North Carolina High School Lacrosse - Patton can't get by Watauga
February 28, 2023: Morganton, NC 28655
In Tuesday's league test, the visiting Watauga Pioneers lacrosse squad scored a tight 6-5 victory over the Patton Panthers.
The Pioneers now have a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Asheville for a NW/The Mountain/Western Foothills/Mtn. Foothills test on Thursday, March 2.
In their next game, the Panthers face the St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC) in a NW/The Mountain/Western Foothills/Mtn. Foothills test, on Thursday, March 2. Patton will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Indians come into the test with a 0-1 record after their 15-5 league loss to T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC).
Game Summary
Two months of hard work for a still very new Watauga team paid off against a respected opponent, Patton High. Both teams came out hard with one goal each in the first few minutes. Patton capitalized on a Watauga defensive error with a quick goal on the crease followed by a long range score to make it 3-1 Patton at the end of Q1. Both teams scored in Q2 to make it 4-2 Patton at the half with Patton looking strong led by two good ball handlers and out hustling on ground balls. Watauga offense reset at halftime, slowing down and focusing on ball control and quality shots. Watauga held Patton scoreless in Q3 by pushing the defense out to create pressure and control Patton's tempo. Watauga finally played some team offense with quality shots in Q4 with three goals, taking the lead with 2 mins to play. Patton got the ball off a missed Watauga shot and scored with 30 seconds left. Game goes to OT. Watauga scored off the first faceoff for the win.
