An enthusiastic crowd of fans, parents, and young players cheered IHS Varsity Girls Lacrosse on to a 13:2 victory over Freeport on Monday evening for senior night. Full story: https://leagueathletics.com/Bulletins.asp?org=IALAX Seniors earning goals were: Katie Conrad (1), Amy Arotin (1), Allisyn Arotin (2), Mea Cash (1). IHS scoring was rounded out by Grace Agnello (1), Adriana Guth-Borowski (1; 3 assists), Kennedi Kunkle (1), Amelia Kuzneski (3), Fima Sissoko (1), and Taylor Weaver (1). Ground ball leaders were Allisyn Arotin (2), Amelia Kuzneski (2), Ella Spadafora (2), and Gia Spadafora (2). (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

Indiana faced a powerful Shaler offense in their away matchup on Thursday. Their opponents launched 24 shots on goal over the course of the evening, landing 16. Scoring for IHS was Allisyn Arotin (1). IHS ground ball leaders were Fima Sissoko (4), Cameron Albert (2), Amelia Kuzneski (2), Olivia Kuzneski (2), Cecilia Sherwood (2), and one each for Dydney Brice, Chloe Hunter, Kennedi Kunkle, Aery REdd, and Gia Spadafora. Kunkle, Amelia Kuzneski and Sissoko each caused turnovers. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

IHS Girls Lacrosse visited Fox Chapel on Wednesday, playing a strong and determined game, dominating on the draw controls but hurt by turnovers. In the first half, Fox Chapel put 12 points on the board to Indiana's 1. IHS regrouped after the half and put 4 on the board to Fox Chapel's 6. Scoring for IHS were Amelia Kuzneski (3), Kennedi Kunkle (1), and Taylor Weaver (1) with assists by Adriana Borowski (2) and Grace Agnello (1).  IHS ground ball leader was Lydia Lewis (2). Goalie Ella Spadafora had 9 saves. (submitted by Ken Sherwood- team manager)

IHS Girls Lacrosse hosted Pine Richland at Kuzneski field on Monday. Opening the game, Indiana earned the first goal, then Richland began to put points on the board - closing out the first half up by six (4:10).  Indiana opened the second half with three unanswered goals and thereafter traded goals -- closing the gap to 4 points (10:14) with eight minutes remaining. Goalie Ella Spadafora had 9 saves and led the team with four ground balls for the game, followed by Amelia Kuzneski (3 gbs), Allisyn Arotin (2), and one each for Cameron Albert and Sydney Brice. Scoring for Indiana were Gracie Agnello (3), Amelia Kuzneski (3), two each for Sydney Brice, Kennedi Kunkle, and Gia Spadafora, and one for Allisyn Arotin. Assists were earned by Adriana Borowski (3) and Avery Redd (1). Final score was 11:17. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

Varsity lacrosse took on Moon Area at home on Thursday. IHS got off to a burning start, winning the first three draw controls and quickly racking up goals and pulling ahead 5:2 at the half. In the second half, Moon rallied and put 3 unanswered points on the board, Indiana responded and tied up at 6:6. Moon brought it over the top and held the lead in the remaining 5 minutes, with a final score of 6:7. Scoring for Indiana were Gracie Agnello (2), Kennedi Kunkle (2), and Amelia Kuzneski (2). Groundball leaders were Avery Redd (4), Amelia Kuzneski (3), Sydney Brice (3), Allisyn Arotin (2), Cecilia Sherwood (2), Ella Spadafora (2), and one each for Amy Arotin, Katie Conrad, Kennedi Kunkle, and Lydia Lewis.  Goalie Ella Spadafora had 10 saves for the game. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)  

IHS visited North Allegheny and endured a tough match ending 7:20. Scoring for IHS were Adriana Guth-Borowski (3), Avery Redd (2), and one each for Amelia Kuzneski and Fima Sissoko. Sydney Brice led with 3 groundballs. Ceclia Sherwood led with 2 caused turnovers.   (submittted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

Toe to Toe with Norwin Indiana Girls Varsity Lacrosse fans enjoyed the most exciting game yet for the 2019 season at Kuzneski field this Thursday. IHS battled mightily against the Norwin Knights in a game that began much on a different note altogether. Norwin took the first two draws and scored rapidly in the initial minutes, tallying a four-point lead before IHS scored. Then the teams traded points and Indiana began to close the gap, finishing out the half down two (4:6). In the second half Norwin pushed to reclaim momentum and scored but IHS maintained pressure, notable in the season high 7 Caused Turnovers (including three by leader Sydney Brice). As the close of the second half approached, Indiana was down by one point (11:12) when Allisyn Arotin scored to tie the game with 9 seconds left in regular play. An unusual overtime ensued (two, 3-minute running clock periods). Norwin scored to pull ahead in the first OT. Indiana's Kennedi Kunkle scored in the second OT to bring the teams to an even 13:13 but Norwin scored again in the final 30 seconds to take the game 13:14. In addition to season record CTs, IHS also snagged a season high 19 ground balls with credit to: Sydney Brice (5), Avery Redd (3), Ceci Sherwood (2), Kunlke (2), and one each from Cameron Albert, Allysyn Arotin, Amy Arotin, Olivia Kuzneski, Lydia Lewis, and Fima Sissoko. IHS achieved the near victory with several starters unable to play, and first-time goalie Chloe Hunter taking the net for the second half and overtimes (9 saves; 52.9%) Scoring for IHS were Allisyn Arotin (4), Kennedi Kunkle(4), Gia Spadafora (4) and Avery Redd (1). The game was dramatic and the younger and dual-rostered players are to be commended for truly stepping up their level of play.   (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

Indiana Falls to Shadyside Indiana girls HS lacrosse faced Shadyside on Thursday at home, battling but coming up short. Indiana was held to a single goal in the first half, with Shadyside netting 11. In the second half Indiana had more offensive time and scored two more but was outmatched by Shadyside, which allowed them only 9 shots on goal for the evening while benefitting from 10 turn-overs, to end the game 3:18. Scoring for Indiana were Allisyn Arotin (2) and Amelia Kuzneski (1). Goalie Ella Spadafora had 10 saves. Indiana had eight ground-balls / gained possessions, led by Cecilia Sherwood (3), Cameron Albert (2), and one each for Adriana Guth-Borowski, Avery Redd, and Gia Spadafora. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)  

Seneca Valley Dominates IHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse took a hit from Seneca Valley on Monday evening, trailing at the half 2:11 and closing out the night with a 6:17 loss. Goalie Ella Spadafora had 13 saves. Ground ball leaders were Avery Redd (4), Cameron Albert (3) and Syd Brice (3), followed by Gia Spadafora (2), and one each for  Gracie Agnello, Amy Arotin, Chloe Hunter, Olivia Kuzneski, Ceci Sherwood, and Ella Spadafora. Scoring for Indiana were Adriana Guth-Borowski (2), Kennedi Kunkle, Amelia Kuzneski, Avery Redd, and Gia Spadafora. Indiana had 16 turnovers while Seneca Valley earned 66% of the draws, making for a game full of defensive work for Indiana. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

IHS took an early lead, closed the half 11:4 and wrapped up their second win of the season with a final score of 17:11 away at Knoch on Thursday. Scoring for IHS were Amelia Kuzneski (6), Gracie Agnello (4), Kennedi Kunkle (3), Adriana Guth-Borowski (2), and one each for Gia Spadafora and and Avery Redd. Guth-Borowski led with a remarkable 5 assists for the evening and Kuzneski was 60% on the draw. Ground ball leader was goalie Ella Spadafora with 5, in addition to her 14 saves for the night. Other ground ball credit goes to Brice (2), Kuzneski(2) Lydia Lewis(1), Redd (2), Fima Sissoko(1), Gia Spadafora (1), and Taylor Weaver (1).   (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

Indiana Girls Varsity met tough competition in the visiting North Hills, which scored twice quickly to open the game and gave the IHS defenders a workout. IHS answered with seven attacks on goal and netting three in the first half top trail North Hills 3:7.  In the second half, North Hills added 6 to the tally and Indiana netted 4 more to finish off 7:13. Scoring for Indiana were Amelia Kuzneski (4), Gracie Agnello (2), and Gia Spadafora (1). IHS had 19 total ground balls, with leaders Grace Agnello, Sydney Brice, Amelia Kuzneski and Lydia Lewis with 3 each, followed by Cameron Albert, Adriana Guth-Borowski, Chloe Hunter, Kennedi Kunkle, Avery Redd, and Cecilia Sherwood with 1 each. Brice and Sherwood led the caused turnover effort with 2 each, followed by Redd and Fima Sissoko. Goalie Ella Spadafora had 7 saves. Indiana's shooting percentage for the game was 54% but their draw percentage was only 25%.  They had 15 turnovers.   (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)

IHS Varsity Girls Lacrosse faced off against Sewickley Academy on Monday. The girls soldiered through a tough two halves, trailing 3: 14 at the half and putting 3 more on the board for a final score of 6:21.  Scoring for IHS were Gracie Agnello (3), Amelia Kuzneski (1), Allysin Arotin (1), and Olivia Kuzneski (1).  Goalie Ella Spadafora had 9 saves for the day. Ground ball leaders were Kuzneski (2), Syndney Brice (2), and one each Sara Kane and  Taylor Sheelsy.   Games coming up are home against North Hills (JV 5:30; Varsity 7pm) and Knoch, away, on Thursday. (Submitted by Ken Sherwood, team manager)

Indiana Girls Lacrosse Heats Up Latrobe Warming up slowly to a 4:4 standoff at the half, IHS Varsity turned on the heat in the second half of its season opening game. With a scrapping crew of middies gaining the majority of draw controls in the second half, and a riled up defense who forced 12 turnovers, Indiana went on to hold Latrobe scoreless in the half and finish the game 14:4. Scoring for Indiana were: Fima Sissoko (3); Amelia Kuzneski (3); Gracie Agnello (3); Sydney Brice (1); Kennedi Kunkle (1) Allisyn Arotin (1); Taylor Weaver (1); Avery Redd (1). Senior goalie and team co-captain Ella Spadafora had 4 saves. Ground ball leaders were Amelia Kuzneski (5), Gracie Agnello (4), Avery Redd (3), Cecilia Sherwood (2) and one each for Sydney Brice, Allisyn Arotin, Taylor Weaver, Gia Spadafora, and Bella Garzarelli. Cecilia Sherwood and Avery Redd each had 3 caused turnovers, Gia Spadafora had (2), and Sissoko, Weaver, Kuzneski, and Brice each had one. (submitted by Ken Sherwood - team manager)