The Woodford County High School boys’ lacrosse team’s magical run came to an end in the final four at the hands of Lexington Catholic, 13-3, Friday, May 20 in Lexington. This season, the Jackets soared to new all-time highs, going further in the playoffs than any WCHS boys’ lacrosse team. The Knights had all the momentum in the first quarter and held a 3-0 lead after the first 12 minutes of regulation. After Lexington Catholic took a 4-0 lead, WCHS senior Garrett Cheek got the Jackets on the board with a goal with eight minutes remaining in the half. The Knights added three more goals and led 7-1 at halftime. Aidan McMahon scored the second half’s first goal just a minute into the action. The Knights responded with four straight goals to end the third quarter with an 11-2 lead. Cheek added a goal in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was too large to overcome for the Jackets. The loss left Woodford with an 11-4 record for the season, ending a six-game winning streak. The Yellow Jackets got hot at the right time as they marched through the playoffs until hitting a roadbloack against the Knights. “This season meant everything to me; knowing it was my last year meant leaving it all out on the field and having no regrets,” said Cheek. “We not only made school history but state history as well. We were the first four seed to make it to both the quarter and semifinals in Kentucky history and make it to the semifinals for the first time in school history. To say I’m proud of this team is an understatement. Our guys worked their butts off and gave it everything they had. We fell just short this year, but I know this program is headed in the right direction, with a ring in their future.” Aside from the state playoffs, Brody Young, Charlie Twehues and Dillon Caudill were selected to play in the state all-star game Saturday, May 21 at Great Crossing High School in Scott County. Team South fell to Team North, 10-9. The Jackets finished the season ranked 10th in the state in the last poll of the season.
WCHS boys lacrosse falls in the final four
