It’s never too soon to think about warmer weather and spring sports.
This spring will feature the first Bob Hoppey High School Lacrosse Classic hosted by Brentwood Varsity Lacrosse on Saturday, April 7.
The day will showcase eight programs from all across Long Island competing, and will also feature an opportunity for Brentwood alumni Jason Lambert to coach his Smithtown East Bulls at Brentwood for the first time since graduating there as a two-sport star in 1998.
Teams competing include Brentwood, Smithtown East, Massapequa, Northport, Riverhead, Mattituck, East Meadow and Deer Park.
Bob Hoppey Lacrosse Classic Schedule:
- Brentwood vs. Deer Park @ 10:00a.m. (Green Division Championship Game #1)
- Smithtown East vs. Massapequa @12:00 p.m.(White Division Championship Game #1)
- Riverhead vs. Northport @ 12:00 p.m. (White Division Championship Game #2)
- Mattituck vs. East Meadow @ 2:00 p.m. (Green Division Championship Game #2)
This day of lacrosse is about honoring the memory of the late, great Hoppey, who coached at Brentwood from 1959 to 1988. The Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer won 303 games, nine league titles and three county championships.