Senior Charlie McGuire sparked a dominant offensive performance Monday night as the Fort Mill boys lacrosse team handled cross-town rival Nation Ford 13-4 at home.
The victory headlined a successful evening for Yellow Jackets athletics, which also saw a double-digit blowout in girls lacrosse and a perfect game on the softball diamond.
McGuire led the charge for the Yellow Jackets, netting five goals and adding an assist. Fort Mill’s offense was efficient throughout, putting 31 shots on goal. Maddox Baucom and Oliver Kulchuck each chipped in two goals, while Moses Bowser contributed two scores and an assist.
The Yellow Jackets were nearly unbeatable at the faceoff X, winning 19 of 21 draws. Junior Chase Foster was instrumental in maintaining possession, winning 17 of 19 faceoffs and scooping up a team-high 10 ground balls.
Defensively, Xander Jantzen anchored the field with six ground balls. Junior goalkeeper Sean Sholtis recorded 10 saves to limit the Falcons to just four goals over 48 minutes of play.
The Yellow Jackets are 5-0 in region and host Catawba Ridge later this week. Nation Ford falls to 3-2 in the region and hope to rebound at Clover on Wednesday.
Girls Lacrosse: Fort Mill 17, Nation Ford 5
Across town, the Fort Mill girls varsity lacrosse team turned the rivalry matchup into a rout. The Yellow Jackets traveled to Nation Ford and put up 17 goals, stifling the Falcons’ attack to secure a 12-goal victory. The win offered a measure of revenge for the program after the junior varsity squad fell 7-3 earlier in the evening.
Softball: Fort Mill 15, Ballantyne Ridge 0
On the dirt, the Fort Mill varsity softball team remained untouchable, defeating Ballantyne Ridge 15-0. The Yellow Jackets’ offense fired on all cylinders, ending the contest early via the run rule while the pitching staff surrendered zero runs in the shutout.
BOX SCORE: BOYS LACROSSE
Fort Mill 13, Nation Ford 4
Scoring Summary Fort Mill: Charlie McGuire (5G, 1A); Moses Bowser (2G, 1A); Maddox Baucom (2G, 1A); Oliver Kulchuck (2G); Carson Maloney (1G, 1A); Cam Wilcox (1G).
Goaltending Fort Mill: Sean Sholtis (48 MIN, 10 SVS, 4 GA).
