Port Washington boys lacrosse twins Max and Harry Eynon thrive on a rainy day vs. Shoreham-Wading River

It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows for the Port Washington boys lacrosse team, which won its first six games before league play began against some of Long Island’s best teams. And there certainly wasn’t any sunshine Saturday as the Vikings took on Shoreham-Wading River in the wind and rain.

But adversity never bothered Port Washington before. The Vikings believe their tough road has made them stronger, and they flexed that strength with a 12-4 road win over the Wildcats in non-league play.

Port Washington (10-5) took a 5-2 lead at halftime and a 7-3 lead into the fourth quarter, aided by stellar defensive play. Goalie Max Eynon was brilliant, making 13 saves, while defensemen Gavin Neville and Oren Shashoua imposed their physicality on a younger Shoreham-Wading River team.

“We’ve dropped a couple games, been about .500 in our last four games,” Eynon said. “This was a huge one to gain momentum going into Tuesday against Farmingdale, which has a ton of seeding implications.”

Neville said he adjusted his footwork due to the weather and turf, which appeared to work well. He spent much of Saturday guarding Shoreham-Wading River sophomore star Noah Gregorek, who was held to one fourth-quarter goal.

“You have to take smaller steps; you can’t have wide steps, since it’s a slippery field,” Neville said.

While Max Eynon was busy keeping shots out of the cage, his twin, Harry, was busy putting his shots in. Harry Eynon had five goals and an assist, pairing well alongside Jordan Levine’s four goals and two assists.

Highlights from Port Washington v Shoreham-Wading River:

PW’s Gavin Neville’s perfect CTO.

SWR’s Collin Abrams makes a terrific save, but PW’s Harry Eynon wins GB and scores.

SWR’s Andrew Cimino showcases his power with a rocket.

PW’s Max Eynon gets low to make a save pic.twitter.com/R400MEvB0V

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“We’re trying to peak right now, as we’re in May and heading into playoffs,” Harry Eynon said.

Shoreham-Wading River (8-6) struggled with unforced turnovers on the attack, particularly in the second half as rain became more of a factor. Port Washington outscored Shoreham-Wading River 7-2 in the second half and won the possession battle as Griffin Marvin went 16-for-20 on faceoffs.

Shoreham-Wading River’s long-stick midfielder George Greene was undeniably a bright spot, forcing five turnovers with textbook lift and slap checks. Shoreham-Wading River coach Mike Taylor said Greene “embodies everything we want in a player.”

Saturday’s game meant more than the result as both junior varsity teams and the girls varsity team had played prior to help raise money for its “Lax Out Cancer” day. It was announced at halftime that the event had raised more than $5,000.

The tradition began before Taylor took over as head coach 14 years ago. Taylor, whose mother died from cancer, praised the community that supports the cause year after year.

“We’re able to help families that need it,” Taylor said. “It obviously means a lot to me, but everyone has had an experience with cancer in their life. It’s unfortunate, but it’s nice to be able to support people in our community.”