NORTHEAST
Matt Mayfield, Somers (N.Y.)
In his final high school game, Matt Mayfield ensured a first for Somers. The senior faceoff specialist was dominant, guiding the Tuskers to a 19-11 win over Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.) in the New York State Class C final. It is Somers’ first state title.
The Wesleyan commit helped Somers erase an early 2-0 deficit by winning 32 of 34 faceoffs, despite facing a long pole throughout the game. Mayfield also scored two goals and had four assists to secure the historic win.
“Matt Mayfield is a special talent,” Somers coach Jordan Hirsch told Lohud.com. “He’s an incredibly hard worker. He’s unflappable, just the best kid. I couldn’t be happier for him. Matt deserves all the accolades he’s getting.”
Also notable: Luke Cascadden, Garden City (N.Y.); Teagan Fingar, Penn Yan (N.Y.); Luke Kelly, St. John’s Prep (Mass.); Michael Lawton, Guilford (Conn.); Josh Marcus, Staples (Conn.); Anthony Raio, Half Hollow Hills (N.Y.)
— Dylan Butler
MID-ATLANTIC
Brian Box, Marple Newtown (Pa.)
The senior attackman made the most of his final games for the Tigers. Box, who is set to join his brother, Charlie, at NCAA champion Cornell next year, scored seven goals as Marple Newtown captured the PIAA 2A state championship 20-7 over previously unbeaten Trinity. Box came off scoring five goals and an assist in a 14-3 semifinal win over Twin Valley (Pa.). The state title was the third in a row for the Tigers, who won their final eight games after a 10-6 start. Box has been a big part of that success. He will graduate as the program’s all-time points leader with 391 points on 286 goals and 105 assists. He finished this season with 83 goals and 29 assists.
Also notable: Garrett Ferguson, Westfield (N.J.); Brad Foster, Glen Ridge (N.J.); James Grainger, Summit (N.J.); Evan Kostack, Marple Newtown (Pa.); Pat Loxley, Manasquan (N.J.); Tommy Rush, Springfield-Delco (Pa.); Nolan Sabel, Seton Hall Prep (N.J.)
— Justin Feil
MIDWEST
Justin Sawicki, Waunakee (Wisc.)
Down 3-1 toward the end of the opening quarter, Sawicki provided a major lift with a goal to end the first and another to start the second as the Warriors quickly tied their state championship clash with Kettle Moraine (Wisc.). Down 6-5 with under 10 minutes to play, Sawicki was equally impactful with back-to-back goals as Waunakee took the lead for good. Sawicki factored into two-thirds of the Warriors’ scoring with five goals (on just eight shots) and an assist in their thrilling 9-8 victory.
Also notable: Cooper Anderson, Edina (Minn.); Travis Davidowski, Kettle Moraine (Wisc.); Alex Mikkelson, Waunakee (Wisc.); Eli Schwartz, Kettle Moraine (Wisc.)
— Jonah Rosenblum
