Seton Hall Prep Dominates Livingston Behind Owen Dunleavy’s Four-Goal Performance in Boys Lacrosse Win

Seton Hall Prep delivered a strong all-around performance on Tuesday as they secured a convincing 16-5 road victory over Livingston in a boys lacrosse matchup, led by an outstanding four-goal effort from Owen Dunleavy.

The No. 11-ranked team in the NJ.com Top 20 showed early control of the game, quickly establishing momentum with aggressive attacking play and disciplined ball movement. Seton Hall Prep took command in the opening half, building a dominant 10-1 lead by halftime. Their offense was especially sharp in the first two quarters, where they combined for ten goals while limiting Livingston’s scoring opportunities through strong defensive pressure and controlled possession.

Alongside Dunleavy’s standout performance, teammates Casey Minerley and Grady Paltos each contributed two goals, helping extend the scoreboard pressure throughout the match. Seton Hall Prep’s depth was on full display as multiple players added to the scoring tally, including Quinlan Oakes, Gavin Martin, AJ Mack, Michael Hug, Alex Ante, Drew Rothman, Josh Grannum, and Cooper Christian, all of whom recorded one goal each. The balanced attack made it difficult for Livingston to settle defensively and recover from early setbacks.

Playmaking was also a key factor in the victory. Oakes and Bryce Pfeffer each registered two assists, while several other players, including Paltos, Hug, Ante, Rothman, Christian, Zeke Freijomil, and Declan Farrell, contributed one assist apiece, highlighting the team’s effective ball distribution and unselfish offensive approach.

Seton Hall Prep also controlled the game in possession, particularly at the faceoff X, where they won 20 of 23 draws. Michael Scurti was perfect in his appearances, going 8-for-8, while Lucas Angel and Josh Grannum also played important roles in securing possession advantage, helping the team maintain constant pressure on Livingston’s defense.

Defensively, Seton Hall Prep remained organized and composed. Goalie Brennan Lyons recorded five saves, while Nixon Purnell added one more stop, ensuring Livingston had limited chances to build any significant momentum until late in the game.

For Livingston, the team showed resilience despite the early deficit. Will Davis led the offense with two goals, while Anthony Petrullo, Will Atkinson, and Sam Kanchik each added one goal. Reid Snow contributed the lone assist for the Lancers. In goal, Dylan Levine made 10 saves and Richard Crawford added three more, facing a high volume of Seton Hall Prep attacks throughout the contest.

Although Livingston managed to score three goals in the fourth quarter, the early gap proved too large to overcome as Seton Hall Prep maintained control until the final whistle. The result reflects Seton Hall Prep’s growing momentum as they continue their season campaign with a balanced and high-performing roster.

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Match report data provided from competitor game coverage and official box score summary.