Games

Some news and notes in advance of this afternoon’s big interstate matchup as St. Ignatius travels to the East Coast to face Chaminade (photo credit: Mineola-Patch). BOTH TEAMS ARE UNDEFEATED Both St. Ignatius and Chaminade enter the game with spotless records. The Wildcats are 16-0, winning their games in impressive fashion. They have defeated Torrey Pines (CA), Coronado (CA) and Redwood (CA) thus far this season. Meanwhile, the Flyers are 8-0 against a very difficult schedule. They have wins over Manhasset (NY), West Islip (NY) and St. Anthony’s (NY) already to their credit. ...

Last week, the boy’s high school season featured some great games, highlighted by Ward Melville’s (NY) big win over Garden City (NY) on Saturday in a Long Island non-league matchup and Boys’ Latin (MD) taking down Gilman (MD) in an MIAA battle on Friday. Also in the MIAA, McDonogh (MD) picked up a huge win yesterday over Calvert Hall (MD). This week is extremely busy, with plenty of great games. ...

Last week girl’s high school action was highlighted by some big matchups, including two big interstate battles. Manhasset (NY) traveled to New Jersey and took down Summit (NJ), 11-8. Meanwhile, New Canaan (CT) traveled to Long Island and defeated Farmingdale (NY) by an 8-7 count. It was a big week for Mendham (NJ), who took down Chatham (NJ) on Thursday before defeating Ridgewood (NJ) on Saturday and West Morris (NJ) Monday to push their record to 7-3. Meanwhile, McDonogh (MD), St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes (VA) and Moorestown (NJ) all remained undefeated. This week features some great matchups with powerhouse teams. ...

The weekend in the boy’s high school landscape was highlighted by a couple of big games between some of the best teams in the country. On Long Island, there was a huge non-league contest pitting one of the best in Nassau County against one of the best in Suffolk as Garden City (NY) traveled to Ward Melville (NY). In a tight defensive battle, the 631 area code came out on top, as the Patriots defeated the visiting Trojans, 7-3. As we noted in our game observations last week, Melville’s defense has been impressive this season. They continued their solid play Saturday, holding Garden City to just three goals while the team’s offense went on a 4-0 fourth-quarter run to break a 3-3 deadlock. A huge win for the Patriots, who are one of the best teams in the country thus far at 9-0. Garden City fell to 6-2. ...

Last week in girl’s high school lacrosse was highlighted by a big interstate matchup. On Saturday, Manhasset (NY) traveled to face Summit (NJ) and took home a big 11-8 victory. The Indians moved to 7-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to undefeated Garden City (NY). Summit fell to 7-2. Also in New Jersey, Mendham (NJ) took down visiting Chatham (NJ) on Thursday, 10-6. The Minutemen then followed that with a huge victory over Ridgewood (NJ), 9-8 in double overtime, to push their record to 6-3. Meanwhile, Moorestown (NJ) had another dominant 3-0 week to move their record to 9-0. The Quakers have scored at least 14 goals in each of their victories this season. ...