Albemarle’s boys lacrosse team used a big second quarter to hold off Salem Wednesday night, edging the Spartans 12-9 after a six-goal spurt in the second.
Justin Peck’s three goals and three assists led the way for the Patriots, with Ian Davis also notching a hat trick to go with a pair of assists.
Lorenz Brown also finished with three goals while Hunter Johnson scored twice. Ethan Blundin’s goal rounded out the Patriots’ scoring while Joe Mallow finished with an assist.
In the cage, Nemo Lesesane stopped 14 shots, withstanding a barrage from the Spartans who outshot Albemarle 35-28.
Salem took advantage of some key man-up situations, scoring a pair of man-up goals, in order to hang with the Patriots. James Mahan’s four goals set the pace for the Spartans. Albemarle also had to overcome a 14-10 tilt toward the Spartans in faceoffs to pick up the victory.
The Patriots will now take on archrival Western Albemarle Friday in a crucial early season tilt.
Albemarle baseball holds off Eastern View
Albemarle’s Aaron Leathers picked up the win as the Patriots beat Eastern View 3-2 Wednesday night.
The Patriots’ Scott Reid pitched the final three innings for the save while Jacob Nash had a two RBI double.
Albemarle (3-1) plays at Atlee High School Friday night at 5;30pm.
Goochland girls tennis sweeps Blessed Sacrament
The Goochland girls tennis team stayed unbeaten Wednesday, beating Blessed Sacrament 6-0.
Goochland 6, Blessed Sacrament 0
Singles
- Maddie Parker (Goochland)def. A. Ransone 8-1
- Britton Friz (GHS) def. J. Townsend 8-4
- Emily Hobbs (GHS) def. O. Klahn 8-0
- Danielle Daly (GHS) def. B. Fitcher 8-1
Doubles
- Parker/Lindsey Parker def. Ransone/Townsend 8-4
- Friz/Daly def. Klahn/Fitcher 8-4
