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Taylor Ocko scored the lone goal of the game on a cold and rainy day over a tough Groton opponent on the road. Ocko originally set up the play on a through ball to Linley Block, but Block was denied on a terrific save by the keeper, who could not control the ball. Mary Leah DiNicsco found the loose ball, sent it to Becca Block, who found Ocko open in front of goal for the easy game-winner.

The Governor's Academy beat the Rivers School on Wednesday, 2-0, improving their record to 6-1-1, and winning their second game in a row. Linley Block had a goal and an assist, Becca Block had a goal, and Kelly Lavallee dished out the game's first helper. Erin Quinlan recorded her fifth shutout of the season.

The Governor's Academy beat the River School yesterday, 5-1, improving their record to 4-6 overall and 3-2 in league play. Kate Leary had three huge goals, while Ellie Clayman and Christine Goglia had scores, and Katie Wolfe, Jill Conway, and Polly Merck had assists. Govs goalie Jen Migliore made 12 saves.

First things first

Sophomore back Andres Burbank-Crump scored his first high school goal when he scored to put the finishing touches on Brooks' 4-0 win over Governor's Academy.Brooks improves to 4-4-1.

No luck

Brooks fired 13 shots at Governor's Academy, including nine from the corner. None would cross the goal line while, on the other side, Governors needed only five shots to put one through.  

BYFIELD — Just before halftime it appeared that the same script would be playing out for Brooks. That was until Jordan Johnson took over. The junior defensive back/quarterback provided a game-changing moment with five seconds remaining in the opening half, picking off a pass and bringing it back 60 yards for a score, That play turned a four-point deficit into an intermission lead and an 18-10 win over the Governor’s Academy for Brooks’ first win in two years. “This is as good a feeling that I have had since coming to Brooks,” said first year coach Alex Konovalchik, who watched his program end a 16-game losing streak. “This is the reason that I took the job,” said Konovalchik “To try to restore a winning tradition here at Brooks. It is working out so far. We had 16 in the wrong direction but now one in the right direction.” Johnson had two interceptions while, offensively, he rushed for 106 yards and a fourth quarter touchdown run (10 yards) that put the finishing touches on the win. “That interception was a game-changer,” said Konovalchik. “He took the ball away from the kid and took the ball up the near sideline, cut back and brought it to the opposite end of the end zone. It was a spectacular run.” Brooks got on the board first with a four yard run from junior Steve Domoracki. The Governor’s Academy scored 10 second-quarter points to take a 10-6 lead before Johnson scored his two unanswered touchdowns. Defensively, Luis Berroa, Ryan Gibeley, Brendon Emery played well up front. “The kids are sky high,” said Konovalchik. “They are excited to come back to practice on Monday. They now feel the hard work is worth while.” Brooks plays at Lawrence Academy on Saturday.

The Governor's Academy (2-5) lost to Kimball Union Academy on Wednesday, 3-2 in overtime. Christine Goglia and Sara Alornado scored the goals for the Govs, and Polly Merck dished out an assist.

Phillips goalie Alex Farrell made a spectacular save with five minutes left to preserve at 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Governors Academy.

"It was a beautiful save," said coach Lisa Joel. "It saved the game."

Governor's Academy lost to a good Thayer in which Jason Kwon scored the lone Governor's goal.

What do Deilia Cox, Margaret Metz, Baileigh Kimball and Alex McLain all have in common?

Each one was an All-American in girls lacrosse at Governor's Academy and each one moved on to play at the highest level, Division 1 lacrosse in college.