It's becoming a familiar pattern for the Ballard High School girls lacrosse team in its recent losses – the team plays well enough to hang with its opponents, occasionally leading, in the first half before seeing the other team pull away for the win in the second half.

The Beavers were up 7-5 April 14 against Bellevue East at halftime. But, thanks to a 9-4 second-half scoring advantage, Bellevue East got the 14-11 win.

In the last four games, all Ballard losses, Ballard (1-5) is averaging 4.25 first-half points to its opponents' 3.25 points. In the second halves of those games, the Beavers are managing 2.5 points while their opponents rack up 10.25.

Coach Lise Martin said Ballard, as a young team, does not have the player versatility necessary to keep up with more experienced teams and that those teams underestimate Ballard in the first half before coming out with more intensity after halftime.

On the upside, the April 14 game against Bellevue East was the Beavers highest scoring output of the season. Amanda Bryan scored four goals, bringing her team-leading total to eight.

Goalie Hannah Breton had 14 saves and continues to lead the league with 86 on the season, nearly 20 more than the second-place goalie.

The lacrosse team takes on Issaquah at 5:30 p.m., April 16 at Beaver Lake School.