Buckhannon, W.Va. – The Young Harris women's lacrosse team, overpowered West Virginia Wesleyan
21-1, Monday afternoon at Cebe Ross Field.
Young Harris wasted no time asserting dominance, exploding for
11 first-quarter goals while holding Wesleyan scoreless.
Riley Parker set the tone early, netting two goals within the first two minutes, including a
man-up score assisted by
Addison Heiser. Parker completed a first-quarter hat trick before the onslaught continued with goals from
Sydney Craig (3), Brooklyn Kiest (2), and Heiser (2), among others.
A staggering
11 different players found the back of the net for Young Harris, showcasing its offensive depth. Leading the way were:
- Sydney Craig (3 goals, 1 assist)
- Katie Cook (3 goals)
- Riley Parker (3 goals)
- Brooklyn Kiest (2 goals, 3 assists)
- Ashlyn Fraley (2 goals, 1 assist)
- Niah Anderson (2 goals)
- Addison Heiser (2 goals, 3 assists)
While the offense shined, the Mountain Lions' defense was equally impressive. It held Wesleyan to just
10 total shots and forced
16 turnovers, stifling any offensive rhythm for the Bobcats.
Young Harris employed a
three-goalie rotation, with
Abbie Gallagher (30:00, 0 goals allowed), McKenna Graf (15:00, 3 saves), and Alyssa Rosenfeld (15:00, 2 saves) combining to nearly complete the shutout.
The Bobcats struggled mightily but
Emma Adcock managed to put them on the board with a
fourth-quarter free-position goal, preventing the shutout. Wesleyan's offensive woes were evident throughout, as the team failed to record a single shot in the first quarter and were limited to just
one shot in the entire first half.
Key Statistics at a Glance
- Final Score: Young Harris 21, West Va. Wesleyan 1
- Shots: Young Harris 38, West Va. Wesleyan 10
- Draw Controls: Young Harris 17, West Va. Wesleyan 6
- Turnovers: Young Harris 14, West Va. Wesleyan 16
- Ground Balls: Young Harris 9, West Va. Wesleyan 3
- Clears: Young Harris 5-6, West Va. Wesleyan 1-6
- Free-Position Shots: Young Harris 3-6, West Va. Wesleyan 1-4
The Bobcats (1-3) next travel to Malone University on Monday, Mar. 17 for an 11 a.m. start.
