Photos: Plainsmen Sink Dutch In Quarters
Last Wednesday, May 15, the Guilderland girls’ lacrosse team, the fifth-seed, in the Section 2 Class A sectionals, traveled up the Northway and took on the fourth-seed Shenendehowa. The Dutch started out quick but Shen shut the door on the Dutch, 15-9, to advance.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding her spot: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness comes around a screen to get off a shot towards goal in the first quarter. Bigness had two goals and two assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Keeping it moving: Guilderland’s Carly King starts to run towards a teammate to make a pass in the first quarter. King had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Feeling the pressure: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness drives down the middle of the defensive zone as she prepares to take a shot on goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Scampering free: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer glides down the middle of the field with barely any defenders around her heading toward the goal. Schafer led the Dutch with four goals and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Following the ball: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer and Shen’s Carrie Bennett watch the ball fly after the faceoff.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick turn: Guilderland’s Rachael Dwyer spins away from Shen’s Chloe Scanlan to get into open field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shielding her defender: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness looks to keep Shen’s Mia LaMalfa as Bigness bends down to scoop up the ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pushed away: Guilderland’s Kiley Burke attempts to get past Shen’s Ashley Lyons defense as Burke’s teammate Carly King looks on. Burke had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Feeling pain: Guilderland’s Gianna Hanna gets shoved from behind by Shen’s Elliana Lasher in the third quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
It takes two: Guilderland’s Gianna Hanna (13) and her teammate double team Shen’s Elliana Lasher as they all fight for the loose ball.