Golden Knights Keep Rolling Behind Derrico, Lee, and Malady

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The Old Tappan Golden Knights extended their undefeated streak to 4-0 with a commanding 18-7 victory over Mount St. Dominic in a girls lacrosse matchup. The game, held at Mount St. Dominic, saw Old Tappan dominate from the outset, leading 6-3 after the first quarter and steadily increasing their advantage throughout the game.

Game Highlights

Final Score: Old Tappan 18, Mount St. Dominic 7
Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Old Tappan 6, Mount St. Dominic 3
- Q2: Old Tappan 3, Mount St. Dominic 2
- Q3: Old Tappan 4, Mount St. Dominic 1
- Q4: Old Tappan 5, Mount St. Dominic 1

Standout Performers

Mia Derrico (#7, Old Tappan): Led all scorers with 9 goals and added an assist, totaling 10 points.
Charlotte Malady (#17, Old Tappan): Contributed 2 goals and a game-high 4 assists.
Annabelle Lee (Old Tappan): Added 5 goals and 1 assist to the team's tally.
Jayden DeSilva (Mount St. Dominic): Accounted for 5 of her team's 7 goals, showcasing her offensive prowess.
Layla Dyer (Old Tappan): Anchored the defense with a game-high two forced turnovers, demonstrating her ability to disrupt Mount St. Dominic's offensive plays and initiate transitions.

Team Statistics

Old Tappan (4-0):
- Goals: 18
- Assists: 6
- Ground Balls: 9
- Draw Controls: 13
- Free Position Goals: 6
Mount St. Dominic (0-5):
- Goals: 7
- Assists: 0
- Ground Balls: 0
- Draw Controls: 0
- Free Position Goals: 0SportsRecruits+6Hudl+6Hudl+6SportsRecruits+4Three Rivers Library+4LaxNumbers+4Heartland Conference+4Hudl+4College Sports Communicators+4

Old Tappan's victory underscores their strong start to the season, while Mount St. Dominic continues to seek their first win. The Golden Knights' balanced attack and solid defense were key factors in their decisive win.

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