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Xaverian survives fourth-quarter rally, defeats Billerica
By Josh Perry (@Josh_Perry10)
WESTWOOD, Mass. - The game seemed to be slipping away from Xaverian, as Billerica put together a fourth quarter comeback that erased a three-goal deficit and tied the game at seven with just under three minutes remaining.
The Hawks needed a big play to continue its end-of-season win streak and continue its momentum heading into the state tournament. Rob McClellan came through with a big check and ground ball to get possession back for Xaverian and the ball moved up field quickly to the stick of junior attacker Sean Sperzel.
He had time to aim and fire and found the back of the net with 1:44 remaining to give the Hawks the eventual game-winning goal in a