Girls' lacrosse Top 10: Potomac School rises after VISAA title
During the first week of practice back in February, Potomac School girls' lacrosse coach Claire Berg had her players write down their goals for the season. Some had personal goals they wanted to accomplish, others focused on team objectives.
One goal that showed up often was 'win a championship,' and the Panthers earned two opportunities to do that this spring. They came up short in their first shot at a title, falling to Stone Ridge in the Independent School League semifinals.
But they got a second chance on Monday afternoon in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I final. Facing St. Anne's Belfield in Charlottesville, the Panthers battled back from a late four-goal deficit to win their first Division I title, 9-8, in double overtime.
'The girls were so elated,' Berg said. 'Once we broke through and got a couple of goals, our confidence started to return and momentum came back on our side. Overall, just a really thrilling win for our girls.'
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Panthers trailed, 7-3. But they scored five unanswered goals to take a one-goal lead with just over three minutes to go. St. Anne's Belfield would tie the game shortly after, forcing overtime.
In the first extra period, Potomac School goalie Caitlin Jarvis made two important saves to shut down a St. Anne's possession that lasted almost three minutes. When the Panthers won the draw control at the start of the second overtime, senior Stella Pence got her hands free and found the back of the net to clinch the title.
'They just never gave up,' Berg said. 'They never quit…We're not afraid of overtime. Glad we've been in an overtime game before. We had that experience to kind of settle in a little bit and play for each other and make the next play. That's an all-out team win.'
All records through Monday.
The Falcons capped their season with their fourth straight WCAC title. Over the past two seasons, Good Counsel is 39-3. Last ranked: 1
The Falcons capped their season with their fourth straight WCAC title. Over the past two seasons, Good Counsel is 39-3. Last ranked: 1
The Gators closed their season with a third straight ISL title, winning six straight games en route to another championship. LR: 6
The Gators closed their season with a third straight ISL title, winning six straight games en route to another championship. LR: 6
Coach Annie Houghton's squad will go for a three-peat on Wednesday when they face Marriotts Ridge in the Maryland Class 4A title game. LR: 3
Coach Annie Houghton's squad will go for a three-peat on Wednesday when they face Marriotts Ridge in the Maryland Class 4A title game. LR: 3
The Panthers won their first VISAA Division I championship thanks to an overtime goal from senior Stella Pence. LR: 5
The Panthers won their first VISAA Division I championship thanks to an overtime goal from senior Stella Pence. LR: 5
The Cavaliers came up short in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A final, falling to Maryvale Prep. LR: 4
The Cavaliers came up short in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A final, falling to Maryvale Prep. LR: 4
After a 20-5 win over McLean Monday, the undefeated Patriots will host Langley in the Liberty District final on Wednesday. LR: 7
After a 20-5 win over McLean Monday, the undefeated Patriots will host Langley in the Liberty District final on Wednesday. LR: 7
The Saints lost in the ISL final and the VISAA semifinals, but won 20-plus games for the first time in three years. LR: 2
The Saints lost in the ISL final and the VISAA semifinals, but won 20-plus games for the first time in three years. LR: 2
The Bruins will ride a nine-game win streak into Thursday's Maryland Class 4A final. Coach Katy Kelley's squad is going for their fifth straight 4A championship. LR: 9
The Bruins will ride a nine-game win streak into Thursday's Maryland Class 4A final. Coach Katy Kelley's squad is going for their fifth straight 4A championship. LR: 9
Winners of 10 straight, the Gladiators will face Manchester Valley with a chance to win back-to-back Maryland Class 2A titles. LR: Not ranked
Winners of 10 straight, the Gladiators will face Manchester Valley with a chance to win back-to-back Maryland Class 2A titles. LR: Not ranked
The Mustangs enter the rankings for the first time this season ahead of a meeting with Severna Park in the Maryland Class 3A title game. LR: Not ranked
Dropped out: No. 8 Georgetown Visitation, No. 10 Sherwood
On the bubble: Battlefield, Langley, St. John's
The Mustangs enter the rankings for the first time this season ahead of a meeting with Severna Park in the Maryland Class 3A title game. LR: Not ranked
Dropped out: No. 8 Georgetown Visitation, No. 10 Sherwood
On the bubble: Battlefield, Langley, St. John's
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