Middletown North Rallies Past Morristown in Boys Ice Hockey, 5-3

Lions build early lead, hold off late Colonials comeback attempt

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Middletown North boys ice hockey team built an early 4-1 lead and then held off a late comeback attempt by Morristown to earn a 5-3 victory in a non-conference matchup. Middletown North was led by Brendan Costello's two goals and an assist, while goaltender John Gato made 33 saves. Morristown was paced by Conrad Caroe's goal and assist, but ultimately fell short in their comeback bid.

Why it matters

This was an important non-conference win for Middletown North as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. Morristown's late rally showed their resilience, but they ultimately came up short against the Lions' early onslaught.

The details

Middletown North struck first with two early goals from Brendan Costello and Greg Bonczek to take a 2-0 lead. Morristown answered with a goal from Andrew Summa, but Middletown North responded with another goal from Paul Goins to make it 3-1 after the first period. Bonczek scored again early in the second period to extend the lead to 4-1, and Costello added his second goal in the third period to make it 5-1. Morristown made a late push with goals from Scott Williams and Conrad Caroe, but they couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Middletown North scored the opening goal at 14:39 of the first period.
  • Morristown scored their first goal at 6:41 of the first period.
  • Middletown North scored their fourth goal at 2:27 of the second period.
  • Middletown North scored their fifth goal at 7:09 of the third period.

The players

Brendan Costello

A player for the Middletown North boys ice hockey team who finished the game with two goals and an assist.

John Gato

The goaltender for the Middletown North boys ice hockey team who made 33 saves in the win.

Conrad Caroe

A player for the Morristown boys ice hockey team who scored a goal and had an assist in the loss.

Artie Conover

The goaltender for the Morristown boys ice hockey team who made 24 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, with Middletown North building an early lead and Morristown making a valiant late-game comeback attempt. The outcome highlights the competitive nature of high school ice hockey in the region.