Knights Win Thrilling Battle vs Marcellus

April 24, 2025 - In an intense non-league lacrosse showdown, McQuaid Jesuit edged Marcellus 19-18 at Marcellus on Thursday evening. Both teams showcased balanced scoring and relentless energy, resulting in seven ties throughout the game. Senior midfielder AJ Quagrello led McQuaid Jesuit with five goals and eight assists, reaching his 50th career assist milestone. John Burrows contributed four goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal with just over two minutes remaining. Senior goalie Jack Rawleigh had six saves, reaching 100 career saves.

Marcellus kept pace behind standout performances by Chris Doshna, who tallied five goals, and Jimmy Cox, who netted five as well, including crucial goals in the second half. Their scoring was complemented by solid efforts from #9, who added three goals, and Henry Lawrence, who scored twice. The teams exchanged the lead multiple times, and the fourth quarter saw frenetic scoring, with McQuaid Jesuit netting six goals and Marcellus adding three. McQuaid's faceoff success, led by junior Domenic Giangreco (31 wins, 84% success rate), was a significant factor in maintaining possession and securing the narrow victory.

The thrilling back-and-forth highlighted the skill and determination of both sides, with Marcellus now holding a 7-2 record while McQuaid Jesuit improves to 6-2. This marks the first meeting in the series, and McQuaid Jesuit now looks ahead to their game at Hilton on Saturday afternoon.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]