Huskies Win in Triple-Overtime After Big Fourth Quarter Comeback
The Owatonna boys lacrosse team held a wild, mosh pit of a celebration following their 10-9 triple-overtime win against Northfield Wednesday, but not before some harrowing times before that. The Huskies trailed by three goals in the fourth quarter and were still down a goal with just over a minute to go. Senior Fletcher Schulz scored the sudden-victory winner with 2:24 left in the third OT. The Huskies go to top-seed Lakeville North Friday, June 4 for a 6 pm game on Kat Kountry 105.
It was an historic night in Owatonna with both the girls and boys hosting a playoff game at the same time. Each was the fourth seed, hosting the fifth seed. The girls game was also a thriller with Century prevailing 11-10. The OHS girls also faced a three-goal deficit late and rallied to the tie the game. But Century responded quickly.
Owatonna Player up for Award [Voting Ends Monday]
Star Tribune website. Voting closes Monday, May 10.
Meier is nominated for his recent nine-point performance during a 21-0 win over Rochester Century. He had four goals, five assists and eight ground balls. Meier leads the team with 16 assists according to the hub site.
Through eight games (7-1)
Zach Kubicek, 3G, 7A
The Huskies shut out the Panthers in the game where Meier is up for the award. Huskies coach Scott Seykora said on the AM 1390 KRFO High School Coaches Show Saturday morning that shutouts are rare in lacrosse. The Huskies Korban Sticklin and the defense have been solid throughout the season.
Dramatic, Late Saves Preserve One-Goal Owatonna Lacrosse Win
Owatonna s defense was strong all game against Northfield in a boys lacrosse game Thursday night. With Northfield within a goal late in the fourth quarter, junior goalie for the Huskies Korban Stricklin was called upon to make a pair of monster saves to preserve a 10-9 victory.
The Raiders had a good open look from their right wing by Isak Johnson that Korban stopped. The Raiders best chance came as Matthew Bell sprinted straight up the middle, caught a pass from behind the net and took a shot at point-blank range that Stricklin caught.