Norton Blows Past TVL Champs

Defenders Colin O'Leary (middle) and Danny Pereira (left)congratulate keeper Ryan Blakeley (right) after the shutout against Millis on Monday. The Lancers won 7-0.

Norton faced off against TVL rival Holliston today at Holliston. The Lancers and Holliston are rivals, and Holliston was the team that beat Norton in the third round of the MIAA playoffs last year. Holliston had the advantage last year in the series versus Norton. Norton won the first matchup 5-2, lost 2-1, and then lost 1-0 in the state tournament. The games between these two often have an extra edge and excitement to them. Norton seems to be the more dominant team this year though. The Lancers came into the game expecting a hard fought game, but they still anticipated a strong victory.

Norton came out of the gates pretty strong against Holliston today. The Lancers took an early lead of 2-0 in the first 20 minutes of the game. The first 2 goals were scored by Jon Lach and Jordan Lach. After that the Lancers controlled the entire game. Holliston was no match for Norton on this day. Norton's domination did not slow during the second half. It picked up. Norton scored 4 more goals in the second half. Goals were scored by Jared Kahn, Jon Lach, Danny Pereira, and 2 by Matt Bukowski. Over the last four games Norton has scored 20 goals and conceived 0. This proves how the defense has been a strong point of Norton's success this year. Jon Lach had nothing but positivity to say after the game,"We played really well and dominated every aspect of the game. It felt really good because they knocked us out of the playoffs last year, and there has always been a rivalry between us. Every defender played really well to help keep the shutout. The midfielders and forwards did their job and finished the opportunities that came". Norton looks to continue this successful first half of the season with a home game against Westwood at 3:30.