Photos: Eagles Lead Late But Fall In Overtime
Last Thursday, May 29, the Bethlehem girls’ lacrosse team battled against Columbia at Shenendehowa High School for the Section 2, Class B title. Both teams traded goals in the first three quarters then the Eagles took a three-goal lead in the fourth but the Blue Devils battled all the way back to nip the Eagles, 10 to 9, in overtime.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off we go: Eagles’ Hailey Bushart and Columbia’s Maya Derico both look into the air as the ball soars high after the opening faceoff.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trying to get away: Eagles’ Natalie DeSanti cradles the ball with her stick as she gets checked by Columbia’s Molly Marra as DeSanti races up the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting the step: Eagles’ Laynie Shersky races around Columbia’s Kaelynn Stringer as Shersky heads towards the goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big save: Eagles’ Maddy Ward looks down as she watches the ball bounce off the turf and go into her stick to make one of her eight saves in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trying to shoot: Eagles’ Hailey Bushart stares at the goal as she tries to get a late shot off but the checking of Columbia’s Carissa Laranjo stops her. Bushart had two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick release: Eagles’ Lauren Brodeur fires a shot from her stick after a penalty spot as Columbia’s Kaelynn Stringer (2) and Addelyn Panasci (24) put their sticks out to try to block. Brodeur had two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shifty moves: Eagles’ Laynie Shersky bobs and weaves around the defense as Shersky gets off a shot on goal. Shersky led the Eagles with four goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking ahead: Eagles’ Lucy Buff races up the field, as the sun goes down, with Columbia’s Kaitlin Bogucki (20) and her teammate trying to slow down Buff.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Being surrounded: Eagles’ Gaby Pesca releases a shot from a penalty spot as a slew of Columbia defenders rush to try and block. Pesca had a goal and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Taking it all in: Eagles’ Lauren Brodeur looks at the open field during overtime to see if she can find an open teammate. Brodeur had two goals.