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Boys Lacrosse 2022: HKHS Defeated by North Branford 6-2

By Mike Kelly.

Alex Phipps #6 (Junior)

The defending 2021 Shoreline Conference Champion Haddam Killingworth Cougars suffered their first defeat of the 2022 season Wednesday, April 13, 2022, falling 6-2 to rival North Branford.

The teams traded scores midway through the first period, with the Thunderbirds taking the early 1-0 lead. HK responded to tie it at 1-1, when middie Nolan Braren fired one in from 15 yards above the right crease, assisted by attackman Gunnar Howes.

Cooper Pitts #4 (Sophomore)

From there, North Branford went on to score four unanswered goals to push their lead to 5-1. HK responded early in the fourth period, when the Phipps brothers combined on a nifty fast-break score — Alex finding Corey for the overhand stepdown — to cut the deficit to 5-2. Unfortunately, that was as close as the Cougars would get on the evening.

The Thunderbirds tacked on an insurance goal late to close it out, 6-2 final.

Haddam Killingworth will look to bounce back Thursday, April 14, 2022 against Old Saybrook.

Photos by Liz Griswold.

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