“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
Morristown 4, Bridgewater-Raritan 3 (OT)
The 111-Hockey 14th-ranked Morristown High School team defeated 4th-ranked Bridgewater-Raritan, 4–3, in overtime on a goal by Scott Williams—his second of the night. With Bridgewater being the higher ranked more established team many people might call this win an upset but I don’t think that would be accurate. With this win—and their overall play—they sent a clear message that they are a legitimate top team in the state and as good as anyone.
The game was a true back-and-forth affair from start to finish. Williams opened the scoring in the first period to give Morristown a 1–0 lead, but Bridgewater responded with a goal from Alexander Abolenskiy to tie it at 1–1. Early in the second period, Noel Gaynor put Morristown back on top, 2–1, before Bridgewater quickly answered to make it 2–2. Ari Fusco then scored shortly after to give Bridgewater its first lead of the night.
That lead didn’t last long, as Morristown’s Conrad Caroe scored a few minutes later to make it 3–2 by the end of the second period. Bridgewater’s high-scoring Abolenskiy—who has had been unstoppable so far this season—netted his second goal of the night to tie the game at 3–3 and force overtime, setting the stage for Williams’ heroics.
Caroe finished the night with a goal and two assists for a three-point perform . Morristown outshot Bridgewater 41–13, but Bridgewater sophomore goalie Justin Madison was outstanding, making 37 saves. His stellar play this season has him in the conversation as one of the top goalies in the state, and he nearly stole the game for Bridgewater.
Morristown improves to 9–2. Bridgewater falls to 9–2–1 and, despite the loss, remains one of the top public school teams in the state.
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