Daily Archives: March 25, 2012

MORGANTON --

Freedom played host Patton even for both the first and last periods in Thursdays Conference 9 lacrosse matchup.

But the Panthers converted key shots in the middle two periods to cruise to an impressive 12-4 triumph. Patton held a 34-27 edge in shots on goal.

Freedom senior Scott Ammalathithada put the Patriots on top early in the first period before Panther senior Jacob Mayfield tied the game.

Patton outshot the visitors 9-6 in the second frame but more importantly outscored the Pats 5-0 as Mayfield (three), Garrett Lilly and senior Roger Hernandez garnered goals to push the Panthers to a 6-1 halftime advantage.

Midfielders Drew Lewis and Zack Griffin along with Mayfield (two) provided assists in the second-period flurry.

Patton scored the first four goals of the third period. Hernandez (unassisted), Lilly (unassisted), midfielder Matt Randall (assist by Demetri Broadbent) and Lilly (unassisted) scored for the Panthers.

Freedoms Ammalathithada, off an assist by midfielder Kevin Burnett, scored with 1:27 remaining as Patton led 10-2 at the end of the third.

The Panthers final two goals were tallied by Hernandez (unassisted) and Mayfield (assist by Zach Buchanan). The defense was led by goalie Will Link (13 saves) along with defenders Matt Corn, Dexter Rowland and Jesse Bunton.

Freedom (0-3 Conf. 9) outshot the home squad 8-6 in the final period. Ammalathithada tallied the final two scores for the Patriots. Senior Matthew Watson accounted for one assist on the final goal scored with 6:56 left in the game.

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Patton lacrosse sweeps Freedom, improves to 3-1 in league play

24 March 2012 Last updated at 11:51 ET

The Police Service of Northern Ireland was awarded the Freedom of North Down in a ceremony in Bangor on Saturday.

It is the highest accolade the council can give and marks the 10th anniversary of the formation of the PSNI.

It is the first time any council has given the honour to the PSNI. North Down mayor James McKerrow said it was the "right time" to bestow it.

"It means a lot to us and I believe it means a lot to the recipients," he said.

"It's the highest honour the borough can grant to a person or an organisation. We don't do it too often.

"The RUC were granted the freedom of the borough nearly 30 years ago, the Royal Irish Regiment have the freedom of the borough.

"I think it will mean a lot to the men and women of the PSNI."

Sixty PSNI officers paraded through the town and attended the awarding of the freedom.

District commander Ch Supt Nigel Grimshaw said the honour was evidence of "growing confidence" in the PSNI.

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PSNI receive freedom of borough