GUILDERLAND — On a rainy afternoon, the sun broke through just long enough to watch the Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team show its dominance in Section II girls’ lacrosse.

The Lady Dutch got off to a fast start in its 17-7 Class A sectional semifinal win over Bethlehem last Wednesday.

The Dutch scored goals on the first seven shots they took, weathered a Bethlehem run, and pulled away in the second half.

Guilderland will play in the Section II finals today (Thursday) at Union College at 7 p.m.

The Lady Dutch will face Shaker in a rematch of last year’s Section II championship game.

“We’re happy with it,” junior Danielle Tetreault said of last Wednesday’s game. “We took another step to go further. We’re ready for tougher and tougher games.”

“We’re going to the finals to keep looking to win,” junior Jen Madsen said. “We are always looking to win a championship. Going 17-0 doesn’t mean anything.”