GMHS Girls Win Lacrosse Opener
March 20, 2010 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By JANE JOHANSEN
Special to the Falls Church Times
March 20, 2010
Friday night at Potomac Falls High School as George Mason High School Varsity Lacrosse senior midfielder Gwen Edwards stepped into the center circle to execute the first draw of the season, the George Mason Mustangs were already upbeat. They had just watched their Junior Varsity team dominate in its game against the Potomac Falls Panthers with a score of 14 to 0, invoking the slaughter rule in the process.
The Potomac Falls Panther’s new Head Coach John Murray was hoping for a good start to the Panther’s season considering that last year the Panthers and the Mustangs played a very close game with Mason just eking out a win of 12 to 11. But this year, under the guidance of Head Coach Courtney Gibbons and Assistant Coach Laura MacFie, the Mustangs earned a more definitive win of 12 to 5 over the Panthers. Read more
Falls Church Lacrosse Spring Registration Open
January 5, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
Falls Church Youth Lacrosse Club (FCYLC) has opened registration for the 2010 spring season. To register, go to www.fclaxclub.com and select Register Online on the left hand menu. FCYLC has added two additional age brackets in 2010 — a boys U15 team and little lax U6 coed program. For age brackets, see chart below.
WHO: Boys and girls in the Falls Church area (George Mason HS, Falls Church HS, and JEB Stuart HS Pyramid addresses. For Falls Church addresses in the McLean and Vienna school pyramids, FCYLC can get league waivers):
| Team: |
Under 6 |
Under 9 |
Under 11 |
Under 13 |
Under 15 |
| Birth Years: |
2004+ |
2001-03 |
1999-2000 |
1997-98 |
1995-96 |
| Gender: |
Coed |
Boys/Girls |
Boys/Girls |
Boys/Girls |
Boys |
WHAT: FCYLC participates in the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL), against surrounding area teams. The NVYLL strives to provide a healthful leisure time activity, for beginning through advanced players, and to develop sportsmanship, team play, and integrity.
WHERE: To register online, please visit our website at http://www.fclaxclub.com and select “Register Online” in the left side menu.
WHEN: Please register by February 15, 2010 to avoid late fees. Practice begins in March. Games run from March 27 to June 12 with Easter and Memorial Day off.
WHY: Being part of the fastest game on two feet and learning from experienced, knowledgeable coaches who will prepare your child to play at their highest level, as well as teach life lessons.
HOW MUCH: $150 for the first child; $125 for each child thereafter. $100 for U6 players. $30 for game shorts. Partial scholarships are offered for those who qualify.
EQUIPMENT: Equipment is available to rent from the league.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the FCYLC commissioner, Dave Cogar, at dcogar@icfi.com.
Mason Girls Lacrosse Closes Most Successful Season Yet
May 26, 2009 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
(Click on photos to enlarge.)
The George Mason High School girls lacrosse team closed out their spring season by playing in the AA Dulles District semi-final game 05/13/09 against the perennial District Champion Broad Run. The GMHS Mustangs lost by a score of 17 to 7, but the team felt they had put up a good fight against the Number 1 seeded Broad Run Spartans.

The GMHS Girls Lacrosse Team congratulates Broad Run after their hard-fought Dulles District semi-final game.
The Spartans have gone on to win the Regional Title with victories over Charlottesville (19-4) and Western Albemarle (10-7).
This was the best season yet for the Mustangs in the Dulles District, having advanced to the semi-finals (last year they were knocked out early in the quarter-finals), and with an overall record of 10 wins and 5 losses. Moreover, three of the Mustangs were named to the All District Teams in a district that gets more competitive each year: senior Sally Blakemore and junior Chelsea Wilkes were First Team All District; and sophomore Abby Johansen was Second Team All District. The Mustangs lose only two seniors this spring, so optimism abounds for next year’s possibilities with 12 experienced juniors on deck.

Mason Junior Grace Kuipers, number 7 on the far left, plays tight defense, matching up to Broad Run's Senior Attack Mary Mitesser, number 16 on the far right. Sophomore Midfielder Abby Johansen, number 13, assists.
Blakemore will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University this fall; and senior Katie Fletcher will be at Duke University.
Youth Lacrosse Teams Strive for Playoff Opportunities
May 21, 2009 by Annette Hennessey · 1 Comment
Front page caption: Austin Gogal races upfield to clear the ball in the U13 Boys Black tie against Alexandria.
U13 Boys Black
U13 Boys Black team tied Alexandria 3 to 3 on Saturday behind goals from Raphe Schultz, Sebastian Kaye, and Brandon Ward with an assist to Kaye. The defense, led by Austin Gogal, Sean Fitzgerald, and goalie Dan Dusenberry stopped numerous Alexandria offensive possessions and Gogal transitioned the ball on many occasions to the offensive end of the field. The team got great hustle from the middies in their final game of the season. Congratulations to the team as they are the first team from our club to compete at the A level, the highest level of play available in our league!
U13 Boys Red
The boy’s U13 Red Mustangs survived a scare from a tough Springfield squad but held on during a late rally to remain unbeaten in their last seven games. Falls Church had a comfortable lead of 8-4 going into the fourth quarter and had to fight hard in the last few minutes to secure the win. Michael Fraser had four goals, Chris Cardwell had two, and Nicolas Casillas added two as well. The team will be focusing on team defense heading into the last game of the season and the playoffs. The team is 7 wins to 2 losses and tied for 2nd in the division.
U11 Boys Black
The Falls Church Youth Lacrosse Club U11 Boys Black team escaped with a narrow 3-1 victory over Dulles South this past Saturday at Moore Cadillac Stadium. The Mustangs got off to an inauspicious start, falling behind 1-0 in the first quarter, but bounced back to tie things up at 1-1 on a beautiful scoring play. Drew Trauth, driving to the goal, anticipated the defensive double-team and dished the ball to Jack Hennessey, who found the back of the net. Several minutes later, Falls Church took the lead. Jack Hennessey gained possession of the ball on the right wing, made a power move to get past the defenseman, and beat the goalie to the stick side for his second goal of the day, with a blistering on-the-run shot from about seven yards. Brendon Smith accounted for the Mustangs final goal of the game, mid-way through the second half. Cradling the ball down the left wing, Brendon roll-dodged to his right, fought through several Dulles South defenders, and scored from about 15 feet. The U11 boys Black team improved their record to 4-3-1 on the season for a 5th place tie in the division.
U11 Boys Red
The U11 Boys Red team played a gritty game against a very strong Vienna squad. Evan Motta and Trevor Hayes demonstrated great hustle scooping up 4 ground balls apiece, while Joe Barth stood his ground in the goal making 4 saves.
U9 Boys Black
The U-9 Boys Black team played a great game against Alexandria on the GMHS turf on Saturday morning. It was a fantastic team effort by all. The stand out defensive trio of Jack Felgar, Luke Sausville and James Gogal (in goal) kept Alexandria to a minimal number of shots. The attack line of William Egge and Corwin Miller kept solid pressure on the opposing goalkeeper. Two middie lines of: Bryan Gagnon (1 goal), Henry Wildman, Tucker Gaskins (2 goals) and Elliott Levri, Jasper Litton, and Matthew Roosma (1 goal) provided the scoring and effective ball movement to keep Alexandria from having many opportunities.
U9 Boys Red
This Saturday, the U9 Reds played their best game so far of the season, a reprise of the team’s first game this season against tough Arlington 1 on Arlington’s home turf. Knowing what was in store for the squad, coaches made a late-week decision to change the defensive formation. Daniel Ross, Thomas Majure, Andrew Tyeryar and Henry Casillas executed the defensive game plan beautifully, with Andrew and Henry pulling double duty on offense and leading the team on a no-holds-barred scoring drive. Jack Savage and Edward Solms held down the goal. A great match-up and close, well-played game. The fact that the Red Squad did so very well is a testament to their hard work and terrific progress over the season. Congratulations, fellas, and GO RED!!!
U13 Girls
The Falls Church U13 girls won another close game, beating Stafford 6-5, to finish the regular season 6-2 and a tie for 2nd place in the division. Once again, the girls fell behind early, rallied back, and then outplayed their opponents in the second half. Savanna Sulc scored four goals, with the decisive goal coming from one of two assists by Claire Tourkin. Claire Saunders and Maeve Curtain also scored goals. The entire Falls Church team played inspired defense all game, led by a superior performance by Rae Mondragon. Taylor Gagnon, the goalie, had a couple of critical saves.
U11 Girls
In the final game of the regular season, the U11 Mustangs played an outstanding game of lacrosse. Although their opponent, a very skilled team from Fort Hunt (the third team from there that they played this season), sprang out to an early lead, the Mustangs were in hot pursuit throughout the entire game, and traded goals back and forth with their opponents. The offense was somewhat frustrated at first by an outstanding Fort Hunt goalie, but soon found their groove and began scoring. Defensively the team strongly frustrated the Fort Hunt squad, forcing turnovers and dropped passes the entire length of the field. Stand out play was again delivered by Maddie Hof (5 goals) and Sarah Lubnow (2 goals) on offense and by Caroline Duffet in the goal (50% save average!!). Jackie Nnaji, Daria Glennon, and Maria Torregrosa delivered outstanding close-in defense with help from Kenya Bliss and Bridgett Rorrer. Anna Dubro, Lily Saunders, and Hannah and Claire Hiscott provided key support in the midfield, transitioning the play from defense to offense and disrupting the other teams transitions. Maeve Donnelly, Elizabeth Kerrigan, and Lauren Wever provided the close-in offense and help to create the scoring opportunities that the Mustangs were able to take advantage of. The Mustangs now move on to post-season play. Although seeded 8th in the tournament, during the regular season they have beaten or tied nearly half of the other seeds. Falls Church is likely to face a tough Annandale team in the first round, but should surprise them with the high level of play that they have delivered so far this year. GO MUSTANGS!!
U9 Girls Red
In their final regular season game of the season, the girls fielded goalies for the entire game. Victoria Rund and Mackenzie Cogar both played with unflinching bravery and made some great saves. The combination of Elizabeth Dodge and Annette Schlitt equaled a scoring machine. Cindy Lay played great defense and scooped up every ground ball within 20 feet of her.
Falls Church Youth Lacrosse Roundup
May 13, 2009 by Annette Hennessey · Leave a Comment

Sarah Lubnow accelerates toward the goal in Sunday's win against Alexandria. Lilly Saunders and Maddie Hof look to get open for her.

Falls Church's Andrew Trauth splits the defense after winning the face off against Fairfax Police on Sunday. Falls Church won the game 8 to 3.

- Sarah Lubnow goes high to catch this pass in the team’s defeat of Alexandria on Sunday. Lilly Saunders is in position to help.
The following game summaries were submitted by team coaches of the Falls Church Youth Lacrosse League.
U13 Girls
The Falls Church U13 girls defeated Fort Hunt 9-8 for their 5th victory this spring. The close game see-sawed back and forth, with Fort Hunt getting an early 3-1 lead. Falls Church managed to tie the game at 4-4 at halftime, and moved to a 9-5 lead in the second half before Fort Hunt nearly caught up. Ultimately, the game was decided in the 10 seconds before and after halftime. In the closing seconds of the first half, Falls Church moved the ball up the length of the field, and Savanna Sulc scored with 2 seconds left. Claire Saunders opened the second half by scooping up a loose ball following the draw, and outran the field for an unassisted goal. Falls Church played especially strong defense during the second and third quarters, and Taylor Gagnon saved enough shots to help enable the victory. The team is now in 2nd place with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses.
U11 Girls
The U11 girls came out snorting and pawing the ground like the Mustangs that they are! Facing a larger, more aggressive but stunned Braddock Road opponent, the Mustangs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Right before the half time whistle, Falls Church scored a go ahead goal to make the score 10-9. The second half remained close with the two teams trading goals back and forth. With four minutes to go the score was tied but Falls Church had the momentum and scored two more goals to bring the final tally to 15-13. All of this was especially remarkable because we had only 11 (1 short of a full team) players and faced a 25 player strong squad from Braddock Road.
Maddie Hof and Sara Lubnow provided the back bone of the offense scoring 6 and 4 goal respectively, and dominating at the draws at midfield. Elizabeth Kerrigan provided a stunning support with three goals, with Lillian Saunders and Maeve Donnelly also each scoring a goal. The story of the game however, has to be in the midfield and the defense. Daria Glennon and Jackie Nnaji each delivered phenomenal defensive play and strongly controlled the Braddock Road offense. Claire Hiscott stepped in to fill out the defense and played a critical role in clearing the ball out of the defensive end to the midfield. The midfield of Anna Dubro, Lily Saunders, Bridgett Rorrer, and Sara Lubnow provided fierce transitional play, often forcing errors with their ride of the clearing Braddock Road defense. Then converting these errors into scoring opportunities, Anna Dubro and Lily Saunders were especially instrumental in bringing the ball into play from the midfield. Finally this story would not be complete without mentioning the outstanding performance of the goalie Maria Torregrosa. With a 41% save percentage Maria delivered some clutch saves and led the team to their second victory.
The Mustangs continued their roll with a second victory this past weekend against Alexandria. As with the day before against Braddock Road, Falls Church leapt out to a quick but slim lead. At halftime they were only leading by two goals. Alexandria kept the pressure on and the scoring in the second half was equal between the two clubs, leaving a final score of 8 to 6 in favor of Falls Church. Sarah Lubnow partnered with Maddie Hof in the Mustangs scoring machine netting 4 and 3 goals respectively, with Maeve Donnelly adding in an additional tally. Caroline Duffet again performed strongly in the goal with a 45% save percentage. But the real story of the game was the defense. Beginning with a phenomenal performance by Jackie Nnaji, and flowing up through the entire midfield spearheaded by Anna Dubro, Lily Saunders, Hannah Hiscott, Maria Torregrosa, Daria Glennon, and Bridgett Rorrer, the Mustangs dominated play from end to end frequently frustrating their opponents and forcing turnover after turnover. The Mustangs go into their last game this coming Sunday at exactly 500 (3W, 3L, 1T) and well placed to be invited to post season play.
U9 Girls Black
The U9 girls (Black) team played a great game against Alexandria 1. Four players scored goals: Clara Cobb, Kalena Wojtala, Shea Ruyak, and Sarah Maller. Lydia Grund, Sophia Hayes, and Maggie Kardis shone on defense, winning numerous groundballs and forcing turnovers with good defense. Erin Barth and Olivia Cipriano moved the ball tirelessly at midfield. A great team effort!
U13 Boys Black
The U13 Boys Black “A” team played their best game of the year against a very experienced Annandale squad. The Mustangs scored first as Sebastian Kaye received a pass from Eriksen Johansen and beat the Annandale goalie. Johansen scored the 2nd goal of an assist from Myles Cobb to push the Mustangs to a 2 goal margin. Annandale scored to make it a one goal game before Myles Cobb scored an unassisted goal for a 3 to 1 halftime lead. The Mustangs kept up the pace in the 2nd half with multiple scoring opportunities but were not able to finish them while Annandale was able to score 4 goals for the final 5 to 3 victory. The hustle in the midfield and defense was key to the team’s performance as well as the strong face-offs by Sean Fitzgerald who help the Mustangs win 8 of 11 face-offs.
U13 Boys Red
The Falls Church U13 Boys Red team ran their unbeaten streak to six games with two victories this weekend over Arlington, 9-4 and 7-2 on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The wins started with solid defense which has continued to impress with good slides and The Rock Kevin Frasher in net. Attackman Nick Casillas has come into his own, running the offense with patience, and notching a hat-trick in both games. The coaches were pleased with the otherwise even scoring between attack and mid-field: Michael Fraser (3 goals), Chris Cardwell (2 goals), Zane Masson (1 goal), Jack Hammond (1 goal), Jack Noordhuizen (1 goal), Jackson Jost (1 goal), and Andrew Williamson (1 goal). The boys are looking forward to the contest this upcoming weekend versus Springfield who look to be a tough opponent. The team is currently in 3rd place.
U11 Boys Black
The U11 Boys Black team won both ends of a double-header this past weekend. On Saturday, the visiting Mustangs gutted out a 3-1 win over Great Falls. Connar Mulcahy opened the scoring on an unassisted goal in the first quarter. Connar scored again, on a nice pass from Greg Duncan, to make it 2-0. Great Falls cut the deficit to 2-1 just before halftime. The second half turned out to be a defensive battle, with just a single goal being tallied by either team. Alex Tyeryar closed out the scoring, on a five-yard shot midway through the third quarter, with Will Gaskins assisting on the play.
On Sunday afternoon, the Mustangs travelled to Oak Marr Park and beat a scrappy Fairfax Police team 8-3. Connar Mulcahy and Jack Hennessey each registered two goals and two assists on the day. Ethan Wolak, Drew Trauth, Conor O’Leary, and Greg Duncan also scored goals for Falls Church. Brendon Smith recorded an assist. The Mustangs jumped ahead early in the contest and built a 6-3 halftime lead. In the second half, they ran a ball-control style offense; Greg Duncan scored the final goal of the game on a beautiful drive and bounce shot from about seven yards out. The U11 Black team, 3-0-1 in their past fours games, improved to 3-3-1 on the season. This weekend, the U11 boys Black team hosts Dulles South, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., on the George Mason High School turf field.
U11 Boys Red
The U11 Boys took on perennially strong Annandale on Saturday. This group of Mustangs that include many players new to lacrosse hustled throughout the game but were not able to overcome Annandale. Trevor Hayes scored both goals for the Mustangs, one unassisted and 1 assisted by Ben Meeks. Jacob Armendariz was able to stop 12 of the 22 shots he faced.
U9 Boys Red
The U9 Red Team had another great game on Saturday – a real scorcher. Captains Jack Savage and Henry Casillas led the squad against the ever tough Alexandria 1 team. Middies Andrew Tyeryar and Trevor Corn posted several goals between them, and attackman John Meeks scored his very first goal of an undoubtedly long and prosperous lacrosse career. Ayrton Quiroz made a triumphant return to the goal this week, making several beautiful clutch saves. Despite some fantastic individual play, this week’s Guts of the Game Award belongs to the entire squad. We had a small bench this time around, but every player stepped up his game and played hard all the way to the buzzer. This week, the U9 Reds became a real team. Congratulations to all and GO RED!!!
Lady Mustangs Down Potomac Falls in Lacrosse Quarterfinal
May 12, 2009 by Annette Hennessey · Leave a Comment
On Monday, May 11th, George Mason High School girls lacrosse team began tournament play in the AA Dulles District Tournament Quarterfinals at home against the Potomac Falls Panthers. Sparked by Junior Center Gwen Edwards’ ability to control many draws to win possession, the George Mason Mustangs got off to a quick start, scoring rapid goals in the first minutes of the game. The Mustang offense seemed to make an effort to quicken their passing plays and had built up a comfortable lead at the half with the Panthers only able to muster one goal against a strong, calm Mustang defense (halftime score was Mason 7, Potomac Falls 1). The Panthers made some effective adjustments during the half-time discussion, to mount a fierce comeback to outscore the Mustangs in the second half, racking up six goals to Mason’s four. However, the Mustang’s reliable defense held off the fierce comeback and the Panther’s renewed confidence to penetrate shooting space was not enough. The final score was Mason 11, Potomac Falls 7. Many observers noted that Mason’s Goalie, Junior Meghan Powell, may have had her best game this season, blocking many shots, including a couple significant “free shots on goal”. The excellent Goalie performance, coupled with defensive stamina of leading Junior Defenders Grace Kuipers, Chelsea Wilkes, and Katrina Snyder ensured that Mason would keep the lead until the end. The Mustangs will play in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Their opponent will be based on seeding which is not yet confirmed.
George Mason Lacrosse Hosts Playoff Games TONIGHT
May 11, 2009 by Annette Hennessey · 1 Comment
The George Mason Mustang Lacrosee Teams will host the quarterfinal playoff games at Moore Cadillac Stadium on GMHS’s campus tonight. The girls will play Potomac Falls at 6:00 p.m. and the boys will play Freedom at 7:30. Youth lacrosse players are encouraged to wear their game jerseys and cheer the Mustangs onto victory!
A special congratulations to the following GMHS students for their All-Dulles District Honors this spring:
First Team
Sally Blakemore
Chelsea Wilkes
Tim Koning
Second Team
Abby Johansen
Mike Duning
Yates Jordan
Josh Brew
Falls Church Youth Lacrosse Roundup for May 2 & 3
May 6, 2009 by Annette Hennessey · Leave a Comment
U13 Boys Red
Since two close losses in the beginning of the season, the U13 Boys Red team have run their unbeaten streak to three games with a 6-1 win over Prince William on Saturday. The Frasers continued their strong play with Kevin Fraser giving up only a single goal after a shutout against Arlington in his last game. Attackman Michael Fraser tallied a hat-trick, attackman Nicolas Casillas buried two, and mid-fielder Jackson Jost opened the game with a goal. Long-stick defenseman Thomas Beddow, Brendan Gagnon, and Jack Capone played the entire game and remained a steel curtain clearing the crease with several clean hits. However, the game-ball goes to mid-fielder Chris Cardwell who continues to impress his coaches with his hustle, game smarts, and team play – all the intangibles that lead to winning.
U13 Boys Black
For the first time this season, the U13 Boys Black team was ahead 1 to 0 at the half against Manassas Battlefield at Moore Cadillac Stadium behind Raphe Schultz’s goal. However, Manassas gained control in the 3rd quarter winning 6 to 1. While the score would not necessarily indicate, Goalie Dan Dusenberry had a stellar performance, with quickness and hustle that stopped many well-placed attempts by Manassas to score. Time and again, Dan ventured out of the safety of the crease to chase ground balls and keep possession for Falls Church.
U11 Boys Black
The Falls Church Youth Lacrosse Club U11 Boys Black team notched their first victory of the season, with a convincing 8-3 win over host Loudon West. Connar Mulcahy started the scoring for Falls Church, off of a nice pass from Drew Trauth. Ethan Wolak increased the lead to 2-0, scoring on a feed from Will Gaskins. Connar Mulcahy tallied his second goal of the day, unassisted, to make it 3-0. Loudon West got on the scoreboard to cut the deficit to 3-1. A few minutes in to the second quarter, Jack Hennessey received a pass from Drew Trauth, shot and scored to build a 4-1 lead for the visitors. Loudon West countered with two quick goals to close within 4-3. Early in the third quarter, Connar Mulcahy completed the hat trick with an assist to Drew Trauth. Shortly thereafter, Connar Mulcahy buried his fourth goal on the afternoon, unassisted, on an aggressive drive to the goal, giving the Mustangs a comfortable 6-3 lead. Greg Duncan scored his first goal of the season, by driving, dodging, and placing a high bounce shot in to the upper left corner of the goal, putting the game out of reach at 7-3. Brendon Smith completed the scoring for Falls Church, on a beautiful give-and-go with Drew Trauth, who registered his fourth assist of the game.
U9 Boys Red
The U9 Red Team had a wild game against Arlington 2 on Saturday. We really mixed things up this week, and slotted players in very different positions than they would normally play. Led by co-captains Henry Casillas and Christian Ross, the whole team played switch-up ball with a great attitude. Henry and Jack Gradle took to the goal, attackmen played defense, defensemen played attack, and middies jumped in everywhere. Edward Solms had an especially good game, playing extra tough on attack and making some really nice ground ball pickups. Jack Savage showed some stellar stick skills under pressure. Ayrton Quiroz and Thomas Majure had their first goals of the season, and were joined by Andrew Tyeryar and Trevor Corn. Great job, guys. GO RED!!!
U13 Girls
The U13 Girls lost a close game to Prince William 8-6 in the rain on Sunday at Moore Cadillac Stadium. Prince William controlled the game early by possessing the ball following draws and had a 4 goal lead by halftime. Falls Church played strong defense in the second half and nearly caught up. The Prince William goalie stopped a penalty shot that would have pulled the game to 8-7 with 2 minutes remaining. Goals for Falls Church were scored by Savanna Sulc (2), Maeve Curtain, Caroline Kerrigan, Andrea Philbin, and Claire Saunders. Taylor Gagnon had a strong game as goalie. The U13 Girls played Prince William very closely although loosing 8 to 6. The team is in 3rd place in the “B” southeast division and with 2 games remaining are preparing for the playoffs.
U11 Girls
The Mustangs played another very close game. In spite of a very rainy and cold day the U11 squad came roaring off the starting whistle springing quickly to a solid lead. At the half the Mustangs were leading 7-4, and as the second half started they extended that lead to 10-4. Unfortunately, at this point their opponents recovered from their surprise at the very strong and commanding play by Falls Church. Taking advantage of the substantial advantage rule (any team down by 4 or more automatically gets the ball after a goal), Alexandria built up tremendous momentum and went on a scoring spree posting nearly 8 unanswered goals. The Mustangs faltered slightly but managed to recover and were staging a comeback when the clock ran out. The final score was 15-13 in favor of Alexandria. Highlights of the individual performances were 6 goals by Sarah Lubnow, 5 by Maddie Hof, and one each by Bridgett Rorrer and Maeve Donnelly. Caroline Duffet again posted a strong performance in the goal during the first half with a 60% save percentage. Team was very strong defensively, with Jackie Nnaji and Daria Glennon frequently frustrating their foes in close in defensive play and Kenya Bliss, Meghan O’Donnell, and Elizabeth Kerrigan controlling the loose balls. Midfield play was a strong collaboration between Lily Saunders, Anna Dubro, Claire and Hannah Hiscott. Falls Church continues to play all comers evenly and every game has been an exciting event!








