Thomas Opens Season with Strong Victory Over Wayne
2025-03-28 - Webster Thomas launched the 2025 lacrosse season with a commanding non-league win over Wayne, outscoring them twenty-three to nine. The first quarter set the tone as Thomas surged ahead, scoring fourteen goals to Wayne's two. The Titans made frequent substitutions after the first quarter and the teams remained competitive in the final quarters, but Thomas maintained its lead. Blake Jipson led Thomas with seven goals, while Brandon Trottier added five goals and two assists. Alex Mulcahy and TJ Balch each contributed two goals. Goalkeeper Emmett Ernst held a fifty percent save percentage, stopping three shots in his twelve-minute stint.
Wayne`s offense was spearheaded by Tas Strickland, who scored five goals and provided two assists. Mason Michel added two goals, with Tucker Eaton and Hank Smith each scoring one goal. In net, Andrew Contestabile delivered a strong performance during his twelve minutes, saving one shot and maintaining a perfect save rate. Despite a strong fourth-quarter effort with four goals scored, Wayne could not close the gap.
Freshman offensive player Blake Jipson from Thomas scored his first Varsity goal during this game. Similarly, junior defensive midfielder Dimere Breedy from Thomas also marked this occasion with his first Varsity goal, as did junior defender Landon Provenzano. Furthermore, Thomas continues its undefeated record against Wayne, with a5-0 series history since 2017. [BOX SCORE] - - More images in the photo gallery.
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The first quarter set the tone as Thomas surged ahead, scoring fourteen goals to Wayne's two. The Titans made frequent substitutions after the first quarter and the teams remained competitive in the final quarters, but Thomas maintained its lead. Blake Jipson led Thomas with seven goals, while Brandon Trottier added five goals and two assists. Alex Mulcahy and TJ Balch each contributed two goals. Goalkeeper Emmett Ernst held a fifty percent save percentage, stopping three shots in his twelve-minute stint.
Tucker Eaton and Hank Smith each scoring one goal. In net, Andrew Contestabile delivered a strong performance during his twelve minutes, saving one shot and maintaining a perfect save rate. Despite a strong fourth-quarter effort with four goals scored, Wayne could not close the gap.
