Beverly High boys lax wins opener in OT

Senior captain Chris McKie scores game-winner in head coach's debut

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:24pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the chaotic final moments of a boys lacrosse game, with players and the ball rendered in overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic overtime finish that propelled Beverly High to victory in their season opener.Woburn Today

The Beverly High boys lacrosse team defeated host Woburn in overtime, 6-5, on Saturday in head coach Anthony Nardella's debut. Senior captain Chris McKie scored the game-winning goal in overtime off a pass from teammate Will Burgess.

Why it matters

This victory marks a strong start to the season for the Beverly High boys lacrosse team, who are looking to build on their success from last year under new head coach Anthony Nardella. The overtime win against a tough Woburn squad sets the tone for what could be an exciting year for the program.

The details

In the overtime period, senior captain Chris McKie scored the game-winning goal for Beverly High off a pass from teammate Will Burgess to secure the 6-5 victory over host Woburn. This was the first game for new head coach Anthony Nardella, who took over the program this season.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The game went into overtime.

The players

Chris McKie

Senior captain of the Beverly High boys lacrosse team who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Will Burgess

Teammate of Chris McKie who assisted on the game-winning goal in overtime.

Anthony Nardella

New head coach of the Beverly High boys lacrosse team, making his debut with the team.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought game and I'm proud of the way our team battled to the end. Chris made a great play to finish it off in overtime.”

— Anthony Nardella, Head Coach, Beverly High Boys Lacrosse

What’s next

The Beverly High boys lacrosse team will look to build on this opening day victory as they continue their season. Their next game is scheduled for April 5th against rival Danvers High.

The takeaway

This overtime win for the Beverly High boys lacrosse team under new head coach Anthony Nardella demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games, setting them up for a promising season ahead.