Dawson, Minutillo, Malecki Each Score Three Goals in Raider Win Over Manalapan

The Hillsborough High School girls lacrosse team won its first round NJSIAA playoff game Tuesday, beating visiting Manalapan 19-6 as 10 different Raiders scored goals.

1st

2nd

Final

Manalapan (8-9)

2

4

6

Hillsborough (18-2)

13

6

19

IN SHORT
The Raiders controlled the play for most of the game, limiting the Braves' possessions and offensive opportunities. When Manalapan was able to gain possession, the Raider defense was up to the task pressuring the Braves' ball carriers and creating turnover.

The Raiders' Kristina Vangeli opened the scoring and the Raiders scored the first five goals 0f the game before the Braves got on the board. The Raiders then put in another five in a row to open up a 10-1 lead and essentially put the game out of reach.

RAIDER OF THE GAME

Kristina Vangeli- Had two goals, including the Raiders first of the game, but, more importantly, won most of the draws allowing the Raider offense to control the game.

“[Kristina] Vangeli had the best overall game for us today. She controlled the draws and created turnovers” – Coach Beth Murrin

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

• Kitty Dawson – Had 3 goals.
•  Gianna Minutillo – Had 3 goals.
• Elyse Malecki – Had 3 goals and an assist.
• Kristina Dunphey – Had 2 goals.

THEY SAID IT

“It was good to be able to get everyone in the game today. We played OK today but there are things we’ll need to work on tomorrow. Looks like we’ll be seeing Montgomery again in the next round. It seems every year there’s one team we play four times. We know each other very well.  We’re going to need to execute against them to win. ” -  Coach Beth Murrin

Next Up – Montgomery Friday, time TBD in the second round of the NJSIAA Tournament