Eric Flynn scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and WC Bayard Rustin held off the challenges of Downingtown East in a tough 3-2 win.

A goal 8:03 into the first period by Flynn proved to be the game winner, and powered WC Bayard Rustin to the victory. WC Bayard Rustin earned a power play opportunity when Harrison Layne was put in the box for hooking. Joel Sheriko picked up the assist.

WC Bayard Rustin was led by Flynn, who had one goal.

In the losing effort, Downingtown East was led by Luca Pisani, who racked up two goals. Pisani scored the first of his two goals at 2:08 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Kyle Raciti provided the assist. Pisani's next tally made the score 2-2 with 13:13 left in the first period. Jonathan Carreiro picked up the assist.

WC Bayard Rustin excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. WC Bayard Rustin kept Downingtown East's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jeff Cummings made 28 saves on 31 shots.

WC Bayard Rustin additionally got points from Hayden Karnick, who also registered one goal and one assist and Brett Christie, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, WC Bayard Rustin received assists from Owen McDougall, Kyle Mullin, and Tommy Sloan, who each chipped in one.

Downingtown East's offense operated below its season average. Downingtown East averages 5.0 goals per game. Downingtown East's offense rang up 38 shots on WC Bayard Rustin's net. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Jason Grande rejected 36 shots on goal for WC Bayard Rustin. WC Bayard Rustin incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Downingtown East incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.