Girls lacrosse state semifinal capsule

(1) CHAGRIN FALLS VS. (1) ROCKY RIVER

What: Division II state semifinal

When: 6 p.m., June 1 Where: Copley, 3807Ridgewood Rd, Akron

Records: Chagrin Falls 15-4, Rocky River 18-2

Chagrin Falls’s path: Def. Cardinal Mooney 17-4, Def. Hathaway Brown 16-10, Def. Chardon 18-5, Def. Canfield 9-5

Rocky River’s path: Def. Copley 18-0, Def. Ottawa Hills 18-2, Def. CVCA 16-5, Def. Walsh Jesuit 15-3

On deck: Winner advances to play (1) Mariemont or (1) Bishop Watterson in the Division II state final.

For the record: These two met in late April, with Chagrin Falls squeaking out the 7-6victory then.. … Chagrin Falls faced a very game Canfield defense in their regional final matchup. The Cardinals took the lead with less than four minutes remaining in the first half. But a pair of Ellie Moran goals less than 30seconds apart put the

Tigers ahead for good. Moran is one of several Chagrin attackers who can all find their way to the goal, as they’ve averaged 14goals a game.. … The defense has been equally as strong for Chagrin Falls, as it allowed just two Canfield goals in the second half as it prevented the Canfield cutters getting open looks on goal with a pair of defenders blocking the way for the Cardinals’ attacks. Kiera Morgan has been the one calling the shots between the pipes. With defenders such as Elizabeth Rankin and Lauren Burgess, the Pirates will need to find a way to crack that defensive code. … After the loss to Chagrin Falls, Rocky River has rattled off eight wins and no team has scored more than five goals. Goalie Hannah Burgess has only needed to record 80saves while the defense has caused 266 turnovers and 437ground balls. The strong Pirates’ defense has led to an offense that has averaged just over 13 goals a game. Kaitlyn Byrne (59), Ella Nejad (49) and Olivia Konopka (48) lead the way for the attack. … With how both defenses have been playing this postseason, whichever team jumps out to an early lead will have an inside track for the ticket to the state finals.

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