The high school lacrosse teams from Eden Prairie secured important wins on Monday to advance to their respective section championships. The girls’ team, ranked No. 1, defeated Chanhassen with a score of 11-8 in the Section 2A semifinals. Senior Avery Wallace scored five goals during the game, achieving a personal milestone with her 100th career goal. The girls will face Minnetonka in the Section 2A championship match on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
On the boys’ side, the No. 4 Eden Prairie team won an exciting game against top-seeded Prior Lake in the Section 6A semifinals with a final score of 8-7. Despite trailing 5-2 at halftime, the Eagles had a strong second half, with senior Danny Burke leading the scoring with three goals, including the game-winning eighth goal. Burke’s impressive goal saw him maneuver past two defenders and the goalie to secure victory for his team. The boys’ team will now travel to Edina for the Section 6A championship on Wednesday night.
Both teams from Eden Prairie High School demonstrated their strength and skill in their respective semifinal matches, with outstanding performances from players like Avery Wallace and Danny Burke. As they prepare for their upcoming section championships, both teams are determined to give it their all and emerge victorious as champions of their respective sections.
Overall, these games were thrilling displays of athleticism and skill on both sides of the ball. It is clear that these players have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to get to this point in their season, and they are not willing to let anything stand in their way as they pursue success in their final games of the season.
The Section 2A championship match between Eden Prairie and Minnetonka promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams vie for supremacy in this competitive sectional playoff series.
Similarly, on Wednesday night at Edina High School, fans can expect an intense battle between Eden Prairie and Prior Lake for supremacy over one another before moving on to state finals competition.
In conclusion, both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams from Eden Prairie High School had excellent performances during their respective sectional playoffs last week. They will now face off against top opponents in their sectional championship matches this week as they strive for glory on the field.
