The Epoch/US Lacrosse Players of the Week are named each Tuesday to recognize the most outstanding individual performances in high school boys’ and girls’ lacrosse in each of the five regions — Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West — outlined in our high school coverage. Make it Epoch.
Northeast
Ben McCreary, Christian Brothers Academy (N.Y.)
McCreary, a senior, scored with seven seconds left in the second overtime to give CBA a 10-9 win over Westhill (N.Y.) in the Section V Class D title game. He finished with four goals and one assist as the Brothers claimed their first sectional title in 10 years. McCreary has 63 goals and 40 assists this season.
Also notable: Ryan Archer, Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.); Arden Cohen, Darien (Conn.); Ben Emerson, Penn Yan (N.Y.).
— Will Cleveland
Mid-Atlantic
Trevor Patschorke, Severna Park (Md.)
The attackman capped a high-scoring senior season with three goals in Thursday’s Maryland 4A/3A championship win over Churchill (Md.). The Falcons trailed most of the way but rallied back for a 7-6 victory thanks to a goal by Jack Thomas with three second left in regulation. Patschorke did his part in the comeback by scoring twice in the fourth quarter. The UMBC recruit totaled 20 goals in five playoff wins.
Also notable: Andrew Albertson, Parkland (Pa.); Mason Chaney, Northern (Md.); Brendan Curry, Calvert Hall (Md.); Jack Griffin, Ramapo (N.J.); Dylan Peabody, Ridgewood (N.J.); Tommy Sopko, Conestoga (Pa.).
— Eric Detweiler