Don Bosco Overpowers Bergen Catholic to Win County Title

Don Bosco pulled ahead and away from Bergen County in the third quarter to win their second consecutive county title.

The Don Bosco Ironmen outscored the Bergen Catholic Crusaders 5-1 in the third quarter of the finals in the Bergen County Lacrosse Tournament. That scoring outburst made all the difference and propelled the Ironmen to a 10-6 victory and their second straight Bergen County championship. The Ironmen had a rough go of it in the first half. Bergen Catholic goalie Matt Pedrick was on point early on and held the Ironmen to just three first-half goals.  “They came out playing hard. We were struggling with our shots and their goalie played really well," said Don Bosco captain Teddy Sisco-Tolomeo.  Don Bosco looked like a different team in the second half. They came out very aggressive, snatched control of the game and never looked back.   "In the …

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"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) It's Small Business Saturday. Which local business gets your love today? If you go out shopping or dining in Fair Lawn today, let us know where you chose and why. Give a shout out to your favorite local business. 2) Check out the free CD release concert for local singer/songwriter Helga Kaefer at the Fair Lawn Community Center Saturday at 7 p.m. Kaefer's music touches on life, love, faith and God. 3) Check out famed soul and R&B songstress Roberta Flack at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are open seating at…

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