Girls Lacrosse Dominates Los Gatos in Scorching Victory

The Bears turned a shaky start into a 16-10 victory over Los Gatos.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:27pm

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The girls lacrosse team from Menlo-Atherton High School (M-A) defeated the Los Gatos Wildcats 16-10 in a hard-fought game on Friday evening. After falling behind early, the Bears rallied to take control of the game and secure a decisive victory.

Why it matters

This win showcases the strength and resilience of the M-A girls lacrosse team, who were able to overcome an early deficit and dominate their opponents. The game highlights the team's offensive firepower, defensive discipline, and ability to make key adjustments throughout the contest.

The details

M-A struck first, taking a 2-0 lead, but Los Gatos fought back to tie the game at 4-4. The Bears then took control, scoring three unanswered goals to go up 7-4 at halftime. In the second half, M-A continued to pull away, outscoring Los Gatos 9-6 to seal the 16-10 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday evening.
  • M-A will next play the Sequoia Ravens on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The players

Jane Pence

A sophomore midfielder for M-A who scored the first goal of the game.

Kelsey Gardner

A senior defender for M-A who scored the second goal of the game.

Mae Kunihiro

A senior midfielder for M-A who played a key role in the team's offensive surge.

Lucy Gostyla

A junior attacker for M-A who scored a goal in the second quarter.

Bailee Van Loben Sels

A senior attacker for M-A who scored a goal in the second quarter.

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What they’re saying

“After this first quarter, we really picked it up. In the first quarter, we were really sloppy.”

— Lindsay Lemberger, Sophomore attacker

“I think we're the better team, and if they get one [goal] we just got to get one more.”

— Lindsay Lemberger, Sophomore attacker

“I think communication [helped us win]. During our quarters and halftime breaks, we had really good conversations about what we needed to improve on, and it allowed for everything to run smoothly on the field in every area.”

— Avery Williams, Junior defender

What’s next

The Bears will go on the road to play the Sequoia Ravens on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the M-A girls lacrosse team's ability to overcome adversity, make strategic adjustments, and dominate their opponents through a combination of offensive firepower, defensive discipline, and strong communication. The team's resilience and teamwork will be crucial as they continue their season and aim for further success.