The first home games in Durant High School lacrosse history couldn’t have gone much better for the Cougars.
Though Wednesday’s rough weather caused an issue before the first face-off – rainstorms delayed Jefferson High School’s arrival by over an hour – that was Durant’s only problem. The boys won their match by a score of 8-1, and the girls turned up the offense even more in a 12-4 win.
The boys did most of their work in the first half, scoring six times before the Dragons could get on the board to open the second half. Six players scored for Durant. including strong performances from Connor Ellis (two goals), Jordan Jolly (two goals) and Nick Lampp (goal, two assists).
Also of note was Robert Seguin’s first-ever attempt at playing goalie, which came in the second half – the blue-chip prospect, normally a midfielder, switched for the second half and played well after allowing the Dragons’ lone goal.
Jefferson’s girls found the back of the net a little more often, but could not find an answer for the Lady Cougars’ potent offense. Three girls scored at least two goals in the match: Casey Decatur led everybody with seven, while Ally Louden and Baylee Cawells each finished with two. Beth Farrell scored once for Durant.
Both teams will be on the road until March 19, when Freedom High School will come to town. The boys will play at 6:30 p.m., and the girls will follow immediately at 8.