappear, the Blue Bison needed an answer in the final frame. Michael Hennessey delivered for Shaker with less than 9 minutes to play, scoring his second goal of the day to tie the game at 6-6. Another key for the Blue Bison in this one, a 17 save performance from Michael Baccaro in goal.

The Winning Goal

With less than 2 minutes to play in the game, the Silver Warriors found a way to score when Licht took a feed from John Mooney right in the middle and converted to put Niskayuna ahead for good.

Conclusion

The Niskayuna Boys Lacrosse team’s win over Shaker is a testament to their determination and skill. Overcoming a 3-goal halftime deficit to secure a state-ranked win is no easy feat, and the team should be proud of their achievement. The comeback win keeps Niskayuna unbeaten in Suburban Council play, setting them up for continued success in the season.

FAQs

• Q: What was the final score of the game between Niskayuna and Shaker?
  A: The final score was 7-6 in favor of Niskayuna.
• Q: Who scored the game-winning goal for Niskayuna?
  A: Dillon Licht scored the game winner with less than 2 minutes to play in regulation.
• Q: What was the ranking of the two teams going into the game?
  A: Niskayuna was ranked 13th, and Shaker was ranked 14th.