Friday, April 07, 2006

Archbishop Curley 11, Boys' Latin 10

In what proved to be the tightest show-down of the season thusfar for the Lakers, Archbishop Curley secured victory by a single point and handed Boys' Latin their third straight loss of the season.

The Lakers started off slowly, losing the front side of the match following some challenging shots and tough breaks. The team pulled itself together however, and fought back with vengence - tying up the score late in the match.

During the back-six rally, Freshman Kevin Forman completed a full sweep of his opponent (the first time a Laker has done so all season). As well, Gates Blair also secured a significant point total for the team

In the end however, the Lakers were unable to secure the victory - and Archbishop Curley went on to record the win. However, the Lakers' ability to lift themselves out of such a challenging position and rally back is both admirable and inspiring. The coaches continue to believe that experiences such as this will mold the team into a stronger and more effective competitive machine - and that the time ahead still holds great promise for Boys' Latin.