VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERY: Lower starts fast, holds off Middle rally

May 25, 2021

ERMA — The Lower Cape May Regional High School boys lacrosse team used a strong first half en route to a 13-8 victory over rival Middle Township Tuesday afternoon, but not before things got interesting in the final quarter.

The Caper Tigers raced out to an 8-1 lead through two quarters and appeared well on their way to an easy victory before Middle roared back by scoring nine of the first 11 goals after halftime to get to within two at 10-8. Lower, however, finally put the game away by netting the game’s final three goals.

The win was the second straight for Lower Cape May (5-8).

Macky Bonner topped Lower Cape May in scoring with four goals and three assists. Mikey Castellano, Taj Turner and Matt Brown each added three goals.

Brett Nabb led Middle Township (5-12) with three goals and two assists. Travis McCray and Matt Frame each added two goals.

The Panthers had a three-game winning streak snapped with the loss.

Lower Cape May goalie Aidan Franklin looks to outlet after making a save as Middle Township's Greg Hrynowski provides pressure.
Lower Cape May's Oguer Nunez races down the sideline with possession.
Lower Cape May's Wayne Reichel maneuvers against the Middle Township defense.
Isiah Carr-Wing of Middle Township tries to make a move between Lower Cape May's Gavin Hill (left) and Mikey Castellano.
Lower Cape May's Macky Bonner races upfield against Middle Township's Xavier Swinton.
Lower Cape May's Mikey Castellano settles the ball into his stick as Middle Township's Jack Knieriem gives chase.
Middle Township's Tommy Shagren tosses a pass to a teammate.
Matt Frame looks to create for Middle Township.
Middle Township's Brett Nabb is checked by Lower Cape May's Wayne Reichle.
Lower Cape May's Jackson Brown reaches for a ball in the air while being checked by Middle Township's Greg Hrynowski.