Accompanying the first season of girls lacrosse at Clarkston was the first postseason in team history. The Wolves were unable, however, to take their first win, falling to Waterford United 6-4 May 23 in the regional opener at Clarkston.
After an April meeting where the teams combined for more than 20 goals, the lower-scoring affair was a sign of each team’s progress, said Clarkston coach Kaitlyn Sitar. The Wolves played a much more solid game.
‘They played amazing, this was their best game. For the most part, the ball was on the offensive side more than not, which is a huge improvement. Their passing up and down the field was almost flawless. This was the best game they’ve played for sure. It was an actual game. It was neck and neck the whole time, (and) it was intense,? Sitar said.
‘The end of the last game was very chaotic and they definitely controlled this game a lot more knowing that this is what they needed to do.?
Sitar said the girls have made enormous amounts of progress in the last three months.
‘It’s sad to see the season end. They have come extremely far. They couldn’t pass like that or make it up the field that fast early in the season and they have a lot to be proud of, even if their record doesn’t show it,? she said.
Waterford jumped on the board early in the first half, but Stephanie Kincaid tied the game 1-1 with 6:55 remaining in the first half. Kincaid added another goal about three minutes later. Rachel Newill re-tied the game 2-2 just 23 second before halftime.
Waterford out-scored Clarkston 4-2 in the second half. After Brooke Reardon pulled the Wolves back within a goal, 5-4 with 6:21 left, Megan Gurak added the insurance goal for Waterford with 17 seconds remaining.
Clarkston coach Renee Turner said the the Wolves exhibited a good start to next season.
‘We’re a lot further ahead than last year and overall, we’re very pleased with our development this year and we’re looking forward to next year,? she said.