Orono's Chandler Sampson finds the going tough in front of the Delano goal as the Rage's Jake Breig, left, and Lucas Anderson apply the defense. Photo by Helen Nelson
The game finished with a flurry of Orono goals but Delano would ultimately hold on for the victory.
With 1-minute remaining, and trailing by four, Orono would throw home three goals before time expired. The Spartans' valiant comeback would fall just short, with Delano holding on to win 7-6 on Saturday, June 11, in the Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association third-place game at Orono High School.
Delano's Colton Homberger, right, scored twice for the Rage in their victory over Parker Gross (3) and Orono in the MBSLA third place game. Photo by Helen Nelson
Delano finished the season with an MBSLA third-place finish and just one loss. Photo by Helen Nelson
1. Chase Willette, Delano
The elusive attackman with a goal-scoring flair had two goals and added an assist, pushing his point total to 58 this season. Willette’s fourth-quarter goal proved to be the game-winner.
2. Lucas Anderson, Delano
The athletic midfielder scored two goals to finish the season with a team-best 63 points.
3. Chandler Sampson, Orono
The MBSLA’s goal-scoring leader, Sampson, scored twice to cap a sensational freshman season with 65 goals in 16 games. One of his goals came in the final minute as the Spartans mounted furious comeback.
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