Mariners Lose to Bengals in Gritty Fight at Home
ROCKY HILL – 8, St. MARY’S BAYVIEW – 11
The Mariners’ girls’ lacrosse team dug in on a gritty back and forth battle Wednesday, April 5, but just fell short against the Bengals in their second game of the season for the RIIL.
Maddie Ruzzo ’26 (West Greenwich, RI) led the scoring effort for the Mariner’s with 5 goals and an assist. Captain Francesca McCaughy ’23 (East Greenwich, RI) had two goals, Bella Macari ’26 (Warwick, RI) had a goal and an assist, and Captain Katie Kerachsky ’23 (East Greenwich, RI) had two assists.
Ariana Hernandez ’25 (Cranston, RI) made 11 saves in net, helping to keep the game close. Outstanding defensive effort by Captain Hadley Wheeler ’24 (Saunderstown, RI), who dominated as defensive midfielder and led the team in ground balls won with 11 ground ball wins. Defensive standouts include Caroline Moonan ’23 (Cranston, RI), Tapiwa Gukutu ’25 (North Kingstown, RI), Katie O’Neil ’25 (Warwick, RI), Deliliah Tully ’26 (Warwick, RI), and Sayuri Lakhar ’26 (East Greenwich, RI).
Even though the Mariners lost the game, they rallied and won the second half 3-2, continuing to demonstrate their resilience.
The Mariners look to turn things around with a win on Wednesday, April 7, in what promises to be another exciting game against East Cranston at 10 am.