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Cheverus girls close with statement win over Thornton Academy

Cheverus girls close with statement win over Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy senior Madi Gallagher rushes up the field as Cheverus junior Sophia Tamulevich (7) and senior Rachel LaSalle give chase early in the Stags' 18-10 victory Wednesday. Hoffer photo/videos.

PORTLAND—Cheverus' girls' lacrosse team accomplished some great things over its first 13 games, but the Stags were still seeking a signature, statement victory.

That came Wednesday afternoon at Fore River Fields.

With a flourish.

Hosting red-hot Thornton Academy on Senior Day, not only did Cheverus erupt as it usually does on offense, it played strong defense and dominated the intangibles en route to a shockingly lopsided triumph.

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