Saranac Lake Girls Win Over Ogdensburg in OT

The Saranac Lake/Lake Placid girls lacrosse team beat Ogdensburg in overtime 13-12. The win gained the storm a home turf advantage in their playoff game against Potsdam on Tuesday. In the last league home game of the season the Storm came out strong and ready to prove why a team was formed. After controlling the ball offensively for several minutes the defense quickly stepped up. The first goal was scored 5 minutes into the game by OFA and was followed 20 seconds later by Saranac Lake's first goal. The game was goal for goal during the first half, ending in a 5-5 tie. During the second half Saranac Lake/Lake Placid came out strong and despite getting a 2 goal advantage ended the second half 10-10. The storm, knowing what this game was worth for playoffs and ready to not let another game slip came out hard. Two goals in the first over time period was enough to hold back Ogdensburg. Saranac Lake saw strong play from all players. Ashley Pittman had an exceptional day in goal grabbing 24 saves, many at critical moments in the game. Defense was held together by Sara Preston, Katie Madden, Alex Covert, Kristy Duguay, Maggie Nester, and Cassie Barden. A change in defensive strategy was a key for SL in this win. Offensively Shannon Muldowney led the storm with 6 goals and 1 assist. Hillary Pond had 4 goals and 1 assist, Becca Lindsey, Alex McFaddin and Cayla Cluckey had 1 goal and Ryan Garnish contributed 2 assists. Molly Morrow and Chelsea Martin led the way for OFA with 6 and 4 goals respectively.