South Carolina High School Lacrosse - Academic Magnet Socastee
March 21, 2014: Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 The Academic Magnet Raptors the host Socastee Braves lacrosse team by a final score of 8-5 in Friday's league match.
With the win, Academic Magnet betters its record to 4-3 on the season. The Raptors host Nation Ford (Fort Mill, SC) to play the Falcons in a SCLL match on Saturday, March 22. The Falcons go into the match with a record of 1-4. Nation Ford lost 11-10 in their recent league match against Flora (Columbia, SC)
With the defeat, Socastee drops to 4-4 on the season. The Braves host Waccamaw (Pawley's Island, SC) to play the Warriors in a match on Wednesday, March 26. The Warriors go into the match with a record of 0-2. Waccamaw lost 15-1 in their recent league match against Academic Magnet (North Charleston, SC)
Game Summary
Socastee battled back at the end of the first half to take a 5-4 lead over Academic Magnet. Academic Magnet came out in the second half and used the clock to their advantage. Academic Magnet was able to score two quick goals to take the lead, and slowed the game down controlling the ball for much of the second half. Socastee was unable to keep possession of the ball and could not keep the ball away from Academic Magnet to attempt a comeback.