💯 Perfect at the X: Craig’s Domination Adds Fuel to Big Win

April 24, 2025 – Win vs. Sanderson (2nd Meeting) The Athens Jags cruised to a commanding victory in their second matchup against Sanderson, thanks to a dominant performance from faceoff specialist Liam Craig and a relentless offensive unit. Craig delivered a flawless performance at the X, winning 16 of 16 faceoffs—a perfect 100%—and racking up 14 ground balls, setting the tone for a game filled with fast possessions and field control.

Offensively, the Jags were in sync from the opening whistle. Jay Cohn led the scoring attack with 3 goals and 4 assists, dictating the flow and creating opportunities across the field. Brower Evenhouse was equally impactful, notching 3 goals and 3 assists, including a behind-the-back finish that electrified the sidelines. Jack Danjczek added 3 goals and 1 assist, continuing his consistent offensive production, while Harrison Baublitz (2G, 2A), Hayes Clayton (2G, 1A), and Ryan Kuppler (2G) helped the Jags pile on the goals.

The defense was just as sharp. Evenhouse led the unit with 6 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers, creating chaos in the midfield and disrupting Sanderson’s rhythm. Cohn and Reiter Healey each collected 5 ground balls, while Kuppler added 4. Healey and Jack Danjczek contributed 2 caused turnovers apiece, applying pressure and forcing critical errors.

Goalie Gabe Sell was a steady presence between the pipes, registering 7 saves on 11 shots for a 63.6% save percentage, including several clutch stops that kept momentum squarely on the Jags’ side.

This game was a masterclass in execution—highlighted by clean transitions, aggressive defense, and elite faceoff control—as Athens proved their depth, discipline, and dominance in all phases of the game!