Rebels Roll Through Pomperaug

The Boys Lacrosse team crushed Pomperaug 17-2 in the first round of the SWC playoffs in a game that could hardly be considered competitive. All cylinders were firing on offense, and the defense was stifling as usual led by captain Jesse Broderick.

The Rebels started off slow scoring just one goal in the first nine minutes of the game. However, Sam Reynolds scored two goals within fifteen seconds to put the Rebels up 3-0. Ben Reed, then Dan Miley, and Sam Reynolds again scored in succession to put the Rebels up 6-0, a very commanding lead before Pomperaug scored their lone goal of the half.

Pomperaug would not have a chance to build any momentum as the Rebels offense was relentless, eventually taking an 11-1 lead to halftime highlighted by Reynolds' five goals.

The second half was a great oppurtunity for the Rebels to reward members of the team with some playoff playing time, however, that did not stop the Rebels from scoring as they scored six second half goals, two by Justin Menke, who had three goals in the game. Matt Reynolds and Joe Gephart were both very strong in goal, only allowing one second half goal.

The Rebels took care of business in the first round of the SWC's and move on to play Newtown in the semifinals who they had beaten earlier in the season 7-3. The game will be played Tuesday at Weston High School at 5pm.