Severna Park vs. Dulaney has developed into one of the top boys lacrosse rivalries in the state. But the Falcons and Lions should prove this week there is no love lost on the girls side, either.
The two schools are preparing to meet in the Class 4A-3A state final at 6 p.m. Wednesday at UMBC Stadium. This marks the second straight year in the final for both perennial championship contenders. Dulaney, the two-time defending champion, got the best of Severna Park last year.
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“From the moment we lost last year, we?ve been working hard to get better,” Severna Park junior midfielder Allison Behringer said. “This year, I feel we?re better and definitely looking forward to playing Dulaney again.”
Severna Park (19-0) advanced to the championship game with a 20-7 win over Westminster in the semifinals Saturday at Annapolis High. The Falcons now have a chance to go after their seventh state title, but first since 2001.
In the win over Westminster, Behringer had a goal and three assists, and Kendall Pittinger, Jaci Gassoway and Sam Farrell scored three goals each for the Falcons, who outscored the Owls, 13-4, in the second half. The score wouldhave been worse if Westminster goalie Lindsay Nichols had not come up with 21 saves.
Dulaney (15-2) didn?t have many more problems in its 17-5 semifinal win over Montgomery County?s Blake Friday night.
The Baltimore County power jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back against the Bengals, who were in the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
Like Severna Park, Dulaney?s trophy case is full. The Lions advanced to their sixth state title game with the win. They also have 13 regional crowns to their credit.
“It?s going to be a nice game,” Severna Park coach Carin Peterson said. “[The Lions] have been great all season, and they are the ones to beat. It?s finally nice to get back there. The team has done a really nice job to take the steps they need to do a great job.”
