Salmon River Puts Up Fight, But Falls To Homer in States 12-8

2012 BOYS SECTION X LACROSSE
Regular Season Standings


x-Salmon River
Canton
Massena
St. Lawrence Ctl.
Potsdam
Ogdensburg
Saranac Lake
Colton-Pierrepont
W-L   GB   NonLg
13-0     -         1-0
11-3     2½     1-1
  9-5     4½     2-0
  9-5     4½     1-1
  7-7     6½     1-1

4-10     9½     1-1
2-12   11½     0-0
0-13   13        0-2



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Salmon River’s Ky Tarbell (15) beats Johnson City’s defenseman Michell Keomoungkhoune (2) as he cuts from behind the net and heads on the inside lane towards the crease. The Shamrocks jumped out to a fast start against the Section IV champions, en route to a 15-6 win in the N.Y. State Class C Regional Semifinal.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

2012 Section X Playoffs

 NCSN Boys Lacrosse Scoreboard

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012

N.Y.S. Class C Regional Final - Cicero-N.Syracuse
Homer (III) 12, Salmon River (X) 8

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012

N.Y.S. Class B Region II Semifinal - Potsdam HS
Vestal (IV) 19, Massena (X) 13
N.Y.S. Class C Region II Semifinal - Potsdam HS
Salmon River (X) 15, Johnson City (IV) 6

 

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012

Section X Overall Championship - Massena HS
(C) Salmon River 15, (B) Massena 1

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012

Section X Class C Championship - Massena HS
(#1) Salmon River 23, (#2) Canton 7

 

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2012

Section X Class C Semifinals - Home Higher Seed
(#1) Salmon River 17, (#4) Potsdam 1
(#2) Canton 11, (#3) St. Lawrence Central 10

RAIDERS' STRONG SHOWING COMES UP SHORT IN STATES


Vestal’s Matthew Wagner (18) rips a shot past the stick and shoulder of Massena’s Zach Robert (24) during the New York State Class B Regional semifinal played on Wednesday.  Massena's Zack Hopps scored five goals and dished out two assists, but it the Red Raiders came out on the short end of a 19-13 Vestal win.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Vestal’s Jake Barsigian (3) beats his man but slide help comes from Massena’s Ryan Chauvin (16).  Massena Coach Chris Covell said, "We worked awfully hard.  They are a good club and we are young."  And the Raiders worked especially hard after the intermission, outscoring Vestal 10-8 in the second half, but the Massena had fallen behind 11-3 at the half and could not overcome the huge hole.  Grayson Phillips scored three times, Sako Rourke tallied twice, while Kyle Cook stopped 16 shots.

SALMON RIVER BEATS CANTON, REPEATS AS CLASS C CHAMPS


Salmon River's defender Brady Mitchell (17) attempts an over-the-head check from behind, but Canton's Peyton VanBibber (23) ducks to get in front of his man. The top-seeded Shamrocks repeated as Section X Class C Champions with a 23-7 win over the Bears by rocketing 10 goals in the second period.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River’s Ky Tarbell (15) looks to dodge past a Canton defender who tries to dislodge the ball with a poke check.  The Shamrocks captured the Class C title having run the table of Section X teams with an undefeated 16-0 season. Salmon River posted the first two goals, before Canton battled back for a 3-2 lead on a pair or goals by Eb Foote and one by Jesse Gilbert, all within the first six minutes. The Rocks broke the game open with 10 goals in the second frame to lead 13-4 at the break. Salmon River added 10 more goals in the second half in the 23-7 final. The Shamrocks back-breaking second quarter onslaught included goals by Dalston Day, Kyle Lewis, Kamm David, Sky Sunday and Ky, Trenton and Kason Tarbell. Gilbert squeezed a goal for Canton in the midst of the barrage. Salmon River secured the Class C title with seven more goals in third period, including markers by Mason Hemlock and Oakley Thomas. Salmon River advances to the Section X overall championship against the Massena Red Raiders, then to the New York State Class C playoffs. For Canton, Foote, Payton VanBibber and Cody Moore registered second-half goals. Canton finished its season at 13-5 overall, second best in the league.

SALMON RIVER SHUTS DOWN POTSDAM IN SEMIFINAL 17-1


Potsdam attacker Drew Quenneville (12) unleashes a point-blank shot on Salmon River goalie Kobi Johnson (88) who made the save, one of 12 stops. The Shamrocks defeated Potsdam 17-1 in the Section X Class C semifinals. Ky Tarbell tallied four goals and four assists, while Seth Oakes had three goals and four assists.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River's Dalston Day (white) sidewinds a shot against the Potsdam defense.  The Salmon River Shamrocks continued their season-long defensive dominance of Section X teams in defeating the Potsdam Sandstoners 17-1 in the section’s Class C semifinals. The Shamrocks pulled out to a 6-1 in the first quarter, then reeled off eleven unanswered goals for the final three periods. Ky Tarbell led the Shamrocks with four goals and four assists, while Seth Oakes added three goals and four assists. Dalston Day added two goals and two assists. Sky Sunday added two goals and an assist, while Lakota Lazore dealt two goals. Kyle Lewis added a goal and an assist, while Kason Tarbell, Oakley Thomas and Kamm David had one goal each. Kobi Johnson made 11 saves and Randy Peters made one save in relief. Kyle Kingsley scored for Potsdam, while Jason Cardinal made 11 saves. The Shamrocks will advance to the Section X Class C Championship game on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Massena vs. the Canton Golden Bears. Potsdam finished its season at 8-9 overall. 

homer rises in 2nd half to beat shamrocks in states

The Salmon River boys varsity lost to Homer 12-8 in the New York State Class C quarterfinal. Both teams scored a goal in the first period and were tied 6-6 at the half. Homer held Salmon River scoreless with a 2-0 third period, before closing out with a 4-3 final period. Seth Oakes led the Shamrocks with four goals, Ky Tabell chipped in with two goals and three assists, Kason Tarbell tallied one goal and Kamm David chipped in with one goal. Kobi Johnson made 12 saves in net for the Shamrocks. Beav Riley led Homer in scoring with five goals and two assists. Aaron Zimmerman was also a key player with three tallies and one assist. Sean Ferrito chipped in two goals and one assist, Conner Johnston had one goal and one assist and Bryan Cavelier also scored a goal. Jon Cottrea made seven saves.

Salmon River Shoots Past Johnson City 15-6 in States


Salmon River’s Ky Tarbell (15) beats Johnson City’s defenseman Michell Keomoungkhoune (2) as he cuts from behind the net and heads on the inside lane towards the crease. The Shamrocks jumped out to a fast start against the Section IV champions, en route to a 15-6 win in the N.Y.S. Class C Regional Semifinal.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Johnson City’s Nick Neferis (23) won the clamp-and-pull draw against Salmon River’s Oakley Thomas (99), but there was still a battle for the ground ball afterwards.  Johnson City jolted the Shamrocks with two early goals, but the Shamrocks gained quick sights on the goals with five unanswered markers in the first half and another eight-goal run in the second half to pound out the 15-6 triumph. Dalston Day continued his daunted scoring prowess with five more goals, lifting his season total to 59, while Seth Oakes tickled the twine four times and dished for two other markers. Ky Tarbell also pitched in two goals and two assists. Salmon River advances to the New York State quarterfinals vs. Homer which upset defending state champion Cazenovia for the Section III Class C crown. The game will be at Cicero-North Syracuse on Saturday.

SALMON RIVER BEATS CANTON, REPEATS AS CLASS C CHAMPS


Salmon River's Oakley Thomas (99) collects a pass and buries the ball in the middle of the net behind Massena goaltender Kyle Cooke. Dalston Day collected six goals and two assists. Ky Tarbell and Seth Oakes had two goals and three assists each in Salmon's 15-1 win for the Section X Boys Lacrosse Title.

Salmon River's Dalston Day (14) was left wide open to put several in-the-face dekes on Massena goaltender Kyle Cooke before burying his shot "top shelf."  Day racked up eight points as Salmon River defeated Massena 15-1 for the Section X Overall Boys Lacrosse title.  The Salmon River boys varsity lacrosse team scored five unanswered goals in the first period and seven more in the second frame to lead 12-0 at the half. The Shamrocks put on another clinic in stick handling, ball movement and sharpshooting in finishing a season-long feast on Section X opponents. Dalston Day collected six goals and two assists, Ky Tarbell and Seth Oakes pitched in two goals and three assists each, Kyle Lewis added a goal and two helpers, while Sky Sunday dealt two scores. Single goals were scored by Russ Oakes and Oakley Thomas. Kobi Johnson made five saves for the Shamrocks and Randy Peters made three saves in relief. Grayson Phillips scored for Massena, while Kyle Cook snared 11 saves. Both teams now move on to separate State Regional playoffs games on Wednesday, May 30th, at Potsdam High School.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

CANTON SURVIVES BIG LARRIE COMEBACK IN SEMIFINAL WIN


St. Lawrence Central’s Ian Lynch (8) controls the ball while heavily stick checked by Canton’s Jay Proulx (28). After Canton romped to a 10-2 lead at the half, the Larries fought back outscoring Canton 6-1 in the third quarter and dominating control in the final period, but came up short 11-10 in the Class C semifinal.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Canton’s Mike Matthews scoops up the loose ball with two Larries in hot pursuit.  The Canton Golden Bears built 6-1 lead over the St. Lawrence Central Larries in the first quarter, lead 10-1 before the Larries scored just before intermission to make it 10-2. However, an extra half-hour’s break for a passing thunderstorm at halftime gave the Larries time to regroup and turn the game upside down. St. Lawrence outscored Canton by the same 6-1 margin in the third period and dominated possession in the fourth quarter by out-maneuvering Canton 8-3 on faceoffs. The Larries shutout Canton 2-0 in the final quarter, edging to within a goal at 11-10, but could not get the equalizer before the final horn. Jesse Gilbert led Canton with four goals and an assist. Mike Matthews added a pair of goals and a helper. Jack Elberty delivered a goal and three assists, while Eb Foote racked a goal and an assist in Canton’s victory. Jeff Hammond made 17 saves, particular against the Larries’ second-half barrage that saw multiple chances to tie or take the lead. The Golden Bears survived to play the Salmon River Shamrocks in the Section X Class C Championship game on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Massena vs. the Salmon River Shamrocks. The Larries were led by all-time school leading scorer Nate Cole, who in his last high school game collected three goals and two assists. Dalton Lottie added twop goals an done assist, while Marshall Berninghausen and Ian Lynch added two goals each. Larries’ goalie Zach Arquiett stopped six shots. St. Lawrence finished its season at 10-7 overall.

 
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