BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI
My first impression of Brentwood after talking to coach Ron Eden was how explosive and prolific they could be on offense.
"We are loaded up top," Eden said. "This is the year were I have the most quality finishers up top."
The Indians have scored nine goals in three game, including four each against Central Islip and West Islip. Even so, the thing I am most impressed with so far is its defensive numbers. Brentwood has given up just one goal in its three games, but also take a look at the save numbers for the goalies. The most saves Danny Hernandez and Edison Hildago have had to make in any game is four.
So Brentwood is not only turning away quality shots, they are barely giving them up. The combination of that kind of offense and defense if the reason why Brentwood is ranked 10th in the nation by NSCAA/Adidas and the early favorite to reclaim the Suffolk AA title.
"We are not afraid of the of the bulls eye on the back," Eden said. "We have been there for so long that we're expecting it."