The McDonogh Eagles swept the conference, ending the season with the MIAA title. The Eagles defeated the Boys' Latin Lakers 8-5 Friday night to earn the championship trophy.
When the Lakers and Eagles met earlier in the season, it took double overtime to crown a winner. Friday, McDonogh got the scoring started early, claiming an early lead.
Eagles on the board first: Jackson Morrill unassisted. 1-0 McDonogh
— McDonogh Lax Scores (@MCDLaxScores) May 21, 2016
Sutley with the beautiful behind-the-back goal on a feed from Parr. McD 3, BL 1 at the end of the 1st quarter
— McDonogh Lax Scores (@MCDLaxScores) May 21, 2016
Boys' Latin cut the deficit to one just before the half.
Wisnauskas answers right back with one of his own, 4-3 McD with 3:23 to go in the half
— Boys' Latin Lacrosse (@BoysLatinLax) May 21, 2016
McDonogh controlled the faceoffs, which allowed them to take long, methodical offensive possessions. The Laker's defense protected the net, but weren't able to convert turnovers into points.
The Eagles tallied three more in the third quarter to increase their lead.
Jack Simmons from Barrett Sutley -- 7-3 Eagles!
— McDonogh Lax Scores (@MCDLaxScores) May 21, 2016
In the end, the Eagles' lead was too great. McDonogh earned the win and claimed the trophy. The Eagles won their first MIAA title since 2005, ending an 11-year drought.
McDonogh wins the MIAA Championship! Final score McDonogh 8, Boys' Latin 5!
— McDonogh Lax Scores (@MCDLaxScores) May 21, 2016
Boys' Latin loses the MIAA Championship 8-5 to McDonogh #ThankYouSeniors #Lakeshow
— Boys' Latin Lacrosse (@BoysLatinLax) May 21, 2016
This is what it's all about. #ArcherStrong pic.twitter.com/Zzuk59hQ5q
— McDonogh Lax Scores (@MCDLaxScores) May 21, 2016
