By Bobby Wymbs
Staff Writer
The Mira Costa boys lacrosse team played on the road against El Segundo High School on Wednesday night in its third game, improving its record to 2-1. Costa only gave up two goals, defeating the Eagles, 15-2.
“Going into the game, we knew we had to get an early lead and play great defense,” sophomore midfielder Zane Crandall said.
In the first quarter, the Mustangs gained an early lead with the help of junior attack Sam Dunbar, who contributed five goals in the game. By the end of the first quarter, Costa had a 5-1 lead.
“Sam had a great game,” senior midfielder Luke Dam said. “He knew what to do, and everything seemed natural.”
Costa’s offense slowed down in the second quarter, with only one more goal coming from senior attack Jake Provencher.
“We’re a much better team than the scoreboard reflected at the half,” coach Aaron Karsh said.
In the third quarter, Costa continued to play strong defense, shutting out El Segundo. Costa scored three more goals, advancing its lead to 9-2 at the end of the third.
“We felt like we needed to score more goals and execute better,” Crandall said.
Costa picked up its offense and continued to execute, scoring six more goals, ending the game at 15-2.
“Overall, we did well, but we still need to improve our offensive mindset,” Karsh said.
Costa plays its next game at home against Downey High School tonight at 7 p.m.
“I feel like we are going to go out strong against Downey if we come out strong and confident,” Dam said.
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