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Sluggish Lions Top Sachem East

Lions roll out to 8-2 first half lead and defeat Flaming Arrows 10-5.

West Islip moved to 6-1 on the season with a 10-5 victory over Sachem East in a boys lacrosse contest played in summer-like conditions at Sachem East High School on Tuesday. The Flaming Arrows are now 3-5 on the season.

The Lions started strong behind four first quarter goals from Jack McKenna, Jon Resse and two from Tom Moore.

Throughout the first half West Islip’s offense looked crisp and its defense, which has been rock solid throughout the season, frustrated Sachem East and the Lions went to the half with an 8-2 lead. Mike Buencamino had both first half goals for East.

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In the second half West Islip came out sluggish and was outscored 3-2 in the game's final 24 minutes.

While West Islip was not sharp, Sachem East could not take advantage. When they did get opportunities, Lions netminder Jack Kelly was there to make several key saves.

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Buencamino finished the game with three goals for Sachem East while Tom Engelken and A.J. Solomito each had a goal. Goaltender Eric Poppito had 13 saves.

On Thursday Sachem East will play at East Islip.

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