BY JEFF GOLD
Just because it has been so good for so long, sometimes it’s taken for granted a bit how fantastic a program Brentwood boys soccer is.
On Wednesday, Brentwood clinched its fifth, yes fifth, straight League I title. It hasn’t lost a league game in 61 contests, a streak that dates back to 2002.
Stop and think for a second about what was going on in your life in 2002. It’s probably pretty different than now.
While Brentwood’s undefeated league streak is impressive, there are things I like about the program more than just the wins. This was never more evident than last year in the state final when Brentwood lost to Arlington. The players were crushed and teary-eyed after the defeat, but handled themselves with the utmost class in a difficult situation when surrounded by the entire Arlington school celebrating right in front of them.
And furthermore, how can one not appreciate the style of play Brentwood plays? It’s a possession game that looks for imaginative ways to score. It’s fun to watch.
Is this the year Brentwood wins the coveted state title? First it will have to make its way through an absolutely loaded Suffolk Class A bracket.