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Centreville Boys’ Lax Stays Busy, Qualifies for Regionals

The Centreville boys’ lacrosse team honored its senior players at its last regular season home game on May 11, although it came up short in a 17-6 loss to defending 6A state champion Robinson. The Wildcats held tough for two quarters and were only down by two at the half, but Robinson pulled away as the game progressed.

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John Tarver (right) pursues a loose ball.

The Centreville boys’ JV team lost to Robinson’s JV, but finished its season on a high note with a 9-8 win against Dominion in Loudoun County on May 12. Daniel Oh and Michael O’Donnell led the Wildcats with four goals each, David Falcone added a goal, and assists were earned by Falcone, Riley Prosser, and Jimmy Gangi. Centreville goalies Paul Anderson and Tony Jung combined for 13 saves.

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Matthew Laurence (21) looks to split defenders in a drive toward the goal.

The varsity team was back in action for the opening round of the Conference 5 tournament on May 14, handing a visiting Oakton squad a 9-6 defeat. The win secured the Wildcats a berth in the regional tournament.

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Goalie Josh Tarver (5) and the Wildcat defense held Oakton scoreless in the second half.

Fighting back from a first quarter deficit, the Wildcats tied the game by halftime and then shut down the Cougar offense in the second half. Goals were scored by Pat Fuller, John Tarver, Patrick Goldammer and Kyle Richbourg. Assists were made by Tyler Heidt, Corey Spriggs, and Fuller. Goalie Josh Tarver finished the game with 11 saves.

Westfield Girls’ Lax Beats Chantilly

The Westfield girls’ lacrosse team defeated Chantilly 20-9 in the opening round of the Conference 5 tournament on May 14, securing the Bulldogs a berth in the region tournament.

Westfield will travel to face Robinson in the conference semifinals at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

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Defenseman Britton Lee chases down a ground ball.

Chantilly Boys’ Lax Earns Regional Berth

The Chantilly boys’ lacrosse team beat Herndon 17-3 in the opening round of the Conference 5 tournament on May 14. The victory secured the Chargers a berth in the region tournament.

Chantilly will travel to face Westfield in the conference semifinals at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20.