Williamsville East splits games

Williamsville East went 1-1 in girls lacrosse action last week, losing 8-6 to East Aurora on Tuesday, April 24 and defeating Iroquois, 12-9, on Thursday, April 26.

East was ahead 5-4 at halftime against East Aurora but was unable to maintain the lead. Scoring for East were Sarah DiPofi, Erika Flashner, Brittni Hargis, Lauren Latona, Emily Williams, and Emily Dehlinger. East co-coach Kristen Zbrzezny said DiPoficompletely shut down East Aurora's strongest player and leading scorer, Samantha Stanly, who took a card and ended up sitting most of the second half.

After a lightning delay, East beat Iroquois. After trailing 3-0 early in the first half, the Lady Flames went on a six-goal scoring streak and did not lose the lead. Zbrzezny said all players saw action in the game. Contributing on offense for East were Hargis (six goals, three assists), Williams (three goals, two assist), Dehlinger (two goals, two assists), Latona (goal), Alina Swierski two assists) and Lauren Hall (assist).

Williams still leads the team and ECIC Division III in scoring with 24 goals, Hargis has 21 goals.

East (5-3, 4-1) played at Amherst on Monday and hosted Eden on Tuesday but results were unavailable before The Bee went to press. The Lady Flames are at Grand Island at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2 and host Williamsville South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.