TBT Game Recap: St. Dominic Edges Bethpage in Nail-Biting Lacrosse Battle, 9-8

St. Dominic and Bethpage faced off in a thrilling high school girls lacrosse matchup on Monday, March 31, at 4:30 PM on Bethpage’s home turf. The game was a back-and-forth battle, but St. Dominic held on to secure a narrow 9-8 victory, improving their season record to 4-2 while Bethpage dropped to 1-2.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

St. Dominic came out strong in the first quarter, scoring three goals to Bethpage’s one. However, Bethpage responded in the second quarter with a four-goal surge, bringing the game to a 5-5 tie at halftime. St. Dominic regained control in the third, adding three more goals while holding Bethpage to just one. The final quarter saw Bethpage clawing their way back with two more goals, but St. Dominic’s lone goal in the fourth proved to be the game-winner.

Scoring Leaders

St. Dominic

• Lillian DeNatale: 5 G
• Marlo Knox: 2 G, 2 A
• Megan McCarthy: 1 G

Bethpage

• Grace Miller: 3 G
• Payton Morgan: 2 G, 1 A
• Caroline O’Connell: 1 G

Goalkeeping Performances

St. Dominic’s goalie, Saylor Hopper, recorded 6 saves and allowed 8 goals, finishing with a 42% save percentage. Meanwhile, Bethpage’s Emily Caputo had a busy evening, tallying 8 saves with 9 goals allowed, achieving a 47% save percentage.

Closing Thoughts

The matchup was a showcase of resilience and teamwork from both teams, with standout performances on both sides. St. Dominic’s offense, led by Lillian DeNatale’s five-goal effort, proved to be just enough to edge out Bethpage’s strong push. Both teams displayed talent and determination, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

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