Photos: Dutch Streak Snaps
For 14 years, the Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team had reached the Class A sectional finals. But on Monday afternoon, at home, the Dutch witnessed a buzzsaw in Bethlehem that led from the opening whistle to the final buzzer and the Dutch, seeded second, lost, 14 to 3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bum rush: Guilderland's Christine Fish attempts to split two Eagle defenders. Fish got fouled and scored one of the three goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Unable to break the defense, Guilderland's Jamie Golderman, surrounded by six defenders, couldn’t get close to the net in the second half but was fouled on the play. Unable to score a string of goals as usual, the Dutch players were stopped in their tracks by a solid Bethlehem game plan.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting for every inch: Guilderland's Kadi Futia, center, tries to pick up a loose ball by the net. Futia scored two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wearing her game face: Guilderland's Amanda Nieman tries to run around a Bethlehem defender.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hindering her shot: Sophia Sericolo takes a free spot shot in the first half as a Bethlehem defender stops her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Running fast: Guilderland’s Kadi Futia attempts to get past two Bethlehem defenders in the first half of the Class A sectional semifinal at home.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Rough day: Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team couldn’t penetrate Bethlehem’s defense all game long. Here, Amanda Nieman falls to the ground as two defenders surround her.