Rams get it done, in a New York Minute!
Eleven Rams score as #8 defeats #14 West Morris.
By Coach Carchietta for MorrisCountyVaristy.net
Randolph, NJ - You’ve heard the expression and probably the song, “... everything can change in a New York minute.” It probably never seemed more true to both the Rams and the Wolfpack on Friday at Freedom Park. Randolph exploded for a combined five goals with under 20 seconds left in the first and second quarters. The last second outburst enabled Randolph to take a six goal lead into the half.Randolph, ranked #8 in the New Jersey by The Star Ledger, defeated #14 West Morris Central 17-9 in Men’s Lacrosse. West Morris, coming off a heart breaking 8-7 loss to Chatham on Wednesday, exploded early for three goals in a matter of 61 seconds. Just three minutes into the game, Sal Carfaro connected to give the Pack a 1-0 lead. Evan Guarini (3G, 1A) and Tim Lum (2G, 2A) followed with goals. The three goal burst forced Randolph to call an early time out in hopes to snuff the Pack attack. The Rams found the light and fired in six unanswered goals, all in the 1st quarter. During the timeout, Randolph Head Coach Bill Scanlon just reminded the team, “Let’s get refocused.” ... and refocus, they did. Just over a minute after the timeout, Greg Sopko connected for his first of three goals on the day. Five different players accounted for the Ram’s first seven goals. Eleven scored on the day. Corey Zindel (4G, 4A) scored next and Matt Fullman (2G) tied the game at three. John Vandling’s (1G) goal gave Randolph the lead. Then, with about 20 ticks on the clock, Randolph went into sonic mode. Corey Zindel hit for his second of the day. Vandling attacked the net off the next face off and hit with just four seconds remaining. When asked about the last minute outburst, Coach Scanlon added, “We were just fortunate. Johnny (Lade) comes up with the faces offs and we’re told to look for people.”West Morris was able to notch one back as Guarini added his second. Randolph keeper Mike Horowitz made a dynamic save off the ensuing face off, halting another Pack assault. Then, trailing 8-4, Lum picked a tiny opening at a tight angle and the Wolf was back within range. There may have been no announcer at the game, like the Rams heard all hockey season on the way to the state championship, bellowing, “This is the last minute to play in the 2nd … one minute!” But some how, some way, you knew that the Rams heard something that ignited their engines. Corey Zindel maneuvered around the net, drawing an aggressive Pack defense to him and setting up an open Kevin Sanders (1G, 1A) for a quick shot that found the back of the net. You would think that a 9-4 lead going into the half would be sufficient and, on the side of caution, you run out the clock. But not in this New York Minute. Three different Rams connected in a matter of 8 seconds to explode for a 12-4 lead entering the half. The outburst occurred just after a remarkable save by West Morris goalie Jeremy Dowiak. Corey Zindel converted off the rebound. Sopko buried a ball from just about 5 yards out. Dan Gold (1G, 1A) was mid-air and in the midst of being punished as he rocketed one in from about 25 yards. The Rams were patient and used the perimeter in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tight defense and few great saves prevented West Morris from getting any closer than six. Brett Binn, Kevin Barpen, Guarini and John Williams scored for West Morris in the second half. Rams’ Senior Steve Jones intercepted of a break out pass and fired a bullet to the back of the net for the final goal of the game, giving Randolph a 15-7 lead late in the 4th.. Randolph improved to 6-1 and West Morris fell to 4-3.
Randolph 17, West Morris 7
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