Posted Thursday, March 31, 2011 9:05AM | Updated: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:25AM
Over the last eight years, the West Springfield boys varsity lacrosse team has had the Atoms’ number in the regular season. The Atoms have been 0-8 against the Spartans in regular season match-ups since 2003, but on March 25, the Atoms used a strong performance from senior Nick Lalande and scoring from across the roster to overcome the “curse” and beat the Spartans, 12-9.
“It’s nice to know that our kids can overcome any expectations for a regular season game because [West Springfield has] certainly had our number,” Head Coach Bill Maglisceau said.
The Atoms’ offense got off to a quick start with a goal from junior Alec Villafana, but cooled off and only managed two more goals – both from Lalande – in the first half. The defense for the Atoms was strong, however, and the two teams entered halftime knotted up at three apiece.
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