July 2024| Vol. 21 Iss. 7
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TITANS CAP GIRLS LACROSSE SEASON WITH STATE TITLE By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com
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eep, talented and experienced: the Olympus girls lacrosse team had all the ingredients for a state title run this season. And they didn’t disappoint. The Titans captured the Class 5A crown, defeating Park City 9-6 in the championship game, May 23. Olympus got three goals and an assist from Hannah Nelson and three goals and two assists from Elizabeth Anné. Goalie Sydney Rossi was brilliant, making 12 saves. The Titans were virtually unstoppable all season, compiling an 18-1 record and going a perfect 10-0 in Region 6 play. Olympus had an unblemished record against in-state foes, with its only loss coming May 18 against Foothill, California, by the count of 10-5. “Winning a state title was an incredible feeling, one of pure exhilaration and fulfillment,” head coach Zana Spratling said. “We’ve won in state and lost in state, and nothing gives you more of a drive to better you and those around you than losing. Winning a state title is so satisfactory as a coach because it’s magical to watch a group of girls come together and play all out for each other.” This was the third year in a row that Olympus and Park City had met in the championship game. Park City won last year’s matchup, and the Titans prevailed in 2022. “[Park City is] a formidable team,” Spratling said. “We are very fortunate to Continued page 10 The Olympus girls lacrosse team celebrates its victory over Park City in the Class 5A state championship game. (Photo courtesy of Cbreeze Photography)
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