Senior Helen Lee makes a shot attempt in the closing
minute but misses as the Vikings drop an
11-9 decision at Coronado. (Photo by Ed Piper)
By Ed Piper
Senior Helen Lee started and ended with bursts like a demon, but her efforts weren't enough as La Jolla dropped an 11-9 decision at Coronado in lacrosse Tuesday evening, April 19.
In a team effort, with the Vikings' lineup made up predominantly of precocious sophomores this year, Lee's "5-Hour Energy"-like play still stood out in the evenly-matched contest.
Throughout most of the game, the two teams swapped goals, being separated by no more than two goals through the first 40 minutes of play. La Jolla stepped out to a 2-0 advantage at the outset.
But the host Islanders built an 11-7 lead with seven minutes left. Lee's goal helped the Vikings fight back to within two with only minutes remaining.
In the ensuing faceoff, Lee's younger sister, Sadie, took La Jolla's spot. It was almost as if the coaches sensed the importance of the match against La Jolla's rival to the graduating senior, and wanted to give her sibling a chance to help her lead a comeback.
But it was to no avail, as Coronado won the faceoff and held the lead in the closing moments.
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