Number one seed had no problem scoring against eighth-seeded Jefferson, netting 12 goals in the first half and eight more in the second on its way to an easy 18-4 win in the second round of the North 2 state sectional girls lacrosse tournament on Friday.
1st 2nd Total Chatham (17-4)
12
6
18
Jefferson (14-7)
0
5
5
IN SHORT
The scoring was almost at will. With just over 11 minutes left in the first half, the Cougars went up 10-0, which changed the game from stop-time to running time. The Cougars played keep away on offense for most of the rest of the half, scoring just two more goals. Jefferson came out in the second half and scored two quick goals but Chatham quickly responded with two of its own.
With just over six minutes left in the game, Chatham once again played keep away and held to ball for five minutes before Jefferson scored its last goal of the game. Again Chatham responded quickly, scoring the last goal of the game with just over a minute to play.
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The Cougars advance to play fourth-seeded Mahwah at home in the sectional semifinals on Tuesday.
COUGAR OF THE GAME
Kennedy Krauss—Only a freshman, Krauss was responsible for the draw for most of the game, which Chatham controlled for the majority of the game.
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OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES
Natalie Washuta—Another freshman, Washuta was relentless on defense, harassing Jefferson’s offense throughout the game.
THEY SAID IT
“We had a tough schedule this year and I think the girls really rose up to it. Playing against tough teams like Manahassett, Long Island, Ridgewood, Mendham and Mtn. Lakes has prepared us for this part of the season.” –Coach Deb Marriott
UP NEXT–Fourth-seeded Mahwah at home in the North 2 sectional semifinals.
