On Wednesday, May 15, the Coronado Islanders girls varsity lacrosse team went up against the very competitive Cathedral Catholic Dons. They had played them twice in the regular season, winning once and losing once. However, this game was the most important because the winner would move on to the CIF Open Division Finals. That team would be the Islanders, winning 16-11 after a long and challenging game.
The entire game was a battle, constantly switching from offense to defense as both teams fought for possession. Both Breck and Sydney Dunn did what they did best and scored goal after goal for the Islanders. They continuously opened up lanes, drew shooting space fouls, and had assists that pushed the Islander momentum forwards.
Between the offense and defense of both teams it was very evenly matched. This was by far the most competitive game yet. Constant back and forth scoring, turnovers, and intense moments for both teams sprung the game forward.
In the third quarter, the Islanders were able to capitalize off every mistake that Cathedral made. Any penalties, bad passes, or miscommunication Cathedral had, the Islanders fed off of. They were able to take control and be more confident in possession which gave them a mental advantage for the rest of the game. They were up 12-7 when the fourth quarter started, and they kept that lead.
Both teams scored four more goals in the fourth quarter but the Islanders took the win 16-11. They will now be playing the defending champions Torrey Pines Falcons at Scripps Ranch High School on May 18 at 5pm. Head up to Scripps Ranch Saturday evening to cheer on the Islanders in the CIF Open Division Final!
Scoring Timeline
First Quarter:
- Grace Elardo goal
- Sydney Dunn goal
- Sydney Dunn goal
- Breck Dunn goal
- Cathedral goal
- Cathedral goal
- Lauren Hundley goal
5-2 Coronado leads at end of first quarter
Second Quarter:
- Breck Dunn goal
- Cathedral goal
- Sydney Dunn goal
- Cathedral goal
- Breck Dunn goal
- Cathedral goal
- Cathedral goal
8-6 Coronado leads at half
Third Quarter:
- Cathedral goal
- Sydney Dunn goal
- Brynn belong goal
- Grace Elardo goal
- Breck Dunn goal
12-7 end of third quarter Coronado leads
Fourth Quarter:
- Cathedral goal
- Cathedral goal
- Sydney Dunn goal
- Cathedral goal
- Cathedral goal
- Brooklyn Parma goal
- Lilah Cade goal
- Lauren Hundley goal
16-11 final, Coronado wins
