Freshman Lily Mebust (5) of La Jolla
reverses tracks near the goal
to reset the offense and allow
another attempt at driving.
In view are senior Emma Fabiszak (13)
and freshman goalie Emma Terry (25)
of Coronado.
(Photos by Ed Piper)
By Ed Piper
La Jolla's Open Division-level lacrosse team, seeded fifth playing the fourth seed, led much of the game at Coronado until the host Islanders scored five straight goals in the second half to move ahead 11-9 and secure a CIF playoff quarterfinal win over the Vikings Thurs., May 11.
Midfielder Ella Stephens, in particular, was audibly vocal and aggressive in leading Coach Kitty Cullen's Vikes to surge ahead by three goals, building a 7-4 halftime lead and eventually 9-6 with 12:19 left, along with fellow senior captain Stella Artukovich.
With the 9-6 advantage, La Jolla chose to play stall ball, using an interweaving movement pattern beyond midfield. When the Vikings needed the attack to re-engage, they had lost momentum and couldn't get back the rhythm that had propelled them to the lead.
Motivated and moving, the LJ offense knotted the score 4-4 at 13:40 of the first half, and went ahead 5-4 with 7:52 left in the initial stanza. From there, Cullen's crew led until Coronado tied the matter at 9-9 with 7:22 remaining in the game.
Vike Sam Cousino (18, right) supplies mega-defense
on Maria Anaya of Coronado early
in the contest Thurs., May 11.
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