2008 Varsity Game recaps
Brighton Bulldogs are 6-2 as season hits midway point
April 2, 2008--Brighton boys fall in opener — Boys lacrosse team's effort praised by new coach (Press Argus)
The Bulldogs played solid throughout the game, despite losing to Holt, 9-6."The effort," first-year Brighton coach Nate Plecha said. "That's all that matters to me. The scoreboard doesn't mean anything with effort like that. (see photo gallery)
Bulldogs photo gallery vs Holt
Ann Arbor News- Holt 9, Brighton 6 - Junior midfielder Chris Irish scored two goals for Brighton (0-1). Junior attack Drew Green, junior attack Ben Estey, senior midfielder Jeff Neely and sophomore midfielder Ryan Johnson scored for the Bulldogs, and senior goalie Dan Spring had 13 saves.
April 3, 2008--Brighton 13, Waterford 1 (Press Argus)
BRIGHTON — Ben Estey and Tyler Starch each had three goals for the Bulldogs in a win Thursday night. Chris Irish scored twice for Brighton (2-0).
Ann Arbor News- Brighton 13, Waterford 1 - Ben Estey and Tyler Staruch scored three goals apiece for the Bulldogs, who also got a pair of goals from Chris Irish and Shane Calmeyn.
April 10, 2008- PLYMOUTH — After a slow start, the Brighton boys lacrosse team overwhelmed Plymouth, 16-10, more...
Bulldogs outlast Plymouth (Press Argus)
April 14. 2008 - Walled Lake Central -- Brighton Cruises past Walled Lake Central 13-2
April 15, 2008- Brighton rolls past Grand Blanc 12-3
April 17, 2008 - Brighton loses tough one to South Lyon (Press Argus)
South Lyon 5, Brighton 4 --The Lions capitalized on Brighton penalities to overcome an early 4-0 deficit.
Ryan Johnston and Ben Estey scored two goals apiece for the Bulldogs
April 21, 2008 - versus Northville. Brighton wins 12-5
April 25, 2008- versus Howell - (Ann Arbor News) Brighton 7, Howell 4 - Chris Irish and Ben Estey each scored twice for the Bulldogs, who also got goals from Brad Hughes, Tyler Staruch and Drew Green.