In a lot of ways, what the Barnegat boys lacrosse team experienced on April 4 was a lot like a snowball rolling down a steep hill.
GETTING BY: Barnegat senior Luke Tortorici zips past a Toms River East defender on his way toward the goal during the third quarter of the Bengals’ loss to the Raiders on April 4. (Photos by David Biggy)
“We knew going into the game that Toms River East was expected to be a really good team this year, and it may have gotten in our guys’ heads a little,” said coach Will Brasil after the Bengals sustained their first loss of the season, a 16-4 thumping by the Raiders. “I think they were nervous and psyched out.
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