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UNION — Christian Trocyznski had a very simple goal as Delbarton stepped onto the field at Kean University's Alumni Stadium on June 9. He and the rest of the Green Wave seniors were determined not to be the first class in more than 20 years to graduate without a championship ring.
Delbarton outlasted archrival Seton Hall Prep, 8-7, in the NJSIAA Non-Public final to get the seniors that celebratory jewelry.
It wasn't the epic, three-overtime marathon from 2023 – the Green Wave's last state title. But the Pirates got painfully close as senior Owen Dunleavy tallied twice in the final minute and 15 seconds.
But the Delbarton players were only feeling exuberance as they sprinted across the turf toward their fan section. They climbed up toward their classmates, shouting in joy.
The sun had set over Alumni Stadium by the time the Green Wave finally packed up all their gear and walked toward the bus together.
"We came out here and got it done," said Trocyznski, who is planning to play at Cornell University next year. "The moment was a little bigger than I expected. I love this team. I love Delbarton lacrosse. There's no better way to go out."
The Green Wave had lost, 9-7, to Seton Hall Prep in a Fitch-Pitt game on April 18. The Pirates came in as the defending Non-Public champions.
But none of that mattered after the opening faceoff.
Senior Chase Houser was the only Delbarton player with multiple goals, finishing with two plus an assist. Troczynski, seniors Pierce Bolger, Gus Cummings and Jack Sheridan and juniors Jesse DeNegri and Brody Cozic each scored for the Green Wave.
Jack Merklinger, a junior from Mendham, led Seton Hall Prep with a goal and two assists – one to his younger brother Drew.
"It's an unreal feeling. I prayed for games like this," Houser said. "(The early loss) definitely benefited us. It put a little chip on our shoulders. It's one thing when you know you're the better team. But you have to prove it on the field."
More: Chatham tops Delbarton for Morris County Tournament boys lacrosse title
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Delbarton beats Seton Hall Prep in Non-Public lacrosse final
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Delbarton outlasted archrival Seton Hall Prep, 8-7, in the NJSIAA Non-Public final to get the seniors that celebratory jewelry.
It wasn't the epic, three-overtime marathon from 2023 – the Green Wave's last state title. But the Pirates got painfully close as senior Owen Dunleavy tallied twice in the final minute and 15 seconds.
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But the Delbarton players were only feeling exuberance as they sprinted across the turf toward their fan section. They climbed up toward their classmates, shouting in joy.
The sun had set over Alumni Stadium by the time the Green Wave finally packed up all their gear and walked toward the bus together.
"We came out here and got it done," said Trocyznski, who is planning to play at Cornell University next year. "The moment was a little bigger than I expected. I love this team. I love Delbarton lacrosse. There's no better way to go out."
The Green Wave had lost, 9-7, to Seton Hall Prep in a Fitch-Pitt game on April 18. The Pirates came in as the defending Non-Public champions.
But none of that mattered after the opening faceoff.
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Senior Chase Houser was the only Delbarton player with multiple goals, finishing with two plus an assist. Troczynski, seniors Pierce Bolger, Gus Cummings and Jack Sheridan and juniors Jesse DeNegri and Brody Cozic each scored for the Green Wave.
Jack Merklinger, a junior from Mendham, led Seton Hall Prep with a goal and two assists – one to his younger brother Drew.
"It's an unreal feeling. I prayed for games like this," Houser said. "(The early loss) definitely benefited us. It put a little chip on our shoulders. It's one thing when you know you're the better team. But you have to prove it on the field."
More: Chatham tops Delbarton for Morris County Tournament boys lacrosse title
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Delbarton beats Seton Hall Prep in Non-Public lacrosse final
Continue reading...
