Anywhere east of the Continental Divide, it’s hasn’t been an easy winter.
But snow falling — yet again — through the lights of Garcelon Field, onto the lacrosse game between Bates and Husson, made for these unmistakably enchanting scenes.
Attackman Jake Walsh '17 of Baltimore, Md., circles behind the Husson goal. (Sarah Crosby/Bates College)
The final score competes with the weather for the honor of most surreal aspect of the night. (Sarah Crosby/Bates College)
Fourteenth-year head coach Peter Lasagna keeps up the chatter with defenders Fred Ulbrick '17 (No. 6) of Fairfield, Conn., and David Cappellini '16 (No. 34) of Manhasset, N.Y. (Sarah Crosby/Bates College)
The game sees attackman Andrew Melvin '17 of Medfield, Mass., score his first two collegiate goals and assisting on two others. (Sarah Crosby/Bates College)
Everybody sees extended playing time in Bates' lopsided 27-0 win, the Bobcats' first game against the Eagles in men's lacrosse. Bates' 27 goals (20 in the first half) set a team record. (Sarah Crosby/Bates College)