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Wildcats Edged Out in Lacrosse Playoffs

Boys lacrosse team falls 8-7 at Smithtown East.

In Suffolk County playoff action Thursday, the Whitman boys lacrosse team fell to Smithtown East 8-7.

The Wildcats (10-7) kept it close but fell short in the end. After mounting a 5-3 haltime lead, Smithtown held off a fourth period Wildcats rally to get the win.

Leading scorers for Whitman were Evan Zakow and Mike Chimenti with two goals each. Goalie Dan Friedman had 12 saves.

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Three players for Smithtown (11-6) contributed two goals each including Jimmy Tenbrink, Brian Willetts and and Vin Ferraro. Goalie Brian Barkham had 13 saves.


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