Spring 2009 Girls Lacrosse Recap

Game Summaries

Thursday, April 9, 2009 Gibbons met up with Pine Crest in the District finals.  After taking a commanding 6-1 lead and 7-4 at the half, the Chiefs engine stalled.   With 3:32 minutes left in the game, Gibbons trailed 12-8.  With 33 seconds left in the game, the score was 12-11.   Gibbons defense went into overdrive and managed to get the ball back before losing it on a triple team.  Though it ended in defeat it was a solid effort for a very young team.  Gibbons lacrosse graduates three seniors in Kristie Neubauer, Sierra Carey and Sarah Mueller.  The Chiefs finished the season 12-6. 

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 The Chiefs faced off against University School in the District Semifinals.  Gibbons pulled away from the Suns in the second half winning 11-5.   Maylis Broderick had a season high four goals, two by rolling the crease unassisted.  Sarah Motta finished with two goals and two assists, Sierra Carey and Erin Nunziante each had a pair of goals.  Lauren Holsinger, Jenny Grant and Sarah Mueller defense was so tough all night.   Kiera Moran recorded three draw controls, all leading to Gibbons goals.  Kristie Neubauer recorded eleven saves.  Record stands at 12-5.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Gibbons finished out the regular season against  Pope John Paul II coasting to a 15-3 victory. Gibbons defense was solid all game with Jennifer Grant, Sarah Mueller, Lauren Holsinger and Kristie Neubauer in goal.   The team record stands at 11-5.

Tuesday,  March 31, 2009 Gibbons traveled to St. Andrews School in Boca Raton for the first ever lacrosse match between the two schools.  The Scots entered the game undefeated.   After falling behind 6-0, the Chiefs rattled off eight straight goals and led 8-6.  Gibbons led 11-8 with 7:45 minutes left in the game.   Unfortunately, the Scots came roaring back and ran off five straight goals, before winning 14-12 as time expired.   A great game for Cardinal Gibbons against an excellent St. Andrews team.  Gibbons record stands at 10-5

Saturday,  March 28, 2009 The Lady Chiefs Lacrosse team took on St. Thomas on our home turf.   Possession was in favor of Gibbons during the first half; however, Aquinas led 5-3.   In the second, it was all Gibbons as they outscored the Raiders 6-1.   Katherine Clementi had the defensive game of her career causing numerous turnovers, including three key interceptions.   Sarah Motta led the scoring attack with five (5) goals. Other key scorers were Kiera Moran, Sierra Carey, Erin Nunziante and Maylis Broderick.  The final tally was 9-5 in favor of Gibbons. 

Tuesday,  March 24, 2009 The women's lacrosse squad faced off against the talented Boca Raton Bobcats for the second time this season. Gibbons dominated possession during the first half and outshot the Bobcats 9-4 but had trouble putting the ball in the back of the net due to outstanding goalie play from Mandy Kraft. After trailing 4-1 at half time, Gibbons dominated the second half outscoring the speedy Bobcats 6-2.   Sarah Motta had two goals and one assist, Megan Renne had two goals, Sierra Carey, Kiera Moran and Maylis Broderick each added a goal.   Defenders Katherine Clementi, Lauren Holsinger and Sarah Mueller anchored a tough Gibbons zone.  Bobcat Goalie Amanda Kraft recorded 21 saves in the loss.  The victory was The Chiefs, 7-6.  The team record stands at 9-4.   

Thursday,  March 19, 2009 The Lady Chiefs faced Pine Crest for their second matchup of the season.  This time the more experienced Pine Crest squad simply outplayed Gibbons with a commanding 6-1 lead midway through the first half.  Kyley Brown and Brooke Bal each had three goals for the Panthers.   Maylis Broderick had three goals for the Chiefs and Sierra Carey had two goals.  The game ended in a 11-6 loss.  The team record now stands at 8-4. The next game is against Boca Raton Community High on Tuesday. 

Tuesday,  March 17, 2009 Cardinal Gibbons Lady Chiefs met Saint Thomas Aquinas on their home turf for this St. Patrick's Day Classic.   Gibbons raced out to a 7-1 lead in the first half and slowed the pace down in the second half to defeat St. Thomas 9-3.  Goals were scored by Sarah Motta (3), Sierra Carey (3), Kiera Moran (1), Erin Nunziante (1) and Samantha Gomez (1).  Gibbons record now stands at 8-3.    

Thursday,  March 12, 2009 Gibbons faced Spanish River High School at home. The coaches rotated the entire roster throughout the game.  Sophomore goalie Shannon Weisz played her second game of the season recording ten (10) saves.  Freshman Barbara Puodzius recorded her first assist of the season on a pass to Freshman Maylis Broderick.  Sophomore newcomer Jennifer Grant recorded her first goal of her three (3) week career on a 60 yard run to goal. This game ended in Gibbons favor, 13-2.  The Lady Chiefs record stands at 7-3.  

Tuesday,  March 10, 2009 The Lady Chiefs lacrosse team traveled to Davie to meet up with University School Suns. From the outset this game was different as Gibbons stick handling skills has now climbed geometrically since the 22 days of all the girls playing together.  While far from perfect skills, the ladies are clearly on the path to battling competitively any of our district opponents.  Cardinal Gibbons women's lacrosse easily won this away game, 7-3.   Cardinal Gibbons record stands at 6-3. 

Saturday, March 7, 2009 Gibbon's women's lacrosse hosted a district matchup with University School of NSU this morning.  The Suns were anchored by seniors attackers Stephanie Gore, Demi Marks and senior goalie Jessica Parker.   The Lady Chiefs continue to come together as a team; however, by halftime the Chiefs fell behind 3-1.  The ladies battled back to tie the game and led 7-6 late in the second half before ceding an equalizer to USchool.  The two teams remained deadlocked during the last seven minutes of regulation. USchool needed just fifty (50) seconds in overtime to get the go ahead goal and that's how it ended some five minutes and ten seconds later.  It was an excellent learning experience for both Lady Chief's players and coaches; and something to build upon.  The Lady Chiefs record is 5-3