Marin’s lacrosse culture has flourished in the past decade. With teams all over the county improving their programs year after year, Redwood lacrosse faces countless tough opponents. The girls had a fresh Saturday morning and the energy of the boys’ momentous win against Sacred Heart Prep on their side, with Marin Catholic (MC) being their first big rival game of the season. From the start, the high energy and determination to prove themselves were clear; the first quarter ended with the Giants up by two goals (6-4). MC then hit a wall, letting two more goals in by the half, taking Redwood to eight with MC still trailing behind.
However, after the half, MC’s lineup brought a challenge — even tying the score with seven minutes left in the third at 9-9. The third quarter’s final score could have been a deciding factor against Redwood’s fate, with MC at 11 and Redwood at 10. With Redwood’s students’ supportive cheering and tenacity from the girls, they pulled ahead, finishing off strong with a final score of 16-14. The Giants will play their next game on Thursday, March 14 against San Ramon Valley at home.
