Photos: Dutch Win Overtime Thriller
On Thursday afternoon, the Guilderland Dutchmen girls' lacrosse team battled Shenendehowa for the Class A sectional final in the rain at Mohonasen High School. The Dutch made the sectional final 13-years straight and won the title 9-8 in overtime.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking to share: Guilderland's Amanda Nieman looks to pass the ball to a teammate in the first half. Nieman had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wet conditions: Guilderland's Jamie Golderman battles with a Shen player in the first half for a loose ball. The rain didn't stop all game long.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Standing tall: Guilderland's Alexa DiCaprio scoops up the ball in the second half after she made one of her seven saves in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Open field: Guilderland's Maya Banks runs with the ball to get it away from her net in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
What double team: Guilderland's Kerry Gerety shoots between two Shen players and scores in the first half. Gerety had a goal and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking at her target: While waiting for the refs whistle, Guilderland's Shea Thomson gets ready to run towards goal and score. Thomson had two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Duck and cover: Guilderland's Jamie Golderman moves out of the way from the Shen players stick as she runs into the offensive zone.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Relaxed behind the net, Guilderland's Kerry Gerety jogs to see if she can find an open teammate in the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Threading the needle: Guilderland's Katie Futia shoots the ball with 21.7 seconds reminding in overtime towards the goal which found the back of the net to give the Dutch the 9 to 8 win and the title.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Screams of joy: After the refs confirmed the good goal, members of the Guilderland girls' lacrosse team rush to the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy times: A Guilderland girls' lacrosse players hugs her coach.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Water dump: Guilderland's Shea Thomson, left, Alexa DiCaprio and Amanda Nieman all dump water and gatorade on their head coach Carrie Britt who was being distracted by the Athletic Director and other players.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Plaque's coming back to the Guilderland Dutchmen after a thrilling 9 to 8 overtime win in the Class A sectional final.