Photos: Birds Clamp Their Talons On Knights
On Friday, April 12, the Voorheesville boys’ lacrosse team dodged the rain as they played a Colonial Council game against the Knights at Lansingburgh High School. The quick start by the Blackbirds allowed them to soar to the 16-to-1 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick pop: Blackbirds’ Eric Guilmette easily wins the opening faceoff as the ball pops behind the Lansingburgh player for Guilmette to pick up.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting it off: Blackbirds’ Devin Kelly looks to break away from the Lansingburgh defender as Kelly attempts to go around the net. Kelly had a goal and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Throwing a laser: Blackbirds’ Camden Hill rifles a shot past the Lansingburgh goalie in the first quarter. Hill led the Blackbirds with five goals and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting in close: Blackbirds’ Tyler Gifford looks to get a shot off as a Lansingburgh defender tries to swat his stick to stop the shot. Gifford had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shielding: Blackbirds’ Noah Schamberg uses his body to keep away two Lansingburgh players as Schamberg runs up the field. Schamberg had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Observing: Blackbirds’ Arthur Ambuhl scans the field once he gets into the offensive zone. Ambuhl had three goals and two assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stopped quickly: Blackbirds’ Abram Keyser gets checked off his feet by a Lansingburgh player as Keyser tries to get up the field. Keyser had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Scoop and go: Blackbirds’ Jeff Jesmain picks up the loose ball as he sprints up the field to get into the offensive zone. Jesmain had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming together: Blackbirds’ Abram Keyser (13) and Arthur Ambuhl (6) both get the Lansingburgh defender to lose the ball in the third quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Open field: Blackbirds’ Quin Rice flies up the field after taking the ball away from an Lansingburgh player.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fire: Blackbirds’ Arthur Ambuhl brings his stick back as he prepares to shoot towards the Lansingburgh net.