Nicole Perez netted five goals as fourth-seeded North Hunterdon defeated fifth-seeded Pope John, 13-10, in the quarterfinal round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament in Annandale.
Katie Fullowan added three goals in the victory as Zoe Chang found the back of the net twice. Maeve Green, Samantha VanBelle and Jen DuFresne also scored as Pauline Jaffe made 14 saves.
Maria Oliva led Pope John with four goals, followed by Emma Valiante’s three-goal performance. Camryn Stoner and Kelly Marron both added another score as Kayla Brutosky turned away eight shots on net.
North Hunterdon will face top-seeded Sparta, a 26-5 winner over eighth-seeded eighth-seeded Kittatinny, in the semifinals on Thursday at a time to be determined.
Source: Lion Athletic News Pope John (10) at North Hunterdon (13), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, Quarterfinal Round – Girls Lacrosse Pope John (10) at North Hunterdon (13), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, Quarterfinal Round – Girls Lacrosse
