Pride Boys Lacrosse Rolls to 4-0; Down Panthers
LEESBURG, VA - In lacrosse action on Thursday night, at Heritage High School, the Pride increased their record to 4-0, by defeating the visiting Potomac Falls Panthers, 12-6. Below is the statistics on the game...
Potomac Falls Panthers Scoring
Andrew Solomon (1g)
Ryan Yaskoe (1g)
Alex Kress (4g)
Goalie Saves: Outstanding Effort (against 30+ shots)
Austin Baird- 14 Saves
Baird's quick reflexes in the muddy crease...stopped shot after shot in the second quarter that kept the Panthers in the game. Kevin McIntire played a strong game in front of his keeper, in efforts to keep the shooters at bay.
Heritage Pride Scoring
Bryan McCarthy (3a)
Cameron Carey (2g)
Dean Stambules (4g,1a)
Russell East (3g,1a)
Tyler Blevins (1g,2a)
Chris Rossie (1g,2a)
Chris Broderick (1g)
The Defense and Goalies put forth an all around strong effort (while playing almost penalty free) in less than favorable conditions, and limited a potent Potomac Falls offense to 6 goals on less than 20 shots. Nik Smith led the defensive effort with a team record 15 ground balls in the game. Chris Rossie won all of his face offs and David McCarthy won 75% of his draws.
Goalie Saves:
Tyler Barton- 13 saves
George Maney-4 saves
Heritage is 4-0 on the young season and ranked 2nd in the state by one tenth of a point (according to LaxPower.com power ratings) behind Charlottesville-area power Western Albemarle. They are 1-0 in district play and continue their season at Rival Loudoun County on Monday. The next Contest for Potomac Falls (1-4 on the season, 0-1 in Dulles District Play) will be a non-district contest on the 9th at Arlington's Washington and Lee.
