The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team lost to Moses Brown, 15-7, in a Division I playoff semifinal match-up on Tuesday, May 30. 

The Eagles entered the game with a determined effort and battled closely the second-seeded Quakers throughout the first two quarters. Barrington trailed by two goals at halftime.

“Down 7-5 at the half, we felt good about where we were,” stated a press release from the team. “Unfortunately, we stumbled in the third quarter, and you can’t stumble against a team of Moses Brown’s caliber.”

The Quakers expanded their lead in the third and kept Barrington at-bay in the fourth. 

Nick Spaight led the Eagles’ scoring with three goals, while Jake Ignall, Ben Parylak, Chase Squires, and Colin Hope each added single goals. Squires won 18 of 26 face-offs, and Barrington goalkeeper Ryan Valentine recorded 14 saves.

“Despite the ultimate 15-7 loss, there is a ton to be celebrated by this team,” stated the release. “Our 10-4 league record was team’s first winning season since 2018. This group embraced the work and the team concept from day one. The coaches couldn’t be more proud, and the greater Barrington lacrosse community’s support was a constant source of motivation.”

The coaching staff wished the graduating seniors the best of luck in the future, adding that they will always be part of the Eagles lacrosse family. 

“The parting sentiment from our younger guys as we left the bus was that they are hungry to get back after it next season.”