In both team’s regular season finale, South Hadley disrupted Amherst’s flow, outscoring and overpowering the Hurricanes to secure the 13-8 victory.
Six different Tigers found the back of the net, with Margaret Watkins paving the way with four goals. The senior is the top-scorer on her team with 34 goals this season.
Raquel Losty notched a hat trick in the contest for South Hadley as well, while Ava Asselin led in support with three assists, plus one goal. In net, Riley Nestor tallied eight saves.
For Amherst, Emilia Luetjen scored a hat trick and Eden Polak recorded 12 saves in goal.
The Tigers end the regular season at 8-9, while the Hurricanes drop to 13-5. Looking ahead, both teams await the seeding for the Western Mass. tournament, which will be announced on May 20.
Girls Lacrosse Scoreboard:
INDEPENDENT
Longmeadow High School 16, Agawam High School 3 – Box Score
PIONEER LEAGUE
Northampton High School 21, Granby Jr./Sr. High School 6 – Box Score
Pope Francis Prep School 15, Chicopee Comp High School 7 – Box Score
South Hadley High School 13, Amherst-Pelham Reg High School 8 – Box Score
VALLEY LEAGUE
Northampton High School 21, Granby Jr./Sr. High School 6 – Box Score
Wahconah Regional High School 15, Belchertown High School 1 – Box Score
Westfield High School 13, Mount Greylock Regional School 9 – Box Score
South Hadley High School 13, Amherst-Pelham Reg High School 8 – Box Score
VALLEY WHEEL
Longmeadow High School 16, Agawam High School 3 – Box Score
Westfield High School 13, Mount Greylock Regional School 9 – Box Score
