Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
10-2 Win Gives Mustangs
Home-Field Advantage

By Christie Ankeney (May 11, 2006)

The girls’ lacrosse team defeated Freedom High School 10-2 away Monday night. The scoring was led by junior Catherine Duarte with three goals followed by sophomores Meredith Hamme and Bailey Walton who each had two, and seniors Emily Walden and Meghan Mondragon and sophomore Sally Blakemore who each added one. The Mason defense led by Adina Pollack, Emma O’Hara, Elena Martinez and goalie Hanna Baumgardner held Freedom to only two goals,

The Mustangs are now preparing to face Heritage in the district playoffs Thursday night at home. Earlier in the season Mason defeated Heritage 11 to 7. This will be the first appearance for George Mason in the Dulles District playoffs. Coaches Kara Hanover and Meghan Coulter are hoping for great things to come from their Mason lacrosse team. In the regular season the team has finished with a winning record of 6 and 3 with their win against Freedom earning them the home field advantage. The Mustangs are hopeful that they can defeat Heritage again and go on to the district playoffs.