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A showdown between state title contenders in Pennsylvania and New York went the way of the Philly powerhouse.
Uncommitted junior attackman Shane Dominello (Big 4 HHH) pocketed two goals and added an assist and five-star junior midfielder Dylan Malone (Big 4 HHH / Duke) also tallied twice to lead La Salle (Pa.) to a 9-4 win over Rye (N.Y.).
Four-star sophomore goalie Roman Ippoldo denied seven shots for the Explorers. La Salle also got goals from sophomore Tobi Zweiback (Big 4 HHH), senior Jack Trymbiski (Big 4 HHH), sophomore Rocco Davis (Big 4 HHH), four-star senior Max Wickersham (Johns Hopkins), and sophomore Logan Riggione.
Sophomore Charlie Brady paced the Garnet with two goals. Junior Henry Shoemaker paired a goal with an assist. Rye also got one goal from freshman Will Niejadlik and a 9-for-16 day at the faceoff stripe from sophomore Wilson Redd (Prime Time).
Both Teams Eyeing Glory in June
Both La Salle and Rye are expected to contend for state championships in their respective states. The Explorers reached the PIAA Class AAA final last year before falling to now four-time defending champion Radnor. The Garnet made it to the New York Class B semifinal before bowing out by a goal to eventual champion Bayport-Blue Point.
Check out the full game highlights from the Explorers’ win. The NLF highlights are courtesy of Paul Keesler.
