Smithtown West vs. Smithtown East
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese celebrates with Tom Marino after Saggese scored a goal late in the fourth quarter while Smithtown West defenseman Logan Greco watches on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Connor Desimone moves the ball upfield against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East defenseman Ryan Kenny pursues Smithtown West's Ryan Keenan in the first half on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese takes a shot on Smithtown West goalie Matt Smidt during the first quarter on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese takes a diving shot on Smithtown West goalie Matt Smidt after being checked by defenseman Logan Greco during the first quarter on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East defenseman Anthony Leto celebrates as time runs out against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East celebrates its victory over Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East defenseman Anthony Leto celebrates as time runs out against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East defenseman Anthony Leto celebrates as time runs out against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East goalie Billy McEnroe makes a last-second save against Smithtown West to preserve the win on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East defenseman Anthony Leto celebrates as time runs out against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates with teammates John Daniggelis and Dan Rooney after Burns scored the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates with teammates after he scored the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates with teammates John Daniggelis and Dan Rooney after Burns scored the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates with teammates John Daniggelis and Dan Rooney after Burns scored the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates after he scores the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns celebrates with teammates John Daniggelis and Dan Rooney after Burns scored the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese celebrates with Tom Marino after Saggese scored a goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese celebrates with Tom Marino after Saggese scored a goal late in the fourth quarter while Smithtown West defenseman Logan Greco watches on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East midfielder Bobby Burns scores the winning goal late in the fourth quarter against Smithtown West on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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Smithtown East's Joe Saggese scores a goal in heavy traffic against Smithtown West goalie Matt Smidt on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
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