FERRUM, Va. | Young Harris did not just open conference play today, they detonated it. Young Harris exploded for 25 goals and suffocated Ferrum from the opening draw, rolling to a dominant 25-1 victory to improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Conference Carolinas play.
The Mountain Lions buried eight goals in the first quarter alone and never looked back, holding Ferrum without a shot in the opening frame. By halftime, Young Harris had built a 13-1 advantage and continued to pour it on, outshooting the Panthers 44-4 for the game.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
• Erika Baalam led the offensive surge with five goals and was named Player of the Game.
• Sydney Craig recorded four goals, including the final strike with five seconds remaining.
• Riley Parker netted four goals and added an assist.
• Mary Troyer scored two goals and dished out three assists.
• Gianna Lemieux added two goals in the first quarter burst.
• Addison Heiser scored two goals and assisted on two more.
• Jordan Bartlett finished with two goals and two assists.
• Kailey Hanks tallied one goal and one assist to ignite the early run.
• Camden Maday scored on an extra-player opportunity.
• Kayla Lynn and Camille Curry each found the back of the net.
• Young Harris converted three of eight free-position attempts and went a perfect 13-for-13 on clears.
• Defensively, the Mountain Lions limited Ferrum to just four total shots and forced 28 turnovers.
This was not just a win, it was a message. Young Harris controlled every phase, from draw controls to ground balls to transition, setting the tone for conference dominant fashion.
UP NEXT:
The Mountain Lions return home looking to build on the momentum on Sunday (Mar. 8) morning as #16 Rollins College comes to the Enchanted Valley!
