Tyler Taerstein sets all-time Section 1 boys lacrosse scoring record
Tyler Taerstein delivered nine goals and four assists to reach a record-setting 411 career points in Blind Brook's 20-8 win at Edgemont.
GREENBURGH – Seconds after he rewrote history, Tyler Taerstein was enveloped in a well-rehearsed celebration. An excited Blind Brook sideline jumped the gun two minutes earlier, believing the senior midfielder had become Section 1’s all-time leading scorer. No matter.
They swarmed the Williams College recruit again when he confidently netted his ninth goal of the game to reach 411 career points and finish off a 20-8 win over Edgemont. That one moved Taerstein ahead of Henry Grass, a former Bronxville standout who graduated in 2015 with 253 goals and 157 assists. “It was a very emotional game,” he said.
“Obviously, the record was on my mind a little beforehand so it was nice to get it done because there’s a weight off my shoulders now and makes it easier for my team. We’ve got to fly these last few games before the playoffs. I’m proud of myself, though, for all of the work I’ve put into this game and thankful for the teammates who’ve been so supportive.
It’s definitely hitting me now. ” Taerstein came into the season with 197 goals and 150 assists. He patiently moved past Chris Bocklet (John Jay), Tim Nelson (Yorktown), Tom Nelson (Yorktown), Kyle Michella (North Rockland) and Brian Reda (Pleasantville).
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