The Locust Valley boys soccer team concluded an outstanding season on Friday, Nov. 13, facing Jamesville-DeWitt High School in the New York State Class A semifinals at Middletown High School.
The Falcons fell 3-2, finishing their postseason run as Nassau County and Long Island Class A champions and one of the final four Class A teams in New York State.
The Falcons scored in the first half with a goal from Marco McMillan assisted by Lucas Mejia. Owen Canizales added a second goal with 16 minutes remaining in the second half.
Locust Valley reached the semifinals after defeating Rye 2-0 in the state quarterfinals. Each step of the postseason gave the school community another opportunity to come together in support of its student-athletes.
The semifinal also marked the final game of Coach Joe Lee’s 23-season tenure leading the Falcons. His coaching career concludes with a team that earned two championship titles and advanced to the state’s final four.
Also a Locust Valley teacher, Lee has helped students grow in the classroom and on the field. This season adds a memorable final chapter to his years of dedication to the soccer program.
Congratulations to the players and coaching staff, and thank you to Coach Lee for his leadership, mentorship and commitment to Locust Valley soccer.