Photos: Dutch’s Defense Stiffens
The Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team hosted the Suburban Council foe Columbia on May 10. In the first half, the Dutch and Blue Devils traded goals. Once the Dutch came out of halftime, their defense stiffened and they won 12 to 4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Splitting: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer looks to pass the ball to a teammate as three Columbia defenders try to stop her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fire: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer gets past Columbia’s Kayla Morris in the first half to get a shot off. Schafer had three goals and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shooting high: Guilderland’s Sophia German had a free look at the goal as she got a shot past Columbia’s Kayla Dougherty. German had a goal in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stick check: Guilderland’s Paige Miller takes her stick to the right side of the Columbia player in an attempt to knock the ball free.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Where do you think you’re going? Guilderland’s Rachael Dwyer blocks Columbia’s Belicia Biette in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes up: Guilderland’s Paige Miller looks to shake off the Columbia player’s defense in the offensive zone. Miller had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nothing stopping her: Guilderland’s Alivia Nieman drives past two Columbia defenders to score one of her team leading four goals in the Dutch’s 12-to-4 in on Tuesday afternoon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Field vision: Guilderland’s Alivia Nieman looks from behind the Blue Devils’ net in the second half to look for an open teammate.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
What defense: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer takes a shot as Columbia’s Ella Stefanko tries to duck out of the way. Schafer had three goals and an assist.