The home field made all the difference in lacrosse for the Hurricanes last week, as Coral Shores improved to 4-2 on the season, thanks to wins against Coral Reef and Westminster Christian. After a resounding 14-5 win against Coral Reef on Feb. 24, the Hurricanes traveled to Fort Lauderdale’s Westminster Academy on Feb. 26, where the Lions had the upper hand, defeating Coral Shores 12-2.
On Feb. 28, the Hurricanes reclaimed the home-field advantage, using it to dismantle the Warriors of Westminster Christian 15-4. Lucas Carballo scored five goals and added two assists. Reed Tudor netted four goals and one assist. Lucas Hajec and Yandel Chaguaseda had two goals apiece, with Hajec adding an assist. Zane Martinez scored one with an assist and Noah Myers accounted for one. Nathaniel Shugarman was credited with an assist in the big win. In goal, Brock Bynum had 13 saves for the ’Canes, and coach Chris Carrow praised Jace Jackson on his outstanding faceoffs. After a three-game week, Coral Shores will find no rest for the weary – three games are scheduled for this week.
Key West’s boys split the week, with a 16-11 win against Coral Reef on Feb. 28, then a 13-11 loss to Westminster Christian in Miami. Key West also stands at 4-2 on the season.
Both of Monroe County’s girls teams struggled last week. Coral Shores’ girls are still in the hunt for win number one this season after a loss to Coral Reef. Key West slipped to 2-4 after losses to Archbishop McCarthy and Westminster Christian.
In the loss to McCarthy, Kaitlyn Piloto accounted for five of the Conchs’ nine goals plus a pair of assists. The Lady Conchs played four games in seven days and succumbed to fatigue.
“We were gassed and couldn’t keep up,” said Key West coach Marissa Giacopuzzi. “When we connected, beautiful things happened.”
