Plainedge Triumphs Over Mineola in Class C First Round

Opening the Nassau Class C playoffs, Mineola traveled to Plainedge High School to face the Red Devils in a contest that saw a decisive victory for Plainedge with a final score of 20-8 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The game’s intensity was evident from the start, with both teams displaying skill and determination in each quarter. The first quarter saw Mineola take an early lead with a score of 3, while Plainedge trailed closely behind with 2 points. However, Plainedge rallied in the second quarter, scoring 6 points to Mineola’s 4, taking a narrow lead as the first half concluded.

The third quarter proved to be decisive, as Plainedge surged ahead with 5 points while holding Mineola scoreless. Despite Mineola’s efforts in the fourth quarter, Plainedge maintained their momentum, ultimately securing a big victory.

Individual performances played a crucial role in the outcome of the game. For Mineola, standout players included Rusty Carr with 3 points, Joe O’Connell with 5 points, and Jack McCormack with 4 points. Plainedge’s success was propelled by Owen Donnellan with an impressive 6 points, including 4 goals and 2 assists, and Jack O’Connor with 5 points which were 5 goals.

In the goaltending department, Christian DeJuana and Vincent Fuentes showcased their abilities for Plainedge, making crucial saves and maintaining a solid defensive presence. DeJuana recorded a 50% save rate, while Fuentes boasted a 56% save rate.

With this victory, Plainedge heads to the next round of the postseason where they will face the top seeded Wantagh Warriors in the quarterfinals tomorrow at 5:15, while Mineola’s season comes to an end, concluding the year with an overall record of 10-7.