Harvard-Westlake seniors and Palisadians Greg Richardson and Chip Welsh combined for five goals and nine points in a convincing 10-1 victory over the Palisades High Lacrosse Club’s varsity team last Friday night at Stadium By The Sea. Richardson netted a hat-trick (three goals) and added three assists, bringing his season total to 16 of each and placing him among the top 10 shooters in the Pacific Coast Lacrosse Association. Chip Welsh added two goals, giving him 15 so far this season, and added his second assist of the year. The game was sloppy and it took time for the Wolverines to find their stride. Harvard-Westlake led 2-1 at the end of the first quarter and 4-1 at halftime. Three goals in the third quarter, including two on power plays, gave the visitors a commanding 7-1 after three quarters. Palisades’ scored its only goal on a power play in the first quarter when senior Joseph Luckett found the back of the net for the fifth time this year. Palisades dropped to 1-6 this season. Despite the loss, a loud and proud crowd of about 100 showed up to cheer on the home team. As Sports Illustrated recently reported, lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country right now. The skill displayed by a mature Harvard-Westlake program and the gritty determination of the Pali squad are proof that lacrosse is catching on across the Westside. Pali closes the season against Loyola and Windward before the PCLA playoffs begin in May.
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