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Update: Girls LAX Stops Princeton, 16-14

Wolfpack secure win after lightning forces suspension on Friday.

IN SHORT

After lightning forced officials to suspend Friday's game with 22:08 remaining in the second half and the Wolfpack leading, 7-5, West Morris Central returned on Saturday to take home a 16-14 win.

Tied at one after five minutes of play, the West Morris Central girls' lacrosse team went on a six goal scoring binge against Princeton in the second round of the NJSIAA state playoffs, but were pushed back as their opponent netted three scores of its own, heading into halftime with the Wolfpack up 7-4.

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Coming out of the break, Princeton scored again, making it 7-5. With 22:08 left in the second half, though, the game was suspended because of thunder and lightning. The teams held out for an hour, but were sent home as the remainder of the game was deemed unplayable. The teams will resume the game at noon on Saturday at West Morris Central, field conditions permitting.

WOLPACK OF THE GAME

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Emily Delaney — scored four consecutive goals in the first half.
Maggie Moroney – scored two goals including the first goal of the game.
Michaela Domaratzky — scored the third goal for the Wolfpack.

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