Photos: Dutch Pull Out a Win
In a very physical matchup with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Thursday, the Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team wrestled to victory, 6 to 5. The reigning Section 2 champions have a new coach this season: Kara Depaula who was an assistant last year.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making it look easy: Dutch goaltender Alexa DiCaprio watches the ball go into her stick as she stops a free-position shot in the first half. DiCaprio made seven saves in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking out: Amanda Nieman curls away from a Spartan defender in the first half. Emily Burns scored two goals in the first half, which saw the Dutch lead, 4 to 3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking for an open teammate: Guilderland's Shea Thomson sprints down the sideline in the second half away from Spartan defenders. Thomson had a goal in the first half, while teammate Jamie Golderman scored both goals in the second half. Kadi Futia also scored.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Releasing a shot: Guilderland’s Christine Fish, center, runs from a free position as Spartan defenders try to stop Fish from releasing a shot that ultimately got stopped by the goaltender.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Blocking out: Guilderland’s Courtney Rafferty, right, sheds off a Spartan player as they both fight for the loose ball in the first half of Thursday’s game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off and running: Guilderland’s Kadi Futia, right, gets past a Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake player in the second half of Thursday’s game as Futia runs toward the goal. Futia had a goal in the first half in the Dutch’s 6-to-5 win last Thursday evening at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Not going to be stopped: Guilderland’s Jamie Golderman, left, just gets a shot off as a Spartan defender brandishes her stick and hits Golderman’s fingers. Golderman had two goals, both in the second half.