Sachem East's Eddie Bejarano, right, gets pressured by Patchogue-Medford's Michael Carroll (Photo by James A. Escher / September 12, 2008)
BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI
West Islip struggled at the start with losses in its first two games, but the Lions earned an all important League II win over Bay Shore, 2-1, in double overtime yesterday.
Jason Bohman finished a cross from Derek Schmitt 6:00 into the second overtime for West Islip. Jerry Nobile tied the score at 1 for West Islip in the 74th minute. Justin Rivera opened the scoring for Bay Shore in the 26th minute with a shot from 22 yards.
It says a lot about a team to be able to battle back in the pouring rain, after watching the other team's best player beat you for goal. This could be the start of a nice little winning streak for West Islip.
This game was just one of four matches that were won 2-1 into extra time yesterday.
Mulligan's goals leds Patchogue-Medford
James Mulligan scored twice, including the winner off a pass from Brandon Alevas in the 81st minute to lift Patchogue-Medford to a win over Sachem East in League I. Michael Molinare assisted on Mulligan's first goal. Ryan Hempfling scored off a cross from Anthony Ferrara in the 15th minute to open the scoring for Sachem East. The win improved Patchogue-Medford to 2-0, but it has a date with Brentwood coming on Sept. 15.
Connetquot tops Kings Park
Justin Bertone scored off a feed from Anthony Johnson in the second overtime to win it for Connetquot over Kings Park in non-league. The win is Connetquot's first of the season. Stephen Eicher opened the scoring with a goal for Kings Park in the second half. Johnson scored on a corner kick from Justin Bertone to tie the score at 1.
Benevidez lifts Bellport over Eastport-South Manor
Noel Benevidez scored on an assist from Chris Rupolo at the five minute mark of the first overtime to lift Bellport over Eastport-South Manor. Rupolo tied the game at 1 two minutes into the second half for Bellport, which earned its first win of the year.