Exploding upward, Junior Kelsey Kirkeide battles WAHS player during the first draw of the game.

Sprinting up the sideline after recovering a ground ball, sophomore defender Madison Vandross blasts past Western defenders.

Senior Gracie Fugleberg defends Western player as they run down the field, blocking her passing space with her stick.

Senior Lauren Grady roll dodges around her defender to shoot on the WAHS goalie directly in front of the goal.

Communicating with her teammates, senior Meredith Missana points to her player while defending the goal.

Junior middie Kelsey Kirkeide is slammed in the neck by Western defender as she dodges her by the WAHS goal.

Senior defender Meredith Missana looks for a pass as she approaches the restraining line after intercepting the ball by the AHS goal.

Senior Gracie Fugleberg breaks through a Western double team as she races toward the Western goal.

Sophomore defender Madison Vandross lunges as she reaches the AHS 8 meter, attempting to slow down a Western fast break.

Senior Lauren Grady crouches low as she prepares for a draw during the second half of the game.

Looking for a pass, senior Sophia Bombardieri cradles the ball while avoiding checks from Western.

Sophomore Kenzie King clinks sticks with Junior Kelsey Kirkeide after Kirkeide scored on a fast break in the first half.

Sophomore Kenzie King winds up for a pass while completing the “delta” game-play where the ball is passed to every player around the goal until a drive opportunity opens up.

Sophomore Emma Bingler runs outside of the crease, looking for a pass up the field after saving a shot by WAHS.

AHS defenders attempt to slow an attack on goal by WAHS player. She scored, making the game 7-3 with 5 minutes left in the half.