Wednesday, the Oak Hall Eagles (3-1) faced off against the Ocala Forest Wildcats (4-1) in a district matchup, seeing the Lady Eagles hand Forest High School their first loss of the season, 17-9.
Covering Oak Hall Girls Lacrosse this evening in their district matchup with the Ocala Forest Wildcats. @ESPNGainesville @OakHallGirlsLax
— Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 9, 2021
First Half
Right after the first draw, there was not a doubt in anyone’s mind that Oak Hall had it in the bag. They took an early 3-0 lead in the first 3 minutes of the half, led by their electric young offense who made easy work of slicing and dicing the Forest defense.
Oak Hall got off to a fast start, taking an early 3-0 lead in the first 3:04 🥍 @ESPNGainesville @OakHallGirlsLax pic.twitter.com/VFC7JFN1ZS
— Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 9, 2021
Oak Hall Offensive Leaders
– No. 8 Sarah Miller: 5 goals, 2 assists
– No. 1 Sophie Miller: 3 goals, 2 assists
– No. 0 Harper Johnson 2 goals, 1 assist
Oak Hall has some sisterly love going on with Sarah and Sophie Miller, who led their team in goals tonight. They were followed by Harper Johnson.
The coaches were enjoying their successes! pic.twitter.com/M6AcVhQWxJ
— Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 10, 2021
Oak Hall Defense
The offense isn’t the only part of the team to credit though. The goaltending by the Eagles tonight was outstanding. Goaltender Madeline Paquette end her afternoon with a 61 percent save rate; her great skills in front of the net were a major part of her team’s victory tonight.
Madeline Paquette had a 61% save rate tonight, helping to lead her team to a great win. 🥅🥍 pic.twitter.com/4B6V8gpI0Z
— Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 9, 2021
Final Thoughts
From the jump in this matchup, the Oak Hall offense was hot. It seemed like nothing could stop them, even through the few goals that their opponent scored.
The Lady Eagles had a goal in mind, and they achieved it. Effectively.
Their next matchup is against the winless Eastside Highschool.
Details below.
Up Next:
Who: Eastside High School (0-4)
When: Wednesday, March 10th
Time: 4:30 PM EST
Where: Oak Hall High School
Final from Oak Hall @OakHallGirlsLax @ESPNGainesville
Eagles 17 Wildcats 9
Their next matchup is against Eastside High School at home on March 10th at 4:30PM EST. pic.twitter.com/97RsdD77FL
— Chance H Thyhsen🏈🎙 (@Chance_Thyhsen) March 9, 2021