YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Mountain Lions took on Alabama Huntsville in a non-conference matchup, battling through four quarters of play. Despite a determined effort, Young Harris fell to the Chargers 20-9, moving to 8-4 on the season while Alabama Huntsville improved to 8-7.
Young Harris showed early fight, matching Alabama Huntsville's intensity and working to control possession. The Mountain Lions found opportunities through steady ball movement, with multiple players contributing on the offensive end. Alabama Huntsville, however, applied consistent pressure and capitalized on scoring chances throughout the contest.
The Mountain Lions continued to compete across all four quarters, finishing with 22 total shots and 15 on goal. Young Harris controlled the draw circle, winning 18 draw controls compared to Alabama Huntsville's 12, creating additional opportunities throughout the game.
Leading the way offensively for the Mountain Lions was Riley Parker, who recorded three points off two goals and one assist. Mary Troyer also tallied three points with one goal and two assists. Addison Heiser added two goals, while Sydney Craig contributed a goal and an assist.
Defensively, Young Harris collected 17 ground balls and remained active in forcing contested possessions. In goal, McKenna Graf recorded nine saves over 45 minutes of play, while Alyssa Rosenfeld added five saves in 15 minutes of action.
Alabama Huntsville was led by Corinne Baker, who posted a game high seven goals. Olivia Rewers added four goals, while Ava Fudjinski contributed three goals in the Chargers' effort.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
· Riley Parker led the Mountain Lions with three points, recording two goals and one assist while adding four shots on goal and a team high 11 draw controls.
· Mary Troyer tallied three points with one goal and two assists, while contributing two ground balls and four draw controls.
· Addison Heiser recorded two goals on five shots and added four ground balls.
· Sydney Craig finished with two points off one goal and one assist, placing all three of her shots on goal.
· Kailey Hanks, Erika Baalam, and Megan Magill each added a goal for the Mountain Lions.
· McKenna Graf totaled nine saves across 45 minutes in goal, while Alyssa Rosenfeld added five saves in relief.
· Young Harris controlled the draw circle 18 to 12 and went 7 for 8 on clears.
· The Mountain Lions recorded 15 shots on goal and 17 ground balls in the effort.
UP NEXT:
Your Mountain Lions returns to action April 2nd to take on Flagler College where face off is set is 5:00 pm here, in the Enchanted Valley!
