By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Jumping out to three early goals helped, but then Watauga women’s lacrosse team had to overcome a late first half lull that saw North Lincoln tighten the deficit. With a second half barrage of goals, the Pioneers raced to a convincing, 12-4 win on March 20 on the Leigh Cooper Wallace athletic field.
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Seven Pioneers found the scoring column against the Knights, led by Lilly Farley’s three goals and two each from Juliet Eagles, Juna Gersonde, and Katie Kriley. Other goals came on attacks by Aiden Stroud, Karla Ruiz Alegria, and Maddie Ellis.
Watauga head coach Julia Harrison seemed pleased by her team’s performance.
“We figured coming in that our teams would be evenly matched, so the 12-4 result is a pleasant surprise. The most impressive thing about this win was the improvements we have made on defense, as well as the movements of players when they don’t have the ball to create space and opportunities,” said Harrison.
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