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The Cardinal Gibbons girls lacrosse team opened their 2025 season with a 13-7 victory against Charlotte Catholic. The match featured a strong start for Cardinal Gibbons, who quickly established a lead, showcasing impressive teamwork and scoring prowess. Despite a resilient effort from Charlotte Catholic, the Crusaders maintained their dominance throughout the game. With this win, Cardinal Gibbons sets the tone for what is expected to be an exhilarating season ahead.

Cardinal Gibbons Girls Lacrosse Starts Strong with 13-7 Victory in Charlotte

In a bright and spirited atmosphere over the weekend, the girls lacrosse team from Cardinal Gibbons kicked off their 2025 season with a bang! The venue was buzzing with excitement as they faced off against Charlotte Catholic, marking the start of what promises to be another thrilling season for high school lacrosse. This matchup held special significance for Cardinal Gibbons, who had triumphed over Charlotte Catholic in the previous year’s N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship game.

A Quick Lead Sets the Tone

From the moment the whistle blew, Cardinal Gibbons took control of the field. They shot out like a cannon, quickly scoring the first four goals of the game. Therese Panganiban was on fire, netting the first two goals, supported by some skillful assists from teammates Ella Grimes and Lexi Mullahy. With Mullahy and Hayden Miller adding to the score in the first quarter, the Crusaders quickly established a commanding 4-0 lead, prompting an early timeout from their opponents.

Charlotte Catholic regrouped after the timeout and managed to hold Cardinal Gibbons scoreless for the remainder of the first quarter. With just 47 seconds left on the clock, Lainey Wolfinger finally got Charlotte on the board, making it 4-1 and sparking some hope for the Cougars.

Goals Keep Coming

The second quarter saw both teams continuing to fight hard, exchanging goals like heavyweights on a championship night. Cardinal Gibbons’ Jane Bailey Ward found the net, followed closely by a response from Martha Tucker of Charlotte Catholic. Mullahy showcased her scoring prowess again, pushing the Crusaders to a 6-2 lead. But Charlotte’s Avery Dolan was quick on her feet, responding with a goal of her own and keeping the game competitive.

As halftime approached, the two teams battled fiercely, with Cardinal Gibbons going into the break with the score at 7-3, thanks to Grimes scoring right before the whistle blew.

Third Quarter Tension

Coming out of halftime, both teams had shifted into a more cautious gear, with the ball seemingly locked in a stalemate for the first six minutes of the third quarter. Finally, Martha Tucker scored her second goal, reigniting Charlotte Catholic’s hopes. Sophie Tan joined in on the fun, netting two goals that quickly narrowed the gap. However, the Crusaders weren’t about to let up on their lead, as Mullahy and Grimes countered with goals, ending the third quarter with Cardinal Gibbons ahead at 9-6.

Final Quarter Flourish

The excitement reached a fever pitch in the fourth quarter. Grimes, showing off her skills yet again, landed her third goal at 9:30 on the clock, solidifying their lead. Hayden Miller and Mullahy kept the momentum rolling, with Mullahy scoring two goals in the final 90 seconds of the match. Though Charlotte Catholic’s Eleanor McKloskey managed to score one more goal for her team, it wasn’t enough to shift the outcome. The game ended decisively with a final score of 13-7 in favor of Cardinal Gibbons.

What’s Next?

With this victory, Cardinal Gibbons begins the season strong with a record of 1-0. The Crusaders won’t have to wait long to get back on the field, as they are set to face Maryvale Prep from Maryland this Friday at 6:30 p.m.. Meanwhile, Charlotte Catholic finds themselves with a 2-2 record after two consecutive losses, including a recent defeat to Weddington. They are gearing up to hit the field again on March 12, when they’ll take on Cuthbertson at 6 p.m.

The energy surrounding the girls lacrosse scene remains palpable, and we can’t wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds!

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