A record-breaking 41st career goal for Co-Captain Garnet Hathaway ’10 capped off a 4-0 win for Andover over Tilton. Connor Hickey ’11 blasted a shot that was deflected into the air by the keeper. Hathaway redirected the rebound into the back of the net, taking his celebration to the corner flag and then off the field where he was congratulated by his teammates and coaches. “It was a really special moment,” Co-Captain Mike DiFronzo ’11 said. DiFronzo added that with eight games left to play this season, Hathaway should secure his place at the top of the scoring charts by a wide margin. Brian Woonton ’11 scored the first goal off of a rebound from a shot by Gabo Cordero ’12. Shortly after, Woonton sent a ball directly to the feet of Tebs Maqubela ’11. Maqubela swiftly dodged the oncoming Tilton defender and powered a close range shot past the keeper into the back of the net for the second goal of the game. Coming out of the half with a comfortable 2-0 lead, Andover charged forward. Andover’s third goal came soon after halftime from Maqubela. Hathaway played a great ball off of his back heel to Maquebela who netted his second goal of the game. Finally, with 20 minutes remaining, Hathaway scored the last goal to secure the win and the record. An injured Jake Rohwer ’11 left the midfield weakened, but Jack McGeachie ’13 and Hickey effectively filled the void. The back four also continued playing well, helping goalkeeper Spencer Macquarrie ’10 preserve another shutout. Andover played just two days later on Monday afternoon against a valiant opponent, St. John’s Prep. Andover had its fair share of opportunities, however, including another great shot from Hathaway that almost made 42 for his career. Hathaway bent a shot around the goalie at a seemingly impossible angle and hit the post. That was Andover’s closest opportunity, and they could not convert. “I think we out played them but not by a whole lot. Overall, it was a good showing from St. John’s,” Difronzo said. While St. John’s threatened to score late in the second half, when a shot deflected off the left goal post, neither team netted a goal, the game ending 0-0. Andover looks for a win this Saturday at home against Northfield Mount Hermon.
