Girls Lacrosse: Loudoun County Advances to Regional Semifinals for First Time with 21-11 Win Over Tuscarora

Leesburg (May 22, 2012) - The Loudoun County High School girls lacrosse team defeated Leesburg rival Tuscarora, 21-11, Monday to advance to the Region II semifinals for the first time in program history.

The Raiders (14-4 overall) got six goals and two assists from senior Rachel Solis in the win along with big games from junior Haley Knudsen (4 goals, 2 assists), sophomore Megan Norris (3 goals, 2 assists), sophomore Alex Lord (4 goals, 3 assists), freshman Emily Solis (2 goals, 1 assist) and freshman Erica Beal (1 goal).

Defensively the Raiders played strong and were led by seniors Jessie Joseph (goalie), Shannon Rose and Stephanie Modica. Aiding the defense were junior Stephanie Schulze and Freshman Beal. The Raiders travel to Culpeper Wednesday for the semifinals with a win clinching a trip to the VHSL state tournament.

Here is more on the Raiders play in May, as provided by the club:


5/16
Playing for the title of Dulles District Champion, the Lady Raiders took on the Woodgrove Wolverines once again. Securing the District Runner Up title the Raiders fell to Woodgrove 10-17 in regulation play. Scoring for the Raiders included: Senior Rachel Solis (4 g, 1 a), Juniors Sarah Greenspon (1 g) and Haley Knudsen (1 g, 1 a), Sophomores Megan Norris (1 g, 1 a) and Alex Lord (1 g, 1 a) and Freshman Emily Solis (2 g, 1 a). The Raiders play Tuscarora in Round 1 of Regional Play on Monday 5/21.


5/14
In one of the most exciting games of the season, amid sporadic rain and a venue move to Woodgrove Turf, the Raiders played longtime rivals, Loudoun Valley Vikings. The Raiders battled hard and emerged victorious with a score of 12-9. Scoring for the Raiders included: Senior Rachel Solis (4 g), Juniors Sarah Greenspon (1 g) and Haley Knudsen (4 g, 1 a), Sophomores Megan Norris (2 a) and Alex Lord (1 g 1 a) and Freshman Emily Solis (1 g). Senior Jessie Joseph and Freshman Maddy Wheeler held strong in goal aided by key takeaways and ground ball control. Denying entry to the 8 included Seniors Shannon Rose and Stephanie Modica, Junior Stephanie Schulze and Freshman Erica Beal.


5/10
Round one for the Lady Raiders of the District Tournament was a meeting between Briar Woods and LC. The Raiders emerged victorious with a score of 15-9. Scoring for the Raiders included: Senior Rachel Solis (5 g, 3 a), Juniors Sarah Greenspon (1 g) and Haley Knudsen (3 g, 1 a), Sophomores Megan Norris (1 g, 1 a) and Alex Lord (1 g, 1 a) and Freshman Emily Solis 4 g). With a huge save percentage in goal, Senior Jessie Joseph protected the house with the help of Senior defenders Shannon Rose and Stephanie Modica, Junior Stephanie Schulze and Freshman Erica Beal.


5/7
The Loudoun County Raiders hosted Woodgrove high school for the Raider's last game of the regular season. Though they played hard with heart theLady Raiders fell to the Wolverines 8-11. Scoring for the Raiders included: Senior Rachel Solis (3 g, 1 a), Juniors Sarah Greenspon (1 g) and Haley Knudsen (4 g, 1 a) and Sophomore Alex Lord (3 a). The Raiders finish their regular season with an impressive 11-3 record. They go on to play Briar Woods HS for round one of the District Tournament.