On Tuesday evening, the PH Varsity Girl’s Lacrosse Team defeated South County 10-4 on Kerr Field at Roanoke College. The Lady Patriots are now 8-1 on the season.
Six different players had goals for PH. Claiborne Lucas led all scorers with 3 goals and Catie Vance finished the game with 2 goals along with an assist. Madeleine Blackwell and Casey Lewis each contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. Ann Johnson also scored a goal- her second this season.
Hannah Cunningham had an impressive game in the midfield. She scored 2 goals, assisted 1, picked up 5 ground balls, and had 4 draw controls. Blackwell and Vance each controlled the draw twice. Caroline Rakes finished the game with 1 draw control, 3 ground balls, and 1 interception.
The defense was led by Kate Spyhalski, Erin Shumate, Kelsey Smith, and Mac Beeler. Spyhalski, Shumate, and Beeler caused 2 turnovers each. The PH defensive unit, which has only allowed an average of 5 goals per game to be scored, was anchored by goalie Alaina Girani. Girani had 11 saves and 1 interception.
The Lady Patriots play again on Wednesday May 4 at Salem HS.
