Local roundup: KUA boys lax opens with comeback win
Staff Reports
Modified: 4/3/2021 8:08:57 AM
MERIDEN Benson Offit notched the game-winning goal with 28 seconds to play as the Kimball Union Academy boys lacrosse team opened its spring season with a come-from-behind 5-4 win over New Hampton on Friday.
The Wildcats (1-0) trailed, 4-1, entering the final quarter of play. Hanover’s Jack Bolg and Meriden’s Matt Sites ignited the rally with their play on defense. Etna’s Charlie Baughman scored two goals and set up a third for KUA, getting help from fellow Etna native Colter Lingelbach-Pierce.
The two Lakes Region League rivals play again on Saturday in New Hampton, N.H.