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South River Clinches Regular Season with 16-2 Win Over Chesapeake

The Seahawks' offensive depth, draw-control adjustments, and resilience during a weather delay set the stage for a commanding victory and a 10-3 season finish.

Surround by the Chesapeake defense South River’s Adella Norton shoots and scores late in the first quarter. The visiting South River Seahawks played the Chesapeake Cougars in girls high school lacrosse. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
The South River defense of Annabella Burke, left, Sydney Starkey, center and Kelly Webber, right, seals off the advance of Chesapeake’s Mariah Danzer in the first quarter. The visiting South River Seahawks played the Chesapeake Cougars in girls high school lacrosse. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Overview

  • South River secured a dominant 16-2 victory over Chesapeake in their regular season finale, improving their record to 10-3.
  • A 30-minute second-quarter lightning delay tested the Seahawks' focus, but they returned energized to extend their lead to 6-1 by halftime.
  • Senior Adella Norton’s strategic draw-control adjustments in the third quarter led to 10 consecutive wins on draws, fueling an 8-goal period and a running clock.
  • Annabella Burke led the balanced offensive effort with five goals, while Norton contributed three goals and four assists.
  • Chesapeake coach Kaitlyn Hines is focusing on addressing late-game execution as both teams prepare for the upcoming regional playoffs.