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Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Eliminated From Morris County Tournament

An 11 goal first half for Mendham proved to be too much for West Morris Central.

The Wolfpack did not score until the second half, but it was too little, too late after a dominant first half by Mendham.

1st 2nd Total West Morris Central (8-6)
0 5 5 West Morris Mendham (13-1) 11 2 13

IN SHORT

Mendham scored 11 unanswered goals in the first half, getting off to such a commanding start that the Wolfpack could not comeback, even after outscoring Mendham 5-2 in the second half. West Morris Central was eliminated by Mendham, 13-5.

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WOLFPACK OF THE GAME

Erin Gutkind—the defender ran the length of the field more than once, scoring two goals for West Morris.

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OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

Emily Delaney—moved from attack to middle to replace injured teammate Megan Monaco.  Delaney had one assist.

Amy Enrst—could be seen all over the field, and was vocal and physical throughout the game.

THEY SAID IT

“The second half was great. At halftime we said to the girls that the second half had to be an improvement...once they went up by 10 goals, the clock just kept running. We wanted to get the game back to stop-time, and we did.”  —coach Rob Herman.

UP NEXT—At Columbia High School at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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