SJP Takes Down Catholic Memorial in Style, 5-1

 By: Jason Stellakis

        Following a six-game undefeated road trip, St. John’s Prep Hockey used their momentum to take down highly ranked Catholic Memorial, 5-1. Like many games this season, this was a great team win, with help from senior captains Theo Vetere and Tommy Sarni. Per the MIAA rankings, The Prep was ranked number one and CM was ranked two. The Prep did a great job in all aspects of the game. The defense was superb, the offense was electric, and penalties were not an issue. Every goal today was scored by a different player, and they now have eight players who have 10 or more points this season alone. Goals were scored by Aidan Holland, Harlen Graber, Tommy Sarni, Ben McGilvray, and Jake Vana. Not to mention both Theo Vetere and Johnny Tighe each had two assists. Three of the five goals were scored in the first period, followed by one in the second and one in the third period. Gollie, Payton Palladino, was superb, only allowing one goal with around 30 seconds left in the third period.

        I had the opportunity to interview Senior forward and captain, Tommy Sarni, who scored a goal to make it 3-0 midway in the first period. His goal was one of the easier goals in the game, as it was scored on a 5 on 3 power play. I asked Sarni his thoughts coming into this highly anticipated matchup. He told me what goes into preparing games like these. “We come to the rink every single day and we just do our thing,” Sarni stated. “It doesn't matter who we play, where we play, we can't handle that, so we focus on the things we can handle. We handle business.” 

        Ever since the loss against BC High, it seems like the team has grown closer. These guys seem like they are developing something special together. I asked Sarni about the team's development since that loss. “It's one big family in there,” Sarni said. “I wouldn't want to be a part of any other team.” Just watching this team, it seems like they are very resilient and very hard workers. If one man cannot finish the job, another man will find a way to finish it for him.

        The Prep will play its next match versus Andover High School on Monday 1/24 at 3:30 at The Essex Sports Center. 

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