The CVCA girls lacrosse opened OHSAA Tournament play on Wednesday night at home. The Royals hosted a familiar foe in North Coast Conference member Padua. CVCA ran away from the Bruins on this night behind a career night from Aelyn Crecco. The sophomore exploded for a career-high six goals against the Padua to lead the Royals to victory.

Padua came into the game having won six of their last eight games after starting the season 1-7, and they made a concerted effort to contain Royals' leading scorer Greta Bigham. While Bigham was held to just two goals - the last of which was her 50th of the season - the defensive pressure opened up opportunities for a host of her teammates.

Six different Royals netted goals on the night, with Amy Larker recording a hat trick; Jessica Hart added a pair, and CVCA got single tallies from Jules Youssefi and Addie Chadima.

Avery Ucker was stellar in goal, repeatedly turning back second-half Bruins challenges. Padua mustered only a single goal after halftime.

The Royals' ninth win of the season earns CVCA a trip across Wyoga Lake Road next Tuesday when the 13th-seeded Royals seek to upset 2nd seed Walsh in the Regional Round of 16.



CVCA Scoring
#3 Greta Bigham - 2 goals
#4 Aelyn Crecco - 6 goals - Career high
#8 Jessica Hart - 2 goals
#31 Addy Chadima - 1 goal
#33 Amy Larker - 3 goals
#37 Jules Youssefi - 1 goal

Saves
Avery Ucker - 6 saves