Warhawks/Highlanders JV notch first win of the season
The Madison/McLean "Warlanders" JV prevailed 5-3 against Broad Run/Stonebridge in a late game on Sat 12/1 for their first win of the season. The two teams played an even game through most of first period but things started to change when wing Kelly DeMatties from McLean got the Warlanders on the scoreboard with just 7 seconds left. Center Nathaniel Hughes from McLean increased the lead to 2-0 near the start of the second. Broad Run/Stonebridge finally answered back with their first goal in last minute of second. The Warlanders opened up their lead in the middle of the third with a 3 goal sequence over just 2 minutes - 2 goals coming from center John Mannino from Madison and 1 from wing Kelly Dematties, her 2nd goal of the evening. The Warlanders started to let up the pressure at the end of the third allowing Broad Run/Stonebridge to knock in two goals. The Warlanders were still able to finish on top 5-3.