Lancers Looking Ahead to Medway

Norton Lancers before their 1-0 loss at Medway.

The Norton Lancers are currently 8-1 on the season. They have 8 straight wins since their season opening loss to Medway. Norton was set to host Bellingham on Wednesday, but the game was pushed back to Thursday because of poor field conditions from the constant rain leading up to the game. Bellingham traveled to Norton the next day (Thursday) and were dealt a 5-2 loss to the Lancers.

Norton have already put the win over Bellingham behind them, and they are planning for Medway at home on Monday October, 6th. Norton is currently in 2nd place in the TVL standings. The only team ahead of them in the standings is undefeated Medway (8-0). Norton and Medway are clearly the top two teams to beat in the TVL this year. Both teams have proved to the rest of the league that they are always capable of leaving any game with a win.

As of Tuesday, the two people tied for most points in the league are from Medway and Norton. Jake Warren of Medway has 6 goals and 9 assists this year for a total of 15 points. Jon Lach of Norton has 8 goals and 7 assists to tie Warren for 1st in points with 15 points. This game will also boast a strong goalkeeper battle. The keepers for each team are the two best shot-stoppers in the TVL this year. Mike Bagdon of Medway has recorded 0 goals against in 8 games. The only goals scored on Medway this year have been when Bagdon has been subbed out by the backup goalkeeper, Tanner Pearl. Ryan Blakeley has proved to be a great asset to Norton in his first varsity season. In nine games Blakeley has allowed just 5 goals with a total of 6 shutouts. This matchup on Monday should prove who is the top team in the TVL this year, Medway or Norton.