St. Paul's Big Red Defeats Dexter Southfield 12-3 in Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Date:Â April 16, 2025
Final Score:Â St. Paul's Big Red 12, Dexter Southfield 3
In a dominant performance, St. Paul's Big Red secured a 12-3 victory over Dexter Southfield in boys' varsity lacrosse action on April 16. The game, played on St. Paul's home turf, saw the Big Red offense firing on all cylinders, led by a well-balanced attack and strong defensive play.
First Half:
The game started off with St. Paul's establishing control early. After a back-and-forth opening few minutes, the Big Red surged with a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. The team's offensive efficiency was evident as they took 15 shots, with 10 finding the target. Dexter Southfield managed to net just one goal in the opening half, which came in the second quarter.
St. Paul's continued to dictate play, controlling possession with 54.4% of the ball. The Big Red defense was firm, limiting Dexter Southfield to just 18 shots on goal, with St. Paul's goalkeeper making a solid 15 saves on the night.
Key Performers:
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Finian Kilbourne was a standout, scoring three goals and assisting once, showing his offensive prowess.
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Matias Williams also had a strong outing, contributing four goals and maintaining pressure throughout the game.
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Carter Doherty added two goals and one assist, rounding out a strong offensive showing for the Big Red.
Second Half:
The third quarter saw St. Paul's take control, with a four-goal surge. The Big Red offense never let up, outshooting Dexter Southfield 12-9 in the period and adding four more goals to their tally. Dexter Southfield, however, struggled to break through, managing only one goal in the third quarter.
With a 9-2 lead entering the final quarter, St. Paul's tightened their grip on the game. The Big Red added three more goals in the fourth, with contributions from Quinton Delorey (1 goal) and Tommy Humphreys (1 goal, 1 assist), wrapping up the 12-3 win.
Key Stats:
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Goals:Â St. Paul's 12 (Finian Kilbourne 3, Matias Williams 4, Carter Doherty 2, Tommy Humphreys 1, Quinton Delorey 1, Luka Clark 1)
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Assists:Â St. Paul's 5 (Carter Doherty 1, Matias Williams 1, Tommy Humphreys 1, Jack Ezgar 1, Charles Hepp 1)
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Shots on Goal:Â St. Paul's 26, Dexter Southfield 18
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Face-Offs Won:Â St. Paul's 9, Dexter Southfield 6
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Ground Balls:Â St. Paul's 25, Dexter Southfield 25
Defensive Standouts:
The St. Paul's defense held strong throughout, with Angus Clark and Bryan Folsom playing key roles in limiting Dexter Southfield's opportunities. Despite a solid 15-save performance from Dexter's goalie, St. Paul's relentless offensive pressure proved too much to handle.
Dexter Southfield Highlights:
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Ethan Keleher contributed one goal, while Matt Capello added one assist and a shot on target.
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Michael Thomas found the back of the net for Dexter Southfield in the third quarter, but the team struggled to generate consistent offense throughout.
Conclusion:
The 12-3 victory for St. Paul's Big Red moves them one step closer to securing a strong position for the season. Their offensive depth, combined with a resilient defense, was too much for Dexter Southfield to handle. The Big Red will look to carry this momentum into their next game, where they aim to continue their winning ways.
Next Game: St. Paul's will face off against Pingree on Saturday, April 19th.
