Enumclaw
scored first in Saturday's game, and held a 4-1 lead at halftime, but Wilson
outscored the Hornets in the third period, narrowing Enumclaw's lead to 4-3.
Hornet senior Jordan Lawson scored with 1:12 in the quarter to give Enumclaw a
5-3 lead entering the final frame.
The
already physical game heated up in the final quarter, as the Rams drew four
exclusions on Hornet defenders. Wilson scored on Enumclaw's second exclusion to
narrow Enumclaw's lead to one goal with 4:39 remaining. Both teams missed on
their next two opportunities, and junior captain Grace Munnell added to the
Hornet lead with two minutes left.
Wilson
scored on their next possession, to put he Rams within one 20 seconds later,
and Munnell put the game away on a Hornet power play with 33 seconds left.
Grace
Munnell scored five goals in the win, and Grace Rich and Jordan Lawson scored
one goal each. Goalkeeper Morgan Hall grabbed 10 saves.
The
Hornets finished their season with an 8-2 league record, claiming the East
Division title for the third straight year, and a regular season record of
18-6. Enumclaw went 2-2 at the Region I Tournament to earn the 4th seed from
the region, and lost their first two games as the State Tournament before beating
Wilson for seventh place. Hornet goalkeeper Morgan Hall earned Honorable
Mention All-State honors.
The
Gig Harbor Tides earned their fourth consecutive State title with a 7-5 win
over Curtis in the Championship Game.
Final
State Standings:
1.
Gig Harbor
2.
Curtis
3.
Bellevue
4.
Newport
5.
Mercer Island
6.
Puyallup
7.
Enumclaw
8.
Wilson
