Gananda triumphed over East United-Eastridge 11-9 in a non-league game held at R Mann Elementary School on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Gananda team, now holding a record of 2-2, surged in the second quarter, scoring six goals to establish a lead they maintained through the game. Leading Gananda`s attack were Brody Daciw (four goals, two assists), Jase Smith (three goals, three assists), and Mason Groh (three goals). Cameron Richards contributed with one goal and three assists, while senior Alex Galka added an assist. Goaltender Nick Falso made sixteen saves, achieving a 64 percent save rate during his forty-eight minutes in the net.

East United-Eastridge (0-3) made a strong push in the fourth quarter, netting four goals but falling short of a comeback. Leading scorers for East United-Eastridge included Latoine Brown and Josh Verna, while Matai White and John Hart each contributed with key goals during the match. Ground ball efforts and faceoff wins from Gananda's Alex Galka (15 wins, 7 losses) also proved instrumental in securing possession throughout the game.

This closely contested match saw momentum shifts, particularly in the final quarter, when East United-Eastridge narrowed the margin. Gananda looks to carry their momentum to their next game against Mynderse-Romulus on Wednesday, while East United-Eastridge hosts Rush-Henrietta on Monday.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]