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It was clear from the outset that Amador was in command and clearly in control. Every Don, except for the two on injured reserve, put up at least one goal. Part of this success is the support the community has given toward the girls lacrosse club, Pleasanton Pride. The development of young lacrosse athletes is critical for the success of the high school programs. So please reach out to any of the many volunteers and coaches in the Pleasanton Pride community and give them your thanks. I know many of our High School players have played either in Pride and other club programs that cater to lacrosse development. There are many opportunities to pursue lacrosse after the High School season. Some of the more notable programs in the area are Tenacity, Stick with It, Bay Area Wave, and LAXUHR.

The next match up will see the Dons start a 3 game away series against tough opponents. The next match will be against a Davis squad with 8 seniors. Davis has close wins against Monte Vista, University and St. Francis. Their only loss was by one goal against Dougherty Valley. You should be rewarded by an exciting match up if you can make the long drive!

Miramonte has been red hot completing a seven game win streak. The Matadors were hoping to get some payback after being knocked out of the first round of NCS last year by the Dons. This was a meeting of two high powered offenses.

Bella Mayo opened the game with a draw win. Eventually the ball cycled to Mady Sweeney who jogged through the X, then accelerated past the crease and scored. Miramonte was quick to respond with an aggressive attack into the 8 meter. Amador then stumbled on a bad pass resulting in a turnover. The Matadors capitalized with a shooting space violating to take the lead. Bella Mayo drew a shooting space violation that was converted on a strong shot. Miramonte would again beat back the Dons defense and slide their way into the middle to take the lead, yet again. Bella Mayo began to assert her scoring dominance over the course of the next several minutes. Mayo was able to feed a sneaky Kalena Johnson in the middle for a catch and release goal. Bella Mayo then took the next draw straight to goal side stepping her defender and throttling a shot past the remaining defense. On the next sequence Bella Mayo drew a shooting space. Instead of shooting she fed Lily Manos in the low post for a goal. Isa Clark drove and found an open Bella Mayo who shotguns another goal between three defenders. Claire Lemelin was able to knockdown and takeaway an offensive opportunity for the Matadors. After the transition Lily Manos drew a push call. Manos’ penalty shot was deflected and recovered by Isa Clark. Mady Sweeney received the ball and was pushed, resulting in a free penalty position. Sweeney sent a quick pass to the patient Lily Manos in the low post for a goal. Bella Mayo again claimed the draw and immediately sprinted for the goal, splitting multiple defenders before firing another rocket for goal. Miramonte attempted to muster some offense. However, Grace French was able to place pressure in the midfield, execute a knockdown, and grab a ground ball. French crossed the restraining line for a shot that was deflected, but a shooting space violation put her on the line. Her shot went wide and a subsequent penalty awarded Miramonte the ball. Again, Miramonte’s speed was on display as they attacked the goal. An athletic move gave goalie Claire Lemelin another save. Unfortunately, Miramonte recovered the ball and deftly drifted into point blank shooting position for a goal. At 8-4, the Matadors had their first goal in over 8 minutes. Despite winning the draw Miramonte faced constant transition pressure. The Dons defense executed another turnover that saw Bella Mayo off to the races down the field. Mayo’s shot occurred as several defenders went to the ground but was counted. Amador was controlling the draw throughout the half. Mackenzie Riddle performed her crease roll but was well defended. Miramonte recovered the loose ball and went on the attack. A savy Amador defense narrowed the lanes and goalie Claire Lemelin created another deflection for a save. Unfortunately, Miramonte was then able to return to offense and convert a shooting space violation for a goal. The half ended at 9-5 but Amador felt solidly in control toward the end of the half.

The opening of the second half saw Isa Clark run around the top of the 8 meter then attack inward for a shooting space violation. Her shot was swiftyly deflected for a save. Miramonte’s attempt to respond was stymied by Kalena Johnson’s midfield pressure, resulting in a take away. Kylie Racer received the rock and quickly rolled the X. Racer found a cutting Isa Clark in the center of the 8 meter. A tomahawk slash penalty placed her on the line and penalized the Matadors with a yellow card. The penalty shot was true to put the Dons up 10-5. Bella Mayo snatched the draw and the offense began rotating the ball nicely. A flurry of poorly contested goals quickly saw Amador putting the Matadors in a deep hole. Kylie Racer’s attempted to probe the defense yet again and resulted in yet another defensive slash and yellow card penalty. Miramonte was clearly becoming frustrated and were desperate for defensive stops. However, the refs were attempting to keep the physical play in control. Although Racer’s shot went wide, Amador recovered and placed it in the sure hands of Bella Mayo for another goal. Miramonte had a good offensive sequence placing them on the line for a shooting space violation. Claire Lemelin had a clean save and the offense was back on their way. Miramonte drew their third yellow card of the half on a “repetitive foul” violation. Despite another goalie save Miramonte had difficulty maintaining possession and turned the ball over to the Dons. Miramonte’s mounting anxiety resulted in another slash call and yellow card. Anna Ford’s penalty shot went high but the Dons maintained possession. Bella Mayo was fed the rock and she swiftly converted for goal. Miramonte called a timeout to regroup. A confident Amador team took to patient offense. Bella Mayo was able to draw defensive attention and found and open Maille Smith alone inside the 8 meter for a quick strike goal. Amador’s next offensive rotation had a loose ball sail into the outer corner. Samantha Nimmo won the foot race and attacked the left corner of the goal to put the Dons up 14-5. Another tenacious defensive stand saw Mady Sweeney claim a turnover and race down the center of the field. An open Katherine Murphy on her right wing received a pass that split the lone Matador defender. Murphy then beat out the low post defender by switching to her left hand for the goal. Miramonte finally won the draw and their midfielder was determined to keep her team motivated. Fortunately for the Dons Claire Lemelin deflected the shot away. The remaining minutes saw Amador being patient and taking strikes against a spread Miramonte defense. In the closing seconds Miramonte did recover the ball and charge the field and take a final shot at goal. For the final time that night Claire Lemelin sent them away. This was a commanding win by the Amador Dons. Defense was clicking both in the midfield and against the organized attack of Miramonte. The Dons should stay confident as more challenging battles approach.

Just a reminder the SignUp Genius is available to sign up to contribute items for Thursday’s Pasta Feed at the Clark’s.

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Please sign up for a slot so we make sure there is enough food for the girls and coaches.

Thanks!

GO DONS!

The Carondelet girls lacrosse program has been very successful in recent years but finished 2017 with a lot of heart break. Last year Amador took the Cougars to task in the second game of the season and barely walked away with a 6-5 victory. Carondelet would be hoping to create an upset against the favored Dons.

The opening draw saw a patented Bella Mayo win, then race for a goal. After some quick maneuvering she claimed the first goal of the game. The next sequence saw the Dons defensively swarm and force a turnover. This allowed Mady Sweeney to charge the 8 meter and draw a shooting space violation. Sweeney was then easily able to convert, to put the Dons up 2-0. Carondelet showed some incredible resilience and slowly returned the game to a draw with 10:37 left in the half. Senior Anna Ford battled through the center of the field and successfully dropped in a goal. Yet again, Carondelet responded to even the match. Even more impressive for Carondelet was the number of saves the goalie was racking up. Sophia Shiblaq and Mady Sweeney gave Amador some breathing room by tallying goals from the penalty line. Kalena Johnson closed the first half scoring after rolling the crease from X. Carondelet claimed the next draw and attempted to narrow the Amador lead. But a fierce defensive stand saw the Don offense back on the charge. Unfortunately the Dons were not able to convert. 6-3 Dons at the half.

Bella Mayo opened the half by probing the defense multiple times before claiming her second goal. Grace French had a fantastic defensive takeaway and transition all the way into attack. Her shot on goal, after a crease roll, was deflected. Carondelet bumbled the transition pass and Lily Manos was able to feed her ground ball to Kylie Racer at the top of the 8. Racer charged inward and scored! Mady Sweeney put up the next assist as she fed a cutting Racer to put the Dons up 9-3. Just as Amador was getting comfortable the Cougar goalie put on a clinic of deflections, saves, and takeaways. The Carondelet goalie read the field well and had 3 knock downs and takeaways behind the goal. This enabled the Cougars to respond with two well earned goals. Carondelet threatened again to narrow the lead. Instead of being on the penalty line for a defensive collision, Amador claimed a turnover, because Carondelet was offsides. Marley Diligent was awarded the ball and shot out of the scrum like a canon down the field. Marly Diligent had a quick transfer to Kalena Johnson who juked her defender and found the back of the net. Amador was patient in their final attempts at another goal. A frustrated Carondelet team drew a yellow card penalty. Despite being down, a goalie save put the Cougars on the attack. Amador wasn’t able to organize a double team fast enough and the Cougars were able to capitalize despite being short handed. The last few minutes saw a battle for possession with Amador keeping the rock in hand for the victory.