Lacrosse: Westminster boys beat a pair of top 10 teams
Here are some highlights from top teams and performers in GHSA lacrosse:
Boys: The No. 2-ranked Westminster Wildcats had a big week, defeating then-No. 3-ranked Lovett 7-6 in a AAAAA-A showdown, then beat AAAAAA's No. 4-ranked Walton 7-6 in overtime. Sophomore attacker Logan Devereaux had six goals on the week to lead the Wildcats (12-2, 4-0 in 2-AAAAA-A). ... The Lambert Longhorns are ranked No. 5 in AAAAAA and beat a pair of Florida teams, Jacksonville's Bolles and Gainesville's Oak Hall to improve to 9-3 (3-0 in Region 3). The Longhorns got 4 goals each from Sean Carruthers and Spencer Wilson, while Hunter Shepard and Trey Arnold each had 3 goals. ... The No. 9-ranked Hillgrove Hawks beat Kennesaw Mountain 13-6, led by Chad Huffman and Ross Mathis, who each scored 5 goals. Goalie Jamie Bain had 10 saves for the Hawks (10-0, 5-0 in Region 1). ... The Centennial Knights, ranked No. 6-ranked in AAAAAA, picked up two wins in Orlando, beating Lake Mary - ranked No. 3 in Florida - and Lake Brantley (forfeit - ineligible players). The Knights (10-3) were led by junior attackers Nathan Soloman (8 goals and 7 assists) and Brendan Spence (8, 4). Junior goalie Austin Skorb had 48 saves. ... The Pace Academy Knights picked up a pair of 1-AAAAA-A victories over Woodward and Whitefield to improve to 7-6 and 5-2 in the region. They were led by freshman attacker Josh Simons (6 goals, 4 assists) and senior attacker Jason Malik (5, 3). ... The Cambridge Bears, a second-year program, debuted in the AJC's AAAAA-A rankings at No. 10 after an 8-7 overtime win over No. 6 Blessed Trinity. Sophomore midfielder Jameson Wilkins scored 3 goals, including the game-tying shot that forced overtime and the sudden-death winner. Wilkins leads the Bears (7-1) with 22 goals on the season. ... The Fellowship Christian Paladins lost 9-8 to Wesleyan, squandering an early 7-0 lead. Seniors Cameron Petrovich and Taylor Cookston and freshman Harrison Petrovich all scored two goals each for the Paladins. ... The No. 9-ranked Decatur Bulldogs of AAAAA-A defeated Marist 12-8 with Lang Rodgers scoring 3 goals and Nate Scully dishing 4 assists. The Bulldogs are 7-3 and 6-0 in Region 4. ... AAAAAA's No. 7-ranked Peachtree Ridge Lions beat Etowah and lost to Wando (S.C.) to move to 8-3 on the season. Leaders include attackers Steven Lee (7 goals, 4 assists), Ben Briggette (7 goals) and Michael Pinkstaff (5 goals).
Girls: AAAAAA's No. 1-ranked Milton Lady Eagles defeated Good Counsel (Md.) 6-2 and lost to Sts. Stephens & Agnes (Va.) 11-4 and are now 9-2 (6-0 in 2-AAAAAA). Emily Velez scored 3 goals and Claire Smith had 9 draws won on the week. ... The No. 10-ranked Lambert Lady Longhorns of AAAAAA dominated Central Forsyth by a score of 20-2 with sophomore attacker Abby Hollis (3 goals, 2 assists) and freshman attacker Peyton Smith (2, 2) leading the way. Twelve different Lady Longhorns scored in the game as they improved to 10-2 and 3-0 in Region 3. ... The West Forsyth Lady Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in AAAAAA and defeated Kennesaw Mountain 16-9, improving to 8-0 and 3-0 in Region 3. Junior Monica Martelli scored 6 goals and sophomore Sarah Grady scored 4.
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