Bighorns Lax Boys Varsity Game Notes

Courtesy of Coach John Kietz -- The Oasis Academy boys lacrosse team played back to back games on Tuesday March 26, and Wednesday March 27 in Fallon.  The first game was a 14-8 victory over Reed High School. The game started off back and forth, with the teams trading goals and ending up tied near the end of the first half.  During a slow whistle (delayed penalty call) on Oasis, Reed managed to score on the possession, then again on the power play, taking a two goal lead, 8-6.  Fortunately, that was the end of Reed scoring for the night.  The Bighorns roared back for quick back to back goals to tie the game, then another two quick goals to take the lead.  Behind a stellar faceoff performance from midfielder Patrick Morrow, who won 14 of 15 faceoffs on the night, the Bighorns were able to maintain the offensive momentum and keep Reed from even getting back in the game.  Attackmen Josh Carter and Trey Rooks both led the team with five goals each.  Attackman Koda Biggs, and Midfielders Tristan Rodarte, Patrick Morrow, and Samuel Robertson also added a goal each. On Wednesday, the Bighorns hosted Reno High School.  The boys got off to a slow start, but still held in the game for awhile against an undefeated Reno team.  The Huskies made numerous errors opening the door for the Bighorns to take advantage, but the boys were unable to capitalize.  Reno built a 6-0 lead at the half, but the Bighorns started to emerge in the third quarter.  Starting with the defense, the Bighorns limited the Huskies to just two shots on goal for the entire third quarter.  Meanwhile, the Bighorns offense started to get some looks, but were kept off the board by a solid performance from the Huskies goaltender.  In the fourth quarter, attackman Trey Rooks broke through for two back to back goals.  Meanwhile the Bighorns finally started to break through the Reno faceoff specialist.  Midfielders Conor Keitz and Chris Ehlers won several consecutive faceoffs to keep the momentum rolling, but a run of questionable penalties doomed the Bighorns comeback.  In the later stages of the fourth quarter, with back to back to back power plays, the Huskies racked up three more goals to stop the comeback.   Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page.