Braxton Powell listens closely to Coach Al Martin in the mid-half break.

WBHS Trojans Slay the SBHS Cougars

Men's Lacrosse

Mar 18, 2019

On March 8th, at the end of the fourth quarter the WBHS Trojans officially slayed the SBHS Cougars for a second time with a final score of 6-5.

The Trojans had 4 scorers, senior attacker and captain, Braxton Powell had 2 goals on 5 shots and 2 assists. Junior midfielder,William McRainey also tallied 2 goals on 4 shots. The other 2 goals were scored by junior midfielder Austin Simmons and sophomore attacker Tanner Zemke. Senior midfielder and captain, Hunter Dotson tallied 2 assists and sophomore midfielder, Josh Russ also tallied an assist.

The team raked up 45 ground balls throughout the game and also won 8 out of 11 face-offs. Junior goalkeeper and captain, William “Will” Pickard made 8 saves on 13 shots on goal. He played the entire game. The Trojans also garnered 5 penalties throughout the game.

William McRainey stands behind the goal on attack as the ball is moved down the field.

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Future Trojan Lilly Simmons poses for the camera following a Trojan win.

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Head Coach Al Martin addresses his team after their win against South.

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Braxton Powell moves the ball behind the goal as a South defender pressures the ball.

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South’s goalkeeper, Rory Gannon comes up with a with a huge save in the 4th quarter.

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Austin Simmons serves out a penalty for slashing.

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Austin Simmons looks out at the field as he serves his penalty.

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Ryan Wagner attempts to shake off a defender as he moves the ball over half-field

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Ryan Wagner looks for an open attacker.

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Ben Canady looks for a pass as he stands on as an attacker.

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Multiple players sub out of the game as the ball is transitioned down the field.

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William McRainey moves the ball around as a defender pressures him.

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Braxton Powell listens closely to Coach Al Martin in the mid-half break.

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Trojan players watch on as the wait to be subbed in to the game.

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Hayden McKeithan waits to be subbed into the game.

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Players pose for the camera after a stoppage in play.

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Parker Hughes and Hayden McKeithan are subbed out of the game.

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First year player, Josh Russ prepares to do a face-off.

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William McRainey serves out his penalty for slashing.

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The team stands by for subbing.

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Hayden McKeithan and Parker Hughes are subbed onto the field for defense.

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Freshman goalkeeper Bobby Hanson stares intensely at the game.

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