The Ballard High School girls lacrosse team kept things close April 21 against Holy Names but ultimately succumbed 11-6. Despite the eighth loss in a row, the team is seeing some positive things.

Coach Lise Martin said the team had lacked a desire to play and a will to win in the past few games, but a number of players upped the intensity against Holy Names.

The team also responded to a challenge from Martin in the last three minutes when she told them during a time out not to allow another goal.

Maddie Soukup lead the Beavers with three goals against Holy Names and goalie Hannah Breton had 12 saves.

Team mom Lynn Porterfield said the morale on the team is shockingly high and the players are having a great time.

The Snohomish lacrosse coach said Ballard is the classiest team he has played and the Ballard players are frequently commended for having a good attitude by the referees, Martin said.

Martin said the team, even with a 1-8 record, has something to be proud of.

"They're not a losing team even though they are losing," she said. "Every game we've played, except for maybe three, the other teams have had to work."

The Beavers take on Lakeside at 6:30 p.m., April 24 at Lakeside.