Exeter 7  Andover 5
Exeter, NH - Exeter defeated a very hard-working and scrappy Andover team by a smaller margin than many expected. Andover played a very conservative ball control offense and a closely packed zone defense in order to eliminate Exeter's advantage in depth and athleticism. This strategy worked quite well because of excellent goalie play by the Andover goalie, and the equally excellent face-off work by Andover middie Isaac Taylor. However, Exeter remained in control throughout the game, and only trailed briefly in the first quarter. The long stick squad of Donohue, White, Courchesne, Lawrence, and Sullivan did their usual excellent job. Game ball winner Peter Monroe had a big day pumping in two important goals, and Ben Harris also was a multiple goal scorer with 2 goals and an assist. Exeter moved the ball well against the Andover zone to create many great shots, but many of those shots were either saved, hit a pipe, or missed the cage. Exeter looked like they were going to bust the game open when the went ahead 7-3 half way through the 3rd quarter, but Andover did a fine job of not letting the game get out of control. It was a great ending to an excellent season. Those players on the team the last 3 years can take much pride in their 3-year record of 42-10. Congratulations.
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Team

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

Game Total

Exeter

2
3
2
0
7

Andover

1
2
1
1
5

Game Ball Winner - Peter Monroe

Game Scoring - Goals -Monroe (2), Harris (2), Thune, Walker, Connell

                           Assists - Eberstein (2), Dodwell, Thune, Walker, Harris, Nurick

Saves/Shots on Goal - Anand 7/12