The boys' lacrosse team remained perfect by beating a tough, and previously unbeaten, Avon team 5-4 in the Spartans' first home game this season.
Avon took a two goal lead early in the game but Somers came back and the teams were tied at two going to the half. The teams were tied again (at four) in the fourth quarter when junior Sean Tynan scored with 36 seconds left to give the Spartans the victory.
His brother Pat Tynan had 20 saves in goal.
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Coach Ken McCarthy said that once again, defensive play was outstanding with Kiernan Wyllie, Chris Hamilton, Kyle Foster, Brian McDuffee and Zach Beebe playing well.
Offensively, Alex Geas demonstrated senior leadership making good decisions on the field which led to two of his goals. Sean Tynan ended up with two goals and an assist while Cullen Roberts also scored. Sophomore Eddie Hill also had two key assists.
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Taylor Maniatty scored two gaols for Avon.
Somers (4-0) hosts Morgan (Clinton) on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Avon (3-1) travels to Farmington the same day.
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