WIZARD’S LACROSSE FALLS SHORT

By JUSTIN GODINO

JUSTIN GODINO FOR WIZARD WEEKLY

The Washingtonville girls’ lacrosse team went up against Cornwall’s team this past Monday.  The first half seemed like an even matchup, with the score being 4-4 by the end of the half.  With two goals scored by Bella Consentino and Taylor Amato, the Wizards were doing very well in the first half on both offense and defense.  

Spectator, John Steinnman, commented on the first half of the game.  “I thought they played very good on defense. They were able to limit their shots, and not fall too far behind to keep the game close.”  This particular matchup was a little uneven as Cornwall’s lacrosse team is a little stronger than Washingtonville’s;  seeing them hold their ground in the first half was impressive.   

As the second half started, it seemed like both teams wanted the win.  They were both playing as physically as they could without getting a penalty.  Cornwall went on a scoring streak about five minutes into the second half.  Nate Sorensen, another spectator at the game, thought the Wizards were playing well.  He expressed,  “I thought they were playing good defense, and were doing well in stopping their fast breaks.”  They were able to really stop the fast breaks when they needed to.  With close to seven minutes left, Kate Annesi scored a goal in a fast break.  

All things considered, the Wizards performed very well against Cornwall.  Unfortunately, they fell a little short and ended up losing the game 13-5.  It was not that Cornwall played better, both teams played well; more shots just ended up going in for Cornwall.  The Wizards have an away game on Tuesday, May 2nd, against Minisink Valley.  All Wizards are encouraged to go out and support the team.