It was another big week for the May River Sharks on the lacrosse field, earning a pair of dominant 12-goal victories over Beaufort High and Academic Magnet. Here’s a look at all the action in the Lowco Boys Lacrosse Roundup.
THURSDAY’S GAMES
May River at Beaufort High
May River lacrosse was all smiles on Saint Patrick’s Day, pounding Beaufort High on the road 17-5 behind a school-record nine assists from Brooks van Esselstyn.The Sharks jumped out to a commanding 9-1 lead at the end of the first quarter before building the advantage to 13-1 at halftime. May River was ferocious on the defensive end, recording 17 caused turnovers on the night.
MRHS: Brooks van Esselstyn 2G, 9A; Whitt Beebe 4G, 2A; Andrew Dromsky 3G, 3A; Jake Ridgway 3G; Alex Dunton 2G, 8-11 faceoffs
Next up: BHS (3-5, 3-4) vs. Lucy Beckham on Monday
Hilton Head High at Lucy Beckham
Hilton Head High couldn’t keep up with Lucy Beckham on the road Thursday in a 15-4 defeat.
HHIHS: Brady Saba 1G, 1A; Seth Woods 1G; Bill Fielding 1G; Christian Babcock 1G; Gavin Dellinger 22 saves
Next up: HHIHS (5-3, 5-3) vs. James Island on Monday
Bluffton at James Island
Bluffton came up just short on the road Thursday in a narrow 6-5 loss to James Island.
Next up: BLHS (3-6, 0-6) vs May River (Monday)
SATURDAY’S GAME
Academic Magnet at May River
May River swung the hammer again Saturday in a strong 17-5 home victory over Academic Magnet.After a defensive struggle early on, the Sharks grabbed the upper hand in the second quarter and rode their momentum the rest of the way.
MRHS: Whitt Beebe 6G, 2A; Brooks van Esselstyn 5G, 4A; Andrew Dromsky 3G, 3A; Corbin Wiltse 9 saves
Next up: MRHS (8-2, 5-1) at Bluffton on Monday
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