
HFL Tops East United-Eastridge
April 3, 2025 - HFL secured a decisive 17-2 victory over East United-Eastridge in Thursday`s non-league lacrosse game. Senior attackman Grady Goodberlet led HFL with five goals and two assists, while Quinn Kailbourne added four goals. Contributions from Marco Vengoechea (two goals, one assist), Alex Steinhoff (two goals, one assist), and solo goals from Cash Arena, Lucas Gould, and Nolan Filiatrault rounded out the scoring for the Cougars. Goalie Jackson Blythe was solid in net, saving 88%.
The game marked milestones for sophomore players Arena and Filiatrault, as both notched their first varsity goals. Senior faceoff specialist Carsen Montone controlled the faceoffs with 63% wins, allowing HFL to maintain possession throughout. While East United-Eastridge managed goals from Josh Verna and Matai Brown, they were unable to match HFL`s offensive depth, with eight different players scoring for the home team.
HFL, now 1-1, looks to carry this momentum into their next game against Livonia-Avon-Geneseo on Saturday. East United-Eastridge, 0-2, will aim for their first win in an away match at Gananda.