Joe Nardella, Connor Cannizzaro and other members of the Cazenovia ice hockey team that won its first-ever state Division II championship did not have much time to celebrate their undefeated run to the top. Days later, they were wielding another stick as members of the boys lacrosse Lakers, preparing for a spring campaign where Cazenovia looks to improve on last year’s 14-3 run that ended with an upset loss to Westhill in the Section III Class C quarterfinals. The first effort proved quite encouraging, as the Lakers traveled Wednesday to Alibrandi Stadium and used a third-quarter outburst to beat Christian Brothers Academy 19-11. All through the first half, the Lakers struggled with consistency, and CBA managed to keep up, as the two sides went to the break in a 5-5 tie. But in the 12-minute span of the third quarter, Cazenovia tore right through the Brothers’ defense, not stopping until it had accumulated 10 goals and had a comfortable 15-7 lead. Nardella led the charge, finishing with seven goals and one assist. Matt Donovan scored four times, adding three assists as Connor Cannizzaro also earned four goals, plus an assist. In support, other heroes from the hockey season stood out, as Mason Powell put home two goals and Sean Cannizzaro and Sam Lewis each had one goal. Ben Romagnoli played in goal, earning eight saves. Saturday’s game at Manlius-Pebble Hill proved to be a chance for the Lakers to really show off its attack as it roared to a 28-3 victory over the Trojans. MPH had actually beaten Whitney Point in overtime two days earlier – but it proved quite different here as Cazenovia amassed 15 unanswered goals in the first half, then kept on converting long after the matter was settled. Brad Nardella, with six goals, and three assists, led the onslaught. Connor Cannizzaro (five goals, two assists) wasn’t far behind as Powell and Sean Cannizzaro each had three-goal hat tricks. Donovan amassed seven assists and Doyle Judge contributed six assists. In all, 12 different Lakers got at least one goal, with Lewis, Oliver Gates and Lucas Dorsey each finding the net twice. Judge, Alan Baldwin and Chris Giardina earned one goal apiece. All this sets up a big week where Cazenovia plays three times – only one of them, against Jordan-Elbridge, at home on Wednesday afternoon. Before that, the Lakers visit LaFayette on Monday and, following the visit from the Eagles, Cazenovia has a showdown with defending Class C champion Skaneateles on Friday night at 6:30.