PREP GIRLS LACROSSE: Sandpoint completes season sweep of Gonzaga Prep

SANDPOINT — Rowan Davis scored an around-the-crease goal with three seconds remaining — her fifth goal of the contest to help propel the Bulldogs to a 9-7 win over Gonzaga Prep at War Memorial Field on Wednesday.

After an even first half, Sandpoint pulled away in the third quarter to take a 7-3 lead. The Bullpups, however, went on a 4-1 run in the fourth quarter and trailed by just one with three minutes remaining.

“It was scary there for a while in the fourth quarter,” head coach Nancy Dooley said. “Once we got the ball back, we held on to it for three minutes and then Rowan scored that sweet shot around the crease to seal the deal.”

Dooley said midfielder/defender Grace Gavin, who caused four turnovers, also played a large part in Wednesday’s victory.

“We move her up from midfielder, and then back to defense, and she manages the transition really well. Her and Reina (Montecchi) were playing great, smart lacrosse.”

Dooley mentioned how she was proud of the girls for coming together and working as a team, especially after a tough loss to Richland-Hanford in the girls’ last outing.

“We used the whole team, moved the ball up the field well, and had good passing,” Dooley said. “It feels good coming off the unexpected loss against Richland, who we face Saturday and hope to beat this time. I think we’re ready to right that wrong.”

Sandpoint (5-2) will host Richland-Hanford at War Memorial Field on Saturday.

Gonzaga Prep 2 1 0 4 – 7

Sandpoint 3 2 2 2 – 9

GOALS: SPT – Davis 5, Aitken 2, Browne 1, Beers 1. GP – Fernandes 3, Spakousky 1, Cracker 1, Gross 1, Saintillanes 1.

ASSISTS: SPT – Aitken 2, Montecchi 1, Gavin 1. GP – Cracker 1, M. McCabe 1.

GROUNDBALLS: SPT – Browne 4, Beers 4, Davis 3, Clark 3, Baker 3, Cox 2, Mitchell 2, Bode 2, C. Dignan 2, Gavin 1, Montecchi 1. GP – Cracker 4, Spakousky 3, Fernandes 3, Conns 3, O’Hara 1, Gross 1.

SAVES: SPT – E. Sloan 9. GP – Unknown 11.