Boys lax retires Raiders, now ready for Rams

Photo credit: Juliana Carbone

Boys lax celebrates after a victory against Peters on May 2.

On Monday, May 14, the boys lacrosse team beat Seneca Valley 12-7 in the first round of WPIAL Playoffs.

The win was thanks to goals from Zak Ferris (3), Nick Sylvis (3), Gavin Campbell (2), Noah Larouere (2), Evan Bradley (1), and Luke Mattola (1). This came off of 21 total shots. Zak Ferris’ three goals put him to the 100 career goal mark.

Seneca Valley had 53 shots on net, only connecting on seven of them. Chris Sylvis had a big day in the cage saving 63% of the shots.

Nathaniel Neal went 12 for 21 on the faceoff X winning 57%.

This win takes the boys lacrosse team to 11-5, completely reversing their 5-11 record from freshman year.

On Wednesday, May 16, the boys will play Pine Richland in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL playoffs. Pine Richland is the #1 Seed in the WPIAL and 16-2 on the season. Former Bethel Park Offensive Coordinator and 2017 Assistant Coach of the Year Kevin Welty is now the Head Coach of Pine Richland.

Good luck to the Hawks as they take on the Pine Richland Rams in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL playoffs tonight, Wednesday, May 16, at Seneca Valley.