Penncrest advances to PIAA state championship game

For the first time in the program’s history, Penncrest is advancing to the PIAA state championship game after defeating Mount Lebanon 15-10 in the semis.

Penncrest to the lead early and never let go. Coming out of the half with an 8-4 advantage, the Lions dominated throughout the third quarter and early in the fourth. By the midway point of the final quarter, Penncrest commanded the game with a 15-5 lead.

Lebanon fought hard to go out on a high note. The Blue Devils ended the game with five consecutive goals. Lebanon’s young squad’s late surge posed no threat to Penncrest who still won with a comfortable five-goal margin.

Now 24-1 this season, Penncrest prepares to face Avon Grove in the state finals. At 20-4, the Red Devils enter the championship with the momentum of a 10 game win streak.

Penncrest’s incredible season thus far has put the Lions at 25^th in the DigitalSports National Lacrosse Rankings.

The Lions have already taken out some challenging opponents in the playoffs. In the first round Penncrest, eliminated 48^th ranked Bishop Shannon 13-10 on May 28. Three days later, Penncrest faced defending state champs, 41^st ranked La Salle, in a well-battled 7-6 victory.

Penncrest and Avon Grove take to the field at 2:30 on Saturday June 7 at Hersheypark Stadium to decide the PIAA 2014 state champions.