On Monday, the high school lacrosse teams from Eden Prairie secured important wins to advance to their respective section championships. The girls’ team, ranked No. 1, defeated Chanhassen with a score of 11-8 in the Section 2A semifinals. Senior Avery Wallace scored five goals during the game, achieving a personal milestone with her 100th career goal. The girls will face Minnetonka in the Section 2A championship match on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
On the boys’ side, the No. 4 Eden Prairie team won 8-7 against top-seeded Prior Lake in the Section 6A semifinals at Prior Lake. Despite trailing 5-2 at halftime, the Eagles had a strong second half, with senior Danny Burke leading the scoring with three goals, including the game-winning eighth goal. Burke’s impressive goal saw him maneuver past two defenders and the goalie to secure the victory. The boys’ team will now travel to Edina for the Section 6A championship on Wednesday night.
Overall, both the boys’ and girls’ teams from Eden Prairie High School showed their strength and skill in their respective semifinal matches, with outstanding performances from players like Avery Wallace and Danny Burke. The upcoming section championships promise to be exciting matchups for both teams as they battle for a chance at the title.