The Ballard High School lacrosse team earned its first win of the season in impressive fashion, beating Bainbridge, one of the oldest lacrosse teams in the state, 12-11 on March 24.

Ballard coach Lise Martin said Bainbridge has a reputation as an exceptional lacrosse program.

"I guarantee many coaches and players were shocked by the fact that Ballard, a second-year program that has no cuts and that has eight freshman of 19 players, won," Martin said.

Maddie Soukup and Jayne Barnes led the Beavers with three goals apiece.

Sophie Mora finished with two goals, and Haley Jackson, India Posner, Kelsey Barta and Jessica Bryan added a score each.

Goalie Hannah Breton tallied 12 saves against Bainbridge.

The Beavers came into the game with only 24 shots on goal total. They nearly doubled that against Bainbridge with 22 shots on goal.

"Ballard has now experienced the joy of a hard fight on the field, and I think they are ready to continue working hard," Martin said. "Ballard's win against Bainbridge gave Ballard the confidence to know that as long as they work hard, have perseverance and trust their teammates, anything is possible."

Ballard plays Klahowya at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 at Ballard High School.