Worcester Prep Boys Stay On Major Roll

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team stayed on a roll this week, beating old rival Salisbury School, 16-1, on the road on Monday for their fourth straight win.

The Mallards record now stands at 6-1 on the season after the win over the Dragons on Monday. Since its only loss of the season to D.C. power Bullis back on March 28, Worcester has now won four straight including wins over Salisbury School and St. Maria Goretti in the last week.

Against Salisbury School, just about everybody got involved in the 16-1 win. Wyatt Richins led the way with eight goals and three assists, while Patrick Petrara scored two goals. Sam Cantello scored a goal and dished out three assists, while Tucker Brown scored a goal and had an assist.

Will Pedigo, Porter Bunting, and Ross Dickerson each scored single goals. Dickerson was dominating at time, grabbing 14 of 17 faceoffs and scooping up seven ground balls. Carter Hill and Jason Cook each had an assist, while Wade Walter and Jack Fager combined for five saves in the net for the Mallards.

Monday’s win over Salisbury School came on the heels of a 16-6 Mallard victory over St. Maria Goretti last week. Petrera led the attack in that win with five goals, while Cantello scored three times and dished out three assists. Brendan Miller also scored three times and had an assist, while Reid Carey scored two goals. Richins scored one goal, but dished out four assists, while Brown had a goal and three assists. Dickerson won 22 faceoffs and scooped up 13 ground balls. Wade Walter recorded 10 saves in the net.

The Mallards play host to Indian River next Monday, the first of four straight at home. The home stretch also includes a rematch with Salisbury School, St. Andrew’s and Eleanor Roosevelt. Worcester’s next road game is a much anticipated battle with neighborhood rival Decatur on April 27.