Islanders Win 16-3 to Reach Girls Lacrosse Final

The Coronado High girls lacrosse team kept pace with the Islanders boys squad Thursday night by reaching the San Diego Section Division II championship game with a 16-3 victory over Canyon Crest Academy.

Caroline Carlson and Kaitlyn Couture each scored five goals as the Islanders (19-1) advanced to meet Cathedral Catholic in the 11 a.m. title game Saturday at Westview High. The same two schools will meet in the boys' championship match at 3 p.m.

“We came out strong, we maintained control, we worked fast breaks, and we had goals and assists all over the field,” said Islanders coach Jessica Battle "We’ve had a phenomenal season, and if we just continue to play like we do, I am very confident what the outcome will be Saturday.”

Carlson and Couture scored three times each as the Islanders built a 10-0 lead over the first 20 minutes before Canyon Crest (12-7) scored the last two goals of the first half. Six other Islanders scored a goal apiece in the decisive win.