In a reversal of fortunes from the week before, the Park City High School girls’ lacrosse team scored four answered
goals to snatch victory from Brighton at home on Monday.
“It was a very intense game,” said PCHS head coach Amy Hafets. “We pulled out the win with about 45 seconds remaining. They were certainly up for the rematch.”
Down 7-4 in the third quarter, Park City responded to their coach’s call for control with a prolonged offensive flurry at Brighton’s end.
“We just came out a little bit flat,” Hafets said. “Their goalie is pretty talented, and we just didn’t get back on transition enough.”
After Hafets called for a timeout, the team went to a man-to-man defense and committed to winning every draw control thereafter. The strategy was executed to perfection by PCHS, which moved to 8-2 on the season.
Sophomore midfielder Sam Meyer scored two big goals for the Miners, while junior Meghan Kellner netted the winning goal in the final minute on an 8-meter free position shot – fitting because Park City lost in similar circumstances in their first-ever meeting with the Division I newbies. On Thursday, April 22, Brighton won 9-8 in the last 15 seconds on a free-position shot.
| Date | Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/09 | at Judge Memorial CS | W, 6-3 | |
| 3/11 | at Olympus | L, 9-3 | |
| 3/16 | at Skyline | W, 13-6 | |
| 3/18 | at Murray | W, 10-4 | |
| 4/01 | at Woods Cross | W, 15-9 | |
| 4/13 | vs. Judge Memorial CS | W, 13-9 | |
| 4/15 | OLYMPUS | L, 9-8 | |
| 4/20 | WOODS CROSS | W, 17-4 | |
| 4/22 | BRIGHTON, UT | W, 9-5 | |
| 4/26 | at Brighton, UT | W, 8-7 | |
| 4/27 | SKYLINE | ||
| 4/29 | MURRAY | ||
| Coach: Amy Hafets |
Hafets said Traci Shurtleff controlled the game from the midfield, and goalie Dacia Morgan was strong again in goal.
The Miners played Skyline at home on Tuesday after The Record went to press. As things stood Tuesday morning, Park division and would likely play Riverton or Bingham in the first round of the state playoffs, Hafets said. The first two rounds will be held at Olympus, with the semifinals hosted by Juan Diego.
“We’re excited,” Hafets said. “The girls are really coming into their stride right now.”Their final home game and Senior Night will come on Thursday against Murray at 5:15 p.m. on Dozier Field. http://www.parkrecord.com/summit_county-sports/ci_14969866















