Compiled by Danny Kelleher and Matt Wah
In the final 16 seconds of the first round CIF game on May 4, Agoura High School’s girls lacrosse team scored to end the Mira Costa team’s season with a final score of 6-5.
With 20 seconds left, Costa blocked Agoura’s shot to keep the score at 5-5 and give Costa temporary relief. In the next play, Agoura recovered the loose ball and scored.
“Overall, we had a really good season,” senior Sarah Moraitis said. “It’s just a little disappointing to lose so early in CIF.”
Seniors Moraitis, Jackie Dotemoto, and Megan Difley consistently fought in the backfield to keep Costa competitive and proved vital to maintaining the close game. Defenders Moraitis and Dotemoto stopped many of Agoura’s attempts while Difley’s play in goal deflected many of the shots. Costa’s season ended with a final record of 10-2 in Bay League and 12-8 overall.
“This year, we have gotten so close to all of the seniors,” sophomore Taylor Pool said. “Next year will not be the same without them. They have taught [us] how to improve, and we all appreciate that.”
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