High School Lacrosse: Lions Close Out Regular Season With Loss

On a beautiful spring day in Eldersburg, the Liberty boys lacrosse team dropped their last regular season game 19-2 to Winters Mill.

The Lions were out shot in the game 36-6. Liberty didn’t get their first shot off at the Falcon goal until 1:13 remained in the first quarter.

"The kids have to stand up and get ready to play," said Lion coach Mike Flemming. "Winters Mill definitely had that focus. They were playing for a share of the county championship. They did a tremendous job. Unfortunately we did nothing to stop them today. We didn’t come out and play with any fire, no sense of urgency, no sense of passion. So when that happens this is how its going to turn out. The team that wants it more wins every time." 

The visitors jumped out to a 7-0 lead before getting on the scoreboard on a shot by Josh Venturelli. The Falcons scored two more goals before halftime to be up 9-1 at the break.

The Falcons kept the pressure on as they scored four second half goals before Venturelli found the net again for the Lions.

Most of the second half was played with a running clock, as Winters Mill closed out the contest with six more goals.

Winters Mill teammates Spenser Love and Tyler Hudson finished the contest with six goals each. Chase Cullison threw in three goals in the second half for the victors.

Liberty finished the regular season 1-6 in the county and 3-11 overall. Winters Mill has one county game left against Francis Scott Key. If the knock off the Eagles, they will tie South Carroll and Westminster for the county title. The Falcons are 5-1 in the county and 10-3 overall. South Carroll also needs to play Francis Scott Key. The Owls are finished with their county schedule and stand at 6-1.