Tensions were high as ’Cat Lax faced off against Pacific University.

The girls have played Pacific’s lacrosse team previously this year. As a result, ’Cat Lax is familiar with their aggressive style of play. Yet this particular game seemed to be filled with somewhat combative plays from both teams.

The first half alone was brimming with plays that showcased combinations of skill and emotion, from Rebecca Kimball’s blocked shots and quick recoveries at the three-minute mark of the first half, and Emily Mishko’s nimble moves against the defense at the 1:45 mark, of that same half.

Other players such as Makayla Khatewoda, Sarah Stuck, and Kelsey Dammarell made sure the girls from Pacific knew who’s home turf they were on by defending against any and every possible shot.

Even Nicole Lewis, previously sidelined as a result of obtaining a concussion, looked to be giving immense amounts of energy in order to help her teammates achieve a well deserved win.

Although effort was clearly being put into the game, our girls just couldn’t overcome the gap in the score.

As the second half of the game began to close out you could visibly see some frustration from our ’Cat Lax girls.

“We showed Pacific how much we improved and even though we did do all that I still wanted us to win. I know our team needs a win,” Vanessa Van Horn said.

With the game ending in a 18-4 loss for ‘Cat Lax we can understand their frustration. Hopefully this loss doesn’t dampen their spirits, but provides them motivation. The ‘cat Lax girls intend to come out swinging in their next game against Colorado College.