South Carolina High School Lacrosse - Myrtle Beach can't get by St. James
February 22, 2016: Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 St. James (Murrells Inlet, SC) followers exited the stadium in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their lacrosse squad edge the visiting Myrtle Beach Seahawks (Myrtle Beach, SC), 5-4 in a league test.
The now have a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Waccamaw for a Lower State - Coastal test on Thursday, February 25.
In their next game, the Seahawks face the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, February 24. Myrtle Beach will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.
Game Summary
The traditional opening night game against Myrtle Beach ended in the traditional 1 goal nail biter. St. James Boys Lacrosse won 5 to 4. So far every game ever played between the schools has been decide by 1 point. The Sharks were up 4-1 at the half and held off a Seahawk comeback.
For the Sharks Austin McCutchen had 2goals and 1 assist. Thomas Atchinson had 1 goal and 1 assist. Ethan Atkinson had the seasons inaugural goal. Brandon Mitchel had a goal. Liam Byrn had an assist. Bryant Blackmon had 9 saves in net.
