Despite blowing an early 5-0 lead, the Ballard High School lacrosse team found themselves tied with North Kitsap with two minutes to play, giving themselves a chance for the win. But, North Kitsap was able to score the final two goals and hold on for an 8-6 victory.

After winning their first game of the season, Ballard has lost four in a row.

In most of those losses, the team has been able to stay close in the first half before being allowing a barrage of second-half points. North Kitsap outscored the Beavers 5-1 in the second half.

In their last three losses, both the Beavers and their opponents are averaging 2.7 first-half points. But in the second half, their scoring average drops to two points flat while their opponents' skyrockets to 10.7.

Against North Kitsap, Jessica Bryan and Krista Nelson had two goals apiece. Goalie Hannah Breton had 12 saves, moving her back into the number-one spot in the league with 72 total saves.

The Beavers face Bellevue East at 5 p.m., April 14 at Ballard High School.