It’s been a season of adjustments so far for the Marblehead High boys lacrosse team. These Magicians have had to deal with several injuries that have affected them both on offense and defense. But nonetheless after Saturday’s 18-10 win against host Danvers, they are at least .500 on the season with a 2-2 record.
But that game wasn’t easy either. The Falcons scored the first three goals of the game, and held an 8-6 advantage at halftime.
“We worked on a lot of stuff at halftime, and the players were ready to play to get the comeback win. That’s why we were successful in this game,” said coach John Wilkens.
Junior Reece Moore led the way against Danvers with four goals, along with Cam Waldman, who also had four goals to go along with one assist. Freshman Will Sullivan accounted for three goals and four assists. Greg Motorny had the hat trick, plus one assist. Jack Whipple came through with two goals and one assist. Hogan Sedky chipped in with one goal and two assists. Drew Nelson netted one.
Sophomore goalie Finn Gallup only had to make four saves to help register the triumph.
Of the injuries, Toby Grenier is the most serious. He’s currently recovering from a broken ankle, and will probably be out five to six weeks. His brother Charlie and Eliot Pluss have shoulder issues, but should be back in about a week.
“We are searching for the right chemistry right now at both ends of the field as we work through these injuries,” said Wilkens.
The Marblehead boys also beat Beverly in a low scoring affair, 6-5. But lost a close encounter to rival Swampscott, 10-9. They began the season with an 11-3 loss to perennial powerhouse Winchester. After going up against Peabody on Patriots Day after press deadline, the Magicians will go to Boxford to face Masco on April 17 at 10 a.m. to close out the week.
